Activities of Łukasz KOHUT
Plenary speeches (186)
Criminalisation of sexual education in Poland (debate)
Children rights in occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Convention of the Rights of the Child (debate)
Climate and environmental emergency - 2019 UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) (debate)
The European Green Deal (debate)
Outcome of the COP25 (debate)
Common charger for mobile radio equipment (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
India's Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 (debate)
Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (A9-0004/2020 - Guy Verhofstadt)
Proposed mandate for negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (debate)
Fighting against antisemitism, racism and hatred across Europe (debate)
Automated decision-making processes: Ensuring consumer protection, and free movement of goods and services (B9-0094/2020)
Coronavirus outbreak, state of play and ensuring a coordinated European response to the health, economic and social impact (debate)
European coordinated response to the COVID-19 outbreak (debate)
EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences (continuation of debate)
Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 23 April 2020 - New MFF, own resources and Recovery plan (debate)
Use of contact tracing apps in the fight against the coronavirus (debate)
EU Recovery package (debate)
Tourism and transport in 2020 and beyond (debate)
European protection of cross-border and seasonal workers in the context of the COVID-19 crisis (debate)
Commemorating Srebrenica - 25 years anniversary (continuation of debate)
Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 17-21 July 2020 (continuation of debate)
Determination of a clear risk of a serious breach by the Republic of Poland of the rule of law - LGBTI-free zones in Poland within the scope of the Rete Lenford case (debate)
Situation in Belarus - Situation in Lebanon - Situation in Russia, the poisoning of Alexei Navalny (debate)
Rule of Law conditionality in the framework of the MFF 2021-2027 and Next Generation EU (continuation of debate)
Digital Services Act: Improving the functioning of the Single Market - Digital Services Act: adapting commercial and civil law rules for commercial entities operating online - Digital Services Act and fundamental rights issues posed - Framework of ethical aspects of artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies - Civil liability regime for artificial intelligence - Intellectual property rights for the development of artificial intelligence technologies (debate)
State of the Energy Union (debate)
Aligning the Energy Charta Treaty with the European Green Deal (continuation of debate)
The impact of COVID-19 measures on democracy, fundamental rights and the rule of law (debate)
Programme for the Union's action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (“EU4Health Programme”) (debate)
Transparency of the Purchase as well as the Access to COVID-19 vaccinations (debate)
Situation of Fundamental Rights in the European Union – Annual Report for the years 2018-2019 (debate)
EU Trade Policy Review (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 10-11 December 2020 (debate)
Pharmaceutical strategy for Europe (continuation of debate)
European Citizens’ Initiative – Minority SafePack (continuation of debate)
European Year of Rail (2021) (debate)
A new strategy for European SMEs (debate)
European Arrest Warrant and surrender procedures between Member States (debate)
Inauguration of the new President of the United States and the current political situation (debate)
Visit of the VPC/HR to Russia in the light of the recent crackdown on protestors and the opposition (debate)
The situation in Myanmar (debate)
Democratic scrutiny of social media and the protection of fundamental rights (debate)
Safety of the nuclear power plant in Ostrovets (Belarus) (continuation of debate)
Homologation and distribution of transparent masks (debate)
Government attempts to silence free media in Poland, Hungary and Slovenia (debate)
Declaration of the EU as an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone (debate)
Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention (debate)
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement - The outcome of EU-UK negotiations (continuation of debate)
Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme 2021-2027 (debate)
Justice programme 2021-2027 (continuation of debate)
Digital Green Certificate - Union citizens - Digital Green Certificate - third country nationals - The accessibility and affordability of Covid-testing (debate)
Revised industrial strategy for Europe (debate)
Creative Europe programme (debate)
Erasmus+: the Union Programme for education and training, youth and sport (debate)
European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights: interim report (debate)
New avenues for legal labour migration (debate)
Liability of companies for environmental damage (continuation of debate)
Rule of law situation in the European Union and the application of the Conditionality Regulation (EU, Euratom 2020/2092) (debate)
Recent cyberattacks on EU institutions and on sensitive national public and private institutions – The EU’s cybersecurity strategy for the Digital Decade (debate)
Future EU financing of the radio network Euranet Plus (debate)
The listing of German NGOs as 'undesirable organisations' by Russia and the detention of Andrei Pivovarov
The Commission’s 2020 rule of law report (debate)
Urgent need to complete the procedures for nominations for the full functioning of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (debate)
The creation of guidelines for the application of the general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget (continuation of debate)
Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2021-2027 - Integrated Border Management Fund: Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy 2021-2027 (debate)
State of play of the implementation of the EU Digital COVID Certificate regulations (debate)
Media freedom and further deterioration of the Rule of law in Poland (debate)
Identifying gender-based violence as a new area of crime listed in Article 83(1) TFEU (continuation of debate)
The impact of intimate partner violence and custody rights on women and children (debate)
EU Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority: ensuring a coordinated EU approach for future health crises and the role of the European Parliament in this (debate)
European solutions to the rise of energy prices for businesses and consumers: the role of energy efficiency and renewable energy and the need to tackle energy poverty (debate)
The Council's lack of will to move the European cross-border mechanism forward (debate)
European Union Agency for Asylum (continuation of debate)
The Rule of law crisis in Poland and the primacy of EU law (debate)
Pushbacks at the EU's external border (debate)
Strengthening democracy, media freedom and pluralism in the EU (debate)
Situation in Belarus and at its border with the EU and the security and humanitarian consequences (debate)
Condemning police violence against Romani people in the EU (debate)
State of the Energy Union (debate)
The International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and the State of play on the ratification of the Istanbul Convention (continuation of debate)
Combating gender-based violence: cyberviolence (continuation of debate)
New orientations for the EU’s humanitarian action (debate)
Plans to undermine further fundamental rights in Poland, in particular regarding the standards of the European Convention of Human Rights and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (debate)
The proposed Council decision on provisional emergency measures for the external border with Belarus based on article 78(3) TFEU (continuation of debate)
Stocktaking of the European Year of Rail (debate)
Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer(debate)
EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine (continuation of debate)
The Rule of Law and the consequences of the ECJ ruling (debate)
Shrinking space for civil society in Europe (debate)
The deterioration of the situation of refugees as a consequence of the Russian aggression against Ukraine (debate)
Rising energy prices and market manipulation on the gas market (debate)
Update from the Commission and Council on the state of play of the Energy Charter Treaty modernisation exercise (debate)
Sixth Assessment Report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (debate)
Situation in Afghanistan, in particular the situation of women’s rights (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: including the latest developments of the war against Ukraine and the EU sanctions against Russia and their implementation (debate)
Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary (debate)
The Schengen evaluation mechanism (debate)
EU preparedness against cyber-attacks following Russia invasion on Ukraine (debate)
Use of the Pegasus Software by EU Member States against individuals including MEPs and the violation of fundamental rights (topical debate)
The impact of the war against Ukraine on women (debate)
Commission’s 2021 Rule of Law Report (debate)
Commission’s 2021 Rule of Law Report (debate)
The REPowerEU Plan: European solidarity and energy security in face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including the recent cuts of gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria (debate)
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System - Social Climate Fund - Carbon border adjustment mechanism - Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation - Notification under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) (joint debate – Fit for 55 (part 1))
The rule of law and the potential approval of the Polish national Recovery Plan (RRF) (debate)
Global threats to abortion rights: the possible overturn of abortion rights in the US by the Supreme Court (debate)
Global threats to abortion rights: the possible overturn of abortion rights in the US by the Supreme Court (debate)
The Three Seas Initiative: challenges and opportunities (topical debate)
The relations of the Russian government and diplomatic network with parties of extremist, populist, anti-European and certain other European political parties in the context of the war (debate)
Surveillance and predator spyware systems in Greece (debate)
Surveillance and predator spyware systems in Greece (debate)
Surveillance and predator spyware systems in Greece (debate)
Existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded (debate)
Ecological Disaster in the Oder River (debate)
Situation of Roma people living in settlements in the EU (debate)
Commission proposal for measures under the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation in the case of Hungary (debate)
The accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area (debate)
Impact of Russian invasion of Ukraine on migration flows to the EU (debate)
Recognising the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism (debate)
Whitewashing of the anti-European extreme right in the EU (topical debate)
Fighting sexualised violence - The importance of the Istanbul Convention and a comprehensive proposal for a directive against gender-based violence (debate)
Cultural solidarity with Ukraine and a joint emergency response mechanism for cultural recovery in Europe (debate)
REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans (debate)
Assessment of Hungary's compliance with the rule of law conditions under the Conditionality Regulation and state of play of the Hungarian RRP (debate)
Gender balance among non-executive directors of companies listed on stock exchanges (debate)
The need for a European solution on asylum and migration including search and rescue (debate)
Eliminating violence against Women (debate)
Suspicions of corruption from Qatar and the broader need for transparency and accountability in the European institutions (debate) (debate)
The 30th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities (debate)
Major interpellations (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Swedish Presidency (debate)
Question Time (Commission) - Food price inflation in Europe
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence: EU accession (debate)
Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence: EU accession (continuation of debate)
One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine (debate)
Availability of fertilisers in the EU (debate)
Situation in Georgia (debate)
Women activism – human rights defenders related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Energy storage (debate)
EU Rapid Deployment Capacity, EU Battlegroups and Article 44 TEU: the way forward (debate)
The crackdown on the right to education and education rights activists in Afghanistan, including the case of Matiullah Wesa
Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence – EU accession: institutions and public administration of the Union - Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence - EU accession: judicial cooperation in criminal matters, asylum and non-refoulement (debate)
Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence – EU accession: institutions and public administration of the Union - Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence - EU accession: judicial cooperation in criminal matters, asylum and non-refoulement (debate)
Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence – EU accession: institutions and public administration of the Union (A9-0169/2023 - Łukasz Kohut, Arba Kokalari) (vote)
Threat to democracy and the rule of law in Poland, in particular through the creation of an investigative committee (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
This is Europe - Debate with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides (debate)
Investigation of the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware - Investigation of the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (draft recommendation) (debate)
Protection of journalists and human rights defenders from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings (debate)
2023 Annual Rule of law report (debate)
10th anniversary of the EU Guidelines on Freedom of Religion or Belief (debate)
Ukrainian grain exports after Russia’s exit from the Black Sea Grain Initiative (debate)
Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (debate)
Corrupt large-scale sale of Schengen visas (debate)
Need for a speedy adoption of the asylum and migration package (debate)
The spread of ‘anti-LGBTIQ’ propaganda bills by populist parties and governments in Europe (debate)
Effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia (debate)
Schengen area: digitalisation of the visa procedure - Schengen area: amending the Visa Sticker Regulation (Joint debate – Schengen area)
Urgent need for a coordinated European response and legislative framework on intrusive spyware, based on the PEGA inquiry committee recommendations (debate)
A true geopolitical Europe now (topical debate)
Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties (debate)
The lack of legislative follow-up by the Commission to the PEGA resolution (debate)
International day for the elimination of violence against women (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (debate)
Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (debate)
Planned dissolution of key anti-corruption structures in Slovakia and its implications on the Rule of Law (continuation of debate)
Improving the strategic approach to the enforcement of EU Law (debate)
Improving the strategic approach to the enforcement of EU Law (debate)
Implementation of the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme 2021-2027 – citizens' engagement and participation (A9-0392/2023 - Łukasz Kohut) (vote)
Extending the list of EU crimes to hate speech and hate crime (debate)
Situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2022 and 2023 (debate)
Rule of Law and media freedom in Greece (debate)
Need to fight the increase of antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred (debate)
Multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 - Establishing the Ukraine Facility - Establishing the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP’) (joint debate - multiannual financial framework revision)
Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2023 (debate)
Strengthening European Defence in a volatile geopolitical landscape - Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2023 - Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2023 (joint debate - European security and defence)
Report on the Commission’s 2023 Rule of Law report (debate)
Promised revision of the EU animal welfare legislation and the animal welfare-related European citizens’ initiatives (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Attempts to dismantle Rule of Law and media freedom in Slovakia (debate)
Combating violence against women and domestic violence (debate)
Reports (4)
INTERIM REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, by the European Union, of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence with regard to matters related to judicial cooperation in criminal matters, asylum and non-refoulement
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence with regard to institutions and public administration of the Union
REPORT on the implementation of the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme 2021-2027 – citizens’ engagement and participation
Shadow reports (5)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision amending Decision 2008/376/EC on the adoption of the Research Programme of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel and on the multiannual technical guidelines for this programme
REPORT on strengthening democracy and media freedom and pluralism in the EU: the undue use of actions under civil and criminal law to silence journalists, NGOs and civil society
REPORT on the shrinking space for civil society in Europe
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision on the application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in the area of the Schengen Information System in the Republic of Cyprus
REPORT on Critical technologies for security and defence: state of play and future challenges
Opinions (1)
OPINION with recommendations to the Commission on framework of ethical aspects of artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies
Shadow opinions (9)
OPINION with recommendations to the Commission on an EU legal framework to halt and reverse EU-driven global deforestation
OPINION on the EU’s role in protecting and restoring the world’s forests
OPINION on the European Forest Strategy - The Way Forward
OPINION on the sustainable Europe Investment Plan - How to finance the Green Deal
OPINION on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on a European Year of Rail (2021)
OPINION on Strengthening Media Freedom: the Protection of Journalists in Europe, Hate Speech, Disinformation and the role of Platforms
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2019, Section III – Commission and executive agencies
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union (CdT) for the financial year 2019
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council Standards for equality bodies in the field of equal treatment and equal opportunities between women and men in matters of employment and occupation, and deleting Article 20 of Directive 2006/54/EC and Article 11 of Directive 2010/41/EU
Institutional motions (10)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the criminalisation of sexual education in Poland
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s accession to the Istanbul Convention and other measures to combat gender-based violence
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on public discrimination and hate speech against LGBTI people, including LGBTI free zones
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the declaration of the EU as an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Haiti
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on media freedom and further deterioration of the rule of law in Poland
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the rule of law crisis in Poland and the primacy of EU law
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recognising the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on including the right to abortion in the EU Fundamental Rights Charter
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Hungary to strengthen the rule of law and its budgetary implications
Oral questions (2)
An EU Commissioner for Animal Welfare
An EU Commissioner for Animal Welfare
Written explanations (72)
Fair taxation in a digitalised and globalised economy - BEPS 2.0 (B9-0238/2019)
. – Poprawki nr 2 i 14. Minimalna stopa efektywnego opodatkowania jest pomysłem dobrym, idącym w stronę sprawiedliwej konkurencji w zglobalizowanej gospodarce cyfrowej.Ustalenie minimalnej stopy efektywnego opodatkowania w UE i OECD wymaga uwzględnienia interesów przedsiębiorców ze wszystkich państw członkowskich.Stopa efektywnego opodatkowania w Polsce jest o kilka punktów procentowych niższa od proponowanej w poprawce i brak dla tej stopy (proponowanej w poprawce) wystarczającego uzasadnienia.
Gender pay gap (B9-0069/2020, B9-0073/2020, B9-0083/2020, B9-0084/2020)
Zasada równości wynagrodzenia kobiet i mężczyzn jest zasadą bardzo słuszną, oczywistą i wciąż niestety niezrealizowaną. Mimo iż obowiązuje ona w Unii Europejskiej od samego początku integracji, obecnie kobiety zarabiają tu średnio 16,2% mniej niż mężczyźni. Na moim rodzinnym Śląsku w 2018 roku kobiety zarabiały przeciętnie 3800 zł – o 1000 zł mniej niż mężczyźni. Mediana zarobków mężczyzn wyniosła 4900 zł brutto, a kobiet 3636 zł brutto. Różnice w wynagrodzeniach między kobietami i mężczyznami są widoczne na wszystkich szczeblach zarządzania. Na Śląsku kobiety zajmujące kluczowe stanowiska decyzyjne (np. dyrektorskie) przeciętnie zarabiają 16 000 zł, co stanowi 91% przeciętnego wynagrodzenia mężczyzn pełniących podobne funkcje.Do tego należy dodać fakt niskich wynagrodzeń w zawodach sfeminizowanych, i znacznie wyższych w zawodach zmaskulinizowanych. Niskie wynagrodzenie skutkuje słabszą pozycją ekonomiczną kobiet nie tylko podczas ich aktywności na rynku pracy – oznacza również niższą emeryturę w przyszłości.Nie ma żadnego powodu, dla którego za tę samą pracę dana osoba miałaby otrzymywać niższe wynagrodzenie tylko dlatego, że jest kobietą czy mężczyzną. Taka sytuacja jest nie tylko głęboko niesprawiedliwa, ale i nieracjonalna ekonomicznie. Nie możemy tego akceptować. Komisja i państwa członkowskie muszą podjąć zdecydowane kroki w tej sprawie, tak by wyeliminować lukę płacową pomiędzy kobietami i mężczyznami.
Objection pursuant to Rule 111: Union list of projects of common interest (B9-0091/2020)
I voted against the objection to the proposed 4th PCI list, although I must say it was not easy. On the one hand, we do have a climate emergency and fossil fuels need to be phased out. On the other, we have an issue of energy security of our European citizens and we are here in the European Parliament to secure it.As an MEP from Silesia I wish to underline that for my region, for Poland and for some other countries form Central and Eastern Europe, gas is right now and will be in the coming years the only alternative fuel in the transition from the coal era.The 4th PCI list is still better than the previous one. If the 4th list got rejected by the EP, some vital projects, vital to energy security of Poland and some other states, would probably not be carried out.I am aware that the current 4th PCI list is not perfect. Still, given the importance of some projects on it, it is far better to have it than not.
The illegal trade in companion animals in the EU (B9-0088/2020)
. – Nielegalna hodowla zwierząt domowych to straszny proceder. Taka hodowla najczęściej prowadzona jest w tragicznych warunkach, tak by pseudohodowca poniósł jak najmniej kosztów, osiągając jak najwyższe zyski. Pseudohodowcy nie zważają na ogromne cierpienie, którego przysparzają zwierzętom, traktując je jak produkt, jak przedmiot.Nie możemy tego akceptować. Musimy to zjawisko zwalczać na każdym poziomie: lokalnym, regionalnym, krajowym, unijnym i międzynarodowym. Na poziomie Unii nie istnieją wspólne przepisy dotyczące hodowli zwierząt domowych. Nie znaczy to jednak, że UE pozbawiona jest instrumentów do działania w tym obszarze. Przeciwnie – choćby na podstawie przepisów o unijnym paszporcie weterynaryjnym czy też na podstawie prawa o zdrowiu zwierząt, które będzie obowiązywać od kwietnia 2021 r.Wezwanie do Komisji Europejskiej, które formułujemy w głosowanej rezolucji, by właśnie na podstawie prawa o zdrowiu zwierząt przedłożyła propozycje dotyczące szczegółowych, ogólnounijnych i kompatybilnych systemów środków i metod identyfikowania oraz rejestrowania kotów i psów, jest jak najbardziej zasadne.Równie ważne jest to, by państwa członkowskie określiły szczegółowe zasady kontroli hodowców zwierząt domowych i odpowiedniego nadzoru prowadzonego przez lekarzy weterynarii, oraz by te kontrole i nadzór były skrupulatnie realizowane. O to również się w rezolucji dopominamy. Głosowałem za tą rezolucją, bo kocham zwierzęta i stoję po ich stronie.
Allocation of slots at Community airports: common rules
Regulation (EEC) No 95/931 sets the rules on the allocation of slots at EU airports and contains a ‘use-it-or-lose-it’ rule. This means that air carriers must use at least 80% of their allocated slots within a given scheduling period (summer or winter) in order to keep precedence in respect of the same series of slots within the corresponding scheduling period of the next year. These are the so-called ‘grandfather rights’. The outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 has resulted, inter alia, in a sharp drop in air traffic, which will mean slot usage below the 80% threshold imposed by the Regulation. In this situation, air-carriers must be helped and the Regulation (EEC) No 95/931 amended to protect the grandfather rights of air-carriers for those slots that have not been used during the period when the aviation market has been most affected by the outbreak of the pandemic. The initial period of fourth months is very reasonable. Conferral on the Commission of the powers to adopt delegated acts in this area for a period of one year from now is also a much-needed solution, given the challenges of crises policy-making and management. These are the reasons behind my support for the amending Regulation.
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)
Kryzys wywołany pandemią COVID-19 dotknął państwa członkowskie w sposób nagły i dramatyczny. Oczywiście pierwszym i najważniejszym celem jest obecnie ratowanie zdrowia i życia osób zarażonych oraz zatrzymanie rozprzestrzeniania się wirusa. Systemy opieki zdrowotnej działają w warunkach skrajnych i w sposób oczywisty niezbędna jest im pomoc finansowa i techniczna.Jednocześnie gwałtowne wstrzymanie ogromnej większości aktywności sektora usług, produkcji i innych będzie mieć bardzo poważny wpływ na sytuację społeczno-gospodarczą następnych miesięcy i lat. Wsparcie gospodarek, przedsiębiorstw i pracowników państw członkowskich, przy wykorzystaniu środków publicznych, jest niezbędne. Szczególnego wsparcia potrzebują także małe i średnie przedsiębiorstwa, których możliwość utrzymania się na rynku w obecnej sytuacji jest poważnie zagrożona.Przygotowany przez Komisję Europejską pakiet „Inicjatywa inwestycyjna w odpowiedzi na koronawirusa”, mobilizujący na te cele 37 mld euro, idzie w dobrym kierunku. Oczywiście nie zaspokaja wszystkich obecnych potrzeb, ale pozwala na przekazanie środków w trybie pilnym i tam, gdzie są one najbardziej potrzebne. Dlatego bez żadnego wahania zagłosowałem za przyjęciem rozwiązań przygotowanych przez Komisję Europejską.
Financial assistance to Member States and countries negotiating their accession to the Union that are seriously affected by a major public health emergency
Fundusz Solidarności Unii Europejskiej powstał w 2002 roku. Jego celem jest zapewnienie, by w sytuacjach nadzwyczajnych i kryzysowych UE mogła zareagować szybko i skutecznie. Gdy Fundusz Solidarności był tworzony, za sytuacje nadzwyczajne i kryzysowe uznano klęski żywiołowe z poważnymi skutkami dla warunków życia, środowiska naturalnego lub gospodarki w przynajmniej jednym regionie lub kraju. W tamtych latach nie spodziewaliśmy się pandemii czy tak poważnych sytuacji w obszarze zdrowia publicznego, z jakimi mamy do czynienia w ostatnim czasie w Europie i na całym świecie. COVID-19 pokazał nowe oblicze sytuacji nadzwyczajnej, sytuacji kryzysowej. Sytuacji, w której wszyscy powinniśmy być solidarni.Propozycja, by w trybie pilnym poszerzyć zakres Funduszu Solidarności Unii Europejskiej, aby objąć nim poważne stany zagrożenia zdrowia publicznego, jest bardzo dobrą propozycją i stanowi ważny element działań podjętych przez Unię w reakcji na obecną pandemię. Państwa członkowskie potrzebują teraz ogromnego wsparcia finansowego i liczy się każde dodatkowe euro. Wsparcie z Funduszu Solidarności, które może osiągnąć 500 mln euro rocznie dla poszczególnych państw członkowskich, jest zatem bardzo pożądane. Dlatego głosowałem za przyjęciem propozycji poszerzenia zakresu Funduszu Solidarności Unii Europejskiej i objęcia nim poważnych stanów zagrożenia zdrowia publicznego. Dodam jeszcze, że istnienie Funduszu stanowi namacalny dowód autentycznej solidarności UE.
Introduction of specific measures for addressing the COVID-19 crisis
The coronavirus crisis, with all the security measures taken to fight it ‒ like confinements and social distancing ‒ is an unprecedented challenge for carrying out actions in the framework of the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD), but aid must continue be delivered to the most deprived. That is why the FEAD Regulation needs to be adapted. I consider the proposed measures of adaptation to be correct, and that is why I voted in favour.
Specific measures to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in the fishery and aquaculture sector
With the aim to help the fishery and aquaculture sectors, the operation of which have been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, the European Commission tabled a set of ambitious proposals amending the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and the Common Market Organisation (CMO) regulations. Proposals made by the Commission, most notably support to fishermen for the temporary cessation of fishing activities, support to aquaculture farmers for the temporary suspension or the reduction of production and support to producer organisations and associations of producer organisations for the storage of fishery and aquaculture products, are good, adequate proposals. I therefore voted in favour of the proposed amendments.
Medical devices (C9-0098/2020)
Rozporządzenie o wyrobach medycznych to bardzo ważne i potrzebne rozporządzenie. Pamiętajmy, że propozycja rozporządzenia została przedstawiona przez Komisję Europejską w odpowiedzi na serię skandali i błędów związanych z wykorzystywaniem w UE wyrobów medycznych, w szczególności protez biodra (endoprotez) i implantów piersi. To również bardzo dopracowane rozporządzenie, głęboko przedyskutowane – jego przyjmowanie trwało pięć lat.Rozporządzenie reguluje kwestie związane z wykorzystywaniem wszystkich wyrobów medycznych, od skalpeli poprzez łózka medyczne do protez, implantów i rozruszników serca. Podnosi bezpieczeństwo pacjentów, zwiększa przejrzystość procesu obrotu wyrobami medycznymi. Rozporządzenie powinno zacząć obowiązywać z dniem 26 maja 2020 r.Czas pandemii to nie jest jednak dobry czas na wprowadzanie zmian w przemyśle wyrobów medycznych. Jest on obecnie pod ogromną presją i wszystkie swoje wysiłki musi skoncentrować na produkcji i dystrybucji wyrobów medycznych potrzebnych do walki z wirusem: maseczek, respiratorów itd. Z tego względu propozycję przesunięcia daty wejścia w życie tego rozporządzenia – o 12 miesięcy – uważam za bardzo rozsądną i dlatego poparłem takie rozwiązanie. Oczywiście gdy tylko okres pandemii minie, rozporządzenie powinno zostać drobiazgowo wdrożone, tak by zapewnić pacjentom jak najwyższy poziom bezpieczeństwa.
Renewal of the EU-Ukraine Agreement on cooperation in science and technology (A9-0095/2020 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)
Ukraine is one of 20 countries with which the EU has concluded an Agreement on cooperation in science and technology. This Agreement offers a political, legal and administrative framework for coordinating and facilitating S&T cooperation between both partners. It also strengthens the European Research Area.The first agreement of this kind was concluded in 2002, and has been renewed twice since them. The current agreement expired in November last year. The proposal for a Council Decision aims at renewing this agreement for an additional period of five years.Cooperation in the area of science and technology, in the area of research, results not only in strengthening the academic and research potential of humanity. It also strengthens friendship and understanding between regions, nations, states, continents. It brings people closer. Independent and developed Ukraine is a very important partner for the EU. Pro-democratic Ukraine, with close connections to the EU, is also one of the important elements of peace in the world.Because of all of the above, I voted for renewing of the EU-Ukraine Agreement on cooperation in science and technology.
A safety net to protect the beneficiaries of EU programmes: setting up an MFF contingency plan (A9-0099/2020 - Jan Olbrycht, Margarida Marques)
The current 2014-2020 MFF is ending on 31 December 2020. From 2021 onwards, the EU needs a new budgetary perspective. The EU Commission presented its proposal for the next 2021-2027 MFF in May 2018. The European Parliament adopted its position (MFF interim report) in November 2018, and re-confirmed it after the European elections in October 2019. However, the European Council has not been able to agree on a position yet and already extended the timeframe for reaching a political agreement several times. There is a real possibility that the 2021-2027 MFF will not be agreed before of end of 2020.That is why the EU needs an MFF contingency plan, that will create a safety net to protect the beneficiaries of EU programs by ensuring continuity of funding and answer the social and economic consequences of the COVID-19. The MFF contingency plan should be tabled by 15 June 2020 at the latest.I voted in favour of the ‘Safety net to protect the beneficiaries of EU programmes: setting up an MFF contingency plan’ as it is of utmost importance to secure continuity in EU financial operations.
Discharge 2018: EU general budget - European Parliament (A9-0021/2020 - Maria Grapini)
Przyjęta w zeszłym roku dyrektywa (UE) 2019/1937 w sprawie ochrony osób zgłaszających naruszenia prawa Unii ustanawia wspólne minimalne normy ochrony takich osób. Adresatami tej dyrektywy są wszystkie państwa członkowskie UE, które na jej podstawie muszą przyjąć odpowiednie regulacje krajowe. Nie ma jednak żadnego powodu, dla którego instytucje Unii, w tym również Parlament Europejski, nie miałyby przyjąć analogicznych rozwiązań. Ochrona sygnalistów powinna mieć taki sam zakres zarówno na poziomie krajowym, jak i europejskim. Dlatego też głosowałem za poprawką wzywającą Parlament do pełnego dostosowania własnych przepisów wewnętrznych zawartych w regulaminie pracowniczym do niedawno przyjętej dyrektywy (UE) 2019/1937 w sprawie ochrony osób zgłaszających naruszenia prawa Unii.
Recommendations on the negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (A9-0117/2020 - Kati Piri, Christophe Hansen)
I have voted today in favour of the report on the European Parliament recommendation on the negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom as it sets out the European Parliament’s position on the state of play with the ongoing EU-UK future relationship negotiations in a correct way.We want a deal but are not willing to compromise on our core principles ‒ a level playing field to ensure fair competition and uphold social and environmental protections, a comprehensive overarching agreement with strong and robust governance provisions (no piecemeal approach), respecting the integrity of the internal market, no rights without obligations, and no economic deal without a fair agreement on fisheries.UK must respect its previous commitments (both in Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration) and realise that time is running out.
Conference on the Future of Europe (B9-0170/2020, B9-0179/2020)
The existing COVID-19 pandemic has visibly demonstrated that the European project is an unfinished one. It has proven the need to reform the European Union, the need for more solidarity, more coordination, and much deeper integration. We need to put the notion of common Europe into action; we need a federalist structure. The Conference on the Future of Europe, where all these issues are to be discussed, ought to start as soon as possible.That is why I voted in favour of the resolution on the European Parliament’s position on the Conference on the Future of Europe. It calls on the Council and the Commission to engage in negotiations to find common agreement on the establishment of the Conference before the summer break. It urges the Council to overcome its differences and to promptly come forward with a position on its format and organisation. It is not the time for Member States’ selfishness. The issues I will be most pushing for during the conference are: strengthening the European dimension in the work of the local and regional policy makers, ensuring European citizenship education and regional education for young people as well as guarding transparency of the democratic process, the rule of law principle, freedom of media and artistic expression.
EU disability strategy post 2020 (B9-0123/2020)
W Unii Europejskiej mieszka około 100 mln osób z niepełnosprawnościami. Jako pełnoprawni obywatele wszystkie osoby z niepełnosprawnościami mają równe prawa we wszystkich dziedzinach życia; przysługuje im niezbywalne prawo do godności, równego traktowania, samodzielnego życia, niezależności i pełnego uczestnictwa w życiu społecznym. Niestety realizacja tego prawa nie jest dobra; osoby z niepełnosprawnościami codziennie napotykają przeszkody na drodze do samodzielnego życia.Europejska strategia w sprawie niepełnosprawności 2010–2020 zbliża się ku końcowi. Potrzebna jest nowa kompleksowa, ambitna i długoterminowa europejska strategia w sprawie niepełnosprawności na okres po roku 2020. Dlatego głosowałem za rezolucją w sprawie strategii na rzecz osób z niepełnosprawnościami na okres po roku 2020, gdzie Parlament Europejski wzywa Komisję Europejską do przedstawienia takiej strategii, a państwa członkowskie – do intensywnych działań na rzecz realizacji praw osób z niepełnosprawnościami. W odniesieniu do konkretnych działań na szczeblu UE szczególnie potrzebne jest objęcie wszystkich państw członkowskich projektem pilotażowym unijnej karty osoby z niepełnosprawnościami, wraz z rozszerzeniem go poza kulturę i sport, a także zapewnienie pełnego przestrzegania we wszystkich państwach członkowskich unijnej karty parkingowej dla osób z niepełnosprawnościami.
The rights of persons with intellectual disabilities in the COVID-19 crisis (B9-0204/2020)
. ‒ Pandemia COVID-19 postawiła w szczególnie trudnej sytuacji najbardziej wrażliwe, najsłabsze grupy społeczne. Do takich grup niewątpliwe zaliczają się osoby z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną. Trzeba podkreślić, iż osoby z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną były i są w większym stopniu narażone na ryzyko zachorowania na COVID-19 z powodu przeszkód w dostępie do informacji o profilaktyce i środkach higieny, a także ponieważ są one uzależnione od fizycznego kontaktu z opiekunami – często mieszkają w placówkach i otrzymują opiekę na poziomie społeczności lokalnych, a także z powodu innych problemów zdrowotnych związanych z daną niepełnosprawnością. Osoby te dotknięte zostały również znacznie silniej skutkami izolacji społecznej oraz tymczasowym zawieszeniem funkcjonowania zakładów opiekuńczych i medycznych podczas szczytu pandemii.Musimy wyciągnąć z tej sytuacji wnioski i niezwłocznie podjąć wszelkie niezbędne działania przeciwdziałające dyskryminacji osób z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną. W planach wzmacniania mechanizmów reagowania na nadzwyczajne sytuacje w obliczu zagrożenia zdrowia publicznego musimy również zadbać o to, by podczas ewentualnych kolejnych izolacji osobom z niepełnosprawnością zapewnione były właściwe usługi wsparcia, pomoc osobista, dostępność fizyczna i komunikacja.Z tego powodu głosowałem za rezolucją Parlamentu Europejskiego w sprawie praw osób z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną w dobie kryzysu związanego z pandemią COVID-19, w której Parlament wzywa wszystkie instytucje UE oraz państwa członkowskie do podjęcia wszelkich niezbędnych działań służących realizacji ww. celów.
Humanitarian situation in Venezuela and migration and refugee crisis (RC-B9-0211/2020, B9-0211/2020, B9-0212/2020, B9-0213/2020, B9-0214/2020, B9-0215/2020)
W jednej ze swoich najsłynniejszych powieści Ernest Hemingway przestrzegał za siedemnastowiecznym angielskim poetą Johnem Donnem: „(...) nigdy nie pytaj, komu bije dzwon; bije on tobie". Tak jak „żaden człowiek nie jest samoistną wyspą”, tak i żaden kraj na świecie nie jest poza wspólnotą międzynarodową. Nawet jeśli łamie jej standardy, nawet jeśli jego władze naruszają prawa obywateli i skazują ich na katastrofę humanitarną.Z taką sytuacją mamy dziś do czynienia w Wenezueli. Nicolás Maduro rządzi Wenezuelą nieprawnie, łamie zasady demokracji i prawa człowieka. Wskutek rządów jego reżimu z kraju uciekło ponad 12% Wenezuelczyków. Unia Europejska musi na to reagować. Kompetencje Unii w sprawach zagranicznych nie są tak duże, jak bym tego chciał, jak być powinny. Ale pewne narzędzia jednak są – pomoc humanitarna, sankcje wizowe, gospodarcze. Powinniśmy je wykorzystywać, wykorzystywać mądrze, tak żeby uderzały w nielegalną, niedemokratyczną władzę, a pomoc niosły wenezuelskiej ludności. I dlatego głosowałem za dzisiejszą rezolucją.
A comprehensive European approach to energy storage (A9-0130/2020 - Claudia Gamon)
In order to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change, as well as to achieve climate neutrality by the year 2050, it is more than important to achieve the highest possible energy storage capacities. As the share of variable renewables increases, energy storage is becoming increasingly significant. The Commission estimates that the EU will need to be able to store six times more energy than today to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.The INI Report we are voting on calls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive strategy on energy storage with the view to securing the full potential of energy storage in each Member State. It also point out to the need to remove the current regulatory barriers for the exploitation of storage technologies. Further, it looks at the different kinds of energy storage solutions available (i.e. chemical, electrochemical, mechanical and thermal storage) and points to the important role of consumers in the energy system.The report comes very timely - simultaneously with the Commission’s Communications on Energy Systems Integration and on the Hydrogen Strategy to be launched on the 8th of July 2020. Because of all that I voted in favor of the Report.
Implementation of the EU Association Agreement with Georgia (A9-0136/2020 - Sven Mikser)
. ‒ There is no real democracy without equality. There is no real democracy without gender equality. There is no real democracy without preventing and fighting violence, all kinds of violence. And especially violence perpetrated against those more vulnerable, against women, children, in environments the prime function of which is to provide security, love and care – in homes.On its path to democracy, Georgia needs to remember that. The Georgian authorities need to take this very seriously and implement proper policies in this area. That is why I voted for keeping the original text of the report, i.e., the following wording:‘[The European Parliament] Underlines that gender equality is a key precondition to sustainable and inclusive development; commends the work of the Georgian Parliament’s Gender Equality Council and its efforts to identify and raise awareness about sexual harassment as a form of discrimination; urges the Georgian Government and authorities to further improve women’s representation and equal treatment at all levels of political and societal life; requests that the Commission mainstream gender equality into all its policies, programmes and activities in relation to Georgia; calls for the full implementation of the Istanbul Convention.’
Just Transition Fund (A9-0135/2020 - Manolis Kefalogiannis)
Parlament Europejski przyjął właśnie swoje stanowisko w pierwszym czytaniu, zgodnie z którym warunkiem dostępu do Funduszu Sprawiedliwej Transformacji powinno być przyjęcie krajowego celu w zakresie osiągnięcia neutralności klimatycznej do 2050 r. Państwa członkowskie, które takiego celu nie przyjęły, mogą dostać na już 50% ich przydziału krajowego. Pozostałe 50% po przyjęciu tego celu.Na etapie głosowania poprawki wprowadzającej zapis, że drugie 50% przydziału krajowego z funduszu będzie przekazane opornemu państwu członkowskiemu dopiero wtedy, gdy przyjmie cel neutralności klimatycznej, wstrzymałem się od głosu. To była najrozsądniejsza decyzja, bo, z jednej strony, zapisy dyscyplinujące państwa członkowskie w zakresie redukcji emisji powinny znajdować się w rozporządzeniu o prawie o klimacie, nad którym obecnie równocześnie pracujemy. Z drugiej jednak strony, dawanie państwom pieniędzy z funduszu proporcjonalnie do ich wysiłku transformacji jest logiczne.Poprawka przeszła, głosowanie nad całym sprawozdaniem było więc również głosowaniem za lub przeciw niej. Byłem za. Cytując Kazimierza Kutza – Śląsk jest moją religią. Śląsk musi dostać pierwsze środki z funduszu jak najszybciej, bez względu na to, czy rząd PiS-u będzie nadal zaprzeczał, że mamy do czynienia z katastrofą klimatyczną, a walka o czyste powietrze na Śląsku nie jest pilna.
The Establishment of an EU Mechanism on Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights (A9-0170/2020 - Michal Šimečka)
. ‒ I voted in support of the Report on the establishment of an EU Mechanism on Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights (Šimečka, LIBE A9-0170/2020) because if the European Union is to be credible and defend its values, we need an effective mechanism on safeguarding democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights.The annual rule of law report by the Commission paints a dismal picture in a number of EU countries – abuse of democratically acquired power is on the rise. With illiberal governments restricting democracy, civic and fundamental rights, dismantling freedom of media and violating the EU core rule of law principles, the EU, as a community based on values, is in danger. We need to defend it, we cannot let it fail. That is why proposals contained in the report, inter alia enlarging the scope of the rule of law mechanism to include the values set out in Article 2 of the Treaties (including respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, and respect for human rights, including minority rights), as well as a direct link between respect for the rule of law and distribution of EU funds, found my full support.
European Climate Law (A9-0162/2020 - Jytte Guteland)
Rozwiązania, które poparłem podczas głosowania nad stanowiskiem PE w sprawie Europejskiego prawa o klimacie, to:1. Zobowiązanie całej Unii i jej poszczególnych państw członkowskich do przyjęcia celu neutralności klimatycznej do roku 2050 – katastrofa klimatyczna jest faktem i nie można na nią zamykać oczu. Człowiek jest częścią ekosystemu i jego niszczenie to również niszczenie środowiska, w którym można żyć.2. Zobowiązanie Unii, kolektywnie, do przyjęcia celu redukcji emisji o 65 proc. do roku 2030. W przypadku, gdyby ten cel upadł, głosowałem za 60 proc. redukcji. Zobowiązanie do osiągnięcia takich celów poszczególnych państw członkowskich nie byłoby właściwe, ponieważ mają one inną sytuację wyjściową i dla niektórych byłoby to obciążenie nie do zrealizowania.3. Powołanie Europejskiej Rady ds. Zmian Klimatu jako stałego, niezależnego panelu doradczego w zakresie zmian klimatu. Rada ma się kierować najnowszymi ustaleniami naukowymi – to bardzo ważne w erze pseudonaukowych zaprzeczeń zmianom klimatycznym, szerzenia fejków i dezinformacji.4. Odrzucenie propozycji przyjęcia dat granicznych dla możliwości subsydiowania inwestycji węglowych i gazowych – są regiony i państwa, gdzie takie subsydia będą konieczne aż do zakończenia procesu sprawiedliwej transformacji. Oczywiście, powinny być naprawdę niezbędne w danej sytuacji.5. Zasada solidarności pomiędzy państwami członkowskimi w procesie dochodzenia do neutralności klimatycznej.
The rule of law and fundamental rights in Bulgaria (B9-0309/2020)
. ‒ It gives me no pleasure to vote for a resolution on the rule of law and fundamental rights in Bulgaria, where we have to tackle the issue of very unsettling shortcomings in Bulgaria in these areas. However, as a responsible politician I must: recent developments in this country have led to a significant deterioration in respect for the principles of rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights, including the independence of the judiciary, separation of powers, the fight against corruption and freedom of the media. That is why in the voted resolution we call upon the Bulgarian authorities to swiftly do away with deficiencies and violations. I would like to point to one matter especially: the need to revise the Electoral Code so it doesn’t hinder linguistic diversity and allows national minorities to campaign in their minority languages. I would like to also recall that in the 2011 Venice Commission and OSCE ODIHR joint opinion on amendments to the Electoral Code in Bulgaria we read the following: ‘it is essential that persons belonging to minorities be provided voter information and other official election materials in their languages. This would enhance the understanding of the electoral process for all communities.’
Discharge 2018: General budget of the EU - European Council and Council (A9-0189/2020 - Tomáš Zdechovský)
I voted in favour of refusing the discharge for the Council for 2018 because of the lack of sufficient information (the Council did not transmit to the Parliament the required documentation for its discharge procedure) and lack of cooperation (the Secretary General of the Council did not appear at a discharge hearing organised by the CONT Committee and refused to answer to written questions of the discharge authority). It is my deep conviction that there should be a strong and a trustful cooperation between the European Parliament and the Council. Lack of transparency in the European public administration cannot be accepted.
Obligations of the Commission in the field of visa reciprocity in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (B9-0339/2020)
According to Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 listing the third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement, full visa reciprocity is an objective which the Union should pursue in a proactive manner in its relations with third countries, thus contributing to improving the credibility and consistency of the Union’s external policy.The US still requires visa from citizens of Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania.I voted for the resolution calling upon the Commission to adopt a delegated act – temporarily suspending the exemption from the visa requirement for nationals of third countries - in this case the United States - which have not lifted the visa requirement for citizens of the said Member States. No one in the Union should be treated as a ‘second class citizen’.
Common agricultural policy – amendment of the CMO and other Regulations (A8-0198/2019 - Eric Andrieu)
Wprowadzenie zakazu używania dla żywności roślinnej nazw typu burger, parówka czy kotlet sprawiłoby, że nie moglibyśmy już mówić o wegeburgerach, parówkach sojowych czy kotletach warzywnych. Mało tego, nie moglibyśmy mówić, że dana potrawa, na przykład tofu, przypomina w smaku twaróg. Tak jak teraz, gdyż od kilku lat nie ma mleka sojowego, ryżowego czy owsianego. Są napoje sojowe lub ryżowe, bo nazwę mleko zarezerwowano dla produkcji zwierzęcej.Moim zdaniem takie zakazy to, po pierwsze, obrażanie konsumentów. Ludzie mają swój rozum, wiedzą, co chcą jeść i co jedzą. Potrafią czytać skład produktu. Insynuowanie, że ktoś zje kotleta z buraków i uzna, że była to wołowina, jest po prostu obraźliwe. Dalej, to walka z tymi, którzy są na diecie roślinnej albo chcą na nią przejść. Ja jestem za wolnością, za różnorodnością. Nie jestem wegetarianinem, ale dlaczego miałbym walczyć z tym, że ktoś jest? Niech każdy je to, co chce. Na poziomie publicznym dbajmy zaś o to, żeby żywność była jak najzdrowsza, żeby jej produkcja nie powodowała cierpienia i szkód klimatycznych. Głosowałem więc oczywiście przeciw zakazowi.
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2021 - all sections (A9-0206/2020 - Pierre Larrouturou, Olivier Chastel)
InvestEU Programme (A9-203/2020 - José Manuel Fernandes, Irene Tinagli)
Due to the lockdown measures, we have seen in many countries an increase in domestic violence. It is estimated that cases have increased by 20% during the lockdown, as many victims of violence have been trapped at home with their abuser. The UN has even described the worldwide increase in domestic abuse as a ‘shadow pandemic’ alongside COVID—19.What is more, during such a time, victims are most likely to be cut off from any or sufficient, social, institutional and/or community support.As LIBE rapporteur for the accession of the European Union to the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (‘Istanbul Convention’) I voted in favour of a firm wording underlining that the InvestEU Programme should contribute to the achievement of the Union’s policies on gender equality and the promotion and empowerment of women, inter alia through addressing the gender digital gap, helping to encourage female creativity and entrepreneurial potential and supporting the development of care infrastructure and infrastructure for victims of violence.
The impact of Covid-19 measures on democracy, fundamental rights and rule of law (B9-0343/2020)
I have voted in favour of amendment 20 to the draft resolution, the aim of which was to highlight the importance of continuing best practices and finding innovative ways to provide sexual and reproductive health services. I have also voted in favour of keeping the text in paragraph 17 calling on the Member States to effectively guarantee safe and timely access to sexual and reproductive health rights. Such rights also need to be guaranteed in extraordinary circumstances, such as during a pandemic.
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Croatia and Poland in relation to a natural disaster and advances to Croatia, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Ireland, Portugal and Spain in relation to a public health emergency (A9-0221/2020 - Olivier Chastel)
Fundusz Solidarności Unii Europejskiej ma na celu umożliwienie szybkiej, skutecznej i elastycznej reakcji Unii w sytuacjach nadzwyczajnych, aby okazać solidarność z ludnością zamieszkującą regiony dotknięte poważną lub regionalną klęską żywiołową lub poważnym stanem zagrożenia zdrowia publicznego.Fundusz Solidarności jest jedną z najbardziej wyraźnych ilustracji europejskiej solidarności. Dziś zagłosowałem za uruchomieniem środków z Funduszu w celu udzielenia pomocy Chorwacji i Polsce w związku z klęskami żywiołowymi oraz w celu zapewnienia wypłaty zaliczek na rzecz Chorwacji, Niemiec, Grecji, Węgier, Irlandii, Portugalii i Hiszpanii w związku z wystąpieniem poważnego stanu zagrożenia zdrowia publicznego.W przypadku Polski środki – ponad 7 mln euro – zostaną przekazane województwu podkarpackiemu w związku ze zniszczeniami spowodowanymi powodzią, która miała miejsce w czerwcu 2020 r.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Lead in gunshot in or around wetlands (B9-0365/2020)
The use of lead shot in wetlands results in thousands of tons of lead ending up in European wetlands every year. It claims lives of millions of water birds and puts human health at risk via the accidental ingestion of poisoned game meat. The body of evidence demonstrating these toxic effects is overwhelming and growing.That is why I voted against the objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3), and (4)(c): Lead in gunshot in or around wetlands. The draft Commission regulation amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards lead in gunshot in or around wetlands should stay in force.
Abortion rights in Poland (B9-0373/2020)
Zgodnie z definicją Światowej Organizacji Zdrowia każda osoba powinna mieć prawo do „decydowania swobodnie i odpowiedzialnie o liczbie, odstępach czasowych i momencie sprowadzenia na świat dzieci, prawa do informacji, dostępu do środków, które to zapewniają, a także prawa do utrzymania najwyższego standardu zdrowia seksualnego i reprodukcyjnego. Te prawa implikują również prawo wszystkich do podejmowania decyzji dotyczących ich reprodukcji w sposób wolny od dyskryminacji, przymusu i przemocy”.Wprowadzony w Polsce orzeczeniem tzw. Trybunału Konstytucyjnego zakaz zabiegu terminacji ciąży w oparciu o przesłankę patoembrionalną doprowadził do faktycznego całkowitego zakazu przerywania ciąży w Polsce. W połączeniu z brakiem edukacji seksualnej, brakiem odpowiedniej pomocy dla osób z niepełnosprawnościami i osób samodzielnie wychowujących dzieci oznacza to po prostu piekło kobiet.Każda kobieta powinna mieć prawo do decydowania o swoim ciele i o swoim życiu. Wszelkie działania ze strony władzy publicznej, które to prawo naruszają, są nieakceptowalne. Dlatego poparłem rezolucję B9-0373/2020 bez żadnego wahania.
MFF, Rule of Law Conditionality and Own Resources (B9-0428/2020, B9-0429/2020)
. ‒ The outcome of the European Council endorsing the political agreements reached by co-legislators on 5 November 2020, on the Rule of Law Regulation and on 10 November 2020, on the MFF, the Interinstitutional Agreement (IIA) and the EU Recovery Instrument (EURI), including the joint and unilateral declarations, is to be welcomed.However, in the light of the guidelines attached to the European Council conclusions from the 10 and 11 December 2020 meeting, it has to be underlined – among other matters – that: 1) in accordance with Article 15(1) TEU, the European Council shall not exercise legislative functions and so any political declaration of the European Council cannot be deemed to represent an interpretation of legislation as interpretation is vested with the European Court of Justice; 2) in accordance with Article 17(1) TEU, the Commission shall ensure the application of the Treaties, and of measures adopted by the institutions pursuant to them.The European Parliament resolution on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027, the Interinstitutional Agreement, the EU Recovery Instrument and the Rule of Law Regulation contains the aforementioned elements and it is one of the reasons I voted in favour of the said resolution.
Union action for the European Capitals of Culture for the years 2020 to 2033 (A9-0201/2020 - Željana Zovko)
Dwa nadmorskie miasta ‒ irlandzkie Galway i chorwacka Rijeka ‒ zostały wyznaczone na Europejskie Stolice Kultury w 2020 roku. Niestety wskutek pandemii, która rozpoczęła się wczesną wiosną tego roku, ani Galway ani Rijeka nie miały szansy zaprezentować swojego programu, a przecież dołożyły starań, by go przygotować. Dlatego bez żadnego wahania zagłosowałem za wydłużeniem terminów pełnienia funkcji Europejskiej Stolicy Kultury określonych w decyzji Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady nr 445/2014/UE z dnia 16 kwietnia 2014 r. ustanawiającej działanie Unii na rzecz Europejskich Stolic Kultury na lata 2020–2033.
Achieving an effective policy legacy for the European Year of Cultural Heritage (A9-0210/2020 - Dace Melbārde)
. ‒ To follow up from the European Year of Cultural Heritage (EYCH) in 2018, the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) decided to draft an own-initiative report to continue building on the momentum in order to achieve an effective policy legacy for the EYCH because a lot remains to be done. Cultural heritage helps us define who we are. In Silesia, we know it very well. Cultural heritage reminds us where we come from and helps us determine where we want to go. Importantly, it also reminds us that – despite our apparent differences in our traditions, languages and lifestyles – we share many common memories and histories. Cultural heritage unites as all.According to the Eurobarometer survey, 84% of respondents in Member States are of the view that cultural heritage is important to them personally and to their local community, with 87% thinking it is important for their region and 91% of the view that cultural heritage is important for their country. I voted in favour of the report because it brings us forward in our thinking and actions to preserve the cultural heritage of all cultures in the EU.
The right to disconnect (A9-0246/2020 - Alex Agius Saliba)
The widespread use of digital tools for work purposes has enabled people to work with autonomy and flexibility. ‘Digital work’, as novel as it might have been a couple of years ago, has been becoming more and more prevalent, with the COVID pandemic heavily intensifying this trend. However, the advantages to this trend are coupled with disadvantages and challenges. ‘Digital work’ resulted in new ways of extending working hours and diluting the limitations between working and free time causing often health issues, both physical and mental, such as stress, anxiety, depression and burnout, as well as a negatively impacting on their work-life balance.Thus, it seems only natural that we need to have this new type of job predicaments regulated. That is why I voted in favour of the report calling for an EU directive on the right to disconnect.
Reforming the EU list of tax havens (B9-0052/2021)
The EU tax haven list, as a tool to tackle external risks of tax abuse and unfair tax competition, complements and reinforces the reforms introduced by the Member States in the last years to address tax evasion and avoidance at EU level.I voted in favour of the European Parliament resolution of 21 January 2021 on reforming the EU list of tax havens (2020/2863(RSP)) as it bring the policy on reforming the list of tax heaven forward. I consider the compromises achieved by the S&D, Renew, GUE/NGL, Greens/European Free Alliance and EPP groups to be going in the right direction.
New Circular Economy Action Plan: see Minutes (A9-0008/2021 - Jan Huitema)
. ‒ I supported the report as it is very comprehensive, touching upon various aspects of the Circular Economy, including reduction targets on the Union’s material and consumption footprints, sustainable product policy, green claims and public procurement, waste policy as well as the EU’s global role and responsibility.The Union should strive to achieve a carbon-neutral, environmentally sustainable, toxic-free and fully circular economy within planetary boundaries by 2050 at the latest. This framework will be key to achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal, contributing to innovation, strengthening consumer protection and creating new jobs, while ensuring a just transition.
Implementation of the Anti-Trafficking Directive (A9-0011/2021 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar, María Soraya Rodríguez Ramos)
. ‒ I gave my support to the report, as it is an extensive examination of how the 2011 directive on Preventing and Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings (THB) has been transposed and implemented in Member States. The report’s recommendations are most important and include: 1) revision of the Anti-Trafficking Directive in order to improve the measures for the prevention, tackling and prosecution of all forms of trafficking, especially for sexual exploitation; to address the use of online technologies in THB; unconditional access to assistance and protection, 2) the need for Member States to elaborate contingency plans in order to ensure the minimum functioning of anti-trafficking systems in emergency conditions (such as COVID-19)
EU Association Agreement with Ukraine (A9-0219/2020 - Michael Gahler)
I have voted in favour of the report as it accurately describes the situation as well as formulates recommendations I fully agree with. Particularly I would like to underline the following:1) Ukraine must continue its reforms, in particular in the areas of rule of law, judiciary and anti-corruption, to fully reap the benefits of the Association Agreement and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with the EU which aim for political association and economic integration;2) The country’s institutions should not privilege speedy adoption of legislation over proper parliamentary debate as the former could be detrimental to the quality of legislation. This is all the more important for reforms in the area of rule of law.3) Ukraine is the most important recipient of EU financial assistance among the Eastern Partnership countries. Continued progress with anti-corruption reforms remains thus crucial. To secure the long-term success of its fight against corruption, Ukraine must also carry through comprehensive judiciary reform. The recent crisis over Ukraine’s Constitutional Court highlights the importance and urgency of reforms.
Shaping digital education policy (A9-0042/2021 - Victor Negrescu)
The COVID pandemic has demonstrated a vital need for high-level digital education and lifelong learning in the EU. It has also caused increased social inequalities in the field of education. With distance learning becoming the pandemic norm we have seen acute disparities between and within Member States, depending on social and educational backgrounds in families, but also on mere access to digital infrastructure and equipment.I voted in favour of the Shaping Digital Education Policy report as it presents ideas and directions for a consistent and progressive digital education policy in Europe aimed at addressing challenges in the aforementioned area.
Application of Regulation (EC) 2020/2092, the Rule of Law conditionality mechanism (B9-0206/2021, B9-0207/2021, B9-0208/2021)
Die Union beruht auf den Werten der Achtung der Menschenwürde, Freiheit, Demokratie, Gleichheit, Rechtsstaatlichkeit und der Wahrung der Menschenrechte, einschließlich der Rechte der Personen, die Minderheiten angehören, wie sie in Artikel 2 EUV verankert sind. Die Verordnung (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates vom 16. Dezember 2020 über eine allgemeine Konditionalitätsregelung zum Schutz des Haushalts der Union ist am 1. Januar 2021 in Kraft getreten und ist seitdem anzuwenden. Die Kommission darf diese Anwendung nicht verzögern.Ich habe daher für die Entschließung B9‑0208/2021 gestimmt.
2019-2020 Reports on Kosovo (A9-0031/2021 - Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel)
Głosowałem za przyjęciem rezolucji w sprawie sprawozdań Komisji dotyczących Kosowa za lata 2019–2020, ponieważ w sposób adekwatny i zrównoważony oddaje ona sytuację polityczno-gospodarczą i społeczną w Kosowie. W rezolucji słusznie podkreśla się, że niepodległość Kosowa jest nieodwracalna i że pięć państw członkowskich UE, które wciąż jeszcze nie uznały Kosowa, powinny to zrobić. Należy dodać również, że uznanie Kosowa byłoby korzystne dla normalizacji stosunków między Kosowem a Serbią, wzmocniłoby i skonsolidowało stabilność regionu oraz ułatwiłoby integrację obu państw z UE.
Establishing Horizon Europe – laying down its rules for participation and dissemination (A9-0122/2021 - Dan Nica)
The Horizon Europe programme for the years 2021-2027 builds on the Horizon 2020 programme and has the same premise: investing in research and innovation means investing in Europe’s future, as it helps it to compete globally and preserve the Union’s social model.I share this conviction and therefore supported the establishment of the Horizon Europe programme.
Interinstitutional agreement on mandatory transparency register (A9-0123/2021 - Maria Hübner)
. ‒ I voted in favour of the inter-institutional agreement on the Transparency Register as it is my deepest conviction that the EU decision-making process should be clear and open to the citizens. The new rules, which have expanded the scope of the Register and extended it to the Council, go in that direction and mean a new chapter for transparency in the EU.
Assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia and the rule of law in Malta (B9-0219/2021)
Es ist sehr wichtig, dass alle EU—Mitgliedstaaten ihren internationalen Verpflichtungen nachkommen. Daher habe ich für den Änderungsantrag gestimmt, mit dem die maltesischen Behörden erneut aufgefordert werden, alle ausstehenden Empfehlungen der Parlamentarischen Versammlung des Europarates, der Venedig—Kommission, der Gruppe der Staaten gegen Korruption (GRECO) und des Expertenausschusses des Europarates für die Bewertung von Maßnahmen gegen Geldwäsche (MONEYVAL) vollständig umzusetzen.
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2020/002 EE/Tourism - Estonia (A9-0158/2021 - José Manuel Fernandes)
Following global economic crisis impacted by COVID-19 pandemic the Estonian economy, especially in the tourism industry, suffered an immense shock whereas before the crises it reached a record of 2.1 billion and it was considered a significant sector for the Estonian competitiveness and substantial investments were made to develop it.In November 2020, Estonia submitted application for a financial contribution from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF). The application relates to 1 715 self-employed persons whose activity has ceased and 8 365 workers made redundant in the tourism industry in Estonia, out of which 3 873 in the course of collective redundancies notified to the authorities. The collective redundancies concern 68 enterprises in total, affecting between 5 and 1 440 workers per enterprise concerned. More than 60% of eligible persons are women with most affected age group between 30 and 64 years old.I voted in favour of providing financial contribution to Estonia, as these are exactly the kind of situations the EGF was created for.
Research Fund for Coal and Steel (A9-0102/2021 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)
Sprawiedliwa transformacja musi opierać się na wiarygodnych danych, proponować innowacyjne i zrównoważone instrumenty zmian w energetyce. Dlatego bardzo chciałem zostać posłem sprawozdawcą dla kolejnej edycji Funduszu Badawczego Węgla i Stali (FBWiS) na lata 2021–2027. Wiedziałem, że – znając potrzeby Śląska w zakresie transformacji z pierwszej ręki – będę szukał najlepszych rozwiązań. I tak się stało. Pierwsze czytanie projektu za nami, zakończone pełnym sukcesem. Kilkadziesiąt milionów euro rocznie na badania i innowacje. Głosowałem więc oczywiście za przyjęciem przedmiotowego sprawozdania.
A European Strategy for Hydrogen (A9-0116/2021 - Jens Geier)
Poprawka nr 28, wniesiona do sprawozdania „Europejska strategia w zakresie wodoru”, stwierdzała, że: „wodoru pozyskiwanego z elektrowni jądrowych nie można uznać za zrównoważony i nie powinien on otrzymywać wsparcia publicznego”.Głosowałem za przyjęciem tej poprawki z dwóch bardzo ważnych powodów. Po pierwsze, teza poprawki jest słuszna. Obok samej technologii produkcji wodoru z energii elektrycznej należy tutaj mieć również na uwadze kwestię szkodliwości radioaktywnych odpadów nuklearnych. Po drugie, sprawozdanie „Europejska strategia w zakresie wodoru” jest rozpatrywany w kontekście najbliższych kilku lat, perspektywy finansowej 2021–2027. Po tym czasie, i dodatkowo wskutek gwałtownego rozwoju technologii, zostanie ona zmieniona.Polska jest jednym z największych producentów wodoru w Europie, lecz produkuje go z ropy naftowej lub węgla koksującego. Obecnie brak jest w Polsce elektrowni jądrowych, a pierwszy reaktor może być uruchomiony – przy realizacji najbardziej ambitnych założeń – w 2033 r. Największym producentem energii jądrowej w Unii Europejskiej są obecnie Francja, Niemcy, Szwecja i Hiszpania.W związku z powyższym głosowanie przeciw poprawce nr 28, a więc za możliwością dotowania wodoru pozyskiwanego z elektrowni jądrowych, to nie tylko opowiedzenie się za wspieraniem technologii będącej w sprzeczności z celami klimatycznymi Unii, ale również zgoda na wspieranie produkcji wodoru konkurencyjnego do wodoru produkowanego w Polsce.
EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030: Bringing nature back into our lives (A9-0179/2021 - César Luena)
. ‒ I voted for the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 because I know what life with damaged nature looks like. To give one example very close to my heart: inhabitants of the coal-mining region Upper Silesia, where I come from, having to breathe polluted air every single day. There are countless other examples.We have to bring back nature into our lives. We are part of it. We depend on it. There is no planet B. And we have to act swiftly and responsibly. Ambition in climate and environmental issues is no longer ambition only; it has become a necessity.
European Parliament’s Scrutiny on the ongoing assessment by the Commission and the Council of the national recovery and resilience plans (RC-B9-0331/2021, B9-0331/2021, B9-0333/2021, B9-0334/2021, B9-0335/2021, B9-0337/2021, B9-0338/2021)
W przedmiotowej rezolucji mówimy jasno: Parlament Europejski oczekuje, że Komisja zatwierdzi tylko te plany, które będą w pełni zgodne z postanowieniami i celami rozporządzenia w sprawie RRF, i że nie pójdzie na żadne ustępstwa polityczne sprzeczne z rozporządzeniem i jego duchem, a jednocześnie zachowa dystans wobec faktu, że była ściśle zaangażowana w przygotowywanie planów przed ich przedłożeniem.Zwracamy się również do Komisji o skrupulatne stosowanie litery i ducha rozporządzenia w sprawie RRF w procesie oceny krajowych planów odbudowy i zwiększania odporności oraz o przeprowadzenie głębokich i kompleksowych ocen przed przyjęciem odpowiedniego projektu decyzji wykonawczej Rady.Dlatego m.in. głosowałem za przyjęciem tej rezolucji.
The role of the EU's development cooperation and humanitarian assistance in addressing the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic (A9-0151/2021 - Hildegard Bentele, Norbert Neuser)
. ‒ Global solidarity cannot be an empty phrase, especially during the still on-going pandemic. Being a European is a social and economic privilege. That is why we cannot forget that some less developed places in the world have been struggling with the pandemic much more. COVID-19 is a global pandemic affecting every country in the world, thus the EU humanitarian aid must be proportionate to our capabilities. Because we can afford that. I voted for the EU taking responsibility for the most affected states – providing vaccines, treatments, equipment is what we can do and what we morally have to do.
European Climate Law (Jytte Guteland - A9-0162/2020)
Ustanowienie ram niezbędnych do osiągnięcia neutralności klimatycznej jest elementem realizacji Europejskiego Zielonego Ładu, dlatego też głosowałem za przyjęciem tej rezolucji ustawodawczej. Nikomu już chyba nie trzeba tłumaczyć, jak bardzo nas i nasze środowisko zabija powietrze skażone smogiem przemysłowym. Jak zatruwamy rzeki, jakie skutki ma topnienie lodowców. Często używamy sformułowania „ambitne cele klimatyczne”. Tylko, że coś, co kiedyś może było ambicją, teraz jest synonimem przetrwania. I można ten proces przeprowadzić sprawiedliwie. Trzeba decyzji szybkich, zdecydowanych, mądrych. Najgorsze co można, to zamykać oczy na problem. On przez to nie zniknie.
Sexual and reproductive health and rights in the EU, in the frame of women’s health (A9-0169/2021 - Predrag Fred Matić)
Everyone has the right to decide about their body on their own. The so-called Matić’s Report states that very clearly and so I supported it without hesitation. This parliamentary resolution on sexual and reproductive health and rights is a valuable step forward to acknowledging that women’s reproductive rights are human rights. It is her choice, she decides.When we see backlash against women’s rights, we have to react. Women cannot be slaves of politicians’ ideologies. The choice of in-vitro insemination, choice of contraception, choice of terminating pregnancy is a woman’s choice.
Citizens’ dialogues and citizens’ participation in EU decision-making (A9-0213/2021 - Helmut Scholz)
When politics bypasses citizens, we cannot talk about true participatory democracy. And when there is no such democracy, the system is not resilient and is likely to erode. That is why citizens must play a strong role in the EU. We need to have more far-reaching tools of consultation and participation able to influence policy-making. The new model of participation introduced by the Conference on the Future of Europe should become permanent.And that is why I supported the report in question.
EU global human rights sanctions regime (EU Magnitsky Act) (B9-0371/2021)
Regulation establishing the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime (EU GHRSR) was adopted by the Council in December 2020. As a result, the EU has now a framework allowing it to target individuals or entities responsible for, involved in or associated with serious human rights violations and abuses worldwide. However, it is crucial to amend the EU GHRSR legislation extending its scope to acts of corruption. It is also crucial to have parliamentary oversight of the EU GHRSR and an enhanced role for the European Parliament in proposing serious human rights violations.
Annual Report on the functioning of the Schengen area (A9-0183/2021 - Tanja Fajon)
Schengen is one of the pillars of the European project. Through the years, it has remained at the core of European integration. It needs to be protected and revitalised now more than ever, with the pandemic having taken its toll on free movement. The report tabled to plenary contains clear progressive positions on, inter alia: 1) the persistent and serious reports of pushbacks at the external borders and the obligation on Member States to protect the rights of those seeking international protection in the EU, 2) the need for fundamental rights to form an overarching component in the implementation of integrated border management as well as 3) the need for serious deficiencies to be remedied much faster once identified by Schengen evaluations.That is why I voted in favour of it.
The first anniversary of the de facto abortion ban in Poland (B9-0543/2021, B9-0544/2021)
Mija rok od wyroku polskiego pseudotrybunału konstytucyjnego, instytucji, która powinna działać na rzecz obywateli, a została sprowadzona przez prawicowe partie rządzące od kilku lat Polską do politycznej przybudówki.Jak wiele kobiet od tego czasu straciło życie i zdrowie – nie wiem. Nie potrafię sobie wyobrazić, co czują ich bliscy, wszyscy ci, którzy je kochali. Nie znajdziemy tego w żadnych statystykach, to jest tylko i aż w ich sercach. Ale wiemy o pani Izie z Pszczyny. Lekarze odmówili jej terminowania ciąży z powodu strachu przed sankcjami karnymi, sankcjami wprowadzonymi przez tak zwany trybunał zależny od rządu.Rok temu, kiedy wprowadzono w Polsce zakaz aborcji, mówiliśmy że grozi to piekłem kobiet. Teraz jesteśmy dokładnie w tym punkcie. Polska jest piekłem kobiet. W Unii Europejskiej, w trzeciej dekadzie XXI w. Polskie kobiety potrzebują pomocy. Jeżeli polski rząd odmawia im tej pomocy, to trzeba szukać jej gdzie indziej. Liczymy, że rządy innych państw członkowskich, tych, które rozumieją, czym jest zdrowie i życie ponad połowy europejskiej populacji, to wartość. Wartość, o którą trzeba zabiegać i o którą trzeba walczyć.
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)
Wspólna polityka rolna wymaga odważnych i proekologicznych rozwiązań. Między innymi ze względu na niewystarczające propozycje w zakresie zadrzewiania, ale też ze względu na brak narzędzi do wpływania przez Komisję Europejską na zbyt mało ambitne plany krajowe i ich egzekwowanie. Dlatego nie mogłem poprzeć tego wniosku.Czas na zieloną Europę, która realizuje ambitną politykę klimatyczną na każdym odcinku!
Legal migration policy and law (A9-0314/2021 - Abir Al-Sahlani)
Migration is a challenge for Europe, as well as this it is a chance when the European population is ageing. We are heading the red line. That critical population change might happen in the future, and adequate preparation is urgently needed.If we want to maintain prosperity and if we are going to deal with significant labour market shortages, it is necessary to adapt effectively and sustain solutions in this area. We have to focus on reducing barriers to legal migration and establishing clear criteria for third—country migrants who want to build our prosperity. However, unfair and unregulated exploitation has to be ended. Their rights have to be fully respected.Taking into account the above facts, I voted for this resolution.
Equality between women and men in the European Union in 2018-2020 (A9-0315/2021 - Sandra Pereira)
. ‒ If we are discussing gender equality, we have to look at it from the practical – economic side. Still, the gender pay gap exists in the European Union. As well as a pension gap does. The first one has soared more than 14%, and the second one has reached almost 30%! In accordance with these facts, the European Parliament called on the Member States to undertake concrete measures, which allow equal access to the labour market and to head to achieve equal pay. The report included good proposals concerning eradicating violence against women. Taking into the above-mentioned facts, I supported the report on equality between women and men in the European Union in 2018-2020.
Fundamental rights and Rule of Law in Slovenia, in particular the delayed nomination of EPPO prosecutors (B9-0588/2021)
Praworządność to kwestia ponadpolityczna i obowiązująca niezależnie od szerokości geograficznej. Traktaty zobowiązują wszystkie państwa do zachowania konkretnych standardów prawnych, w tym do przestrzegania reguł państwa prawa. W związku z tym instytucje europejskie podejmują adekwatne działania w obliczu łamania standardów nie tylko wobec Polski czy Węgier, ale także wobec Słowenii, co do której pojawiają się poważne obawy np. w odniesieniu do wolności mediów. W sprawie praworządności nie ma kompromisów: albo standardy są zachowane, albo nie. Dlatego poparłem rezolucję w sprawie praworządności w Słowenii. Wartości europejskich pilnujemy w całej Unii Europejskiej.
Situation at the Ukrainian border and in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine (B9-0593/2021, B9-0594/2021, B9-0595/2021, B9-0596/2021, B9-0597/2021, B9-0598/2021)
Naruszenie integralności Ukrainy, a także groźby pod jej adresem są pogwałceniem reguł prawa międzynarodowego. Europa nie może być bierna w obliczu agresji dokonywanej przez Rosję na Wschodzie. I nie jest. W odpowiedzi na te bezprawne działania Parlament Europejski w rezolucji przestrzegł Moskwę, że każda agresja musi wiązać się z wysoką ceną ekonomiczną i polityczną, oraz wezwał ją do wycofania wojska. Rezolucja zawiera także wezwanie do unijnych instytucji i państw członkowskich, aby gazociąg Nord Stream 2 nie został uruchomiony, nawet jeśli spełni wymogi dyrektywy gazowej. Nord Sream 2 jest projektem politycznym, a nie biznesowym, szkodzi wspólnocie jako całości, a także zagraża bezpieczeństwu energetycznemu Ukrainy. Poparłem tą rezolucję, gdyż uważam, ze sprawa ukraińska jest kwestią solidarności i europejskiej racji stanu.
Macro-financial assistance to Ukraine(C9-0028/2022)
Destrukcyjne skutki barbarzyńskiej polityki Putina na Wschodzie nie ograniczają się tylko do brutalnej przemocy. One mają też aspekt finansowy. Rosyjska agresja oznacza bowiem dla Ukrainy także ogromne straty materialne. Wiele zagranicznych firm, obawiając się wojny, rezygnuje z inwestowania w tym kraju, a wiele linii lotniczych omija ukraińską przestrzeń powietrzną.Dlatego naszym obowiązkiem jest wspierać Ukraińców i Ukrainki. Zatwierdziliśmy specjalną pomoc dla Ukrainy zaproponowaną przez Komisję Europejską. 1 mld 200 mln euro w ciągu najbliższego roku, w dwóch transzach. Pierwsza transza – 600 milionów euro – ma trafić na Ukrainę już na przełomie marca i kwietnia. Dodatkowo Komisja Europejska podwoiła także dwustronną pomoc dla Ukrainy – dokładnie o 120 milionów euro.Pomoc dla Ukrainy jest kwestią nie tylko zwykłej ludzkiej solidarności, lecz także europejskiej racji stanu.
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2021 (A9-0354/2021 - David McAllister)
Miejsce Ukrainy i Gruzji jest w Unii Europejskiej. Miejsce Ukrainy i Gruzji jest w NATO.Nie bójmy się o tym mówić. Nie bójmy się działać na ich rzecz.Całe moje pokolenie marzyło o Polsce europejskiej, o kraju zabezpieczonym prawdziwymi sojuszami. O kraju bez sowieckich wojsk. My nasz kraj zabezpieczyliśmy. Mieliśmy to szczęście, którego inni nie mieli.Dlatego dziś naszą rolą jest bycie reprezentantami ukraińskiej i gruzińskiej sprawy. Ich miejsce powinno być przy nas na zbliżającym się szczycie bezpieczeństwa. Ukraina i Gruzja to nasza wspólna europejska sprawa.
Election of the Members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage (A9-0083/2022 - Domènec Ruiz Devesa)
Bądźmy Europą silną siłą swoich instytucji! Reforma prawa wyborczego idzie właśnie w tym kierunku. Idea listy ogólnoeuropejskiej zacieśnia więzi między Europejczykami, którzy – jeśli Rada zaakceptuje decyzję – będą mogli oddawać głosy na kandydatów z listy dla całej Wspólnoty. Nad procesem wyborczym ma czuwać Komisja Europejska. Głosowałem oczywiście za tą propozycją.
Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties (A9-0337/2023 - Guy Verhofstadt, Sven Simon, Gabriele Bischoff, Daniel Freund, Helmut Scholz)
Trzeba zreformować Unię!To kwestia naszego bezpieczeństwa!Wielu wciąż narzeka, że Unia jest za wolna i za słaba. Jednak jeśli w momentach kryzysowych chcemy mocnej i szybko działającej Wspólnoty, to musimy ją uzbroić w dodatkowe kompetencje – przynajmniej w polityce zagranicznej i bezpieczeństwa.Dwa obszary reformy są kluczowe. Po pierwsze Unia Obronna, czyli stworzenie unijnych sił szybkiego reagowania na wypadek sytuacji kryzowych. Mają być one dodatkiem do armii narodowych, czyli np. do Wojska Polskiego. Poza tym Unia ma finansować wspólne zamówienia i rozwój uzbrojenia. Po drugie polityka zagraniczna, czyli m.in. nakładanie sankcji. Nie może być tak, że Orban będzie blokował sankcje, używając do tego niezbędnej dziś jednomyślności. Czas znieść liberum veto!
The lack of legislative follow-up by the Commission to the PEGA resolution (B9-0464/2023, B9-0467/2023)
Nielegalna inwigilacja wiąże się z poważnym naruszeniem prawa do poszanowania życia prywatnego oraz prawa do ochrony danych osobowych wynikających z art. 7 i z art. 8 Karty Praw Podstawowych. Zapisy z raportu końcowego europejskiej komisji śledczej PEGA do dzisiaj nie zostały wdrożone. Unia musi reagować, gdy prawa Europejczyków i Europejek są naruszane, dlatego zagłosowałem za projektem ws. niepodjęcia działań legislacyjnych przez Komisję w następstwie rezolucji w sprawie oprogramowania Pegasus.
Implementation of the Erasmus+ programme 2021-2027 (A9-0413/2023 - Milan Zver)
Erasmus+ to nie tylko program dla młodych, ale także możliwości dla dorosłych słuchaczy i pracowników dydaktycznych. To finasowanie przez Unię międzynarodowych wymian studentów, zagranicznych praktyk i szkoleń. Cele programu są realizowane poprzez wspieranie takich inicjatyw jak centra doskonałości zawodowej, DiscoverEU czy europejska karta studenta.W obliczu rosnącego populizmu potrzebujemy ambitnych europejskich programów, które rozwijają współpracę i edukację w Europie. Silne, wyedukowane i różnorodne społeczeństwo obywatelskie jest kluczem do przetrwania demokracji.
Implementation of the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme 2021-2027 – citizens' engagement and participation (A9-0392/2023 - Łukasz Kohut)
The Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme contributes to enhancing civic engagement and participation from a fundamental rights perspective. It combines values, civil dialogue and citizenship, promote social, and gender equality, the diversity. It is an essential instrument to address socio-political challenges, such as the knowledge gap, Euroscepticism, the erosion of the rule of law across Europe. Complex procedures and the use of new digital tools have hindered the participation of smaller organisations. It is time to eliminate the administrative burden and the simplification of the application. We are calling for an increase in the program’s budget up to 2.6 billion EUR.
European historical consciousness (A9-0402/2023 - Sabine Verheyen)
Zimą 1945 roku na Śląsku rozpoczęło się piekło: masowe mordy, ponowne otwarcie obozów, gwałty, kradzieże wszystkiego przez „wyzwolicieli”, terror, aresztowania i deportacje ludności do przymusowej pracy na terenie ZSRR.Wśród aresztowanych przeznaczonych do zsyłki znaleźli się głównie Ślązacy, Niemcy i Polacy, ale też np. Romowie. Największą grupę stanowili młodzi i zdrowi górnicy, ale nie brakowało żołnierzy niemieckich i Armii Krajowej, członków organizacji komunistycznych i socjalistycznych, a nawet byłych więźniów niemieckich obozów i repatriantów z Europy Zachodniej. Nie oszczędzano kobiet i dzieci.O Tragedii Górnośląskiej jeszcze nie uczy się na lekcjach historii, ale jestem przekonany, że to się niebawem zmieni. Dlatego tak ważne jest budowanie europejskiej świadomości historycznej.
Written questions (89)
Parliamentary elections in Poland on 13 October 2019
Compliance of holding a major event in Zakopane, organised by TVP, with the requirements of EU environmental directives
National 2030 energy and climate plans in the context of the European Green Deal
New law on culture in Hungary
State aid for carbon-dependent industries in the European Green Deal
Joint Procurement Agreement of 2014
Central Communication Port in Baranów
Implementing EU co-funded and funded projects in the context of the coronavirus pandemic
Implementation of projects co-funded by the EU in the face of the coronavirus pandemic
Implementation of projects (co-)financed from the European Social Fund in the face of the coronavirus pandemic
Holding presidential elections during the Covid-19 pandemic
The crossing of borders by frontier workers during the COVID-19 epidemic
Implementation of the ‘Imielin North’ project in the light of EU policy on protection EU water resources
Cross-border strategic environmental assessments
European Capitals of Culture and the impact of the pandemic
Surveillance of NGOs by means of excessive checks on their funding sources and a ban on foreign funding sources – proposed new law in Poland
Censorship of content in public media – Trójka radio and ‘Twój ból jest lepszy niż mój’.
Implementing the principle of university autonomy in EU Member States
Refusal to accept holiday accommodation bookings from people from Silesia Province (Poland)
Inclusion of inhabitants of Śląskie Province in restrictions on entering the territory of the Czech Republic
Disability focal points
Disability focal points
Poland’s denunciation of the Istanbul Convention and EU law
True cross-border access to online content in the EU
EU assistance for Lebanon
Nagorno-Karabakh and other ‘frozen’ conflicts
Undermining media freedom in Hungary
Undermining media freedom in Hungary
Energy Charter Treaty renegotiation: the EU’s position regarding fossil fuels protection, the Investor-State Dispute Settlement mechanism and public information
Airborne concentration of benzo(a)pyrene – disproportionate cost of measures to achieve the target level
Veto by Poland’s United Right government of EU documents containing the words ‘gender equality’
Expenditure under the EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund
Statements made by Poland’s Minister of Education and Science interfering with the principle of university autonomy in the light of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
Poland’s implementation of EU equality directives
State aid to mines in Upper Silesia
Recently proposed bills in Hungary infringing on the rights of LGBTI persons
New evidence of push‑backs at the Croatian border – will the Commission now finally start to react?
Construction of a storage reservoir in the Wilcze Doły valley
Judicial immunity under threat in Poland
EU competence in the area of ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity
State aid for the self-employed in Poland
New coal mine in Silesia
Cutting down trees for a cycle path in Pszczyna
Search and rescue and safe disembarkation in the proposed Pact on Migration and Asylum
Implementation of the EU Anti-Racism Action Plan 2020-2025 – EU Anti-Racism Summit
Implementation of the 2020‑2025 EU Anti-Racism Action Plan – EU Anti‑Racism Coordinator
Widespread pushbacks at the EU’s external borders
European Citizens’ Initiative as a tool for citizens’ participation in the EU decision-making process
Support for students from Belarus to study at universities in the EU
Commission’s plans to strengthen European public health and ensure a level playing field for SMEs in the industrial hemp sector
Resumption of logging activities on the Puszcza Białowiska site
Conclusion of the EU’s accession to the Istanbul Convention
Legal consequences of a denouncement by a Member State of an international agreement signed by the European Union
The risks to sports generated by the creation of the European Super League
Attack on the independence of the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights
Ensuring the availability of EU funding for final recipients – Regulation No 2020/2092 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget
Evaluation of Poland's draft National Recovery Plan
Committee assisting the Commission in carrying out its tasks under Regulation (EU) 2021/692
CERV Programme Contact Points
Construction of walls around Greek refugee camps
Implementation of Small Project Fund (SPF) under Interreg VI-A 2021-2027 (RPEiR COM (2018)0374, Articles 23, 24 and 25)
Retrofitting LEDs in cars – need for regulation
Ensuring fair and transparent allocation of NextGenerationEU funding
Revision of the EU’s cross-border healthcare framework
Non‑discriminatory treatment of children with regard to the EU digital COVID‑19 certificate scheme – measures taken by the Council
Siarzewo Dam and the EU Habitats, Birds, EIA and Water Framework Directives
Use of acoustic cannons against migrants and asylum seekers in Greece
Legal gender recognition ban in Hungary found to be in violation of EU law
Hungarian Media Authority Regulation’s censorship of LGBTI-friendly ad
Ukraine Government Bill 5488 to criminalise hate crimes, including on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity
New mining concessions influencing the allocation of funding under the Just Transition Fund
Poland’s failure to implement the provisions of Directive (EU) 2018/1808 on audiovisual media services
The possible violation of Article 49 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union by a new Polish media bill
Situation at the Polish-Belarusian border
Provisional emergency measures addressing the situation at the EU’s external border
Financing minority languages in Poland
The sugar and sweetener market
Funding integration programmes for Ukrainian refugees
Erasmus4Ukraine
Surveillance of EU officials
Transfer of frozen assets and assets of Russians seized under sanctions to Ukraine
New EU financial perspective for 2021-2027
40th anniversary of the Stuttgart Declaration
40th anniversary of the Stuttgart Declaration
State media monopoly on private cable and satellite networks
Telecommunications law concerning the appointment and dismissal of the heads of the Polish national regulatory authority
Notification of the social agreement on the transformation of the coal mining sector and selected transformation processes in Śląskie Province
European grouping of territorial cooperation and the funding of alliances
The importance of the proposal for a directive on European cross-border associations for European Universities alliances
Individual motions (1)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the recognition of Silesian as a language
Amendments (1811)
Amendment 16 #
2023/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas citizen engagement must be understood as multi-level, encompassing local, regional, national, European and global processes; whereas the ongoing processes of globalisation and European integration will require the new generation of Europeans to be increasingly politically engaged at multiple levels in order to be able to live and work internationally and navigate difference in their daily lives; whereas societies are becoming more diverse, making respect for the diversity of cultures and origins and the rejection of any kind of discrimination towards women, LGTBIQ people or, ethnic minorities ever more important within Europe;
Amendment 23 #
2023/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the emergence of a European citizenship has been hindered by a knowledge gap and an emotional gap, and should therefore be accompanied and reinforced by a set of mechanisms enabling citizen participation and intercultural dialogue; whereas a better understanding of our shared European history and stronger citizen engagement in social and political life can have a beneficial impact on an emerging European identity that complements citizens’ multiple local, regional, national, geographical, cultural or other identities;
Amendment 25 #
2023/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas insufficient citizen engagement, limited knowledge of the EU and poor understanding of its added value may contribute to the perception of a democratic deficit and may lead to Euroscepticism in Member States;
Amendment 33 #
2023/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Firmly believes that the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme makes a unique contribution to enhancing civic engagement and participation from a fundamental rights perspective by effectively combining values, civil dialogue and citizenship, while also promoting gender equality, and the diversity through the assistance for preserving the regional herritage as well as the fight against discrimination and, violence; is of the opinion that the CERV programme is essential for addressing shrinking civic space and challenges to the rule of law across Europe.
Amendment 51 #
2023/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Takes note of the results of introducing different types of re-granting mechanisms under the CERV programme, which have been very encouraging so far; calls for a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the different re-granting calls with a view to possibly extending their use to the other strands of the CERV programme, where relevant, and in particular to Strand 3, in order to ensure that EU funding reaches grassroots-level civil society organisations that have long track records and considerable experience; urges the Commission to further simplify the administrative procedures and requirements for re-granting to give organisations applying for re-granting more flexibility vis-à-vis sub-grantees, ensuring appropriate working, healthcare and social protection standards; believes that the co-funding requirements could be revised with a view to adapting the rules to the beneficiary’s situation in order to support a larger variety of beneficiaries and thematic fields; underlines that funding provided from the CERV programme in the field of rights, equality, values and civic engagement, for which other sources of funding are very scarce or absent, should cover a greater percentage of grant amounts; considers that it is crucial to increase to 2.6 billion EUR the fiancial allocation of the CERV in the next MFF programming, in order to achive ambitious pro-democratic goals;
Amendment 55 #
2023/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges that exchanges and participation in activities under the CERV programme are key for building the capacity of civil society organisations for civic engagement and the promotion of Union values in non-EU countries; underlines that active engagement and commitment to European values do not start with accession agreements and are the outcome of the long-standing work of activists and civil society organisations to promote these ideas and support local activists in non-EU countries; calls, therefore, for the CERV programme to cover the participation costs of civil society representatives, at least those from candidate and associated countries, regardless of whether their country is involved in the CERV programme; stresses the need to address the challenges associated with the war in Ukraine by encouraging projects with Ukrainian partners through remembrance and, democratic participation activities and recovering Ukrainian cultural herritage;
Amendment 2 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, which contributed to high inflation in many Member States, has emphasized the need to support the cultural and creative sectors and industries and the educational sector, as well as journalists and media professionals for a free press and quality information; in this regard, calls for significant increases for important EU programmes focussing on European citizens, including the youth, culture and education, namely Erasmus+ and Creative Europe;
Amendment 7 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that Creative Europe, as the only EU Programme directly supporting the cultural and creative sector and industries, needs a significant reinforcement of all its strands to fulfil its goals in 2024, including ensuring the sector’s full recovery after the pandemic, its resilience against the currently high inflation, which also undermines European citizen’s purchasing power and a just green and digital transition;
Amendment 8 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the need for additional funding for the European Capitals of Culture, as they represent a great added value for European society, and as the rising costs due to high inflation have significantly worsened the framework conditions for the implementation of the European Capitals of Culture; highlights that additional funding is long overdue, as the "Melina Mercouri Prize" is the only direct EU funding opportunity for European Capitals of Culture and has been endowed with only 1.5 million euros for years;
Amendment 14 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the importance of Erasmus+ Programme in promoting European values and formstrengthening European identities through education and learning in different Member States and promoting European values; stresses that some learners and teachers face significant financial difficulties in participating in the programme given the rising cost of living across Europe; believes that this poses a challenge to achieving a more inclusive participation in the programme; therefore, calls for a significant increase of EUR 60 million for the Erasmus+ Programme;
Amendment 23 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that a budgetary increase willis needed to help ensure the continued greening and digitalisation of the Erasmus+ Programme as well as further inclusion measures to allow the participation of more disadvantaged young Europeans and more learners and teaching staff; furthermore, emphasizes the need to support sport, including Esport and the gamification of educational material, under Erasmus+ to promote the role of sport for improving health and social inclusion while also fighting discrimination;
Amendment 26 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a slight increase for the European Solidarity CorpsNotes that the European Solidarity Corps is a new programme with a small budget of over €1 billion; notes that despite the difficulties in the implementation derived from the Covid-19 crisis, the first two years of the current programming period show very high demand and a 100% absorption rate associated with high levels of oversubscription and a lower number of people supported than anticipated due to the limited available budget; concludes that an increase in the ESC budget is needed to satisfy the demand and in particular, to support young people engaged in civic engagement and solidarity actions; emphasizes the need to strengthen the humanitarian strand to improve the programme’s efforts related to the consequences of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.;
Amendment 29 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls the importance of the citizens’ engagement strand in CERV programme, in particular as regards town twinning and remembrance activities, and the essential role of CSOs in related projects and activities; calls for the continued support for the programme; Recalls that current inflation rates have a significant impact on the running costs of CERV beneficiaries;
Amendment 32 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Welcomes the development of the New European Bauhaus(NEB) initiative; recalls that existing culture and education programmes such as Creative Europe, Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps will not allocate any budget to the NEB; considers the deployment of existing funds insufficient to achieve the objectives of the initiative beyond 2024; ask for proper funding with fresh money, in line with the planning of the MFF to ensure that the actions undertaken have a sustainable impact and that the objectives initially set by the initiative can be fully achieved;
Amendment 213 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to ensure clarity about the permitting status of Strategic Projects and to limit the effectiveness of potential abusive litigation, while not undermining effective judicial review, Member States should ensure that any dispute concerning the permit granting process for Strategic Projects is resolved in a timely manner. To that end, national competent authorities should ensure that applicants and project promoters have access to simple dispute settlement procedure and that Strategic Projects are granted urgent treatment in all judicial and dispute resolution procedures relating to the projects. In addition, this regulation shall facilitate the exchange of best practices to resolve disputes, such as ad-hoc working groups under neutral arbiters to solve open issues.
Amendment 256 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
Amendment 326 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii a (new)
(iiia) As part of the report referred to in paragraph 3, the Commission shall publish its methodology for calculating and reporting on these benchmarks. Calculation and reporting shall take place at an individual raw material level. Any aggregation shall apply a volume weighting factor to reflect the difference in tonnages between strategic raw materials.
Amendment 366 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. Where, based onNot later than 6 months after publication of this regulation, the Commission shall publish a report outlining its methodology for applying these benchmarks to each strategic raw material, quantifying the level of investment required per material and the main bottlenecks to be overcome. Where, based on this initial report or the additional three-year progress the reports referred to in Article 42, the Commission concludes that the Union is likely not to achieve the objectives set out in paragraph 2, it shall assess the feasibility and proportionality of proposing measures or exercising its powers at Union level in order to ensure the achievement of those objectives.
Amendment 371 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall take into account the objectives and benchmarks laid down in paragraph 2, point a(iii), as related Union priorities in all relevant EU legislation, including within the meaning of Article 5(4)(a)(i) of Regulation XX/XXXX [OP please insert: the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation], when preparing ecodesign requirements to improve the following product aspects: durability, reusability, reparability, resource use or resource efficiency, possibility of remanufacturing and recycling, recycled content and possibility of recovery of materials and including within the REACH Regulation when defining measures for safe production and use of targeted strategic raw materials .
Amendment 427 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. For strategic raw materials that are a byproduct of other extraction or recycling processes, those main commodity operations shall also automatically qualify as strategic.
Amendment 428 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Substitutes of strategic raw materials, having the same chemical composition, shall also automatically qualify as strategic.
Amendment 436 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
An updated list of strategic raw materials shall include, from among the raw materials assessed, the raw materials that score among the highest in terms of strategic importance, forecasted demand growth and difficulty of increasing production. The strategic importance, projected demand growth and difficulty of increasing production shall be determined in accordance with Annex I, Section 2.
Amendment 478 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the project would make a meaningful contribution to the security of the Union's supply of strategic and critical raw materials;
Amendment 541 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point a
(a) ensure a balanced representation of Strategic Projects for all strategic and critical raw materials and in all stages of the value chain;
Amendment 552 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Strategic Projects shall be considered to contribute to the security of supply of strategic and critical raw materials in the Union.
Amendment 570 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. By [OP please insert: 3 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], Member States shall designate one national competent authority which shall be responsible for facilitating and coordinating the permit-granting process for critical and strategic raw material projects and provide information on the elements referred to in Article 17.
Amendment 581 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Where a project promoter conducts more than one critical materials project in a Member State within the same operational step, a single authority shall be responsible for this promoter's projects.
Amendment 586 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. The national competent authority referred to in paragraph 1 shall ensure that applicants have easy access to information on and simple procedures for the settlement of disputes concerning the permit granting process and the issuance of permits for critical raw materials projects, including, where applicable, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. The Board shall share and discuss best practices including from other relevant mining regions ensuring structured and predictable formats.
Amendment 646 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Para 2 [new] The standing sub-group referred to in Article 35(6) shall 2 years after entry into force provide a report describing obstacles to access to finance and recommendations to facilitate access to finance for Raw Materials Projects through the European Investment Bank Group and relevant Union funding and financing programes as well as state aid. Para 3 [new] For any new future EU-level funding sources established with a link to the Green Deal Industrial Plan, the European Commission shall include a formal link to the Critical Raw Materials Act and ensure sufficient finance is allocated for supporting Europe’s strategic projects.
Amendment 745 #
Amendment 792 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Amendment 852 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The decision of recognition of a scheme described in paragraph 1 shall be published no later than 6 months after the application submitted by the scheme owner.
Amendment 866 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 a (new)
Article 29 a (new)
Article29a The recognition provided to schemes under this Regulation shall also be applicable for requirements under other related EU legislation, such as the Conflict Minerals Regulation and Batteries Regulation.
Amendment 869 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 36 to supplement this Regulation by establishing rules for the calculation and verification of the environmental footprint of different critical raw materials, in accordance with Annex V and taking into account scientifically sound assessment methods and relevant international standards. The calculation and verification rules shall identify which is the most important impact category and which impact categories are sufficiently robust for raw materials benchmarking. The footprint declaration shall be limited to that impact category.
Amendment 878 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Board shall periodically discussNo longer than one year after entry into force, the Board shall publish a strategy report on the EU’s strategic partnerships, outlining:
Amendment 985 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Aluminium
Amendment 991 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) Coking coal
Amendment 1014 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point j
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) Natural Graphite - battery gradGraphite
Amendment 1 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the cultural and creative sectors are not mentionincorporated in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA);
Amendment 3 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Erasmus+ is not just a mobility programme, but a powerful tool for exchanging knowledge, fostering academic cooperation, creating strong and lasting linkbonds and promoting understanding between people and institutionfrom different cultural backgrounds, institutions and their members, as well as a wide range of stakeholders and their organisations and networks, contributing to the development of policies and practices;
Amendment 5 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the UK’s global programme to study and work abroad ("Turing Scheme") does not offer such mutual exchanges comparable to Erasmus+;
Amendment 8 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas non-EU countries can join Erasmus+ as member or associated countries;
Amendment 10 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas, as a consequence of Brexit, EU citizens studying in the UK canare no longer benefit fromtitled to ‘home fees’, but have to pay higher international student fees, making it prohibitively expensive for the vast majority of them, penalising even more young students from socially disadvantaged backgrounds and ultimately narrowing down the exposure of UK learners and teachers to their fellow Europeans;
Amendment 11 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital S a (new)
Recital S a (new)
Sa. Whereas members of educational and cultural institutions and organisations from the EU and the UK continue their relationship despite a lack of funding, administrative obstacles and all other adversities caused by the UK's non-participation in Erasmus+;
Amendment 13 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that numerous education, culture and youth stakeholders, both in the EU and the UK, are calling for the UK to be associated with Erasmus+, Creative Europe, European Solidarity Corps and Horizon Europe once more; calls for the issue to be addressed in different political contexts to raise awareness of opportunities at the level of the European institutions, EU Member States and UK authorities; further, calls for practical, intermediary or alternative solutions to be explored to mitigate the loss of opportunities for students, teachers, artists, cultural and creative workers, athletes and young people;
Amendment 20 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the enormous benefits of the Erasmus+ programme not only for students, but also for teacherhigher education students, vocational education and training (VET) students, adult learners, young people, administrative staffbut also for teachers, academics, administrative staff and generally for education institutions and society as a whole, which cannot be measured by the size of its financial envelope;
Amendment 22 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the narrowness of the ‘value for money’ approach adopted by the UK Government regarding Erasmus+, which disregards the numerous benefits in terms of exchange of knowledge and skills for students, teachers and administrative staff, the contribution to diversity on campuses and in schools, and its contribution to broadening its participants’ outlooks and opportunities; notes that this approach is also characteristic of the "Turing scheme", which ultimately impacts on the student and academic community;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes the creation of the Turing scheme by the UK Government; regrets, however, that this programme only covers outgoing student mobility, and does not cover the youth and sport sectors6 ; notes in this context that the "Turing Scheme" represents a significant deterioration compared to Erasmus+ and therefore cannot be seen as an equivalent replacement for Erasmus+; _________________ 6 UK Government, Turing scheme website.
Amendment 28 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the new possibility to dedicate 20 % of the Heading 2 budget of the Erasmus+ 2021-2027 programme to outgoing international mobility outside the 33 countries participating fully in Erasmus+; notes, however, that this part cannot be dedicated entirely to one specific partner country, and does not replace the missed opportunities resulting from the UK’s withdrawal from the Erasmus+ programme;
Amendment 30 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the work currently being undertaken by the Scottish Government to create a similar programme, covering both incoming and outgoing mobility; invites the Scottish Government to consider the sports sector in the planning of the programme;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 35 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that 11 UK Universities are partners in alliances through the European Universities initiative; regrets that these cooperation projectsir participation will end when the first- generation alliances expire (at the end of 2024);
Amendment 45 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Is concerned by the excessive bureaucracy created by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU for UK artists wanting to tour in the EU and European artists wanting to tour in the UK, as illustrated by the administrative obstacles created by the application of the CITES Regulations for artists travelling with certain types of musical instruments containing protected species, especially when travelling by Eurostar train;
Amendment 48 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Notes that the plethora of migration rules, including different visa and work- permit systems in each of the EU Member States, as well as customs and VAT rules for merchandising, rules on cabotage and cross-border trade for specialist hauliers transporting merchandising and stage decor between the UK and the EU, are making it difficult and expensive for emerging and independent UK artists to tour in the EU or participate in European festivals; notes that EU artists are also affected by similar issues when touring in the UK;
Amendment 51 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Stresses that streamlining visa and work arrangements is in the interest of the cultural and creative sectors in both the EU and the UK and urges both parties to work towards an agreement; believes that these visa and work arrangements should be part of a future EU framework for artists and cultural professionals;
Amendment 52 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Notes that numerous UK cultural organisations continued to be connected after Brexit through their partnership with European cultural networks, professional associations and trade federations; expresses concern, that in the medium term the sustainability of these relationships is at great risk and that the adverse effects of programme exit will increase;
Amendment 57 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 31 b (new)
Paragraph 31 b (new)
31b. Regrets that the number of EU citizens working in the cultural and creative industries and sectors in the UK has dropped since Brexit;1a _________________ 1a https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationa ndcommunity/populationandmigration/int ernationalmigration/articles/changesinpa yrolledemploymentsheldbynonuknationals duringthecoronaviruscovid19pandemican deuexitperiods/2022-03-01
Amendment 58 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 31 c (new)
Paragraph 31 c (new)
Amendment 8 #
2022/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas a strong and a technologically advanced and competitive defence sector is crucial for Europe’s security and prosperity;
Amendment 15 #
2022/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has shown that Europe urgently needs to invest robustly in its defence and security technologies, with well planned joint coordination, procurement, and investment in research and development, including cybersecurity;
Amendment 19 #
2022/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas a steady and stustainable supply of critical raw materials, technologies and components is vital for Europe’s defence sector;
Amendment 38 #
2022/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas research and innovation involving academia, private enterprise including SMEs and the public sector has the potential to accelerate the development of Europe’s cutting-edge technologies;
Amendment 57 #
2022/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises the urgent need, highlighted in the roadmap, to identify technologies critical for EU security and defence; stresses that the proposal for a coordinated EU-wide strategic approach on critical technologies for security and defence to be taken from the outset is the right way forward;
Amendment 63 #
2022/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the worsening of the security situation in Europe after Russia’s illegal, unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine demands a stronger and better coordinated effort by the European Union and its Member States to invest injointly invest and procure critical security and defence technologies; is concerned that the growing global demand for conventional weapon systems in the context of the war in Ukraine may have a negative effect on investments in the development of new technologies;
Amendment 70 #
2022/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s setting up an observatory of critical technologies; calls on the Commission to fully integrate the findings of the observatory in its classified report to Member States on critical technologies and risks associated with strategic dependencies affecting security, space and defence; stresses the need for the Commission to further coordinate, promote and facilitate cooperation between the Member States in order to address the existing technology gaps;
Amendment 91 #
2022/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Acknowledges the constant need for close coordination with like-minded partners such as the United States and NATO; welcomes the commitment by the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) to exploring EU-US cooperation in the context of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council; welcomes the Commission’s and the VP/HR’s commitment to exploring mutually agreed and beneficial interactions between the EU’s and NATO’s initiatives focused on new technologies;
Amendment 104 #
2022/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the crucial need for closer cooperation between the Member States on capability development to boost innovation in critical technologies for security and defence; calls on the relevant EU bodies to act as catalysts and accelerators to strongly encourage all the Member States to, especially focusing on those having external EU border, to effectively coordinate their capability development programmes;
Amendment 126 #
2022/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is concerned about the insufficient level of financing for defencesecurity and defence research and development from the EU funds; recalls the fact that the European Defence Fund budget was cut by approximately 40 % relative to the Commission’s proposal for the multiannual financial framework (MFF) 2021-2027; calls on the Commission to exploredevelop further existing funding schemes and alternatives to significantly increase the funding for critical technologies for security and defence under the current MFF;
Amendment 137 #
2022/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Encourages innovation based on increased resource efficiency, development of new materials, promotion of secondary raw materials and more sustainable joint public procurement, and the use of environmentally sustainable technology solutions; calls on the Commission to explore the way forward on sustainable security and defence technologies and how the EU’s security and defence industries and the EU’s resilience could benefit;
Amendment 17 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls for the introduction of a provision for the Union’s ratification of the Council of Europe's Charter for Regional or Minority Languages and the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities1a; _________________ 1a COFOE Conclusions 48.
Amendment 21 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Calls for the introduction of a legal basis to adopt legislation on the rights of people belonging to minorities2a; _________________ 2a COFOE Conclusions 48.
Amendment 127 #
2022/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the numerous alt-right- wing extremists and neo-Nazi groups are supporting the Russian forces during invasion; whereas according to the German Federal Intelligence Service, extremist groups such as the “Russian Imperial League” and “Rusich Group” are involved in fight against Ukraine.
Amendment 131 #
2022/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas xenophobic and national non-governmental organizations such as “Stowarzyszenie Straż Narodowa”, “Stowarzyszenie Marsz Niepodległości” and “Stowarzyszenie Młodzież Wszechpolska,” were generously donated by Polish authorities; whereas the total amount of transfers from the governmental Patriotic Fund exceeded more than 3 million PLN, and according to information released by the media, the funds were also spent on the sound system allowing the spread anti-European content.
Amendment 135 #
2022/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H c (new)
Recital H c (new)
Hc. whereas anti-Ukrainian online hate speech and disinformation produced by Russian supporters are spread in order to create anti-Ukraine tensions in the Members States hosting refugees.
Amendment 344 #
2022/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Member States to detect every potential link between pro- Russian groups and extremist groups in the EU, and then undertake further steps in order to combat the activity of those organisations in the EU.
Amendment 347 #
2022/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Calls on the Polish authorities to stop immediately targeting donations to the xenophobic organizations and urge to disbursement of funds to non- governmental organizations, which are not facing severe xenophobic allegations.
Amendment 349 #
2022/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Call on the Member States to detect and undertake measures against racist disinformation, which is aimed at creating anti-Ukrainian tensions in the Members States hosting refugees and calls to prevent effectively online hate speech being subjected to Ukrainians.
Amendment 97 #
2022/0400(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The Court of Justice has held that the scope of the principle of equal treatment for men and women cannot be confined to the prohibition of discrimination based on the fact that a person is of one or other sex.
Amendment 102 #
2022/0400(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In promoting equal treatment, preventing discrimination and assisting victims of discrimination, equality bodies should pay particular attention to multiple and intersectional discrimination based on several of the grounds protected by Directives 79/7/EEC, 2000/43/EC, 2000/78/EC, 2004/113/EC, 2006/54/EC and 2010/41/EU acknowledging that discrimination often affects persons on more than one ground, which creates specific disadvantage. Provisions relating to intersectional discrimination in the proposed Directive to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms should be taken into account in the implementation of this Direcitive.
Amendment 145 #
2022/0400(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take measures to ensure that equality bodies are independent and free from external influence in performing their tasks and exercising their competences, in particular as regards their legal structure, accountability, budget, staffing, and organisational matters. Equality bodies shall not be set up as part of a ministry or body taking instructions from the government.
Amendment 149 #
2022/0400(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall ensure that equality bodies are not set up within a ministry, a government body or a body taking instructions from the government in order to preserve their nature as independent bodies.
Amendment 150 #
2022/0400(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall provide for transparent rules and safeguards concerning the selection, appointment, revocation and potential conflict of interest of the staff of equality bodies, for example by consulting experts during the process for selecting staff. Those rules and safeguards shall concern, in particular, persons holding a managerial positions, for example members of boards managing equality bodies, heads of equality bodies, deputy heads of equality bodies or interim heads of equality bodies, where applicable, in order to guarantee their equality bodies’ competence and independence from any kind of external or internal interference.
Amendment 151 #
2022/0400(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall provide for transparent rules and safeguards concerning the selection, appointment, revocation and potential conflict of interest of the staff of equality bodies, in particular persons holding a managerial position, in order to guarantee their competence, impartiality and independence, in particular with regard to avoiding any interference from the goverment.
Amendment 152 #
2022/0400(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall provide for transparent rules and safeguards concerning the selection, appointment, revocation and potential conflict of interest of the staff of equality bodies, in particular persons holding a managerial position, including members of governing or management boards, where applicable, in order to guarantee their competence and independence.
Amendment 153 #
2022/0400(COD)
2. Member States shall provide for transparent and clear rules and safeguards concerning the selection, appointment, revocation and potential conflict of interest of the staff of equality bodies, in particular persons holding a managerial position, in order to guarantee their competence and independence.
Amendment 158 #
2022/0400(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that appropriatedequate and sufficient safeguards are in place in the internal structure of multi- mandate bodies to guarantee the autonomous exercise of the equality mandate.
Amendment 160 #
2022/0400(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that each equality body is provided with the human, technical and financial resources necessary to perform all its tasks and to exercise all its competences effectively, on all the grounds and in all fields covered by Directives 2006/54/EC and 2010/41/EU including in the event of increases in competences, increases in complaints, litigation costs and the use of automated systems. Member States shall ensure that the training needs of personnel of supervisory authorities on non- discrimination and fundamental rights are supported through collaboration with equality bodies and other relevant national authorities or bodies which supervise the application of Union fundamental rights law, including within the area of algorithmic discrimination.
Amendment 169 #
2022/0400(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) adopt a strategy in the consultation with representives of civil society, and social partners to raise awareness of the general population, throughout their territory, with particular attention to individuals and groups at risk of discrimination, on the rights under Directives 2006/54/EC and 2010/41/EU and on the existence of equality bodies and their services; the strategy shall include information campaigns using different communication tools, including social media;
Amendment 175 #
2022/0400(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
In doing so, Member States and equality bodies shall take into consideration the most appropriate communication tools and formats for each target group. They shall focus in particular on disadvantaged groups whose access to information can be hindered, for example by their economic status, age, disability, health condition, literacy, nationality, ethnicity, residence status or their lack of access to online tools.
Amendment 176 #
2022/0400(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – title
Article 6 – title
Assistance to victims and persons who have experienced discrimination
Amendment 186 #
2022/0400(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article6a The obligations placed on Member States and the tasks of equality bodies under this Directive in relation to assistance to victims shall be considered in conjunction with the Member States’ obligations and the victims’ rights set out in Directive 2012/29/EU.
Amendment 226 #
2022/0400(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that equality bodies have appropriate mechanisms in place to cooperate, and promote these crossborder cooperation projects within their respective fields of competence, with other equality bodies within the same Member State, with equality bodies in other countries in the framework of Equinet, the European Network of Equality Bodies and with relevant public and private entities, including civil society organisations, at national, regional, local level as well as in other Member States and at Union and internatinternational in particular at Unional level.
Amendment 231 #
2022/0400(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall ensure that equality bodies may conduct independent surveys concerning discrimination, also by using expert support provided by the competent Member States and EU bodies dealing with disrimination such as the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights or the European Institute for Gender Equality.
Amendment 248 #
2022/0400(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by [182 months] at the latest. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.
Amendment 1660 #
2022/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Nothing in this Directive shall be construed as lowering, limiting or derogating from any of the rights and procedural safeguards that are guaranteed under binding international instruments for Member States and under the law of any Member State which provides a higher level of protection. Member States shall not lower that higher level of protection guaranteed at the time of entry into force of this Directive.
Amendment 4 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
— having regard to the judgments of the CJEU on 16 February 2022 in cases C-156/21 Hungary v Parliament and Council and C-157/21 Poland v Parliament and Council on the measures for the protection of the Union budget,
Amendment 22 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 13 November 2020 on the impact of COVID-19 measures on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights,
Amendment 42 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 34 a (new)
Citation 34 a (new)
Amendment 76 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the majority of citizens in Poland does not support unlawful and anti-democratic actions, which were undertaken by the government facing severe allegations concerning breaches of the rule of law.
Amendment 77 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas the Citizens, Equality, Rights, and Values Programme allows bypassing the governments and enables to support EU citizens directly.
Amendment 89 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas, in certain Member States, journalists are increasingly subject to threats and attacks, in particular when investigating crime and corruption; whereas independence of media from political interference continues to be under threat in several Member States, including through the use of spyware tools by certain Member States to target journalists, opposition politicians and activists; whereas these unacceptable developments may have a chilling effect on the freedom of speech and freedom of the press and may not be allowed to set precedent both within the EU and towards EU candidate and potential candidate countries;
Amendment 139 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes with satisfaction that the report contains country-specific chapters; commends the Commission’s efforts to engage with national governments and national parliaments, as well as civil society and other national actors; encourages the Commission to devote greater efforts to deepening the analysis, and invites the Commission to ensure proper resources for that; believes that more time should be devoted to the Commission’s country visits, including on site; takes note of the country-specific discussions under the framework of the Commission’s annual rule of law report during each Council Presidency; suggests to focus these discussions on the Member States with the most pressing rule of law issues to be discussed in the first place, instead of in alphabetical order; emphasises that increased transparency would enhance the rule of law dialogue within the EU and therefore invites the Council to make these country-specific discussions public, including detailed public conclusions;
Amendment 191 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that the annual report should identify cross-cutting trends at EU level; asks the Commission to identify instances where certain measures or practices that undermine the rule of law in one Member State become blueprints for others, or when the gravity and scope of such deficiencies have the potential to affect the Union as a whole; stresses that internal rule of law deficiencies may have a detrimental effect on the credibility of the EU’s foreign policy, in particular towards its immediate neighbourhood and candidates and potential candidates for EU membership;
Amendment 196 #
2021/2180(INI)
8. Commends the effort of the 2021 report to compare the situation with that of the 2020 report; believes that it is necessary to identify clearly positive and negative trends as regards the rule of law situation and provide an analysis of the underlying reasons for that; invites the Commission to include an assessment of all rule of law measures implemented in the previous year, accompanied by an analysis of their effectiveness and possible avenues for improvement;
Amendment 200 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that the 2021 report could have provided clearer assessments, stating whether there were deficiencies, a risk of a serious breach or an actual breach of Article 2 TEU values in each of the pillars analysed in the country chapters; calls for a more integrated analysis on the interlinkages between the four pillars and of how combined deficiencies may amount to breaches or risks of a breach; emphasises that the annual Commission report should not merely be a description of previous events, but instead an analytical and prescriptive instrument in order to fulfil its preventive and mitigative purposes;
Amendment 207 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to include country-specific recommendations in the 2022 report; calls on the Commission to accompany such recommendations with binding deadlines for implementation, targets and concrete actions to be taken; calls on the Commission to include in subsequent reports indications on the implementation of its recommendations; and, in addition, to submit a mid-year evaluation report on the progress made in this regard to the Parliament;
Amendment 218 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recommends that the Commission indicate next to each of its recommendations the appropriate tools for the EU institutions to use if the shortcomings are not remedied; calls on the Commission not to hesitate in using those tools, especially when there is no trust in a quick implementation of the recommendations or a risk of further deterioration;
Amendment 226 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Regrets the fact that both the 2020 and the 2021 reports fails to fully encompass the Article 2 TEU values of democracy and fundamental rights, which are immediately affected when countries start backsliding on the rule of law; reiterates the intrinsic link between the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights;
Amendment 228 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Reaffirms the fact that EU law has primacy over national law, regardless of the way in which national justice systems are organised; deplores the serious and structural problems regarding judicial independence in certain Member States; invites the Commission to include strong binding recommendations in its 2022 report in order to ensure the independence of the judiciary in any EU Member State;
Amendment 232 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Recalls that media freedom and plurality are essential to democracy; is alarmed by the increasingly hostile environment in which media are operating inside many EU Member States, characterised by a high amount of violent incidents and threats against journalists, oppressive strategies by EU governments such as the use of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) and smear campaigns, and increasing state control over public media; stresses that the COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated challenges already faced by media operators; regrets that the 2021 report does not reflect the gravity of these trends, especially related to state control, strategic lawsuits and smear campaigns by certain EU Member States; urges the Commission to improve the media related chapters in this regard, to introduce EU legislation against the use of SLAPPs establishing minimum standards and to present an ambitious legal framework to counter the growing politicisation of the media in certain Member States in the upcoming Media Freedom Act; calls on the Commission to explore possibilities for additional and more flexible funding for independent, investigative journalism in the EU;
Amendment 235 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Stresses that media freedom is closely related to artistic and academic freedom; underlines that the independence of education systems is under threat when the autonomous organisational structure of its institutions is not secured; calls, therefore, on the Commission to include all aspects of freedom of expression in its rule of law report;
Amendment 236 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 d (new)
Paragraph 12 d (new)
12d. Welcomes the fact that many EU Member States are among the world’s best performers in the fight against corruption according to the 2020 Corruption Perception Index, as mentioned by the Commission report; is, however, deeply worried by the fact that there is significant difference among the individual Member States with the best performing ones placed at first place and the worst performing ones ranked at 78th place; regrets the strong deterioration observed in some other Member States and the continued emergence of corruption cases involving high level officials; reiterates that the existence of national anti-corruption strategies can only be considered successful once their implementation has been effectively carried out; recalls the need to establish a regulatory framework that allows for a definition of the crime of corruption that is uniform and shared at European level; urges the Commission to update and enhance the EU anticorruption policy and instruments and ensure the proper implementation and enforcement, in order to provide for commons standards and benchmarks as a precondition for strengthening the mutual trust and sincere cooperation; reminds the importance for EU Member States to engage with EPPO and support actively its tasks;
Amendment 237 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 e (new)
Paragraph 12 e (new)
12e. Underlines that fair and free elections are among the absolute minimum standards for a functioning democracy and that every election process in the EU should be without any irregularities; urges the Commission to take all measures necessary once the risk of manipulation of elections in an EU Member State is identified; stresses that in case of the observation by the OSCE that elections have not taken place in a fair and free manner, strong consequences must be attached to this under the Article 7 Procedure;
Amendment 252 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Expresses particular concern about continued and systematic attacks on the fundamental rights of LGBTI+ persons, reinforced by the deterioration of the rule of law in several EU Member States; regrets that this development is not consistently reflected in the Commission’s rule of law report; calls on the Commission to systematically address this issue in all relevant country reports and the synthesis report;
Amendment 255 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Recalls the strong impact of measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic on the EU’s rule of law environment and fundamental rights, in particular in the area of justice, corruption and media freedom; stresses that monitoring of the use and proportionality of these measures should be continued until all measures are lifted without any exceptions; notes in this regard the risk of misuse of funds out of the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility; reiterates that these funds can only be distributed once these concerns have been fully addressed;
Amendment 264 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to strengthen the regular, inclusive and structured dialogue with governments and national parliaments, NGOs, national human rights institutions, ombudspersons, equality bodies, professional associations and other stakeholders; calls on the Commission to organise the consultation of stakeholders through a transparent process, based on clear criteria; considers that civil society organisations should be closely involved in all phases of the review cycle; highlights that thematically structured consultations would make the process more efficient and increase the amount of valuable feedback; stresses that the consultation questionnaire should allow stakeholders to report aspects beyond the scope envisaged by the Commission;
Amendment 274 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that the time limits for consultation with civil society is often too short and should be suitably adapted and flexible in order to allow for complete and comprehensive input; points out that this has made it more difficult for stakeholders to prepare and plan their contributions and awareness-raising activities, in particular if the consultation coincides with winter holidays; invites the Commission to introduce the opportunity of year-round consultation for civil society instead of focusing mainly on time-limited calls for input; calls on the Commission to allow multilingual submissions; notes that consultation can be improved by ensuring follow-up with civil society actors on the input they provide;
Amendment 307 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Strongly condemns EU Member States refusing to engage in the annual Rule of Law dialogue; considers this refusal to be enough for the Commission to accelerate and refine further the situation in these countries concerned;
Amendment 321 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls its position regarding the involvement of a panel of independent experts to advise the three institutions, in close cooperation with the FRA; asks its Bureau, in light of the reluctancecalls ofn the Commission and the Council, to organise a public procurement procedure in order to create such a panel under the auspices of Parliament as a first step, in order to advise Parliament on compliance with Article 2 TEU values in different Member Statesto add their input as an annex to the report and include a justification of how these inputs were included in the annual report;
Amendment 362 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the Commission to present a legislative proposal, which allows bypassing the governments, for which measures for the protection of the Union budget have been adopted in accordance with the procedure set out in the Article 6 of the Regulation 2020/2092 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget, in order to ensure that end beneficiaries receive their allocations without the involvement of the governments facing severe allegations concerning breaches of the rule of law.
Amendment 370 #
2021/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Strongly regrets the inability of the Council to make meaningful progress in ongoing Article 7(1) TEU procedures; urges the Council to ensure that hearings take place on a regular basisat minimum once per Presidency and also address new developments; reiterates its call on the Council affecting rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights; emphasises that there is no need for unanimity in the Council in order to identify a clear risk of a serious breach of EU values under Art. 7(1), neither to address concrete recommendations to the Member States in question, and to provide deadlines for the implementation of those recommendations; reiterates its call on the Council to do so; insists that Parliament’s role and competences be respected;
Amendment 10 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
— having regard to the Statement of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe of 16 May 2019 titled ‘Let’s defend LGBTI defenders’,1a _________________ 1a https://www.coe.int/en/web/commissioner/ -/let-s-defend-lgbti-defenders
Amendment 22 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas civic activism is the fabric of a truly functioning democracy where rights of minorities are safeguarded and respected;
Amendment 33 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas freedom of expression has been restricted in some Member States; whereas strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) have also been used to target civil society organisations (CSOs) and human rights defenders; whereas these exert a severe chilling effect on freedom of expression and public activism;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas in some Member States, restrictions have been imposed with the deliberate aim of limiting civic space and are accompanied by legal, administrative and fiscal harassment, criminalisation and negative rhetoric aimed at stigmatising and delegitimising CSOs and draining their capacity to carry out their legitimate work; whereas hate speech, harassment and attacks also emanate from non-state actors; whereas CSOs working on women’s rights, including sexual and reproductive health and rights, environmental issues and, the protection of minorities and LGBTI rights and freedom of media and expression, as well as those providing assistance to asylum seekers, and those involved in search and rescue operations, are particularly exposed;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas the situation of LGBTI rights defenders in Europe was described as worrying by the Commissioner for Human Rights, who reported several instances of online and offline harassment, violent assaults, hate campaigns and death threats in Member States and neighbourhood countries; whereas this trend is interlinked with the scapegoating of other minority groups and it contravenes the principle that every person is born equal in dignity and rights;
Amendment 73 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the emergence of government-organised non-governmental organisations (GONGOs) designed to support the political legitimacy of those in power constitutes one of the gravest forms of attack against CSOs, jeopardising their existence by undermining active citizenship and depriving them of public funding;
Amendment 80 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas foreignnon-native funding has been the target of legal and political attacks in some Member States;
Amendment 97 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that for civil society organisations to thrive, civic space must be an enabling and safe environment free from undue interference, intimidation, harassment and chilling effects, such as SLAPPs, incitement to hatred and/or violence against rights defenders and organisations, and the creation of legal or administrative hurdles affecting their daily operations;
Amendment 101 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that for civil society organisations to thrive, civic space must be an enabling and safe environment free from undue interference, intimidation, harassment and chilling effects;
Amendment 137 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the ability of CSOs to act depends on the existence of an enabling legal and political environment, in particular on the exercise of freedom of association, peaceful assembly and expression; urges Member States to guarantee the exercise of these rights in conformity with Union and international standards;
Amendment 145 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that the contribution of CSOs to the single market and the social economy, as well as their role in the realisation of EU values and policies, is a strong argument for removing the barriers to their operations at EU level; calls on the Commission, therefore, to propose legislationmeasures, including legislative measures to approximate Member State laws in this regard;
Amendment 152 #
2021/2103(INI)
9. Calls on the Commission to include a systematic civic space check in its impact assessments in order to prevent planned legislation from having negative effects on civic spacefoster the participation of CSOs in implementation of EU legislation and non-legislative measures;
Amendment 163 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Member States to limit peaceful assemblies only if strictly necessary and in a proportionate way; condemns any unnecessary and disproportionate use of force against protesters, as well as their criminalisation and surveillance; calls on the Commission to issue guidelines for the protection of freedom of peaceful assembly;
Amendment 172 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Condemns any threats and attacks perpetrated on CSOs by state owned and state linked actors; equally condemns all instances of attacks and threats perpetrated by non-state actors, including, but not limited to SLAPPs;
Amendment 178 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Urges Member States to unequivocally condemn such acts, adopt preventive and effective measures and systematically investigate any related allegations;
Amendment 185 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Restates that no proper response has yet been given to Parliament’s initiative on the establishment of an EU mechanism on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights to be governed by an interinstitutional agreement between Parliament, the Commission and the Council; calls on the Commission and the Council to immediately enter into negotiations with Parliament on an interinstitutional agreement pursuant to Article 295 TFEU; recalls that the monitoring of civic space is deeply linked with democracy and fundamental rights, and that a mechanism to monitor Article 2 TEU values is the best tool for a holistic approach in such respect;
Amendment 198 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Urges the Commission to propose a comprehensive set of measures and recommendations to ensure long-term financing for CSOs; stresses that EU funding for CSOs should avoid red-tape measures; stresses the importance of securing complementary sources of funding; emphasises that public funding should cover all types of civil society activities;
Amendment 210 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Calls on the Commission to take appropriate measures in order to ensure that EU funding is not granted to GONGOs;
Amendment 232 #
2021/2103(INI)
18. Urges the Commission to ensure that EU funds are only awarded to organisations that are strictly independent from any governmentauthorities and commercial entities and fully adhere to EU values;
Amendment 242 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Condemns attempts by certain Member States to impose limitations on foreign funding and the related political narratives they have promulgated and measures they have taken with the aim of stigmatising and harassing CSOs;
Amendment 243 #
2021/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Condemns attempts by certain Member States to impose limitations on foreignnon-native funding and the related political narratives they have promulgated and measures they have taken with the aim of stigmatising CSOs;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 17 September 2020 on maximising the energy efficiency potential of the EU building stock (Text adopted, P9_TA 2020/0227),
Amendment 27 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the building renovation rate is currently low, at around 1 % per year, and the renovation programme does not always cover energy aspectimprovement of the energy efficiency and the increase in renewable energy sources;
Amendment 42 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that provisions in Article 2(a) of the EPBD will need to be strengthened in order to achieve 2050 climate-neutrality; at least 55 % GHG reductions by 2030 with the aim of achieving the EU’s net-zero carbon emission target by 2050 at the latest2050 climate-neutrality and that the Energy Efficiency Directive must be revised accordingly as well and the targets must be significantly increased;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Notes that buildings are responsible for 36 % of total GHG emissions whereas the building renovation sector is one of the key areas in order to reduce GHG; regrets that not all LTRS are providing GHG reduction data, which makes it difficult to assess the ambition of the strategies in terms of climate mitigation;
Amendment 57 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Believes that the LTRS should work as clear measures and monitoring tools that ensures that the yearly renovation rate increases; notes that the Renovation Wave strategy recently launched by the European Commission currently recommends “at least doubling” the renovation rate, in spite of recommendations that it must be tripled if we are to meet the EU’s climate targets;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. AcknowledgeRegrets that the EU did not reach its energy efficiency target in 2020; highlight that the national energy and climate plans (NECPs) have a collective ambition gap of national contributions to reach the energy efficiency target in 2030, therefore Member States will need to significantly increase their efforts;
Amendment 71 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that Member States broadly focused on decarbonising energy supply systems and greenhouse gas emissions, rather than actively applying the Energy Efficiency First Principle and improving the energy performance of buildings and thus reducing overall the energy consumption in this sector;
Amendment 81 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights the importance of sustainability, life-cycle approach and circularity in material use and resource consumption of a building’s lifecycle, from material extraction, construction and use, to end of use and demolition, including renewable and sustainable nature-based materials such as wood; notes that further research into low-carbon materials is required as well as for low carbon processes;
Amendment 93 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Recognises that improvement and better harmonisation of EPCs across the EU Member States is needed to enhance the comparability and ensure quality and reliability of such certificates;
Amendment 97 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Highlights that ambitious goals for staged and deep renovation of the existing building stock will create millions of local, non-outsourceable jobs, in particular in small and medium-sized enterprises, and provide clean and affordable energy to consumers; linking building renovation with economic recovery after the COVID- 19 crisis is therefore a major opportunity for Members States to reduce GHG, create jobs and secure better quality living; encourage Member States to use this opportunity to link building renovation with economic recovery;
Amendment 106 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Reiterates its support for the energy efficiency first principle, meaning that energy savings and efficiency gains must be prioritised;
Amendment 107 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that the principle of cost neutrality can help lift millions of people out of energy poverty and reduce energy bills; policy measures must prioritise the most energy-poor buildings in order to decrease energy poverty; believes that the right level of incentives to lower down renovation costs for specific target groups and sectors could be considered; however the renovations may also increase rent levels and consequently force low- and middle-income families living in rented accommodation to move from their homes; Member States should in their LTRS consider themodels that support cost neutrality so that rent increases are balanced by energy-savings;
Amendment 114 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on the Commission to set up specific measures for Member States and local and regional authorities to ensure the right financing instruments and incentives are available for people to be able to carry out renovations;
Amendment 119 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Large-scale renovations can have a significant impact on the local communities and on specific habitants whose homes will undergo renovation; citizens engagement in the green transition and the renovations of buildings is key to its success; furthermore inclusion of experts and public expertise can help to improve the implementation; calls on the Members States to provide sufficient and detailed information throughout the LTRSs on the public consultation process according to the relevant requirements in the EPBD;
Amendment 122 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Recalls that LTRS must quantify the wider benefits of renovations like health, safety, thermal comfort and air quality, as important elements of indoor environment climate; not prioritising the quantification of the wider benefits does not give an accurate overview of the value added of renovations and hardens the opportunity to assess and further improve these factors;
Amendment 124 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14 c. Welcomes that the Commission in its analysis of the LTRS highlights Members States’ best practices; encourage the Commission to further disseminate best practices;
Amendment 125 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 d (new)
Paragraph 14 d (new)
14 d. Recalls with respect to Article 19 of the EPBD that an ex-post evaluation is scheduled by 2026 at the latest; highlights this should contribute to drawing lessons from the experience gained and assessing the progress made in applying the EPBD across the EU Members States;
Amendment 144 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Calls on Member States to consider making use of key moments in the life of a building to initiate energy renovation, so called “trigger points”, while securing that it supported by the necessary technical assistance and finance;
Amendment 146 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Calls on Member States to introduce measures preventing the domination of the private equity funds and financial actors that renovate buildings with the solely aim to benefit financially from higher rents making it less affordable for long-term residents;
Amendment 148 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17 c. Calls on the Member States to consider the benefits of district based approachfor the large-scale renovations as important priority, which can offer additional synergies; notes that the involvement of local communities in that regards is essential;
Amendment 157 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Calls on Member States to foster renovation that favours the energy system integration of renewables in buildings, such as installation of e-vehicle charging infrastructure, thermal storage and connection to smart grids and document the progress in their LTRS as well as best practices should be shared;
Amendment 159 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. Calls on the Member States to implement the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) to further promote smart buildings technologies; recognised that the SRI will help to further encourage the design and construction of new buildings as zero- energy buildings;
Amendment 166 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. BCalls on Member States to provide a roadmap with clear milestones with long-term planning for 2030, 2040 and 2050 as not all LTRS addresses it adequately; believes that the LTRSs should provide more details on long-term actions to create a more stable environment for investors, developers, homeowners and tenants;
Amendment 173 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights that the EPBD should ensure that renovation delivers value for money and a return on investment for homeowners and building owners by establishing real and measured improvements in energy performance of buildings while also improving indoor climate; underlines that an approach based on the measured energy saved as a result of renovation will drive down the cost and increase both the quality and scale of the energy efficiency retrofits for existing buildings;
Amendment 179 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls on the Member States to be specific in their initiatives on mobilisation of investments and uptake of smart technology and well-connected communities;
Amendment 184 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Encourages more Member States to consider to introduce mandatory minimum energy performance standards; recognises that Member States may retain some level of flexibility to design the measures, set the specific performancestandard, the segments of building stock covered and/or the scale of renovation required to accommodate different economic, climate, political and social conditions;
Amendment 197 #
2021/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls its demand for the next revision to evaluate the need to review the charging infrastructure requirements in the EPBD, as well as include an integrated, systematic and circular approach for both urban and rural developments; call for an ambitious framework to help to simplify and accelerate the deployment of charging points in new and existing residential and non-residential buildings, and address possible regulatory barriers;
Amendment 1 #
2021/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Regrets that the Commission committed1a not to propose any measures under the regulation until it develops guidelines, whose finalisation is subject to the delivery of the judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union in the action for annulment brought by Hungary and Poland; reminds that actions brought before the CJEU shall not have suspensory effect in accordance with the Treaties. _________________ 1aEuropean Council conclusions of 11 December 2020, https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/4 7296/1011-12-20-euco-conclusions-en.pdf
Amendment 4 #
2021/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates that the application ofcalls that the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation , as adopted by the co-legislators, does not foresee the development of any guidelines therefore its application cannot be subject to their adoption of guidelines, and urges the Commission to avoid any further delay in its application; reminds that guidelines cannot alter, expand or narrow a regulation and that they must respect the intention of the co-legislators;
Amendment 11 #
2021/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the Commission has begun toTakes note of the draft guidelines of the Commission on the application of the Regulation; requests that, if the Commission deems such guidelines necessary, Parliament be consulted prior to their adopis of the opinion that the guidelines simply repeat the provisions of the regulation, have little or no added value and merely delay the application of the regulation;.
Amendment 15 #
2021/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recallminds that any guidelines must not undermine the adopted regulationin accordance with the regulation, the Commission shall take into account relevant information when assessing the possibly breaches of the rule of law by a Member State from available sources and recognised institutions, including judgments orf the intention of the co-legislators; asks the Commission to avoid Court of Justice of the European Union, reports of the Court of Auditors, the Commission’s annual Rule of Law Report and EU Justrict or exhaustive definitions of the concepts, as this would be in contradiction with the Regulation; considers that interprete Scoreboard, reports of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the EuropeanPublic Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) as relevant, and conclusions and recommendations of abstract concepts is a dynamic process which cannot be predefined in one document; believes that the guidelines should fully respect the interpretation of relevant concepts by the Court of Justice of the European Union and the Venice Commission.relevant international organisations and networks, including Council of Europe bodies such as the Council of Europe Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) and the Venice Commission, in particular its rule- of-law checklist, and the European networks of supreme courts and councils for the judiciary;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that any guidelines must not undermine the adopted regulation or the intention of the co-legislators; asks the Commission to avoid strict or exhaustive definitions of the concepts, as this would be in contradiction with the Regulation; considers that interpretation of abstract concepts is a dynamic process which cannot be predefined in one document; believes that the guidelines should fully respect the interpretation of relevant concepts by the Court of Justice of the European Union and the Venice Commission; points to the obligation of ensuring the availability of EU funding to final recipients, in line with the Regulation.
Amendment 19 #
2021/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that any guidelines must not undermine the adopted regulation or the intention of the co-legislators; asks the Commission to avoid strict or exhaustive definitions of the concepts, as this would be in contradiction with the Regulation; considers that interpretation of abstract concepts is a dynamic process which cannot be predefined in one document; believes that the guidelines should fully respect the interpretation of relevant concepts by the Court of Justice of the European Union and the Venice Commission; points to the obligation of ensuring the availability of EU funding to final recipients, in line with the Regulation.
Amendment 24 #
2021/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Is of the view that the Commission already has reasonable grounds to consider the triggering of the procedure in accordance with Article 6(1) of the regulation; and urges the Commission to act promptly and to avoid any further delay in the application of the regulation;
Amendment 28 #
2021/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. asks the Commission to include in its annual Rule of Law Report a dedicated section with an analysis of cases where breaches of the principles of the rule of law in a particular Member State could affect or seriously risk affecting the sound financial management of the Union budget in a sufficiently direct way;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the need for increased solidarity and financial redistribution, especially between professional and grassroots sport; calls on Member States and sports federations to implement a mandatory solidarity mechanism based on a fair and binding distribution key that ensures a redistribution of revenues in favour of the amateur and grassroots level;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Believes that the ownership model, whereby the clubs' spin-off corporations must hold the majority of voting rights and the club members thus retain control over the club (50+1 rule of the German Football League), is a best practice in the EU and calls on Member States, sports federations, national associations and leagues to engage in constructive dialogue and exchange on this model;
Amendment 51 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges public authorities, sports federations and organisations to uphold values such as human rights, democracy and the rule of law when awarding host status for major sporting events; insists that, as a matter of principle, major sporting events should no longer be awarded to countries where these fundamental rights and values are not even remotely respected;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Recalls its call in the own-initiative report of 2 February 2017 on an integrated approach to Sport Policy for the creation of transparency registers and transparency rules for player managers' remuneration, as well as minimum qualifications and licensing requirements for player managers, and calls on the Commission to consider a legal act in EU law;
Amendment 57 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Emphasises the need for sustainable management of professional sports clubs and companies; urges the Commission, the Member States and the sports federations to implement rules that ensure the sustainable economic stability of sports clubs and to review existing regulations for their efficiency;
Amendment 88 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that sports policy and legislation support gender equality, with particular attention to media coverage, remuneration gaps, award disparities and harassmentgender based violence such as harassment and sexual assault, media coverage, wage disparities and premium pay disparities;
Amendment 89 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the Commission to examine, in particular, the possibility of proposing legislative acts in this area with a view to significantly improving the remuneration of women in sport, reducing the financial differentials between the gender and increasing the visibility of women's sport, particularly in media;
Amendment 91 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Calls on national sports federations to equalise premium payments for female and male athletes, following the example of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI);
Amendment 93 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23c. Calls on international, European and national sports organisations and stakeholder representative organisations to take action to overcome the under- representation of women in leadership positions and on boards;
Amendment 95 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 d (new)
Paragraph 23 d (new)
23d. Calls on the Member States to adopt special support measures to enable children from socially disadvantaged families to have access to sports that involve particularly high costs; notes with concern that many children in particular are excluded from participating in winter sports due to the high cost of purchasing equipment and the expensive fees for using the largely privately owned infrastructure;
Amendment 101 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission to recognise the importance and support the social inclusion of refugees, ethnic minorities and the LGBTQI+ community in sport; underlines that the visibility of the LGTBQI+ collective in sport remains a task to be developed, given the significant social weight that elite sport has in society and the positive social impact that can be achieved through increased publicity;
Amendment 106 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Condemns the racist and discriminatory incidents at major international sporting events, but also in grassroots sport, and urges the Commission, the Member States and the federations to develop measures to prevent such incidents and to adopt effective penalties and measures to support the victims of racist violence;
Amendment 113 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Stresses that sport for people with disabilities not only faces a lack of media attention, but also a lack of funding and inadequate infrastructure for athletes; calls on Member States to pay particular attention to these shortcomings and to take measures to remove all barriers to access to sports opportunities for people with disabilities;
Amendment 123 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on theUrges Member States and public authorities to develop sports infrastructure and to comprehensively increase the amount of physical education and extracurricular physical activities in schools; Underlines the need to include a daily sports lesson in the curricula of compulsory schools in all Member States;
Amendment 137 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Reiterates that young European athletes often face the challenge of reconciling their sporting careers with their training or professional activities; underlines the importance of dual training or higher education for young European athletes, particularly in terms of long-term social and professional security; Reiterates its call on the Commission, Member States, sports federations and clubs to promote dual training through vocational education and training and higher education for young European athletes, in particular for aspiring professional athletes, in all Member States and in all sports at an early stage and in the long term, to intensify European exchanges on best practices, and calls on the Commission to consider activating the new Erasmus+ programme for the cross-border mobility of athletes in dual training;
Amendment 139 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Notes that traditional sports must be protected and particularly promoted as part of the European cultural heritage and regional identity;
Amendment 154 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Stresses the need to further increase funding for sport, especially in grassroots sport, women’s sport, para-sport and the field of education;
Amendment 171 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Urges the EU institutions to considerably increase the percentage of budget dedicated to grassroots sport under the Erasmus+ Programme in the new financial perspective;
Amendment 172 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 b (new)
Paragraph 36 b (new)
36b. Urges the EU institutions to considerably increase the percentage of budget dedicated to grassroots sport under the Erasmus+ Programme in the new financial perspective;
Amendment 188 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to take into account safety measures to prevent sexual assault when planning, building and maintaining sports infrastructures;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the EU is built on diversity, pluralism, tolerance, and non- discrimination; whereas discrimination on the grounds of racial or ethnic origin is prohibited in the Union,
Amendment 67 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the fight against offline and online racism and discrimination in our societies needs to be stepped up and is a shared responsibility; whereas the European Union needs to further reflect on and commit to tackling the structural racism and discrimination faced by many minority groups;
Amendment 83 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas disinformation often targets minorities and instigates social unrest; whereas independent and pluralistic media that promotes balanced narratives foster inclusive societies;
Amendment 84 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas sport plays a key role in the social, cultural and educational life of European citizens and promotes values such as democracy, respect, solidarity, diversity and equality; whereas sport serves as a vector for integration, and it must be open to all regardless of racial or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability or cultural and socioeconomic background;
Amendment 125 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the commitment to diversity and inclusion within Erasmus+, Creative Europe, the European Solidarity Corps, and the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values, and the New European Bauhaus programmes; calls on the Commission to ensure that the recently published inclusion strategies are mainstreamed across all educational, cultural, media and sporting initiatives and monitor their actual implementation and impact;
Amendment 134 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on Member States to foster helplines, mediation bodies and staff training to properly address and report on violence or other incidents of racial or ethnic nature in the educational, cultural, media and sport sectors;
Amendment 135 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Reminds the importance of granting equal access to quality education, as well as to extracurricular activities such as cultural and sports activities for children from all backgrounds;
Amendment 156 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve the sharing of best practices, monitoring and evaluation, including by testing and sharing participatory tools, which can demonstrate the effects of promoting inclusion and non- discrimination and combating racism through culture and help to create more inclusive policies;
Amendment 200 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on Member States to actively combat bias in school books, educational tools, kids and youth movies, news programmes for kids and youth, and sports; calls on Member States to include these targets in the implementation of the European Year of Youth 2022;
Amendment 227 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Stresses the importance of remembrance activities in Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) Programme and the need for sufficient funding and visibility for projects aiming to remember, research and educate about defining events in recent European history, and at raising awareness among European citizens, of their common history, culture, cultural heritage and values, thereby enhancing their understanding of the Union, its origins, purpose and diversity;
Amendment 228 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Acknowledges the positive effects of mobility programmes, such as Erasmus+, on educational, social, personal and professional development, as well as on fostering the understanding of other people; encourages the continuous endorsement of such programmes;
Amendment 247 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Urges the Commission to ensure that the definition of hate speech, regardless if it happens offline or online, and the criminalisation of hate crime is fully and correctly transposed into Member States’ national law, and launch infringement procedures where necessary;
Amendment 249 #
2021/2057(INI)
18d. Shows concern over the spread of AI-and-algorithm-enabled hate speech and disinformation hosting racial and discriminatory content; notes that such hate speech and disinformation unleashes an immediate disruptive effect in our societies; calls for efforts towards countering such activities, notably by designing AI and algorithms for this purpose, with the ultimate goal to halt the surge and the implications of such hate speech and disinformation;
Amendment 250 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 e (new)
Paragraph 18 e (new)
18e. Observes the generalised use of English language in the development, deployment and use of AI, including in content filters; alerts that online hate speech occurs also in languages different than English, and that in such cases the efficacy of content filters decreases; calls for measures to fight hate speech in all languages;
Amendment 251 #
2021/2057(INI)
18f. Asks for initiatives aiming to broaden media professionals’ literacy on diversity and inclusiveness issues for better reflecting the independent and pluralistic nature of their task, and contributing to building inclusive societies;
Amendment 271 #
2021/2057(INI)
22. Recalls the acknowledgement of sport as a driver of social inclusion, equality and the promotion of EU values in the Erasmus+ regulation; laments the fact that the most recent regulation does not make the same explicit reference to racism as the previous programme, and salutes the reflection of such role in the EU action on sport and the Erasmus+ programme; ; welcomes the EU and state funds to enable the participation of persons in poverty, especially persons from minorities and children, in sports activities;
Amendment 282 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Urges the international, European and national sports governing bodies and stakeholders to implement measures on diversity and inclusion, in particular to address the low numbers of women and ethnic minorities in leadership positions and on boards;
Amendment 284 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Calls on the Commission to recognise the importance and support the social inclusion of persons with fewer opportunities, refugees, ethnic minorities and the LGBTQI+ community in sport, leaving no one behind;
Amendment 3 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3
Citation 3
— having regard to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and especially Articles 11, 20, 47 and 48 thereof,
Amendment 10 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 26 a (new)
Citation 26 a (new)
— having regard to LGBTIQ Equality Strategy (2020-2025) (COM(2020)698),
Amendment 17 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 35 a (new)
Citation 35 a (new)
— having regard to the Council of Europe Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on the protection of journalism and safety of journalists and other media actors CM/Rec(2016)4[1]
Amendment 30 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas independent journalism and access to pluralistic information are key pillars of democracy; whereas civil society is essential for any democracy to thrive and the shrinking of the space available for civil society work can negatively impact democracies;
Amendment 33 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas independent journalism and access to pluralistic information are key pillars of democracy; whereas civil society is essential for any democracy to thrive and for the rule of law to be upheld;
Amendment 36 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Amendment 54 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are lawsuits or other legal actions (e.g. injunctions, asset-freezing) based on civil and criminal law, as well as the threats of such actions, with the purpose of preventing public participation including investigating and reporting on breaches of Union and national law, corruption or other fraudulent practices or of blocking public participation and activism including by violating civil liberties such as freedom of association, assembly and freedom of expression and of information thus resulting in lessening societal resilience against authoritarian pushback against democracy and rule of law;
Amendment Amendment361 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex – point 1 – part II –indent 5
Annex – point 1 – part II –indent 5
a ‘one-stop-shop’/support hub which victims of SLAPPs can contact and where they can receive guidance and easy access to information on and support against SLAPPs, including regarding ‘first aid’, legal aid, financial and psychological support, including through peer exchange networks]
Amendment 75 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas SLAPPs have become an increasingly widespread practice used against journalists, academicmedia organisations, academics, watchdogs, human rights defenders, whistle blowers, civil society and NGOs, as demonstrated by many cases throughout the Union, such as the chilling case of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was reportedly facing 47 civil and criminal defamation lawsuits, (resulting in the freezing of her assets) on the day of her strongly condemned assassination on 16 October 2017, and the lawsuits her heirs continue to face; whereas other illustrative and alarming cases include Realtid Media, which was repeatedly threatened with a lawsuit in a different jurisdiction from where the reporting in question took place, and Gazeta Wyborcza, which continues to be sued by a number of public entities and officials on a regular basis, the Slovenian investigative news outlet Necenzurirano recently hit by a barrage of 39 lawsuits and continuous lawsuits against defenders of women's rights in Poland;
Amendment 85 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the LGBTIQ Equality Strategy acknowledges that civil society organisations protecting and advancing the rights of LGBTIQ people increasingly report that they face hostility, coinciding with the rise of the anti-gender (and anti- LGBTIQ) movement; whereas LGBTI activists are often the targets of defamation campaigns due to their advocacy work for LGBTI equality; whereas Polish activists such as the ‘Atlas of Hate’ group and the creator of the ‘LGBT-free zone’ photo project (Bart Staszewski) are currently facing several SLAPP cases and are liable for dozens of thousands of euros if they lose them;
Amendment 88 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the reference to journalists may also include media organisations and the reference to civil society and NGOs may also include so- called 'public watchdogs' organisations, whistle-blowers, activists and human rights defenders;
Amendment 100 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas SLAPPs within the Union are often cross-border in nature, which results in reporting delays as illustrated in many cases, often relating to cases of environmental protection, financial fraud and/or corruption, where they constitute a clear attempt to delay publication of information by halting or discrediting the work of individual journalists and publishing entities, hence depriving citizens of their right to information; whereas SLAPPs and SLAPP threats may be brought within the Union also by actors in third countries and before courts in third countries;
Amendment 109 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the murders of David Beriain and Roberto Fraile in Burkina Faso on the 26 April 2021 are the last of an increasing list of despicable assassinations of European journalists in Europe and abroad; whereas the OSCE reports that impunity prevails as, for example, fewer than 15 % of murders of journalists in the OSCE region are solved;
Amendment 114 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
D b. whereas SLAPP suits can be issued by private entities and public actors including state-owned companies thus becoming a tool of exerting political power; whereas in the case of public authorship of SLAPPs the damage borne by SLAPP victims can be even greater;
Amendment 124 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that SLAPPs are a direct attack on the exercise of fundamental rights and freedoms; underlines that fundamental rights and democracy are linked to upholding the rule of law, and that undermining freedom of expression, media freedom and public democratic participation threatens– including freedom of expression, media freedom and rights to peaceful assembly and association and on Union values as enshrined in Article 2 of the TEU; welcomes the fact that the 2020 rule of law report includes SLAPP lawsuits in its assessment of media freedom and pluralism across the Union, and points to best practices in countering them; calls for the 2021 annual and subsequent reports to include a thorough assessment of the legal environment for the media, and investigative journalism in particular, and to look more thoroughly at challenges affecting civil society, including as regards SLAPPs targeting NGOs, activists and rights defenders;
Amendment 162 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that SLAPPs undermine the rule of law and constitute a misuse of Member States’ justice systems and legal frameworks, especially for successfully addressing ongoing common challenges outlined in the Justice Scoreboard, such as caseload administration and case backlogs; recalls that a properly functioning justice system delivers judgements without undue delay, and manages judicial resources so as to maximise efficiency, and that this is only possible where judges and judicial bodies are not burdened with the handling of claims that are later on dismissed as abusive and lacking in legal merit;
Amendment 175 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that in recent years online hate speech has become increasingly widespread against journalists, media organisations, NGOs, academics and civil society, including those defending fundamental rights and freedoms, such as, inter alia, women's rights and LGBTQI rights, thus threatening media freedom, freedom of expression and public safety given that online hate speech can incite real-world violence;
Amendment 201 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that SLAPPs are often meritless, frivolous or based on exaggerated claims, and that they are not initiated for the purposes of obtaining a favourable judicial outcome but rather only to intimidate, harass, tire out, put psychological pressure on or consume the financial resources of journalists, media organisations, academics, civil society and NGOs, with the ultimate objective of blackmailing and forcing them into silence through the judicial procedure itself; points out that this chilling effect can lead to self- censorship, suppressing participation in democratic life, and also discourages others from similar actions, from entering into these professions or from proceeding with relevant associated activities;
Amendment 225 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses, with regard to this problem, that all Member States lack harmonised minimum standards to protect journalists, media organisations, academics, civil society and NGOs and to ensure that fundamental rights are upheld in the Member States;
Amendment 238 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. 2. Condemns in the strongest terms the assassination of David Beriain and Roberto Fraile; calls on all European institutions and the Government of Burkina Faso to take all possible actions to end impunity and bring those responsible for their deaths to justice, recalls that accountability is a key element in preventing future attacks;
Amendment 254 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Agrees with the numerous academics, legal practitioners and victims who point to the need for legislative action against the growing problem of SLAPPs; urgently calls, therefore, for the Brussels I and Rome II Regulations to be amendmentsproperly amended in order to prevent ‘libel tourism’ or ‘forum shopping’; urgently calls for theurgent introduction of a uniform choice of law rule for defamation, as well as for proposals for binding Union legislation on harmonised and effective safeguards for victims of SLAPPs across the Union, including through a directive; argues that without such legislative action, SLAPPs will continue to threaten the rule of law and the fundamental rights of freedom of expression, association and information in the Union; is concerned that if measures only address lawsuits regarding information, actions based on other civil matters or criminal procedures may still be used;
Amendment 276 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that it is essential to adopt a legislative measure protecting the role of journalists, media organisations, academics, civil society and NGOs in preventing breaches of Union law and ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market; urges the Commission to present a proposal for legislation that sets out safeguards for persons investigating and reporting on these matters of public interest;
Amendment 303 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Urges the Commission to present a proposal for measures to ensure that defamation, libel and slander, which constitute criminal offences in most Member States, cannot be used for SLAPPs, including through through public or private prosecution; underljoines the calls of the Council of Europe and OSCE for the decriminalisation of defamation; invites the Commission to address the question of the seriousness of threats of SLAPPs in a legislative proposal; notes that defendants often face criminal charges while at the same time being sued for civil liability allegedly arising from the same conduct;
Amendment 320 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines the urgent need for a robust fund for supporting victims of SLAPPs; stress the importance for victims and potential victims of SLAPPs to have easy and accessible information about these type of cases, legal aid and support, including psychological support for victims and their family members;
Amendment 328 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to propose a recommendation on the safety of journalists; is however concerned of its limited geographical scope; point out that many European media organisations operate in an international environment; is concerned that media organisations are increasingly relinquishing their duty of care within and beyond the EU towards journalists employed by them or those producing the media content they acquire; notes the increasing use of freelancers, particularly young journalists and media workers at the start of their career, to cover high-risk areas and conflict zones; is concerned by the precarious working and decreasing safety conditions under which freelancers operate from high-risk areas and conflict zones;
Amendment 329 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Calls on the Member States to fully implement the Council of Europe recommendation on the protection of journalism and safety of journalists and other media actors, calls to the Commission to include in the forthcoming Recommendation on the safety of journalists a Beriain-Fraile Protocol, in line with the Council of Europe Recommendation, stablishing common European guidelines and procedures for the deployment of journalists and other media workers on difficult or dangerous assignments, such as in conflict zones; believes that the Beriain-Fraile Protocol. should detail the institutional responsibilities of media companies, including among others, providing journalists and other media workers with adequate information, including on the risks involved, and requisite training in all matters of safety, digital security and privacy, as well as arranging for life assurance and health and travel insurance as part of a comprehensive and equitable package of work conditions the provision of legal support, when relevant, and representation and trauma counselling on return from assignments, stresses that such deployment should be voluntary and informed; stresses that the Beriain-Fraile Protocol, should apply indistinctively to all journalists and other media actors working for European media companies – in salaried, freelance and all other capacities;
Amendment 349 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex – point 1 – part II –indent 3
Annex – point 1 – part II –indent 3
the creation of a specific Union fund to provide financial support to victims of SLAPPs and their family members, including in terms of financial aid, legal assistance and psychological support;
Amendment 349 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex – point 1 – part II – indent 3
Annex – point 1 – part II – indent 3
the creation of a specific Union fund to provide financial support to victims of SLAPPs and their family members, including in terms of financial aid, legal assistance and psychological support;
Amendment 356 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex – point 1 – part II – indent 4
Annex – point 1 – part II – indent 4
support for independent bodies (such as ombudspersons) able to deal with complaints from persons threatened or faced with SLAPP suits, and to provide assistance to them and support for media self-regulatory bodies dealing with ethical complaints by the public and promoting the importance of ethics and professional journalistic practices;
Amendment 356 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex – point 1 – part II – indent 4
Annex – point 1 – part II – indent 4
support for independent bodies (such as ombudspersons) able to deal with complaints from persons threatened or faced with SLAPP suits, and to provide assistance to them and support for media self-regulatory bodies dealing with ethical complaints by the public and promoting the importance of ethics and professional journalistic practices;
Amendment 361 #
2021/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex – point 1 – part II – indent 5
Annex – point 1 – part II – indent 5
a ‘one-stop-shop’/support hub which victims of SLAPPs can contact and where they can receive guidance and easy access to information on and support against SLAPPs, including regarding ‘first aid’, legal aid, financial and psychological support, including through peer exchange networks]
Amendment 15 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number 5 “Gender Equality”,
Amendment 28 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission’s Communication "Gender Equality Strategy (2020-2025)", published on 5 March 2020,
Amendment 29 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 b (new)
Citation 14 b (new)
– having regard to the Commission’s Communication "Strategy on victim’s rights (2020-2025)", published on 24 June 2020,
Amendment 30 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 c (new)
Citation 14 c (new)
– having regard to the Commission’s Communication "LGBTIQ Equality Strategy (2020-2025)", published on 12 November 2020,
Amendment 31 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 d (new)
Citation 14 d (new)
– having regard to the Commission’s Communication: "EU Strategy on the rights of the child (2020-2025)", published on 24 March 2021,
Amendment 41 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
– having regard to the EU LGBTIQ Strategy 2020-2025,
Amendment 45 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 b (new)
Citation 15 b (new)
– having regard to the EU Strategy on victims' rights 2020-2025,
Amendment 49 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 c (new)
Citation 15 c (new)
– having regard to the EU strategy on the rights of the child,
Amendment 61 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) defines gender- based violence ias violence directed against womea person because they are women and it affects women disproportionatelyof their gender; whereas both women and men experience gender- based violence, at the same time highlighting that the overwhelming majority of victims are women and girls; whereas LGBTI persons are also victims of gender-based violence because of their gender, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics; whereas gender- based violence is rooted in gender stereotypes, patriarchal structures and power asymmetries;
Amendment 76 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) defines gender- based violence against women as any form of violence that is directed against a woman because she is a woman or that affects women disproportionately;
Amendment 80 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas gender-based violence includes many types of violence, including domestic violence; whereas the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), similarly to the Istanbul convention, defines domestic violence as all acts of physical, sexual, psychological or economic violence that occur within the family or domestic unit, irrespective of biological or legal family ties, or between former or current spouses or partners, whether or not the perpetrator shares or has shared the same residence as the victim: recognises that domestic violence affects women disproportionately, and that men may also be victims of domestic violence;
Amendment 84 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the European Institute for Gender Equality defines femicide as the killing of women and girls because of their gender; whereas it can take different forms such as the murder of women as a result of intimate partner violence, killing of women and girls because of their gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics, as well as female and intersex genital mutilations and so called "honour killings";
Amendment 104 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas no real progress can be made on gender equality without an intersectional approach;
Amendment 105 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the expression ‘in all their diversity’ in this report states the position that women, men and non-binary people fall into heterogeneous categories, including but not limited to in relation to their sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinions, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or sex characteristics, migratory status or socio-economic status; whereas it affirms the commitment to leave no one behind and achieve a gender-equal Europe for everyone;
Amendment 134 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Condemns all forms of violence against women and girls in all their diversity and other forms of gender-based violence, such as violence against LGBTI persons, and deplores the fact that women and girls continue to be exposed to psychological, physical, sexual and economic violence, including sexual exploitation and trafficking in human beings, both online and offline;
Amendment 135 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Condemns all forms of violence against women and girls in all their diversity and other forms of gender-based violence, such as violence against LGBTI persons, and deplores the fact that women and girls continue to be exposed to psychological, physical, sexual and economic violence, including sexual exploitation and trafficking in human beings, both online and offline;
Amendment 139 #
2021/2035(INL)
1d. Underlines that men’s violence against women starts with boy’s violence against girl’s, considers therefore that preventive measures must start at an early age;
Amendment 142 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1g. Insists that the definition of “women” when addressing violence against women must include girls under the age of 18;
Amendment 154 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence are the result of the unequal distribution of power, patriarchal structures, and gender stereotypes, that have led to domination over and discrimination against women and LGBTI persons by men; underlines that this situation is aggravated by social and economic inequalities;
Amendment 159 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence are the result of the unequal distribution of power, resources, patriarchal structures, and gender stereotypes, that have led to domination over and discrimination against women by men; underlines that this situation is aggravated by social and economic inequalities;
Amendment 164 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that rigid gender and masculinity norms based on patriarchal stereotypes contributes to discrimination and subjugation of women, as well as adversely affect men’s and boy’s health and lives, contributes to the invisibility of violence suffered by men as well as hinders rehabilitation of male perpetrators;
Amendment 167 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Underlines that rigid gender norms lead to increased exposure to gender-based violence for anyone who does not conform to them; deplores the high instances of violence targeting trans women, trans men, trans feminine, intersex and non-binary people;
Amendment 169 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Recognises that progress toward equality has occurred thanks to the hard fought feminist struggle against the global oppression of women and girls;
Amendment 176 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the wide range of psychological impacts that gender-based violence has on victims, including and witnesses, including feeling unsafe or vulnerable, stress, concentration problems, anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, depression, post- traumatic stress disorder, lack of trust and of sense of control; recalls that gender- based violence also has a social and economic impact;
Amendment 200 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Denounces the fact that the combat against gender-based violence is negatively affected by the attack on women’s and girl´s rights and gender equality; condemns the actions of anti-gender and anti-women movements in Europe and worldwide that aim to overturn existing laws on women’s rights and LGBTI+ rights;
Amendment 213 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Insists on actions to prevent gender- based violence by addressing the underlying causes, including counteracting sexism, gender stereotypes and patriarchal values; underlines the need for gender equality to have a central place in education and the need for awareness- raising campaigns; recalls the Commission’s proposal in the Gender Equality Strategy for an EU-wide campaign on gender stereotypes and calls on Member States to fully support and implement the initiative when launched;
Amendment 222 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Regrets the lack of research and knowledge on boy’s violence against girl’s, as knowledge forms the foundation for effective policy and law-making, therefore calls on the establishment of a knowledge hub on violence against girls in the EU by relevant EU institutions such as Eurostat, EIGE;
Amendment 225 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls for effective prevention of gender inequality and gender-based violence, including educational measures directed towards, and implemented with, young people, as well as ensuring that all young people benefit from comprehensive sexual, reproductive, health, rights and relationship education;
Amendment 247 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Emphasises the necessity of using an intersectional approach in policy and law making, and adding specific and measurable undertakings, including relating to groups protected from discrimination by EU law and the case law of the European Court of Human Rights and the European Court of Justice;
Amendment 258 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls that violations of sexual and reproductive rights are a form of violence against women and girls, as well as transgender and non-binary persons, as reflected in the LGBTIQ Equality Strategy;
Amendment 263 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Insists that all legislation on sexual offences must be based on consent; insists that only voluntary sexual acts should be considered legal;
Amendment 266 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Concerned about the sexualisation of children, especially sexualisation of girls by adult men; considers it imperative to enhance the protection provided under criminal law concerning sexual offences against children; calls on Member States and the commission to adopt the view to criminalise sexual offences where the perpetrator displays negligence with regard to the child's age;
Amendment 269 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Stresses that consent cannot be bought, therefore considers all forms of sex purchase to be sexual exploitation;
Amendment 270 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 d (new)
Paragraph 10 d (new)
10d. Calls on Member States to recognise sex purchase as a form of violence against women; calls on Member States to criminalise sex purchase in line with the Swedish Equality Model introduced in 1999;
Amendment 271 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 e (new)
Paragraph 10 e (new)
10e. Emphasises that women engaged in the sex industry, including in prostitution, due to poverty, discrimination or other types of distress, experience sexualised violence and abuse on a daily basis;
Amendment 280 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Considers that domestic violence is not only a crime against the victim of violence but should also be considered a crime against any child who witness it, especially due to the long lasting negative effects on the child’s wellbeing and development;
Amendment 288 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on Member States to take all necessary measures to promote the protection of women and girls in all their diversity and all survivors of gender-based violence against all forms of violence, including by paying greater attention to the needs of survivors who experience intersectional forms of discrimination and violence;
Amendment 299 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the obligation on Member States to ensure that there is support and services for survivors of gender-based violence; recalls the importance, in that context, of support to independent civil society and women’s and specialised shelter organisations;
Amendment 301 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to ensure information to victims and perpetrators of gender-based violence is available in all EU languages, with the aim to ensure rights of victims are upheld when exercising their fundamental right to freedom movement within the EU;
Amendment 302 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Considers the widespread impunity for sexual offences to be a serious impairment to gender equality and the fight against gender-based violence;
Amendment 304 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States to step up their work in order to ensure that victims have access to justice, including restorative justice, and to guarantee that the rights of the victim are placed at the centre in order to avoid discrimination, traumatisation or revictimisation during judicial, medical and police proceedings; underlines with concern that most Member States still have issues with complete/correct transposition and/or practical application of the Victim’s Rights Directive, as reflected in the Commission’s Strategy on victim’s rights, and calls on their due diligence for its complete and correct transposition;
Amendment 310 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Member States to improve the resources and training of practitioners, law enforcement officers, judicial staff and all other professionals dealing with victims of gender-based violence; calls on Members States to ensure that victims have the right to state- funded legal aid before and during legal proceedings;
Amendment 328 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that gender-based violence is a serious crime and a widespread violation of fundamental rights in the Union which needs to be addressed with greater efficiency and determination on a common basis; stresses that gender-based violence is the result of a patriarchal society that has a cross-border dimension; points, in particular, at the growing anti- gender and anti-women movements, which are well organised and have a cross-border nature, and which therefore call for a coordinated EU response;
Amendment 337 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Considers minimum standards on gender-based violence a precondition for the free movement of people within the EU; considers lack of access to adequate protection from gender-based violence a violation of human rights, specifically affecting women and girls;
Amendment 346 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that the special need to combat violence against women and girls and other forms of gender-based violence on a common basis also results from the need to establish minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions, including a common definition of gender-based violence;
Amendment 348 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that the special need to combat violence against women and girls in all their diversity and other forms of gender-based violence on a common basis also results from the need to establish minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions;
Amendment 353 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Considers that the cross-border dimensions of cyber violence against women and girls needs a common Union response;
Amendment 367 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to propose a directive on gender-based violence that implements the standards of the Istanbul Convention and includes the following elements: prevention, including through gender-sensitive education programming directed at both girls and boys in all their diversity, and empowerment of women and girls in all their diversity; support services and protection measures for survivors; combating all forms of gender-based violence, including violations of women’s, transgender's and non-binary persons' sexual and reproductive health and rights; and minimum standards for law enforcement;
Amendment 368 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to propose a directive on gender-based violence that implements the standards of the Istanbul Convention and includes the following elements: prevention, including through gender-sensitive education programming directed at both girls and boys, and empowerment of women and girls; ensuring information provided in all relevant languages; support services and protection measures for survivors; combating all forms of gender-based violence, including violations of women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights; and minimum standards for law enforcement;
Amendment 383 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recital 5
Annex I – Recital 5
(5) Gender-based violence is violence directed against womea person because they are women and it affects women disproportionatelyof their gender; gender-based violence against women is any type of violence directed against women because they are women or affects women disproportionately. Both women and men experience gender-based violence, however the vast majority of victims are women and girls. LGBTI persons are also victims of gender-based violence because of their gender, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics. Gender- based violence is rooted in gender stereotypes, patriarchal structures and power asymmetries.
Amendment 396 #
2021/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recital 9 a (new)
Annex I – Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Considers minimum standards on gender-based violence a precondition for the free movement of people within the EU; considers lack of access to adequate protection from gender-based violence a violation of human rights, specifically affecting women and girls.
Amendment 3 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15
Citation 15
— having regard to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the European Social Charter, the case law of the European Court of Human Rights and the European Committee of Social Rights, the Council of Europe Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCNM) and the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (ECRML) and the conventions, recommendations, resolutions, opinions and reports of the Parliamentary Assembly, the Committee of Ministers, the Human Rights Commissioner, the European Commission Against Racism and Intolerance, the Steering Committee on Anti- Discrimination, Diversity and Inclusion, the Venice Commission, the Advisory Committee on the FCNM, the Committee of Experts of the ECRML and other bodies of the Council of Europe,
Amendment 25 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Union is founded on the values set out in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU); whereas democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights are mutually reinforcing values which, when undermined, may pose a systemic threat to the Union; whereas respect of the rule of law binds the Union as a whole, its Member States and their subnational entities;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas respect for the rights of minorities is a part of the political criteria an accession-candidate country must fulfil at the time of accession; whereas while the Union has an important role in ensuring respect for the rights of national and linguistic minorities in candidate- countries, it so far hasn't yet adopted any benchmarks for its Member States in this area, thus making possible that Member States backtrack on their commitments; whereas the 2020 report, too, misses to cover the rights of national and linguistic minorities;
Amendment 32 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas the European Parliament has already called on the European Commission to adopt a common framework of Union minimum standards for the protection of rights of persons belonging to minorities, which are strongly embedded in a legal framework guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights throughout the Union1a; _________________ 1aEuropean Parliament Resolution of 13 November 2018 on minimum standards for minorities in the EU (OJ C 363, 28.10.2020, p. 13)
Amendment 45 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights in some countries is seriously affecting mutual trust in the functioning of the area of freedom, security and justice and threatening the Union objectives as enshrined in Article 3 of the TEU, as illustrated by several cases where the European Arrest Warrant was put under a strain due to profound doubts about the independence of the judiciary;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas emergency measures taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have put more pressure on fundamental rights and democratic checks and balances;
Amendment 64 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the fact that justice systems, the anti-corruption framework, media pluralism and certain institutional issues related to checks and balances, including civic space, are all part of the Commission’s annual overview of the rule of law situation in the Member States; calls moreover for the inclusion in the annual reports of certain important elements of the Venice Commission’s 2016 Rule of Law Checklist, such as legal safeguards to prevent arbitrariness and abuse of power by public authorities, independence and impartiality of the Bar and equality before the law and non-discrimination; encourages the Commission to also highlight positive trends in Member States that could serve as good examples for others to follow;
Amendment 68 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes with satisfaction that the report contains country specific chapters; commends the Commission’s efforts to engage with national Governments and national Parliaments as well as civil society and other national actors; encourages the Commission to devote more efforts to deepen the country analyses with a view to better assess the severity of rule of law challenges; believes that more time should be devoted to the Commission’s country visits, including on site, in order to achieve broader engagement and dialogue with national authorities and civil society; considers that the Commission should raise greater awareness of such country visits to foster the emergence of a rule of law culture at national level;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the potential preventive benefits of the annual Rule of Law Report; considers that a more thorough evaluation is needed to assess whether the report has had a preventive effect; considers that in any event this is clearly not the case as regards the Member States under the Article 7(1) TEU procedure; believes that the 2020 report should have provided more in-depth assessments, stating whether there is a risk of or actual breach of the Union values in each of the pillars under analysis in the country chapters; considers these assessments necessary to identify follow-up actions and remedial measures and tools; calls for a synthetic approach in the horizontal report in order to clearly identify where the most important risks and problems lie across Member States;
Amendment 79 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. CallsIs concerned by the spill-over effects of the erosion of media freedom into the other areas of analysis; considers smear campaigns against judges, legal professionals and civil society organisations and, in particular, strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP) actions, as a limiting factor to their independence and capacity of action; calls, therefore, for a more integrated analysis on the interlinkages between the four pillars included in the report and of how combined deficiencies may amount to systemic breaches of the rule of law;
Amendment 87 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the annual reports should identify cross-cutting trends at Union level; believes that a Union-wide perspective is absent from the 2020 report; asks the Commission to identify instances where certain practices undermining the rule of law, media freedom, check and balances or the fight against corruption in one Member State are becoming blueprints for others or when the gravity and scope of such practices have the potential to affect the Union as a whole; calls for the prioritisation of these Union-wide trends, including the increasing challenges by national Constitutional Courts to the EU legal architecture, in the analysis, to be able to direct remedial action at Union level;
Amendment 99 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the monitoring of the independence, quality and efficiency of the Member States’ justice systems and hence their capacity to provide for effective judicial protection to ensure compliance with Union law; considers that the enabling environment to ensure access to justice for all should also be monitored, including access to justice at Union level; considers that the reports should go beyond a static annual snapshot and include information on relevant antecedents in the country chapters to enable a dynamic and integral assessment of the independence of judicial systems, including the independence of lawyers and Bars;
Amendment 117 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. 1. Highlights that, in accordance with Article 17(1) TEU, the Commission is to ensure the application of the Treaties and of secondary legislation, including in cases where risks of serious breaches of the values laid down in Article 2 TEU, identified in country reports, have effectively materialised following the publication of the 2020 report;
Amendment 125 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Decries the fact that the initiation of preliminary ruling proceedings before the Court of Justice of the EU has been declared unlawful in Member States subject to Article 7 of the TEU; is appalled by the growing resistance of some Member States to comply with CJEU rulings on the grounds of sovereignty or unconstitutionality; believes that these developments pose a systemic threat to the Union; considers, therefore, that forthcoming annual reports should consider challenges to the Union’s legal architecture and principles as serious violations in the assessment; calls on the Commission to closely monitor the Constitutional Tribunal's ruling regarding the primacy of national constitutional norms over EU law launched at the request of the Government of one country subject to Article 7; urges the Commission to ensure an immediate and adequate response to a refusal to implement and respect CJEU judgments, such as court actions under Article 260 TFEU;
Amendment 131 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Is alarmed by the legislative measures adopted in some Members States under the pretext of COVID-19 measures; reaffirms its position that such measures need to respect EU fundamental rights and the rule of law and considers that equal treatment of persons is crucial1a; _________________ 1a Texts adopted, P9_TA(2020)0307.
Amendment 134 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Expresses concern at the use of legal measures by governments and powerful individuals to silence critics, such as the use of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs), or the use of laws curtailing the right to freedom of expression in a manner incompatible with international human rights law, for example against LGBTI and women’s activists;calls on the Commission to accelerate the setting up of the expert group on SLAPPs as foreseen in the European Democracy Action Plan, to begin its work as soon as feasible and to ensure any upcoming legislative proposal addresses these issues;
Amendment 140 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the dedication of a specific chapter to anti-corruption efforts in each country report since systemic corruption undermines both the functioning of the rule of law and the trust of citizens in the decisions taken by authorities, civil servants and the judiciary; points out that while the existence of national anticorruption strategies can be considered progress, their effectiveness on the ground must also be assessed; notes that an assessment of the resilience of the anti-corruption framework to tackle corruption-related risks in the area of public procurement remains largely absent from the 2020 report; invites the Commission to place greater emphasis on the misuse of EU funds, particularly in view of the new conditionality mechanism;
Amendment 161 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Deplores the lack of assessment as regards the public media sector at national level and its degree of independence from government or any other interference and an assessment of transparency of media ownership; believes that proper implementation of Article 30 of the 2018 Audiovisual Media Services Directive19 should be closely monitored; _________________ 19 OJ L 303, 28.11.2018, p. 69.
Amendment 163 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is alarmed by the growing deterioration of media freedom and media pluralism in some Member States since the publication of the 2020 report; observes with concern that challenges to media freedom are interlinked with the undermining of artistic freedom and academic freedom; calls, therefore, for this pillar to be expanded to all aspects of freedom of expression and for the title of the pillar to be adapted accordinglyis deeply concerned at the abuses, crimes and deadly attacks being committed against journalists and media workers in the Union in view of their activities;
Amendment 172 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Observes with concern that challenges to media freedom are interlinked with the undermining of artistic freedom and academic freedom; calls, therefore, for this pillar to be expanded to all aspects of freedom of expression and for the title of the pillar to be adapted accordingly;
Amendment 177 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the report’s pillar on checks and balances, covering, inter alia, the process for preparing and enacting laws, the regime for the constitutional review of laws, the role of independent authorities and of civil society organisations in safeguarding the rule of law, and its examination of exceptional measures taken to fight the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 183 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Stresses in particular the deterioration of the independence of some Member States’ equality bodies since the publication of the reports, which constitutes an immediate threat to the fundamental rights of citizens;
Amendment 186 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Invites the Commission to define clear benchmarks on an enabling civic spaceStresses the importance of a healthy civic space to counterbalance the erosion of the rule of law and foster a rule of law culture; invites the Commission to deepen the assessment of civic space in the forthcoming 2021 report; considers beneficial to explore the definition of clear benchmarks on an enabling civic space to further strengthen this area of analysis in the long run, including, among others, the enabling legal environment for the exercise of civic freedoms, the framework for civic organisations’ financial viability and sustainability, access to and participation in decision-making, the right to access to information, safe space, including as regards incidence and responses to verbal and physical attacks, smear campaigns and legal harassment including through Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation;
Amendment 191 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Recalls the importance of independent national human rights institutions and ombudsman bodies, in full compliance with the Paris Principles, as well as equality bodies, in preserving citizens’ rights and being able to defend the rule of law at national level; is deeply concerned by recent attempts in a Member State subject to Article 7(1) TEU to undermine the independence of the national Ombudsman from the executive;
Amendment 198 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Regrets that the non- implementation, which in itself constitutes a serious violation of the rule of law, by a Member State subject to Article 7 of the TEU of a CJEU ruling in relation to restrictions imposed on the financing of civil organisations by persons established outside that Member State, perpetuates the process of shrinking space for civil society in that Member State; notes with concern that an increasing number of Member States are adopting legislation that severely impinges on the freedom of association and expression for civil society organisations;
Amendment 201 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Regrets that the report fails to recognise in clear terms the democratic backsliding and the establishment of (semi-)autocratic regimes in some Member States, based on the gradual annihilation of all checks and balances;
Amendment 207 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. EReiterates the intrinsic link that exists between the rule of law and fundamental rights and the need to increase awareness of the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU and the Charter; encourages the Commission to consider including within the scope of future reports the application of all rights guaranteed by the Charter of Fundamental Rights; stresses that any action taken by a Member State when acting within the scope of EU law must respect the rights and principles of the Charter of Fundamental Rights; insists therefore, on the link between upholding the rule of law and the right to an effective remedy before a tribunal, the right to a fair trial and the right to be advised, defended and represented, as well as the obligation to provide independent legal aid;
Amendment 209 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Calls on the Commission to include in its next reports detailed analyses and recommendations on the situation of the rights of autochthonous national and linguistic minorities, including through the involvement of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights; stresses that this is an area where it should establish strong links and synergies with the Council of Europe, and in particular with its Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities and the Committee of Experts of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages;
Amendment 210 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Strongly denounces that European and international legislation are not fully respected in some EU Member States, for example in the field of anti-discrimination or in the field of asylum, such as the non- implementation by a Member State subject to an Article 7 TEU of several CJEU and ECtHR rulings in relation to access to the asylum procedure, including the automatic and unlawful detention and the deprivation of food, thus violating the rights of migrants and asylum seekers to apply for international protection;
Amendment 212 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Underlines with concern that people in vulnerable situations, including persons with disabilities, children, religious minorities, especially in times of rising anti-semitism and islamophobia in Europe, Roma and other persons belonging to ethnic minorities, migrants, refugees, LGBTI+ persons and elderly persons, as well as women continue not seeing their rights fully respected across the Union; emphasizes the obvious link between deteriorating rule of law standards and human rights and minority rights violations in those Member States;
Amendment 224 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Member States to present annual reports on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, equality and rights of persons belonging to minorities as part of the Union’s annual reporting mechanism;
Amendment 227 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the Commission’s announcement of its strategy to strengthen the application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights; considers that focusing annually on a single pre-defined topic would not allow to highlight other serious violations of the Charter taking place on a given year; believes that such an annual review should provide input for a comprehensive monitoring mechanism and that its methodology, cycle and scope should therefore be aligned with the annual reports;
Amendment 236 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to strengthen the regular, inclusive and structured dialogue with governments and national parliaments, NGOs, national human rights institutions, Ombudsman and equality bodies, professional associations and other stakeholders; noteregrets that three Member States refused to make public their submissions for the 2020 report; calls for transparency in the process and for all submissions to be made public;
Amendment 244 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that civil society are key partners to identify rule of law violations and promote democracy and fundamental rights in countries where Union values have been eroded; considers that shadow reporting would bolster the efficiency and transparency of the processtimeframes for consultation for civil society are too short and should be more predictable; notes that organising consultations before the annual release of public statistics impoverishes contributions; calls on the Commission to allow multilingual submissions; suggests making the framework for stakeholders’ contributions less rigid;
Amendment 250 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Considers that cooperation in the annual monitoring cycle with the Council of Europe and its Parliamentary Assembly, including through a more structured partnership, is of particular relevance for advancing democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights in the EU; recalls that accession of the Union to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms is a legal obligation provided for under Article 6(2) TEU; reiterates the need for a swift conclusion of the accession process in order to ensure a consistent framework for human rights protection throughout Europe and to further strengthen the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms within the Union;
Amendment 257 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission and the Council to respond positively to Parliament’s call in its resolution of 7 October 2020 for an EU mechanism on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights; reiterates that such mechanism is necessary to reinforce the promotion and respect for Union values; recalls that this annual Cycle should be comprehensive, objective, impartial, evidence-based and applied equally and fairly to all Member States; recalls that findings of relevant international bodies, such as the ones under the auspices of the UN, OSCE and the Council of Europe, are of crucial importance for the assessment of the situation in Member States; believes that the European Union Fundamental Rights Information System EFRIS is a source of information in this regard;
Amendment 261 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24 b. Recommends that the Commission aligns recommendations with potentially applicable tools to remedy the identified shortcomings; calls on the Commission to better follow-up on the implementation of the country-specific chapters by the Member States concerned by activating other rule of law tools to achieve results in case of non-implementation of the recommendations; underlines the importance of identifying clear positive and negative trends in each Members State and the need to give special attention to comparisons with the reports of the respective previous year;
Amendment 265 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 c (new)
Paragraph 24 c (new)
24 c. Calls on the Commission and the Council to enter without delay into negotiations with Parliament on an interinstitutional agreement in accordance with Article 295 TFEU in order to establish an objective and evidence-based monitoring mechanism enshrined in a legal act binding the three institutions to a transparent and regularised process, with clearly defined responsibilities, involving a panel of independent experts that shall advise the three institutions, in strong cooperation with the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, so that the protection and promotion of all Union values becomes a permanent and visible part of the Union agenda;
Amendment 271 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. SReiterates that the DRF mechanism must complement and reinforce, and by no means substitute, the ongoing and future proceedings under Article 7 TEU; strongly regrets the inability of the Council to make meaningful progress in enforcing Union values in ongoing Article 7 TEU procedures; notes that the Council’s hesitance to apply Article 7 of the TEU effectively is enabling continued divergence from the values provided for in Article 2 of the TEU; urges the Council to proceed without delay to vote under Article 7(1) TEU; calls on the Council to ensure that hearings under Article 7(1) TEU start again as a matter of urgency and also address new developments; reiterates its recommendation to the Council to address concrete recommendations to the Member States in question, as enshrined in Article 7(1) TEU, as a follow-up to the hearings, and that it indicate deadlines for the implementation of those recommendations; calls for a reflection at the Conference on the Future of Europe on a revision of the Article 7 TEU procedure in order to realign the majority requirements of paragraphs 1 and 2 with a view to having super-majorities of four or five for both procedures;
Amendment 277 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Reiterates that the annual report should serve as a basis for deciding whether to activate the procedure provided for in Article 7 of the TEU, whether to activate the Rule of Law Framework or whether to launch infringement procedures, including expedited procedures, applications for interim measures before the Court of Justice and actions regarding non-implementation of CJEU judgments concerning the protection of Union values; considers that the Conference on the Future of Europe should further assert the precedence of the EU legal order; invites the Conference on the Future of Europe to consider strengthening the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union in protecting the Union’s founding values;
Amendment 285 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. CStresses that the applicability, purpose and scope of the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation is clearly defined in the legal text of the said Regulation; considers that the European Council conclusions on the Regulation on a general regime of conditionality contravene Article 17 and Article 15 TEU and Article 288 TFEU, and introduce unnecessary legal uncertainty considering some recent developments by Member States subject to Article 7 TEU; calls for action in this regard; recalls that said Regulation applies from 1 January 2021; calls for the Commission to use the findings of the annual report in its assessment that forms the basis of the mechanism to protect the budget against breaches of the principle of the rule of law, as well as in any other relevant assessment for the purposes of existing and future budgetary tools; reiterates its call on the Commission to dedicate a specific section of the annual report to an analysis of cases where breaches of the principles of the rule of law in a particular Member State could affect or seriously risk affecting the sound financial management of the Union budget in a sufficiently direct way; calls on the Commission to more vigorously apply the Common Provisions Regulation and the Financial Regulation to tackle discriminatory use of European funds, as it did when withholding funds for municipal or local governments proclaiming themselves to be ‘‘free from LGBTI ideology’’;
Amendment 289 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Calls on the Commission to develop a culture of European values, including through strengthened efforts to promote European citizens’ education, which should include rule of law education;
Amendment 293 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27 b. Calls on the Council and the Commission to provide adequate funding for European-wide, national, regional and local civil society organisations and independent journalism to foster grassroots support for democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights in all Member States, in particular where violations and shortcomings have been identified; believes that adequate funding under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme is extremely important, including for strategic litigation;
Amendment 297 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Commission to assess in successive reports how the issues identified in the areas analysed in previous reports have evolved, been solved, risk deteriorating or have further deteriorated, to identify trends and transversal issues and to put forward clear recommendations to remedy any risks or backsliding identified;
Amendment 306 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission to make clear in its annual Rule of Law Reports that not all rule of law shortcomings and violations are of the same nature and/or intensity and that when the values listed in Article 2 of the TEU are violated gravely, permanently and systematically, Member States cease being democracies; and become authoritarian regimes; calls, therefore, on the Commission to assess countries under ongoing Article 7 TEU proceedings in-depth, in order to illustrate how the rule of law has been structurally undermined to facilitate the consolidation authoritarian-style governance structures;
Amendment 310 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. Underlines that this report should serve as a basis for the prioritisation of follow-up actions by the EU regarding those Member States where shortcoming or deficiencies are witnessed, firmly placing the contribution of the report within the overarching democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights mechanism;
Amendment 311 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29 b. Commits to start working on the 2021 report as early as possible after its publication;
Amendment 4 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 a (new)
Citation 23 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 25 November 2020 on a New Industrial Strategy for Europe (2020/2076(INI)),
Amendment 21 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU has endorsratified the Paris Agreement, as well as the European Green Deal and the recently adopted European Climate Law, which set an ambitious target of reducing emissions by 55 % by 2030 and complementary goals, with the aim of achieving the EU’s net- zero carbon emission target by 2050 at the latest in order to fight the effects of global climate change; reminds of Parliament’s position as adopted during Plenary vote on the Climate Law on the goal of reducing GHG gas emissions by 60 % by 2030;
Amendment 25 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the transition to a net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) economy requires a clean energy transition that ensures sustainability, security of supply and affordability of energy; as well as the necessary energy infrastructure;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the dramatic fall in renewable offshore energy prices has made it one of the cheapest sources of energy, with a global weighted-average levelised cost of energy of offshore wind declining by 48 % between 2010 and 2020 from EUR 0,14 to EUR 0,071kWh in 2020, and consequently a critical element in the green transition, paving the way for a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, and has also made it one of the most important pillars of the EU’s climate ambitions; acknowledging the potential of the offshore renewable energy to enable massive energy sources that can protect households from energy poverty;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. Whereas the European strategy towards offshore renewable energy should take into account the EU’s sea basins different geographical features that make it difficult to develop a one-size-fits all approach;
Amendment 71 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that a net-zero emissions economy requires renewable energy to be deployed on an unprecedented scale; stresses that many MS are lagging behind in deploying the necessary renewable energy and infrastructure; further stresses that all MS should make utmost efforts to reach their full renewable energy potential; emphasises that if no further actions are taken to accelerate the deployment of offshore renewable energy (ORE), the EU will not be able to live up to its climate commitments;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that a net-zero emissions economy requires renewable energy to be deployed on an unprecedented scale; emphasises that if no further actions are taken to accelerate the deployment of offshore renewable energy (ORE), the EU will not be able to live up to its climate commitments; believes that binding national renewable energy targets could be such an action;
Amendment 83 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the energy production targets for ORE in all of EU’s sea basins, as outlined in Commission communication COM(2020)0741, are at least 60 GW by 2030 and 340 GW by 2050; recalls that according to Commission communication SWD(2020)176 the installed capacity of offshore wind should be 70 - 79 GW for a cost competitive road to the 55 % reduction in 2030; calls for the ORE target to be raised in order to live up to the 55 % reduction target and secure a cost competitive transition supported by a well-functioning market pushing the uptake of offshore wind; highlights that the competitiveness of offshore wind energy as an energy source will continue to increase and prices will continue to fall further in step with continuous development and deployment;
Amendment 94 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes the competitive advantage of EUacross the EU for companies and technologies in the ORE sector; stresses the importance to maintain this competitive advantage; underlines the potential for exponential growth of the sector and its contribution to the EU economy, including technology and systems exports; stresses the importance of supporting R&D investments and build on innovative ORE technology industry system through cross border collaboration and partnership in Horizon Europe in order to facilitate and to support robust European value chains that are crucial for the twin transitions; while ensuring the swift uptake of the innovations developed in this field;
Amendment 98 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Underlines the need to maintain a clean, competitive and sustainable supply chain for ORE in the European Union; therefore stresses the importance that suppliers apply the highest quality, health, safety and environmental standards according to European certification and standards determined in a dialogue process with all relevant stakeholders; further stresses the need to minimise transport costs in the supply chain; believes that public tenders should take these elements into consideration;
Amendment 105 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Calls for local competent authorities to assess initiatives that activate local economies, local sustainable jobs and economic activities in the uptake of the offshore renewables sources; calls for identifying synergies between sectors that can best support twin green and digital transitions and contribute to the futureproof economic recovery; while developing synergies with the actions enabling a sustainable blue economy;
Amendment 110 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the urgency of improving and expanding existing infrastructure to enable the increased flow of electricity from offshore sites to inland-based consumers; regrets that a number of Member States have not yet reached their 10 % electric interconnection target by 2020; and are lagging behind in building the adequate infrastructure, such as transmission lines to integrate and transport offshore electricity; supports the EU 2030 electricity interconnection target of 15 % by 2030, set in article 2 of regulation (EU) on the Governance of the Energy Union Climate Action; calls for the Commission to come up with a proposal that can secure a faster deployment of the interconnection target;
Amendment 125 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a revision of the TEN-E Regulation and the attention it gives to the offshore renewables sector’s needs and priorities; stresses that the development of sustainable and efficient transmission infrastructure requires forward-looking investment; stresses the need to secure coordination and alignment between onshore and offshore grid development plans, including with the identification of landing points for offshore connections and onshore grid uptakes; encourages the MSs to speed up the necessary grid infrastructure to facilitate the green transition of which electrification is crucial; believes strongly that regulatory frameworks should facilitate anticipatory investments;
Amendment 137 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes the potential advantages of combining offshore production facilities and transmission assets in the tender process; invites the Commission and the Member States (MSs) to explorto analyse the potential and possible challenges of this full-scope tendering approach and assess its applicability to different set-ups, including meshedthis analysis has to take into account the possible challenges as regards to ensuring incentives and optimal planning of offshore and onshore transmission grids;
Amendment 145 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that MS collaboration is vital in order to maximise effective use of offshore energy resources, taking into account the specificities of each area; notes that the current legal framework does not facilitate such collaboration sufficiently; strongly believes that failure to increase collaboration between MSs will inhibit the roll-out of offshore energy; urges the Commission and the MSs to take the necessary action without any further delays;
Amendment 159 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls to the Commission to analyse best practices from mature district heating and cooling markets with emerging markets; stresses the ability of heating and cooling as sources to flexibility in consumption contributing to grid stability and the uptake of fluctuating renewable energy; stresses that a lack of data and disconnection with building renovation strategies at the municipality level is holding back further integration of renewable energy sources in district heating and cooling markets;
Amendment 161 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Stresses the high upfront capital costs associated with the construction and refurbishment of the building stock as well as of the district heating and cooling network, particularly those compatible with renewable energy sources; highlights the role of national and local authorities in strategic planning for heating and cooling and supporting district energy operators by de-risking investments and facilitating access to direct funding from the public sector;
Amendment 172 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Strongly believes that the EU and the MSs should support research into and the development of floating offshore wind, tidal, wave and current stations, which can be adapted to the different seabed conditions in Europe; in this respect also underlines the need to support research, development, scaling-up and commercialisation of decarbonising the entire value chain of ORE and of technologies using renewable energy sources such as offshore wind power to decarbonise other sectors and of sector coupling;
Amendment 176 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Highlights the need to exploit ORE in deep waters; highlights that floating technology allows to access to higher and more constant wind speeds which can also minimize the turbine’s environmental impact and reduce the pressure associated with coastal planning; calls on the Commission and MS to promote research, development, monitoring, and innovation efforts on innovative technologies such as floating platforms; stresses that it is an outstanding opportunity for the EU to become a global leader in ORE technologies that will be key for decarbonisation;
Amendment 187 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Calls on the EU and MS to support research and development of ORE technologies which will contribute to bridging gaps in renewable energy generation cause by seasonal differences;
Amendment 191 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10 c. Stresses the greater opportunity of developing offshore renewable hydrogen that can help to pave the way for the wider development of the renewable hydrogen market; invites the Commission to assess how ORE sources could pave the way for the development of renewable hydrogen production;
Amendment 194 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 d (new)
Paragraph 10 d (new)
10 d. Highlights the importance of private and public investments in the ORE sector for the large-scale deployment of ORE technologies; reiterates the call on the Commission to tailor Horizon Europe to the development, scaling-up and commercialisation of breakthrough technologies and innovations in the Union so as to bridge the gap between innovation and market deployment, by providing risk financing for early-stage technology and demonstration projects and developing early value chains in order to support the development of research infrastructure, also with the aim of reducing the existing gaps between MS;
Amendment 209 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. NStresses that meeting the 2030 and 2050 targets requires speeding up the deployment of ORE; notes that the huge interest in ORE will attract an increasingly larger number of permit applications; calls on the MSs to urgently simplify the relevant procedures and coordinate their efforts; encourages the MSs to support the one-stop-shop proposal;
Amendment 217 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes the current lengthy process for launching ORE projects and the urgent need to speed it up in order to reach the 2030 and 2050 goals; notes that streamlining MSs procedures and technical standards will facilitate more rapid deployment; calls on the MSs to consider introducing time limits for issuing permits, including the automatic granting of permits after deadlines expireset aside more resources for a fast and efficient issuing of permits;
Amendment 218 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Considers it of paramount importance to build a broad public consensus around ORE projects through the involvement of local actors to increase public acceptance of offshore wind and its adherent large infrastructures; calls for a transparent and meaningful involvement of coastal communities, including those situated in the most peripheral regions and islands, and other stakeholders in projects; stresses the importance to increase citizen’s trust into the ability of renewable energy to achieve energy independence and secure energy of supply; encourages the Commission and the MS to develop one-stop shops with streamlined information on financing possibilities for demonstration projects for break through ORE technologies;
Amendment 227 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the total space required to ensure the offshore wind capacity for the northern seas meets the 2050 goals is expected to be 2.8 %; underlines, therefore, the possibility of compatibility between sea space requirements for ORE and other interests; strongly believes that involving renewables developers early on in the process will contribute to the successful allocation of sea space; calls for a transparent process and accessibility to regional maritime spatial plans in order to facilitate an early and inclusive approach for all stakeholders;
Amendment 238 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Urges the Commission to set up a simple monitoring framework that can secure a transparent and efficient reporting of the progress of the deployment of ORE as to whether member states are on track to reach the 2030 and 2050 GW-targets; the Commission should report to Parliament and MS biennial whether the deployment of ORE is on track;
Amendment 258 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Stresses the need for a market design that is fully compatible with that of onshore; offshore infrastructure at transmission level should be regulated based on unbundling rules with a clearly defined separation of roles and responsibilities in terms of systems responsibility, third party access, as well as transparent tariffs and conditions;
Amendment 264 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for the recalculation of the distribution of costs and benefits between the generation and transmission of ORE to be sustainable and socio-economic viable, ensuring the right incentives and a stable regulatory framework for developers; stresses that uncertainty regarding the distribution of costs and benefits is deterring companies from launching offshore renewable projects; invites the Commission to expedite the publishing of EU guidance on sharing the costs and benefits of offshore hybrid projects;
Amendment 10 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the EU strategy to reduce methane emissions; supports a clear pathway and framework to addressmitigate methane emissions in a more comprehensive fashion across Europe and internationally, by fostering synergies between sectors to strengthen the business case for capturing and avoiding methane emissions and to contribute to achieving the EU decarbonisation objectives;
Amendment 17 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Whereas methane is a powerful greenhouse gas (GHG), and the second largest contributor to climate change after carbon dioxide; it also contributes to tropospheric ozone formation, a potent local air pollutant that causes serious health problems.
Amendment 21 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Whereas the concentration of methane in the atmosphere is currently approximately two and a half times higher than pre-industrial levels and is constantly increasing;
Amendment 25 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Whereas recent studies1a estimate that global anthropogenic fossil methane emissions are underestimated by about 25 to 40 %; _________________ 1a https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586- 020-1991-8
Amendment 28 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Whereas, the International Energy Agency, indicates in its Net Zero by 2050 report that, methane emissions from fossil fuels should be reduced by 75% between 2020 to 2030 in the Net-Zero Emissions Scenario;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1 e. Whereas the EU Climate Law sets the GHG emissions reduction objective of at least 55 %by 2030 and the goal of a climate-neutral economy by 2050 at the latest, in line with the Paris Agreement; while Parliament has endorsed the goal of reducing GHG gas emissions by 60 % by 2030;
Amendment 33 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Amendment 35 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1 g. Whereas a large number of the most cost-effective methane emission savings can be achieved in the energy sector; whereas International Energy Agency’s Methane Tracker indicates that around 40% of energy related methane emissions can be abated at no-net cost.
Amendment 36 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 h (new)
Paragraph 1 h (new)
1 h. Whereas EU is the largest importer of oil and gas; whereas the EU imports up to 85% of gas, and the methane footprint of gas produced in supplier countries is estimated to be between three and eight times larger than the methane emissions generated within the EU;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 i (new)
Paragraph 1 i (new)
1 i. Whereas the fossil fuels phase-out will contribute to mitigate methane emissions;
Amendment 41 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 j (new)
Paragraph 1 j (new)
1 j. Whereas fugitive emissions from leaking equipment, infrastructure or closed and abandoned sites as well as emissions from venting and incomplete combustion of methane represent the majority of methane emissions in the energy sector;
Amendment 42 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 k (new)
Paragraph 1 k (new)
1 k. Whereas there is EU regulation that helps providing information on methane emissions, including Regulation 2006/166 on the E-PRTR and Directive 2010/75 on industrial emissions, but there is currently no policy in the EU aimed specifically reducing methane emissions;
Amendment 52 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the major role of natural gas in meeting today’s global energy demandnecessity to decarbonise the gas sector to achieve the climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest and stresses that the part itof the gas sector plays in the energy transition will be influenced by the extent to which methane emissions are further reducedalso depend on successful reduction of related methane emissions;
Amendment 67 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the preparation of legislation for the energy sector with binding rules on monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) and leak detection and repair, and the consideration offor all energy-related methane emissions, including imports, building on the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP 2.0) methodology, the mandatory and leak detection and repair (LDAR) programs, and the rules on baning routine venting and flaring in the energy sector covering the full supply chain, up to the point of production;
Amendment 76 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Welcomes the consideration of legislation on targets and standards to reduce methane emissions from fossil fuels consumed, including imports;
Amendment 80 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Furthermore, considers that a mandatory framework for an accurate MRV system must rely on detailed reports, a detailed study of equipment, and the application of the most updated emission factors throughout the oil, gas and coal supply chain; Calls for a requirement for direct measurements by [2024];
Amendment 83 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. Stresses that that the reporting data on methane emissions should be public or, in the case of sensitive information, available to competent authorities and independent verifiers; Calls on the Commission to develop a third-party verification system to assess and verify the emissions data across the whole supply chain;
Amendment 87 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3 d. Calls for implementing a compulsory framework on LDAR across the whole supply chain, imports included, of fossil gas, oil, and coal, as well as biogas and biomethane, with the aim to ensure that all methane leaks are covered, level playing field accomplished, the reduction of methane-intensive imports promoted and carbon leakage avoided; Underscores that the LDAR technologies and requirements are already available; calls for implementation the LDAR legislation no later than [one] year;
Amendment 91 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3 e. Requests that once leaks are fixed within a strictly defined timeframe, the leaks should be re-surveyed to check if the repair was done correctly;
Amendment 93 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3 f. Calls on the Commission to ban routine venting and flaring (BRVF) in the energy sector covering the full supply chain, excluding safety reasons, up to the point of production by at the latest [2023]; Commission should also develop a framework for assessing fossil gas imports and their compliance with the BRVF;
Amendment 97 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 g (new)
Paragraph 3 g (new)
3 g. Calls on the Commission to adopt specific measures to address super- emitters;
Amendment 98 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 h (new)
Paragraph 3 h (new)
3 h. Welcomes the Commission initiatives to eliminate methane emissions from active or unused coalmines and abandoned oil and gas wells in the EU; measures on MRV and mitigation of methane emissions should ensure finding, sealing, and monitoring of abandoned wells, as well as capping of wells without legal ownership: this should not induce promotion of benefits or neglection of responsibilities of the owners responsible for its sealing;
Amendment 110 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Agrees that improved top-down data from satellites in the framework of the Copernicus programme, as well as aerial monitoring, will assist in targeting leak detecventing, flaring and leak detection; Highlights that satellite data allows independent verification of a company’s footprint and facilitates engagement on a mitigation; strongly supports the sharing of information and technologies among stakeholders in order to catalyse abatement efforts;
Amendment 118 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a thorough assessment of the cost efficiency of the actions proposed in the energy sector, which should consider local conditions and the specific aspects of the various parts of the value chain and provide flexibilityassistance to the industry for their implementation;
Amendment 122 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to consider a target on renewable and decarbonised gases for 2030, as this would facilitate the development of biomethaneWelcomes the review of the Third Energy Package for gas to facilitate the adoption of renewable gases and decarbonise this sector; welcomes the new Energy Sector Integration Strategy and its proposals to achieve a more circular energy system by the sustainable use of unavoidable waste and residues for biogas and biomethane production; calls on the Commission to consider in the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive measures to strengthen the sustainability criteria and to facilitate the development of sustainable biogas and biomethane, while helping to reduce methane emissions, and ensure the deployment of the most cost- efficient solutions across the Member States., exploiting synergies between sectors and avoiding perverse incentives that could lead to an overall increase in emissions;
Amendment 135 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Recalls the importance of addressing cybersecurity risks in the energy sector to ensure the resilience of the energy system, including the reduction of leaks; Calls on the Commission to assess whether further actions are needed to prevent cyber-attacks;
Amendment 141 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Stresses that when establishing the process and rules to address methane emissions, greenwashing measures should be avoided, especially with the use of offsets as a tool for compensating methane emissions;
Amendment 142 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Amendment 2 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the draft budget for 2022 as the first general budget with full implementation of the MFF Agreement, with the highest share of climate-relevant EU expenditure to date and a significant contribution to the EU’s digital transition; underlines the importance of ensuring sufficient funding in order to contribute to the twin transition towards the achievement of the 2030 energy and climate targets and climate-neutrality by 2050; considers that the budget should fully align with the updated New Industrial Strategy; stresses that 2022 should be a year for boosting a rapid recovery for a resilient Europe;
Amendment 6 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Recalls its resolution of 16 September 2020 on the draft Council decision on the system of own resources of the EU; calls on Commission to ensure timely implementation of New Own resources as agreed in the Interinstitutional agreement of16 December 2020;
Amendment 9 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Reminds of the crucial role of strategic foresight and importance of the evidence based anticipatory policy making;
Amendment 11 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Reminds that ambitious policies in pathway to climate neutrality require significant investments in research and innovation and in this regard regrets recent Council cuts in allocations to Horizon Europe for 2022;
Amendment 13 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Welcomes the Commissions ambition to strengthen Union competitiveness, strategic autonomy and resilience and in this context recalls the success of the European Battery Alliance that in line with EGD, Circular Economy Action Plan and New Industrial Strategy aims to contribute to clean and digital transition by creating a competitive, circular, sustainable and safe value chain for batteries, crucial for future low- emissions mobility and energy storage and can, therefore, serve as a good example;
Amendment 15 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1 e. Stresses the importance of achieving the biodiversity spending level of 10 % and a climate mainstreaming spending level of 30 % agreed under the 2021-2027 MFF ; stresses that clear eligibility criteria and comprehensive methodology for defining and tracking relevant climate and biodiversity expenditure in line with the ‘do no harm’ principle are necessary, together with the corresponding correction measures, and the proofing mechanism to identify potential harmful impacts of Union actions on biodiversity and climate;
Amendment 16 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1 f. Calls for addressing the social, economic, energy and environmental impacts of the transition whilst maintaining and expanding employment opportunities in the affected territories in order to avoid social exclusion; points, in this respect, to the role of the Just Transition Fund in addressing societal, socio-economic, technological and environmental impacts on workers, sectors and communities adversely affected by the transition from coal and carbon dependence; calls for securing workers’ rights, reducing of the energy poverty and avoiding deepening of inequalities;
Amendment 18 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1 g. Underlines the important role that SMEs, microenterprises and start-ups play in the recovery while maintaining employment and growth and calls on Union and Member States to ensure stronger support for SMEs and start-ups and to further reduce their administrative burden; underlines that SMEs are an essential part of the European economy and stresses the need to create a SMEs- friendly business environment and support SMEs cluster and network; Calls for the need for sufficient financial resources in the SME window under InvestEU;
Amendment 19 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 h (new)
Paragraph 1 h (new)
1 h. Underlines the need to reform the European industry and hard-to-abate sectors in order to achieve a competitive and sustainable Union and its climate goals; stresses, therefore, the need for sufficient funding for programmes supporting these goals, innovative solutions and breakthrough technologies such as Horizon Europe, CEF, InvestEU and the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 (FCH 2) Joint Undertaking;
Amendment 20 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 i (new)
Paragraph 1 i (new)
1 i. Insists on the importance of increased investments in digitalisation and digital connectivity to clearly define 2030 digital target and tackle challenges related to reducing the digital divide and digital literacy, cybersecurity, free flow of data, safety, liability and artificial intelligence;
Amendment 21 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 j (new)
Paragraph 1 j (new)
1 j. Stresses the importance of successful implementation of 'Fit for 55' package; highlights the essential role of implementing the Union's Circular Economy Action Plan in order to achieve the mentioned policies;
Amendment 127 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Targeted reductions in the tax level may prove necessary to incentivise the achievement of environmental protection objectives and, improvements in energy efficiency of the Union productive sector and energy independence from countries sanctioned by the Union.
Amendment 159 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall impose taxation on all energy products and electricity in accordance with this Directive, with the temporarily exception for the coal explored within the Union, as to promote using its own resources, until all Member States become fully independent from import of any energy products from Russia, Belarus, or any territories controlled by these countries.
Amendment 368 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table C – title
Annex I – table C – title
Minimum levels of taxation applicable to heating fuelsmotor fuels used for the purpose set out in Article 8(2) (in EUR/Gigajoule)
Amendment 82 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), established under Regulation (EU) […./..] of the European Parliament and of the Council51 , is an alternative to free allocation to address the risk of carbon leakage. To the extent that sectors and subsectors are covered by that measure, they should not receive free allocation. However, a transitional phasing-out of free allowances is needed to allow producers, importers and traders to adjust to the new regime. The reduction of free allocation should be implemented by applying a factor to free allocation for CBAM sectors, while the CBAM is phased in. Sufficient safeguards should nevertheless be provided for the products intended for exports and their producers. This percentage (CBAM factor) should be equal to 100 % during the transitional period between the entry into force of [CBAM Regulation] and 2025, 90 % in 2026 and should be reduced by 10 percentage points each year to reach 0 % and thereby eliminate free allocation by the tenth year. The relevant delegated acts on free allocation should be adjusted accordingly for the sectors and subsectors covered by the CBAM, taking into account the need to maintain free allowances for the products that are exported to the third countries not having carbon-pricing mechanisms similar to the ETS or similar or equivalent to EU ETS . The free allocation no longer provided to the CBAM sectors based on this calculation (CBAM demand) must be auctioned and the revenues will accrue to the Innovation Fund, so as to support innovation in low and zero carbon technologies, carbon capture and utilisation (‘CCU’), carbon capture and geological storage (‘CCS’), renewable energy and energy storage, in a way that contributes to mitigating climate change and respecting the rules set in State Aid Guidelines. Special attention should be given to projects in CBAM sectors. To respect the proportion of the free allocation available for the non- CBAM sectors, the final amount to deduct from the free allocation and to be auctioned should be calculated based on the proportion that the CBAM demand represents in respect of the free allocation needs of all sectors receiving free allocation. _________________ 51 [please insert full OJ reference]
Amendment 101 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) A comprehensive approach to innovation is essential for achieving the European Green Deal objectives. At EU level, the necessary research and innovation efforts are supported, among others, through Horizon Europe, which include significant funding and new instruments for the sectors coming under the ETS. Member States should ensure that the national transposition provisions do not hamper innovations and are technologically neutral. Consequently, the ETS Innovation Fund should seek synergies with Horizon Europe and, where relevant, with other Union funding programmes. The ETS Innovation Fund should boost growth and competitiveness by empowering EU businesses, in particular SMEs to become global technology leaders. The Fund should also support cross-cutting projects on innovative zero- carbon solutions to take off and reach the market, with the aim of leading to climate neutrality in various sectors, for example through new industrial ecosystems, promoting business model profitable for innovation. Member States should ensure that the national transposition provisions do not hamper innovations and are technologically neutral. In order to maximise the benefits of the Fund, public and private sectors should contribute through increased investments and knowledge sharing.
Amendment 131 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) The exclusion of installations using exclusively biomass from the EU ETS has led to situations where installations combusting a high share of biomass have obtained windfall profits by receiving free allowances greatly exceeding actual emissions. Therefore, aA threshold value for zero-rated biomass combustion should be introduced above which installations may opt-out are excluded from the EU ETS. The threshold value of 95 % is in line with the uncertainty parameter set out in Article 2(16) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33156 . _________________ 56 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/331 of 19 December 2018 determining transitional Union-wide rules for harmonised free allocation of emission allowances pursuant to Article 10a of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 59, 27.2.2019, p. 8).
Amendment 154 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) Innovation and development as well as pilot, demonstration and up- scaling of new low-carbon technologies in the sectors of buildings and road transport are crucial for ensuring the cost-efficient contribution of these sectors to the expected emission reductions. Therefore, 150 million allowances from emissions trading in the buildings and road transport sectors should also be made available to the Innovation Fund to stimulate the cost-efficient emission reductions.
Amendment 217 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
2 % of the total quantity of allowances between 2021 and 2030 shall be auctioned to establish a fund to improve energy efficiency , reduce greenhouse gas emission sand modernise the energy systems of certain Member States (‘the beneficiary Member States’) as set out in Article 10d (‘the Modernisation Fund’). The beneficiary Member States for this amount of allowances shall be the Member States with a GDP per capita at market prices below 60 % of the Union average in 2013. The funds corresponding to this quantity of allowances shall be distributed in accordance with Part A of Annex IIb.
Amendment 257 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point ii
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
In order to provide further incentives for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency, the determined Union-wide ex-ante benchmarks shall be reviewed before the period from 2026 to 2030 in view of potentially modifying the definitions, scope and system boundaries of existing product benchmarks, ensuring that, depending on the benchmark, free allocation for the production of a product is independent of the feedstock or the type of production process, accounts for the circular use potential of materials, or avoids installations with partially or fully decarbonised processes being excluded from or prevented from participating in the benchmarks. They shall also reflect technological challenges, feasibility costs and business models.
Amendment 275 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 2
Article 10 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 2
By way of derogation from the previous subparagraph, for the first years of operation of Regulation [CBAM], the production of these products shall benefit from free allocation inof reduced amounts until the full effectiveness of the CBAM in tackling the carbon leakage risk both on the EU market and on export markets is assessed and positively verified. A factor reducing the free allocation for the production of these products shall be applied (CBAM factor). The CBAM factor shall be equal to 100 % for the period during the entry into force of [CBAM regulation] and the end of 2025, 90 % in 2026 and shall be reduced by 10 percentage points each year.The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, a detailed impact assessment on the effects of CBAM after two years CBAM entering into force and modify according findings the reduction rate to CBAM factor for years to follow and final year when to reach 0 % by the tenth yearimplementing act.
Amendment 282 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 3
Article 10 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 3
The reduction of free allocation shall be calculated annually as the average share of the demand for free allocation for the production of products listed in Annex I of Regulation [CBAM] compared to the calculated total free allocation demand for all installations, for the relevant period referred to in Article 11, paragraph 1. The CBAM factor shall be applied. In order to ensure a level playing field, the first subparagraph is not applied to part of the EU production destined to the export to third countries without ETS or similar regulation. After two years CBAM entering into force the Commission will provide a detailed impact assessment of effects to the EU exports of CBAM sectors and development of global emissions. The commission shall consider an export adjustment mechanism that equalize the costs of CO2 with different pricing schemes of the third countries. All measures taken shall comply the WTO rules.
Amendment 341 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 7
Article 10 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 7
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 to supplement this Directive concerning rules on the operation of the Innovation Fund, including the selection procedure and criteria, including the participation of SMEs, and the eligible sectors and technological requirements for the different types of support. In order to ensure a fair and just transition, the selection criteria shall take into consideration environmental and social safeguards, as a tool for the progressive integration of sustainable development for reaching the 2050 climate objectives.
Amendment 352 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. A fund to support investments proposed by the beneficiary Member States, including the financing of small- scale investment projects planned participating the social partners ensuring a just transition of workers, including in regions and municipalities and local communities, to modernise energy systems and improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions shall be established for the period from 2021 to 2030 (the ‘Modernisation Fund’). The Modernisation Fund shall be financed through the auctioning of allowances as set out in Article 10, for the beneficiary Member States set out therein.
Amendment 362 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10 d – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. At least 8095 % of the financial resources from the Modernisation Fund shall be used to support investments in the following:
Amendment 372 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 10 d – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) the support of low-income households, including in rural and remote areas, to address energy poverty and, to modernise their heating systems and to make the construction ecosystem more sustainable; and
Amendment 449 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex I – point 1
Annex I – point 1
1. Installations or parts of installations used for research, development and testing of new products and processes, and installations where emissions from the combustion of biomass that complies with the criteria set out pursuant to Article 14 contribute to more than 95 % of the total greenhouse gas emissions are not covered bymay opt-out from the scope of this Directive.
Amendment 9 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The urgency of the need to keep the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5 °C alive has become more significant following the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in its report of 7 August 2021 entitled ‘Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis’. The IPCC found that global temperature will reach or exceed the 1.5°C mark earlier than previously anticipated, namely within the next 20 years. It also found that unless there are immediate and ambitious reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, it will no longer be possible to limit global warming to close to 1.5 °C or even 2 °C.
Amendment 10 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) The need for urgent action is further intensified by the increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather conditions as a direct result of climate change. According to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, the number of disasters recorded worldwide and the scale of global economic losses have nearly doubled in the last 20 years, much of which increase corresponds to the significant rise in the number of climate related disasters.
Amendment 11 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 c (new)
Recital 1 c (new)
(1c) The Union should therefore address this urgency by stepping up its efforts and establishing itself as an international leader in the fight against the climate change.
Amendment 12 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Green Deal combines a comprehensive set of mutually reinforcing measures and initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality in the EU by 2050, and sets out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. It also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union's natural capital, and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. At the same time, this transition affects workers from various sectors, women and men differently and has a particular impact on some disadvantaged groups, such as older people, persons with disabilities and persons with a minority racial or ethnic background. It must therefore be ensured that the transition is just andit includes just transition of workforce and it is inclusive, leaving no one behind.
Amendment 15 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to address the structural imbalance between supply and demand of allowances in the market, which threatened to weaken the EU ETS through lower carbon prices leading to fewer incentives for the long investment cycles of energy and industry investors for GHG- emission reductions, Decision (EU) 2015/1814 of the European Parliament and of the Council31 established a market stability reserve (the ‘reserve’) in 2018, which has been operational since 2019. _________________ 31 Decision (EU) 2015/1814 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 October 2015 concerning the establishment and operation of a market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme and amending Directive 2003/87/EC (OJ L 264, 9.10.2015, p. 1).
Amendment 41 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Tackling climate and environmental-related challenges and reaching the objectives of the Paris Agreement are at the core of the Communication on the “European Green Deal”, adopted by the Commission on 11 December 201923 . The necessity and value of the European Green Deal have only grown in light of the very severe effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and economic well-being of the Union’s citizens. The digital and green transitions therefore should also address the importance of the social dimension in the mobility sector including the impact of energy taxation on affordability, as well as the direct and indirect effect of higher energy prices on transport in different Union regions. __________________ 23 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.
Amendment 42 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Reaching the ambitious climate targets in 2050 should go hand in hand with the right of all Union citizens to a cleaner air. The existing market of second hand polluting vehicles in Central and Eastern Europe creates the risk of shifting the pollution to less economically developed regions in the Union. In that respect, this Regulation should be included in a broader strategy of progressive decarbonisation of the existing vehicle fleet produced before 2035 in order to protect the environment and health of citizens in all Member States.
Amendment 45 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Green Deal combines a comprehensive set of mutually reinforcing measures and initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality in the EU by 2050, and sets out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. It also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union's natural capital, and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts, while taking into account national and regional specificities and various social consequences. At the same time, this transition affects women and men differently and has a particular impact on some disadvantaged groups, such as older people, persons with disabilities and persons with a minority racial or ethnic background. It must therefore be ensured that the transition is just and inclusive, leaving no one behind.
Amendment 50 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) All sectors of the economy are expected to contribute to achieving those emission reductions, including the road transport sector. as mobility is a major contributor to air pollution and has an important ecological footprint responsible for more than 27% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the Union.
Amendment 68 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The strengthened CO2 emission reduction requirements should incentivise an increasing share of zero-emission vehicles being deployed on the Union market whilst providing benefits to consumers and citizens in terms of air quality and energy savings, as well as ensuring that innovation in the automotive value chain can be maintained. Within the global context, also the EU automotive chain must be a leading actor in the on- going transition towards zero-emission mobility. The strengthened CO2 emission reduction standards are technology neutral in reaching the fleet-wide targets that they set. Different technologies are and remain available to reach the zero-emission fleet wide target. Zero-emission vehicles currently include battery electric vehicles, fuel-cell and other hydrogen powered vehicles, and technological innovations are continuing. Zero and low-emission vehicles, which also include well performing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, can continue to play a role in the transition pathway. The transition pathway should promote the currently available lowering CO2 emission technologies in the new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles and prioritise and simplify the legal access of the innovative solutions to the Union market, such as less energy consuming lights as to make this transition being promoted as soon as it possible.
Amendment 70 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The strengthened CO2 emission reduction requirements should incentivise an increasing share of zero-emission vehicles being deployed on the Union market whilst providing benefits to consumers and citizens in terms of air quality and energy savings, as well as ensuring that innovation in the automotive value chain can be maintained. Within the global context, also the EU automotive chain must be a leading actor in the on- going transition towards zero-emission mobility. The strengthened CO2 emission reduction standards are technology neutral in reaching the fleet-wide targets that they set. Different technologies are and remain available to reach the zero-emission fleet wide target such as hydrogen, biofuels and other renewable fuels that could also contribute in the short and medium term to the reduction of CO2 emissions from the transport sector, while ensuring affordability, accessibility, safety and inclusiveness. Zero-emission vehicles currently include battery electric vehicles, fuel-cell and other hydrogen powered vehicles, and technological innovations are continuing. Zero and low-emission vehicles, which also include well performing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, can continue to play a role in the transition pathway.
Amendment 74 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The strengthened CO2 emission reduction requirements should incentivise an increasing share of zero-emission vehicles being deployed on the Union market whilst providing benefits to consumers and citizens in terms of air quality and energy savings, as well as ensuring that innovation in the automotive value chain can be maintained. Within the global context, also the EU automotive chain must be a leading actor in the on- going transition towards zero-emission mobility. The strengthened CO2 emission reduction standards are technology neutral in reaching the fleet-wide targets that they set. Different technologies are and remain availablevailable and should be used to reach the zero- emission fleet wide target. Zero-emission vehicles currently include battery electric vehicles, fuel-cell and other hydrogen powered vehicles, and technological innovations are continuing. Zero and low- emission vehicles, which also include well performing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, can continue to play a role in the transition pathway.
Amendment 80 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
Amendment 88 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Against that background, new strengthened CO2 emission reduction targets should be set for both new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for the period 203025 onwards. Those targets should be set at a level that will deliver a strong signal to accelerate the uptake of zero-emission vehicles on the Union market andand increase its competitiveness on the Union market in order to make them affordable and accessible for all, as well as to stimulate innovation in zero-emission technologies in a cost- efficient way.
Amendment 96 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Improving the consumer access to a convenient charging of electric vehicles would be of critical importance for the rapid BEV uptake. The charging infrastructure should be rolled out where people live, work and do their daily activities, while taking into account rural and remote areas and therefore the reduction targets in this Regulation should be closely interlinked with the homogeneous development of public charging infrastructure under the revision of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive.
Amendment 101 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The targets in the revised CO2 performance standards should be accompanied by a European strategmechanism for the just transition of the automotive and supply industry to address the challenges posed by the scale- up of the manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and associated technologies, as well as the need for up- and reskilling, re-skilling and out-skilling of workers in the sector and the economic diversification and reconversion of activities. Where appropriate, fFinancial support should be also considered at the level of the EU and Member States to crowd in private investment, including via the European Social Fund Plus, the Just Transition Fund, the Innovation Fund, the Recovery and Resilience Facility and other instruments of the Multiannual Financial Framework and, the Next Generation EU and the Social Climate Fund, in line with State aid rules. The revised environmental and energy state aid rules will enable Member States to support business to decarbonize their production processes and adopt greener technologies in the context of the New Industrial Strategy.
Amendment 111 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The updated New Industrial Strategy26 foresees the co-creation of green and digital transition pathways in partnership with industry, public authorities, social partners and other stakeholders. In this context, a transition pathway should be developed for the mobility ecosystem to accompany the transition of the automotive value chain through the use of various Union funds in order to ensure that the transition is tailored to the needs of workers, while also supporting regions and communities that are most affected with a view to closing the gap between developed and less developed economies in the Union. The pathway should take particular heed of SMEs in the automotive supply chain, of the consultation of social partners including by Member States, and also build on the European Skills Agenda with initiatives like the Pact for Skills to mobilise the private sector and other stakeholders to up-skill and re-skill Europe’s workforce in view of the green and digital transitions. The appropriate actions and incentives at European and national level to boost the affordability of zero emission vehicles should also be addressed in the pathway. The progress made on this comprehensive transition pathway for the mobility ecosystem should be monitored every two years as part of a progress report to be submitted by the Commission, looking inter alia at the progress in the deployment of zero- emission vehicles, their price developments, deployment of alternative fuels development and infrastructure roll- out as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, while exploiting synergies between TEN-E and TEN-T, the potential of innovative technologies to reach climate neutral mobility, international competitiveness, investments in the automotive value chain, up-skilling, re-skilling and re- our-skilling of workers and reconversion of activities. The progress report will also build on the two-year progress reports that Member States submit under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation. The Commission should consult social partners in the preparation of the progress report, including the results in the social dialogue. Innovations in the automotive supply chain are continuing. Innovative technologies such as the production of electro-fuels with air capture, if further developed, could offer prospects for affordable climate neutral mobility. The Commission should therefore keep track of progress in the state of innovation in the sector as part of its progress report. __________________ 26 Commission Communication - Updating the 2020 New Industrial Strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery, COM(2021) 350 final of 5 May 2021
Amendment 126 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Those EU fleet-wide targets are to be complemented by the necessary roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure as set out in Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council27 and incentives through RED II and ETD, as well as through ambitious targets for the deployment of private charging points in buildings as set out in Directive 2010/31/EU. __________________ 27 Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (OJ L 307 28.10.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 130 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) CO2 reduction targets should be complemented by ambitious mandatory targets for the deployment of charging infrastructure in all Member States under Regulation on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure.
Amendment 144 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) With the stricter EU fleet-wide targets from 203025 onwards, manufacturers will have to deploy significantly more zero-emission vehicles on the Union market. In that context, the incentive mechanism for zero- and low-emission vehicles (‘ZLEV’) would no longer serve its original purpose and would risk undermining the effectiveness of Regulation (EU) 2019/631. The ZLEV incentive mechanism should therefore be removed as of 2030. Before that date and therefore throughout this decade, the incentive mechanism for ZLEV will continue to support the deployment of vehicles with emissions from zero up to 50 g CO2/km, including battery electric vehicles, fuel-cell electric vehicles using hydrogen and well performing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. After that date, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles continue to count against the fleet-wide targets that vehicle manufacturers must meet.
Amendment 162 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The progress made under Regulation (EU) 2019/631 towards achieving the reduction objectives set for 2030 and beyond should be reviewed in 2026. For this review, all aspects considered in the two yearly reporting should be considered.
Amendment 169 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The possibility to assign the revenue fromamounts of the excess emissions premiums to a specific fund or relevant programm should be considered as revenue has been evaluated as required pursuant to Article 15(5) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, with the conclusion that this would significantly increase the administrative burden, while not directly benefsigned to the Social Climate Fund, and where appropriate to a dedicated just transition mechanism for the automotive and supply industry, with the automotive sector in its transition. Revenue from the excess emission premiums is therefore to continue to be considered as revenue for the general budget of the Union in accordance with Article 8(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631objective to ensure a just transition towards a climate-neutral economy, in particular to mitigate any negative employment impact of the transition in the automotive sector, while making sure no one is left behind.
Amendment 173 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) Road transport accounts for a significant share of final energy consumption in the Union. The Directive 2012/27/EU [Recast Energy Efficiency Directive] enshrines the Energy Efficiency First Principle as an overarching principle that should be taken into account across all sectors, going beyond the energy system, at all levels. The energy efficiency first principle should therefore be considered in policy, planning and investment decisions related to the deployment of recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels, including as regards the well-to-wheel energy efficiency of different zero emission technologies.
Amendment 257 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 7 – paragraph 10
Article 7 – paragraph 10
Amendment 259 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(8a) Article 8, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: ‘4. The amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be considered as revenue for the general budget of the Union. assigned to the Social Climate Fund, and where appropriate to a dedicated just transition mechanism for the automotive and supply industry, with the objective to ensure a just transition towards a climate-neutral economy, in particular to mitigate any negative employment impact of the transition in the automotive sector, while making sure no one is left behind.’ Or. en (Regulation 2019/631)
Amendment 298 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 14 b (new)
Article 14 b (new)
(9a) the following Article is inserted: 'Article 14b In line with article 3 paragraph 1(b) of Directive 2012/27/EU [Recast Energy Efficiency Directive], Member States shall consider the Energy Efficiency First Principle in policy, planning and investment decisions related to the deployment of recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels, including as regards the well-to-wheel energy efficiency of different zero emission technologies.'
Amendment 306 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall, in 20286, review the effectiveness and impact of this Regulation, building on the two yearly reporting, and submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council with the result of the review.
Amendment 29 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) An internal telecommunications market cannot be said to exist while there are differences between domestic and roaming prices. Therefore the difference between domestic charges and roaming charges should be eliminated , thus establishing an internal market for mobile communication services. Specifities of IoT must be taken into consideration.
Amendment 30 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Takes note of increasing data consumption abroad and in this regard recalls the importance of European programmes such as WiFi4EU that should support high-speed connection in public spaces throughout the EU and guarantee accessibility especially in less developed countries and regions for students, lower income groups and vulnerable people. Therefore the Commission should further develop and invest in programmes such as WiFi4EU.
Amendment 31 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The widespread use of internet- enabled mobile devices means that data roaming is of great economic significance. This is relevant for both users and providers of applications and content. In order to stimulate the development of this market, charges for data transport should not impede growth , in particular considering that the deployment of 5G networks and services is expected to grow steadily ncluding Internet of Things solutions is expected to grow steadily. Notes the increased level of uncertainty the COVID-19 pandemic brought to the predictability of future volumes of roaming traffic.
Amendment 35 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) Roaming is relevant for facilitating innovation, and especially for benefiting users of connected objects. Recognises that in the future wholesale access should also cover Internet of Things in order to enable consumers to use their IoT devices seemingly across the EU Member States
Amendment 40 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital new(14
Recital new(14
new(14) In order to allow for the development of a more efficient, integrated and competitive market for roaming services, there should be no restrictions preventing undertakings from effectively negotiating wholesale access for the purpose of providing roaming services. Obstacles to access to such wholesale roaming services, due to differences in negotiating power and in the degree of infrastructure ownership of undertakings, should be removed. To that end, wholesale roaming access agreements should respect the principle of technology neutrality and ensure all operators an equal and fair opportunity to accessing all networks and technologies available and be negotiated in good faithto the best knowledge allowing the roaming provider to offer retail roaming services equivalent to the services offered domestically. Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and resellers of mobile communication services without their own network infrastructure typically provide roaming services based on commercial wholesale roaming agreements with their host mobile network operators in the same Member State. Commercial negotiations, however, may not leave enough margin to MVNOs and resellers for stimulating competition through lower prices. The removal of those obstacles and balancing the negotiation power between MVNOs/resellers and mobile network operators by an access obligation and wholesale caps should facilitate the development of alternative, innovative and Union-wide roaming services and offers for customers. Directive (EU) 2018/1972 does not provide for a solution to this problem via the imposition of obligations on operators with significant market powers.
Amendment 47 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In accordance with Article 109 of Directive (EU) 2018/1972, all end-users should have access to emergency services, free of charge, through emergency communications to the most appropriate public safety answering point (PSAP). Member States are also required to ensure that access for end-users with disabilities to emergency services is available through emergency communications, especially while travelling abroad, and is equivalent to that enjoyed by other end- users. Takes into account the obligations imposed in Article 2 and 4 of the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) that Member States shall ensure that economic operators provide services that comply with the accessibility requirements of this Directive. It is for the Member States to determine the type of emergency communications that are technically feasible to ensure roaming customers access to emergency services. In order to ensure that roaming customers have access to emergency communications under the conditions laid down in Article 109 of Directive (EU) 2018/1972, visited network operators should inform the roaming provider through the wholesale roaming agreement about what type of emergency communications are mandated under national measures in the visited Member State. In addition, wholesale roaming agreements should include information on the technical parameters for ensuring access to emergency services, including for roaming customers with disabilities, as well as for ensuring the transmission of caller location information to the most appropriate PSAP in the visited Member State. Such information should allow the roaming provider to identify and provide the emergency communication and the transmission of caller location free of charge.
Amendment 51 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21 a) In the long term, facilitating M2M roaming should be recognised as an important facilitator to digitise EU industry and build on related EU policies for sectors such as health, energy, environment, and transport. The Commission should assess the M2M and IoT connectivity market and provide recommendations in cooperation with BEREC and relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 73 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)
Recital 36 a (new)
(36 a) At a minimum, providers should clearly inform about specific pricing in timely manner, whenever consumers use value-added services. The Commission should introduce a rule that value-added services must cost the same for roaming consumers as nationals of that EU/EEA country.
Amendment 74 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) To ensure that roaming customers have uninterrupted and effective access to emergency services, free of charge, visited networks should not levy any wholesale charge related to suchall types of emergency communications on the roaming providers that are agreed between them and home networks or/and operators.
Amendment 83 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) There are considerable disparities between regulated roaming tariffs within the Union and roaming tariffs incurred by customers when they are travelling outside the Union, which are significantly higher than prices within the Union, where roaming surcharges are only exceptionally applied following the abolition of retail roaming charges . The Commission should consider including roaming provisions such as RLAH in future international agreements with 3rd countries especially those bordering with the EU and those being part of the pre-accession negotiations. The Commission should further assess such possible provisions in the relevant agreements with Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership countries. Due to the absence of a consistent approach to transparency and safeguard measures concerning roaming outside the Union, consumers are not confident about their rights and are therefore often deterred from using mobile services while abroad. Transparent information provided to consumers could not only assist them in the decision as to how to use their mobile devices while travelling abroad (both within and outside the Union), but could also assist them in the choice between roaming providers. It is therefore necessary to address the problem of the lack of transparency and consumer protection by applying certain transparency and safeguard measures also to roaming services provided outside the Union. Those measures should facilitate competition and improve the functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 85 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 a (new)
Recital 50 a (new)
(50 a) The Commission should work closely with the non-EU/EEA countries to reach roaming agreements or, at the very least, promote competition rules that bring down prices for consumers.
Amendment 88 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57
Recital 57
(57) Where Union providers of mobile services find the benefits of interoperability and end-to-end connectivity for their customers jeopardised by the termination, or threat of termination, of their roaming arrangements with mobile network operators in other Member States, or are unable to provide their customers with service in another Member State as a result of a lack of agreement with at least one wholesale network provider, national regulatory authorities should make use, where necessary, of the powers under Article 61 of Directive (EU) 2018/1972 to ensure adequate access and interconnection , taking into account the objectives set out in Article 3 of that Directive , in particular the development of the internal market by favouring the provision, availability and interoperability of pan-European services, including of pan-European Internet of Things and end-to-end connectivity .
Amendment 90 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) It is necessary to monitor and to review regularly the functioning of wholesale roaming markets and their interrelationship with the retail roaming markets, taking into account competitive and technological developments and traffic flows. The Commission should submit two reports to the European Parliament and to the Council. In its biennial reports, the Commission should, in particular, assess whether RLAH has any impact on the evolution of tariff plans available on the retail markets. That should include, on the one hand, an assessment of any emergence of tariff plans that include only domestic services and that exclude retail roaming services altogether, thus undermining the very objective of RLAH and, on the other, an assessment of any reduction in the availability of flat-rate tariff plans, which could also represent a loss for consumers and undermine the objectives of the digital single market. The Commission’s reports should, in particular, analyse the extent to which exceptional retail roaming surcharges have been authorised by national regulatory authorities, the ability of home network operators to sustain their domestic charging models and the ability of visited network operators to recover the efficiently incurred costs of providing regulated wholesale roaming services. In addition, the Commission’s reports should assess how, at wholesale level, access to the different network technologies and generations is ensured; the level of usage of trading platforms and similar instruments to trade traffic at wholesale level; the evolution of the machine-to- machine roaming; the persisting problems at retail level in relation to value added services and the application of the measures on emergency communications . Reports should include an assessment of the 5G rollout and any new technology implementation as well as effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market and end-user behaviour in terms of predictability of volumes. In order to enable such reporting with a view to assessing how the roaming markets adapt to RLAH rules, sufficient data should be gathered on the functioning of those markets after the implementation of those rules.
Amendment 96 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 60 a (new)
Recital 60 a (new)
(60 a) The Commission should provide relevant assessments of the M2M and IoT connectivity market in order to provide necessary recommendations in cooperation with BEREC and relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 116 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. BEREC shall, in close cooperation with the Commission and the relevant stakeholders, assess the possible future proof regulatory framework for consumers, businesses and operators to facilitate the access to next generation connectivity and modern technologies and to ensure the interoperability of key digital infrastructures, such as extensive 5G and future networks
Amendment 117 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Commission shall provide assessments of the M2M and IoT connectivity market in timely manner in order to build on necessary recommendations in close cooperation with BEREC and relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 131 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. In order to contribute to the consistent application of this Article, BEREC shall, by ...[6 months after the entry into force of this Regulation],after consulting stakeholders and in close cooperation with the Commission, update its retail guidelines regarding the implementation of the quality of service measures. Such guidelines shall also provide more clarity around data speed and other quality of service parameters provided while roaming
Amendment 135 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. BEREC shall closely monitor the market and provide follow up assessments. Special attention shall be brought to the assessment of the quality of service, including reports on the statistics about complaints received by consumers on the quality of services, the suitability of the existing regulatory approach/regulation and the adequacy of the different mechanisms as regards to characteristics of M2M and IoT.
Amendment 155 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2286 shall continue to apply until the entry into force of a new implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 1. Providers shall gradually phase out the general application of fair use policy, which can only be applied when anomalous or abusive use of wholesale roaming access, permanent roaming or justified fraudulent practices are observed.
Amendment 173 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to Articles 10, 11 and 12, the visited network operator shall not levy on the roaming provider any charge related to theall types of emergency communications initiated by the roaming customer and the transmission of caller location information.(calls and emergency SMS messages) agreed between the roaming provider and the visited network operator and initiated by the roaming customer and the transmission of caller location information. All clearly identifiable means of emergency services shall be provided without any additional charges
Amendment 181 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The Commission shall introduce a rule that value-added services must cost the same for roaming consumers as nationals of that EU/EEA country.
Amendment 182 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The Commission shall further assess the possibility of opt-in requirement to swift and clear minimum information requirements for where appropriate also warning messages and cut-off limits to avoid bill shocks.
Amendment 196 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
An automatic message from the roaming provider shall inform the roaming customer that the latter may access emergency services free of charge by calling the single European emergency number ‘112’ and by alternative means of access to emergency services through emergency communications mandated in the visited Member State. The information shall be delivered to the roaming customer’s mobile device by an SMS message, every time the roaming customer enters a Member State other than that of his domestic provider. The SMS shall contain a link to a dedicated webpage serving as a central information point where BEREC would provide regularly updated database. It shall be provided free of charge at the moment the roaming customer initiates a roaming service, by an appropriate means adapted to facilitate its receipt and easy comprehension.
Amendment 213 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph new1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 21 – paragraph new1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the availability and quality of services, including those which are an alternative to regulated retail voice, SMS and data roaming services, in particular in the light of technological developments and of the access to the different network technologies and generations ; in particular the access to next generation connectivity and modern technologies;
Amendment 218 #
2021/0045(COD)
(b) the degree of competition in both the retail and wholesale roaming markets, in particular the actual wholesale rates paid by the operators and the competitive situation of small, independent or newly started operators, and MVNOs and providers of pan-European Internet of Things, including the competition effects of commercial agreements, of traffic traded on trading platforms and similar instruments and the degree of interconnection between operators;
Amendment 219 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph new1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 21 – paragraph new1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) the evolution of roaming for the machine-to- machine roamingand Internet of Things services ;
Amendment 232 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In order to assess competitive developments in the Union-wide roaming markets, BEREC shall collect data regularly from national regulatory authorities on developments in retail and wholesale charges for regulated voice, SMS and data roaming services, including wholesale charges applied for balanced and unbalanced roaming traffic respectively , on the use of trading platforms and similar instruments, on the development of machine-to-machine roaming and Internet of Things, and on the extent to which wholesale roaming agreements cover quality of service and give access to different network technologies and generations. BEREC shall also collect data regularly from national regulatory authorities on the application of fair use policy by operators, the developments of domestic-only tariffs, the application of the sustainability mechanisms and complaints on roaming. When consulted pursuant to paragraph 1, BEREC shall collect and provide additional information on transparency, the application of measures on emergency communication and on value added services .
Amendment 236 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22
Article 22
Amendment 246 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23
Article 23
Amendment 254 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I
Annex I
Amendment 358 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Takes note of the conclusions of the “Fitness Check of the Birds and Habitats Directives” published by the Commission in 2017; however, refers to recent studies of scientists and experts which show that over the last 25 years birds have suffered from significant declines and show no sign of recovery; in light of this, calls on the Commission to update and enlarge the Directives’ Annexes without undue delay;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
— whereas in its Resolution of June 7th 2007 on the social status of artists, Parliament already explicitly called on Member States to develop or implement a legal and institutional framework for creative artistic activity through the adoption or application of a number of coherent and comprehensive measures in respect of contracts, social security, sickness insurance, direct and indirect taxation and compliance with European rules;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas in its resolution of September 2020 on the cultural recovery of Europe, Parliament underlined again the need to improve the working conditions of cultural and creative workers and urged the Commission to establish a European framework for working conditions in the cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI);
Amendment 16 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the CCSI mainly comprise of micro, small and medium-sized organisations and enterprises (SMEs), and self-employed and freelance professionals and entrepreneurs, who often draw on irregular and mixed incomes from different sources;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas self-employment is higher (33%) in the cultural and creative sector sector than in employment for the total economy (14%) and cultural and artistic workers are more likely to work part-time which leads to challenges in accessing support measures, safety nets and reduces their overall resilience;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas in some Member States certain cultural and creative professionals do not enjoy any legal status at all;
Amendment 22 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
B c. whereas the overall situation in the artistic and cultural work is characterized by intermittence, heterogeneity and instability and it is often not fairly paid or sufficiently protected;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the containment measures taken by the Member States affected the CCSI more than any other sector; whereas the CCSI experienced losses in turnover of over 30 % for 2020 – a cumulative loss of EUR 199 billion – with the music and performing arts sectors experiin response to the COVID-19 pandemic across the Union have severely undermined the fragile cultural and creative ecosystem, thus endangering the cultural and artistic creation and expression and weakencing losses of 75 % and 90 % respectively8 ; _________________ 8Ernst & Young, Rebuilding Europe: The cultural and creative economy before and after the COVID-19 crisis, January 2021.the invaluable contribution of arts and culture on our wellbeing, cultural diversity, social cohesion, democracy and more;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas culture is an ecosystem that not only generates high economic value (representing 4.4 % of EU GDP in terms of total turnover and employing around 7.6 million people), but also has a substantial social impact, contributing to democratic, sustainable, free and inclusive societies and reflecting and strengthening our European diversity, values, history, freedoms and way of lifeonly through a strong European framework for working conditions in the CCSI can we uphold the rights and values enshrined in Article 17 TFEU and Articles 11, 13, 15, 22, 23, 27, 28, 31 and 34 od the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the development of the European framework for working conditions in the CCSI will require coordination with EU policies on employment, competition, the internal market, social policy, fundamental rights and equality, and copyright, and funding for culture, as well as permanent monitoring of the progress of Member States on improving working conditions in the CCSI and sharing best practices among them;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas since Parliament’s call for improvements to the situation of artists in its resolution of June 2007, no progress has been made and, moreover, the situation has deteriorated and thus most of its demands remain validhave become urgent;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the ongoing impact of the pandemic has made it impossible for cultural and creative workers to carry out their jobs and generated uncertainty over future prospects that couldare already causeing professionals to leave the sector, which will have a long-lasting effect on the composition and diversity of the European CCSI as a whole and discourage young people and professionals from vulnerable backgrounds from working in these industriesectors;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas themany Member States enacted substantial emergency measures to help the CCSI to survive the crisis; whereas, however, this support was not available to somevaried greatly among Member States and was not always suitable for all CCSIs, whereas the support was not available to several categories of cultural workers and artists on account of their particular working status and as such was not sufficient to ensure sustainable working conditions and it increased the gaps between the situation of artists and cultural professionals; whereas collective management organisations have proven a crucial role providing first emergency funds and solidarity schemes from the very start of the pandemic;
Amendment 64 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas several Member States have specific legislation in place providing a special status for artists to guarantee them access to social benefits; whereas, however, this legislation varies considerably between the Member States, which can hinder the mutual recognition of the status of artists and cross-border collaboration and mobility thereby creating barriers to cultural and artistic creation, expression and free movement;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
K a. whereas funding support for CCSI varies greatly between Member States, in terms of budgets' size, guiding priorities and values, which contributes to further divergence on the sustainability of careers of cultural workers accros countries and hinders inclusivity, sustainability and balance of cross-border collaboration and mobility;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas artists tend to have atypical work patterns and often lack proper social security protection, notably in cross-border contexts, which often leads to their exclusionand cultural workers tend to engage in atypical work patterns due to the nature of the sector itself and are often subjected to insecure working arrangements impeding their access to full social security protection and excluding them from pension and unemployment payments;
Amendment 76 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas artists’ remuneration is often unstable and uncertain, it comes from different sources such as contracts, royalties, grants and subsidies, which renders their income highly unpredictable, leaves them in precarious situations and weakens their resilience;
Amendment 78 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
M a. whereas artists and cultural professionals from minority groups (women, young people, representatives of ethnic and geographic minorities, people with vulnerable socio-economic background, people with disabilities, representatives of LGBTIQ+) have lesser access to artistic and cultural careers, fewer possibilities to develop long-term careers in the sector and are hit the hardest by the consequences of the pandemic;
Amendment 82 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas the lack ofobstacles to collective bargaining for self-employed artists further serves to undermine their position on the labour market and leads to a lack of adequate social protections and a long- term negative effect on their position and security; whereas collective management of authors rights is an important element for the remuneration of creators ensuring their continuous remuneration and they should protect creators from unfair practices of large and dominant media and streaming platform companies;
Amendment 86 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas cross-border mobility is an essential part of an artist’s work but is often hampered by bureaucratic procedures, a lack of clear information and myriad administrative rules and requirements across the Member States, notably as regards to social protection and taxation, whereas these barriers to cross- border cultural mobility undermine the principle of free movement and jeopardise the proper functioning of Schengen;
Amendment 89 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas public grants are considered the most vital and effective form of financial support for the CCSI, but are often insufficient, difficult to access for those who need them most or inaccessible to some categories of artists and cultural workers due to the nature of the criteria in accessing it;
Amendment 97 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted artists’ dependence on public and private short-term financial support and mid-term project based support and this has displayed the overall structural difficulties in the sector;
Amendment 104 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas access to finance remains the maina challenge for individual artists and micro- organisations, who are often ineligible for loans and bank guarantees and are highly dependentthus increasing the importance of access and availability onf public and private grants and subsidies available to all;
Amendment 105 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
S. whereas many of the private investors and public funders have scaled back their financial support for cultural projects during the crisis, especially those with cross- border dimension during the crisis which has once again demonstrated the importance of wide public sector support and the need for public investment in the sector in order to diminish gaps and disparities, as well as the importance of increasing direct European support to counterbalance this fall in funding;
Amendment 108 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S a (new)
Recital S a (new)
S a. whereas the sector is still facing gender gaps and disparities as women are under-represented in key creative roles and face additional challenges such as lack of access, gender pay gap, obstacles to representation and visibility; whereas these challenges also affect certain ethnic groups ad people with vulnerable socio- economic background and people with disabilities, whereas these groups are hit the hardest by the consequences of the pandemic; whereas women, ethnic minorities and LGBTIQ+ artists are more often targets of attacks and are more vulnerable to restrictions;
Amendment 112 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S b (new)
Recital S b (new)
S b. Whereas culture, arts, cultural heritage, and cultural diversity are of great value to European society from a cultural, educational, democratic, environmental, social, human rights and economic point of view and should be promoted and supported. Whereas Education and culture are key to building inclusive and cohesive societies for all, fostering integration, and sustaining European competitiveness;
Amendment 122 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the Commission and the Member States to recognise the fundamental role of culture for society, the well-being of EU citizensintrinsic value of culture, as well as the fundamental role of culture for society, its progress and development, our well-being and the economy, and to translate this recognition into continuous financial and structural support;
Amendment 136 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to recognise the European added value of cross-border cooperation and to eliminate barriers to sustainable, balanced and inclusive cross-border mobility in the EU;
Amendment 139 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to enhance and strengthen its commitment and activities to build opportunities for artists and cultural workers, provide workers in the CCSI with clear information and guidelines on mobility opportunities and revise administrative requirements in all Member States, including on visas, taxation, social security and access to training, with a view on simplifying and unifying access to all aforementioned;
Amendment 146 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the establishment of mobility information points to provide assistance to artists and recommends thatcalls on all Member States to establish one;
Amendment 151 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4 d. Encourages greater synergy between the cultural and educational sector and promotes greater participation of artistic and cultural schools and institutions in activities under Erasmus+, and in other actions under EU programmes, both for students and teachers;
Amendment 153 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States to transpose Directive (EU) 2019/790 on copyright in the digital single market with a strong focus on protection of cultural and creative works and those creating them, and, in particular, to guarantee fair and proportionate remuneration for authors and performers; calls on the Commission to closely monitor effective implementation of these key principles; Notes that the Directive (EU) 2019/790 has the potential to bring a fair balance between creators and content sharing platforms in the digital market by providing new liability rules on platforms, and the obligation for all intermediaries and contractual partners to ensure fair and proportionate remuneration;
Amendment 171 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Recognises the crucial role of culture and arts in promoting cultural diversity and fostering inclusive societies and the fight against any kind of discrimination;
Amendment 172 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the Commission’s inception impact assessment and ongoingrecent public consultation on collective bargaining agreements, which is designed to deffor self-employed, which is examining the possibility of removineg the scompe of application of EU competition rules in order to remove obstactition law obstacle to collective bargaining for self-employed, urges in this regard that the Commission take the broadest possibles and improve working conditions throughpproach, in order to ensure access to collective bargaining on behalf offor all solo -self-employed workers in the CCSI;, including artists and cultural workers; encourages national governments and social partners to ensure their full representation in collective bargaining to improve their working conditions and ensure their fair and proportionate remuneration,
Amendment 181 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. UnderlinReiterates the urgent need to improve the working conditions in the CCSI; encourages the Member States to utilise upward convergence to and calls on the Commission to propose a European Status of the Artists establishing minimum standards for artists and cultural workers in relation to working conditions and social security, unemployment, social protection and pension schemes; Welcomes, in this regard, the forthcoming OMC discussions between the Member States on the status of artists as a first step in this direction;
Amendment 186 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 196 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Calls on Member States and the Commission to support vocational training programmes and initiatives for the career development of all authors, performers and cultural creators, and in particular to support them in acquiring digital, entrepreneurial and other skills in order benefit from digital opportunities to promote their work and collaborate with other artists;
Amendment 202 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Urges the Member States to fulfil their obligation to defend and respect artistic freedom in order to uphold the fundamental right to freedom of expression and sanction those continuously oppressing it, and ensure that EU citizens can freely enjoy and consume artistic creations;
Amendment 213 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Member States to reconsiderensure access to basiccomprehensive social protection for artists, regardless of their employment status, gender, ethnic background or social status;
Amendment 214 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Amendment 224 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to increase their support to the CCSI through strengthening the public investment and encourageing and promoteing private investment in the CCSI;
Amendment 228 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the Member States to diversify the sources of support to CCSI and ensure no financial cuts and diminishing of existing funds will be implemented as the sector is still struggling with the aftermath of the last cuts;
Amendment 236 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates its call on the Commission and the Member States to include culture in the national recovery and resilience plans and to earmark at least 2 % of the budget envelope of the Recovery and Resilience Facility to culture; Is concerned by indications that submitted Plans appear to earmark a lower %; Calls on the Commission to publish data on amounts and purpose of funds earmarked in the Plans to ensure transparency and facilitate democratic oversight;
Amendment 247 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support the short-term recovery of the CCSI and to reinforce these sectors by providing fair and structured support to all CCSIs, as well as bolster the resilience and competitiveness of these industriesectors in the long term in order to tackle any major crises as effectively as possible in the future;
Amendment 253 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Amendment 260 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Welcomes that during the crisis many cultural ecosystems of workers and organisations adapted to new digital distribution formats showing innovative ways of reaching their audience, nevertheless, digital engagement should not replace cultural experiences in person;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regards to its resolution of 18 December 2019 on the EU Pollinators Initiative1a, __________________ 1a P9_TA(2019)0104
Amendment 45 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the report on the "European Environment – State and outlook 2020" by the European Environment Agency,
Amendment 75 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
- having regard to Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy; Directive 2006/118/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration and Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources,
Amendment 113 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 a (new)
Citation 23 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 11 February 2015 on country of origin labelling for meat in processed food1a, __________________ 1a OJ C 310, 25.8.2016, p. 15–18.
Amendment 114 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 b (new)
Citation 23 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 12 May 2016 on mandatory indication of the country of origin or place of provenance for certain food1a, __________________ 1a OJC 76, 28.2.2018, p. 49–53.
Amendment 118 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
Citation 24 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 13 March 2019 on a Europe that protects: Clean air for all1a, __________________ 1a P8_TA(2019)0186
Amendment 128 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 25 a (new)
Citation 25 a (new)
- having regards to Special Eurobarometer 505:"Making our food fit for the future – Citizens’ expectations" from October 2020,
Amendment 148 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 37 a (new)
Citation 37 a (new)
- having regard to Council Presidency Conclusions of 15 December 2020 on front-of-pack nutrition labelling, nutrient profiles and origin labelling,
Amendment 151 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 37 a (new)
Citation 37 a (new)
- having regards to the European Committee of the Regions' opinion on the Farm to Fork Strategy "From Farm to Fork – the local and regional dimension"1a, __________________ 1a NAT-VII/005
Amendment 224 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Europe’s food system should deliver food and nutrition security in a way that contributes to social well- being and maintains and, restores ecosystem health and ensures animal health and welfare; whereas currently, the food system is responsible for a range of impacts on human and animal health and on the environment, the climate and biodiversity; whereas the way in which we produce and consume food needs to significantly transform in order to ensure coherence with the SDGs, the Paris Agreement, the Convention on Biological Diversity and EU policies, particularly in the areas of sustainability, the environment, climate, public health, animal welfare, food and economic sustainability for farmers;
Amendment 235 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Europe’s food system should deliver food and nutrition security in a way that contributes to social well- being and maintains and restores ecosystem health; whereas currently, the food system is responsible for a range of impacts on human and animal health and on the environment, the climate and biodiversity; whereas the way in which we produce and consume food needs to transform rapidly in order to ensure coherence with the SDGs, the Paris Agreement, the Convention on Biological Diversity and EU policies, particularly in the areas of sustainability, the environment, climate, public health, animal welfare, food and economic sustainability for farmers;
Amendment 361 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
Amendment 368 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas food value chain actors have a large share of responsibility for current unsustainable and unhealthy diets and must contribute to the transition to sustainable food systems; in this regard, it is important that consumers are informed and enabled to take responsibility for the consequences of their choice of food stuffs on the whole food system, from production to processing and distribution; whereas this requires a healthy and sound food environment which ensures that the healthy and sustainable choice is also the easy and affordable choice, and fosters and encourages consumption patterns that support human health while ensuring the sustainable use of natural and human resources and animal welfare;
Amendment 396 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas it is estimated that in the EU in 2017 over 950,000 deaths (one out of five) and over 16 million lost healthy life years were attributable to unhealthy diets, mainly cardiovascular diseases and cancers1a; __________________ 1aEU Science Hub : https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/health- knowledge-gateway/societal- impacts/burden
Amendment 404 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the European food system has played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating its resilience with farmers, processors and retailers working together under difficult conditions, including lockdowns, to ensure that European consumers continue to have access to safe, affordable, and high quality products without impediment; whereas the COVID-19 crisis, nevertheless, has highlighted the limits and weaknesses of globalised and intricate food supply chains, and has shown that over- specialisation of agricultural production leaves countries more vulnerable to trade restrictions and sudden shifts in consumer demand;
Amendment 426 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas globally, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), agriculture represents roughly one quarter of total anthropogenic emissions (23% on average) while the estimated share of food systems more broadly is between 21%and 37%1a; whereas about half of the food system emissions are direct emissions, mostly methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O)from farming practices, from the animals themselves and from their manure and the other half being emissions linked to land use and land-use changes1b (such as clearing of forests), and CO2 emissions from pre- and post- production sectors (transport of food, food processing, food waste, etc.); __________________ 1aIPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land (SRCCL),Summary for Policy Makers, 8 August 2019. https://www.ipcc.ch/srccl/ 1bBetween 1960 and 2011, 65% of global land-use change was driven by the production of animal products. Drivers for global agricultural land-use change: The nexus of diet, population, yield and bioenergy. Global Environmental Change, 35: 138–147.
Amendment 456 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the EU agricultural sector produced 426 473 kilo tonnes of CO2 equivalent of greenhouse gases in 2015, about 10 % of the EU’s total GHG emissions (excluding Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) net removals) for that year; whereas there are considerable variations between Member States, with agriculture accounting from ~3% to 33% of national GHG emissions;
Amendment 467 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas emissions of ammonia (NH3) rose for the fourth year running, increasing by 0.4% across the EU, from 2016 to 20171a with the overall increase over the 2014-2017 period of about 2.5%; whereas these increases are because of the lack of emission reductions in the agricultural sector; whereas ammonia emissions can lead to increased acid depositions and excessive levels of nutrients in soil, rivers or lakes, which can have negative impacts on aquatic ecosystems and cause damage to forests, crops and other vegetation; whereas eutrophication can lead to severe reductions in water quality with subsequent impacts including decreased biodiversity, and toxicity effects; __________________ 1aAnnual EEA briefing ‘National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive reporting status 2019’ https://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/air/air- pollution-sources-1/national-emission- ceilings/nec-directive-reporting-status- 2019
Amendment 472 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E d (new)
Recital E d (new)
Ed. whereas agriculture is the third biggest source of primary PM10 emissions in the EU, as stressed by the European Environment Agency; whereas ammonia (NH3) emissions from agriculture contribute to episodes of high PM concentrations experienced across Europe each spring, as well as to both short- and long-term negative health impacts;
Amendment 476 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E e (new)
Recital E e (new)
Ee. whereas methane emissions from agriculture are an important precursor to ground-level ozone, which has adverse effects on human health; whereas 98 % of the EU’s urban population is exposed to ozone levels exceeding WHO guidelines;
Amendment 477 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E f (new)
Recital E f (new)
Ef. whereas agro-ecology is an integrated approach that simultaneously applies ecological and social concepts and principles to the design and management of food and agricultural systems; whereas it seeks to optimise the interactions between plants, animals, humans and the environment while taking into consideration the social aspects that need to be addressed for a sustainable and fair food system;
Amendment 479 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E g (new)
Recital E g (new)
Eg. whereas agro-ecology can support food production and security and nutrition while restoring the ecosystem services and biodiversity that are essential for sustainable agriculture and plays an important role in building resilience and adapting to climate change; whereas the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)recognises it as a solution to tackle the multi-facetted social and environmental challenges facing the global food system;
Amendment 480 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E h (new)
Recital E h (new)
Amendment 495 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the farm to fork strategy as an important step in ensuring a sustainable, fair and resilient food system, which is central to achieving the goals set out in the European Green Deal and in the SDGs; emphasises the inextricable links between healthy people, healthy societies and a healthy planet; in light of this, encourages the Commission to translate, as a matter of urgency, the strategy into concrete legislative and non-legislative action as soon as possiblein order to tackle rapidly the unsustainability of the current food system and the higher costs of a failure to act;
Amendment 515 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the ambitions and goals of the farm to fork strategy as an important steps in ensuring a sustainable, fair, healthy and resilient food system, which is central to achieving the goals set out in the European Green Deal and in the SDGs; emphasises the inextricable links between healthy people, healthy societies and a healthy planet, encourages the Commission to translate the strategy into concrete legislative and non-legislative action as soon as possible;
Amendment 593 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the announcement of an impact-assessed proposal for a legislative framework for sustainable food systems; invites the Commission to use this proposal to set out a holistic, integrated common food policy aimed at reducing the environmental and climate footprint of the EU food system in order to make Europe the first climate- neutral continent by 2050 and strengthen its resilience to ensure food security in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss, leading a global transition towards sustainability from farm to fork, based on the principle of a multifunctional agricultural sector while ensuring consistency between policies by taking into account the existing legislation in order to enable all actors in the European food system to develop long- term plans based on realistic and transparent objectives; suggests that the respective base lines and progress achieved in each Member State be taken into account, while promoting the exchange of know-how and best practices between Member States; stresses the need to include the entire food and beverage chains including production, processing, marketing, transport, distribution and retail and to cover the environmental, social(including health) and economic dimensions of sustainability;
Amendment 603 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the announcement of an impact-assesevidence-based proposal for a legislative framework for sustainable food systems; invites the Commission to use this proposal to set out a holistic common food policy aimed at reducing the environmental and climate footprint and negative public health impacts of the EU food system in order to make Europe the first climate- neutral continent by 2050 at the latest and strengthen its resilience to ensure long- term food security in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss, leading a global transition towards sustainability from farm to fork, based on the principle of a multifunctional agricultural sector while ensuring consistency between policies by taking into account the existing legislation in order to enable all actors in the European food system to develop long- term plans based on realistic and transparent objectives; suggests that the respective base lines and progress achieved in each Member State be taken into account, while promoting the exchange of know-how and best practices between Member States; stresses the need to include the entire food and beverage chains including agricultural production, processing, marketing, distribution and retail;
Amendment 635 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes the first mid-term review of the Strategy planned by mid- 2023; stresses the need for any evaluation of the Strategy to consider the impact of all actions foreseen in a holistic and systemic manner, rather than to focus only on individual targets; insists on the need for any assessment of the Strategy to cover all dimensions of sustainability, including environmental, economic, social and health;
Amendment 657 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Emphasises the need to ensure coherence of agricultural practices with the goals of the European Green Deal in terms of climate change, biodiversity, circular economy and zero pollution;
Amendment 664 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on the Commission to use the farm to fork strategy to build a truly long-term vision for Europe’s sustainable and competitive food system, able to guarantee access to healthy and quality products through binding targets for agriculture on biodiversity, climate, air pollution, water pollution, pesticides use and land degradation, while addressing sustainability issues around consumption, health and trade and safeguarding a high level of animal health and welfare, and at the same time promoting reciprocity of EU production standards with all commercial partners;
Amendment 676 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Calls on the farm to fork strategy to deliver together with the Biodiversity Strategy on the EU’s climate and environmental objectives through protection and restoration of ecosystems currently used for food production with a particular focus on the restoration of grasslands and drained peatlands, two major carbon sinks, as well as through protection of remaining natural ecosystems from further agricultural expansion such as peatlands, wetlands and old-growth forests;
Amendment 680 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Stresses that the Common Agricultural Policy and the farm to fork strategy must be determined together at European level, in order to complement each other and protect a fair balance between production, consumer health and environment, and must be attributed adequate resources to strengthen farmers’ position in the agri-food supply chain;
Amendment 682 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 e (new)
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Reiterates that to ensure a proportionate contribution from the sector, agriculture should be target-driven in the EU’s ambition to move towards net- zero emissions by mid-century or before; stresses that inclusion of farmers in climate action is crucial in order to achieve global mitigation targets without compromising global food and nutrition security and the Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 683 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 f (new)
Paragraph 2 f (new)
2f. Calls for a sustainable and efficient CAP which actively encourages farmers to deliver more environmental and climate benefits, including through strengthened common standards and mandatory requirements, especially for eco-schemes, providing a wide range of tools for farmers adapted to specific natural conditions to more efficiently use essential resources and inputs in food production, to improve biodiversity and soils, increase carbon sequestration, preserve sensitive habitats, contribute to the circular economy, reduce waste in the production cycle and phase-out subsidies which damage the climate;
Amendment 719 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 782 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that, in addition to revising the directive on the sustainable use of pesticides to reduce the use and risks of pesticides, the Commission should improve the environmental risk assessment for plant protection products in order to take into account the effects of pesticides on water quality and drinking water sources, including cumulative and combination effects; emphasises that pesticides that have a strong negative impact on groundwater and surface water quality, or to the production of drinking water, should be phased out as a priority, and that the substitution of harmful pesticides by low-risk substances should be promoted; stresses the need to improve policy coordination between agricultural, pesticide-, biocide- and fertiliser-related legislation and, inter alia, water legislation in order to ensure the protection of our water resources, and in particular of those used for drinking water production, from overexploitation and agricultural pollution;
Amendment 818 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Notes that several CAP measures can contribute to the implementation of the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive, for example by promoting IPM and organic farming; reminds that CAP rules also require Member States to establish farm advisory systems and provide advice on IPM to all farmers; regrets however that, while the IPM principles are mandatory for farmers, they are not included as a condition for CAP payments and despite encouragement for more sustainable farming practices, there are few measures deterring farmers from using ‘standard’ PPPs rather than turning to non-chemical or alternative methods1e; calls on the Member States to convert the general IPM principles into practical and measurable criteria and verify these criteria at farm level; calls on the Commission to incorporate these measurable IPM criteria into ‘conditionality’ in the post-2020 CAP and ensure they are enforced; _________________ 1eSpecial Report of the Court of Auditors 05/2019 "Sustainable use of plant protection products: limited progress in measuring and reducing risks"
Amendment 842 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Notes with interest the Commission's estimation of the EU-wide risks and impacts related to PPP use, published in November 2019, based on calculations of the two recently adopted harmonised risk indicators (one indicator based on PPP sales statistics and the other based on the number of emergency authorisations); regrets however that neither of the indicators show the extent to which the SUP Directive has been successful in achieving the EU objective of sustainable use of PPPs and that several concerns have been raised regarding the scientific rationale for the weightings used;1f calls on the Commission, in order to adequately assess the progress made towards policy objectives, to improve the harmonised risk indicators, or develop new ones that take into account, for Harmonised Risk Indicator II, agricultural areas or volumes of active substance, for Harmonised Risk Indicator I, the way PPPs are used; _________________ 1fEuropean Court of Auditors' Special Report 05/2019 "Sustainable use of plant protection products: limited progress in measuring and reducing risks"
Amendment 953 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the importance of recognising the significant impact of agriculture and especially animal production on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and land use; stresses the need to enhance natural carbon sinks and reduce agricultural emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, in particular in the feed and livestock sectors; calls for regulatory measures and binding targets to ensure progressive reductions in all GHG emissions in these sectors;
Amendment 957 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines that future agriculture and food policies should facilitate the transition to sustainable farming by rewarding farmers for the environmental and climate public goods they deliver, better reflecting the challenges faced by farmers and society, the need for change, and to support farmers in making low carbon choices the norm; stresses that farms and farm businesses should be made more resource efficient, low carbon, ecologically sound, sustainable and resilient thus enabling farms to become more independent and able to align themselves with what European citizens want from their rural environment;
Amendment 982 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Stresses that intensive livestock production is highly unsustainable as it overloads the environment with nutrients, contributes to climate change through intensive GHG emissions, as well as air pollution and soil degradation and relies on destructive monocultures for feed production; calls for a coherent policy mix to enable a transition towards circular, extensive livestock production as part of mixed farming system, which respects the carrying capacity of the local environment and supports biodiversity;
Amendment 984 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Amendment 986 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4e. Underlines the fact that technical measures to limit ammonia emissions exist, but are so far only used by a few Member States; recalls that these include: nitrogen management, taking into account the full nitrogen cycle; livestock feeding strategies to reduce nitrogen excretion from cattle, pigs and poultry; low-emission application of manure and fertiliser to land; low-emission manure storage systems; low-emission manure processing and composting systems; low- emission animal housing systems; and low-emission approaches for mineral fertiliser application;
Amendment 988 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 f (new)
Paragraph 4 f (new)
4f. Regrets that methane emissions are not regulated under EU air pollution legislation and not specifically regulated under EU climate policy; highlights the various cost-effective ways of addressing methane emissions without affecting meat and milk consumption; considers that manure management offers emissions reduction potential, through the adoption of simple and cost-efficient measures from storage to spreading techniques; further considers that changing feeding strategies (e.g. adding leguminous elements such as alfalfa and flax) would significantly reduce enteric methane emissions;
Amendment 1007 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that extensive and permanent grassland-based or organic animal husbandry is a feature of the European food system and a defining element of many traditional rural communities, and that it has multiple positive effects for the environment and against climate change, and contributes to a circular economy sustainable circular economy; Stresses that, in contrast, intensive livestock farming causes major negative impacts on the environment, public health and animal welfare; calls on the European Commission to ensure that its policies and funding programmes promote a shift to less and better animal farming and meat consumption in Europe;
Amendment 1038 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Viewing the increasing concern of consumers towards animal welfare and animal health, welcomes the European Commission intention to consider options for animal welfare labelling to better transmit value through the food chain; urges the Commission to develop an easy- to-read, transparent and harmonised EU- wide animal welfare label, which could lead to significantly improve public knowledge, awareness and understanding of animal welfare and animal health in food production while creating a new market for farmers to sell products based on higher animal welfare standards;
Amendment 1086 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the notion of rewarding carbon sequestration in soils; stresses, however, that intensive and industrial agriculture and farming models with negative impacts on biodiversity should not receive climate funding or be incentivised; calls for the proposals to be in line with the environmental objectives and the ‘do no harm’ principle of the Green Deal; in this regard, stresses the point that the intrinsic value of the farm to fork strategy will only be unlocked if supported by an equally ambitious and environmentally consistent CAP;
Amendment 1150 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 1182 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines that inconsistencies between different EU policies affecting our food system have hindered progress towards EU’s international commitments on the SDGs and a truly sustainable European food system; stresses that the farm to fork strategy and the European Green Deal must ensure full policy coherence between agriculture, environment, trade and climate policies; calls on the CAP National Strategic Plans to fully support the implementation of existing EU environmental law and to contribute to the objectives of the Green Deal in order to ensure coherence with EU’s climate and environmental targets;
Amendment 1199 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls on the Commission and on Member States to promote the agro- ecological farming practices in EU agriculture based on the set of principles as defined by FAO1g, in particular through the CAP Strategic Plans, in order to transform the EU’s food and agricultural system, to mainstream sustainable agriculture and to achieve Zero Hunger and multiple other SDGs; _________________ 1gThe 10 Elements of Agroecology Guiding the Transition to Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems http://www.fao.org/3/I9037EN/i9037en.pd f
Amendment 1217 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for CAP National Strategic Plans to ensure adequate financial support and incentives to promote new ecological ‘green’ business models for agriculture and artisanal food production, notably through fostering short supply chains and quality food production; to achieve these objectives, stresses that it is essential that European regions should be able to continue to perform their role as managing authorities in order to support the transitions as locally as possible and to ensure that the future strategic plans meet local needs;
Amendment 1222 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for CAP National Strategic Planon the European Commission to only approve CAP National Strategic Plans if they demonstrate their contribution to European Green Deal objectives given Member States respective baselines and that all CAP National Strategic Plans together meet the Union-wide targets; calls on Member States to ensure adequate financial support and incentives to promote new ecological ‘green’ business models for agriculture and artisanal food production, notably through fostering short supply chains and quality food production;
Amendment 1303 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that the European food system delivers a sufficient and varied supply of safe, nutritious, affordable and sustainable food to people at all times andbut that the healthfulness and sustainability of European food must still improve; underlines that increasing the economic, environmental and social sustainability of food producers will ultimately increase their resilience; encourages the Commission to consider the food supply chain and its workers as a strategic asset for the safety and well-being of all Europeans;
Amendment 1317 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that the European food system generally delivers a sufficient and varied supply of safe, and nutritious, affordable and sustainable food to people at all times and underlines that increasing the economic, environmental and social sustainability of food producers will ultimately increase their resilience; encourages the Commission to consider the food supply cha food to people at all times; points out, however, that an estimated 11% of the population (49 million people, EU-27) are unable to afford a quality meal every second day and that COVID-19 is likely to exacerbate fin and itcial difficulties wforkers as a strategic asset for the safety and well-being of all Europea many European households; stresses that food poverty requires appropriate policy response;
Amendment 1325 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines that increasing the economic, environmental and social sustainability of food producers will ultimately increase their resilience; encourages the Commission to consider the food supply chain and its workers as a strategic asset for the safety and well- being of all Europeans;
Amendment 1345 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Welcomes the European Commission commitment in accelerating a sustainable fish and seafood production; however, considers with serious concern that a slow action has caused 66% of the marine environment to be altered by human pressure1a and 34,2% of fish stocks to be fished at unsustainable levels1b; therefore, urges the Commission to deliver, without undue delay, on the legally binding measures it is committed to in the framework of the marine Natura2000 sites under the EU Birds and Habitats Directives while applying zero tolerance in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing(IUU); _________________ 1aIPBES (2019),Global assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, https://ipbes.net/global- assessment 1bFAO (2020), The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture, http://www.fao.org/publications/sofia/202 0/en/
Amendment 1353 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Considering that in the EU alone, unsustainable and intensive agriculture and fisheries have left only 23% of protected species and 16% of protected habitats in good conservation1a; recalls also that over the last 25 years birds have suffered from significant declines with no sign of recovery; therefore, urges the European Commission to make sure that the farm to fork strategy becomes part of the solution to address the biodiversity and ecosystem crisis by updating and enlarging the Birds and Habitats Directives’ Annexes without undue delay; _________________ 1a Bird Life Europe (2019), The EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2030,https://www.birdlife.org/sites/default /files/attachments/birdlife_position_biodiv ersity_web_01.pdf
Amendment 1390 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Expresses its deep concern about the increasingly frequent emergence of zoonotic diseases that are transferred from animals to humans (anthropozoonoses), such as Q fever, avian influenza and the new strain of influenza A (H1N1), which is exacerbated by anthropogenic climate change, the destruction of biodiversity, environmental degradation and our current food production and consumption systems;
Amendment 1403 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Welcomes the emphasis placed on the need to reduce antibiotics use in animal agriculture and stresses that EU initiatives in this area should adopt a One Health approach that recognises the interdependence between the health and well-being of humans, animals and the planet; calls to ensure equivalent standards for products of animal origin imported into the EU as those adopted under the Veterinary Medicines Regulation; notes the need, as part of the revision of the feed additives Regulation, to address substances currently not classified as antibiotics, such as coccidiostats, that may be used in animal agriculture in high quantities for preventative use and thereby compensate for poor animal husbandry practices;
Amendment 1476 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Urges the Commission to follow up on Directive (EU) 2019/633 on unfair trading practices22 and the EU code of conduct on responsible business and marketing practices by producing a monitoring framework for the food and retail sectors and providing for legal action if progress in integrating economic, environmental and social sustainability into corporate strategies is insufficient, and in so doing promoting and rewarding the efforts of sustainable agricultural producers while increasing the availability and affordability of healthy, sustainable food options and reducing the overall environmental footprint of the food system; insists on the need for the EU code of conduct for food and retail businesses to focus on commitments which are relevant to shaping healthy and sustainable food environments, and which are specific, measurable and time bound, and centred on key operations of the entities involved; stresses the importance of halting and addressing consolidation and concentration in the grocery retail sector in order to ensure fair prices for farmers; _________________ 22 OJ L 111, 25.4.2019, p. 59.
Amendment 1508 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Reiterates that dual quality of food products is unacceptable and needs to be fully counteracted to avoid discrimination and misleading of EU consumers; in this regard, calls the European Commission to monitor closely the situation on the market and propose targeted legislation when necessary; in addition, stresses the importance to strengthen the role of consumer organisations in identifying potentially misleading branding practices as well as misleading information provided on the packaging;
Amendment 1537 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the review of the EU promotion programme for agricultural and food products, including the EU school scheme, to align it fully with the European Green Deal and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a view to enhancing its contribution to sustainable production and consumption, notably by focusing on educational messages about the importance of healthy and sustainable nutrition andwhile promoting greater consumption of fruit and vegetables and less sugar, fat and meat with the aim of reducing obesity rates;
Amendment 1539 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the review of the EU promotion programme for agricultural and food products, including the EU school scheme, with a view to bringing it into coherence with the objectives of the Green Deal and farm to fork strategy and enhancing its contribution to sustainable production and consumption, notably by focusing on educational messages about the importance of healthy nutrition, short local and regional supply chains and promoting greater consumption of fruit and vegetables with the aim of reducing obesity rates;
Amendment 1651 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for a comprehensive and complementary range of measures to reduce the burden that highly processed foods with high salt, sugar and fat content place on public health; regrets that the introduction of nutrient profiles is greatly delayed andcalls that nutrient profiles, which are long overdue, remain pertinent and necessary to meet the objectives of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on Nutrition and Health Claims; welcomes the announcement of a legislative proposal to establish nutrient profiles; points out that many food products, including some marketed towards children, continue to use health and nutrition claims despite them having high levels of nutrients of concern; stresses that a robust set of nutrient profiles must be developed to restrict or prohibit the use of false nutritional claims on foods high in fats, sugars and/or salt; calls for a mandatory EU-wide front-of-pack nutrition labelling system based on independent science;
Amendment 1678 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for measures to reduce the burden that highly processed foods with high salt, sugar and fat content place on public health; regrets that the introduction of nutrient profiles is greatly delayed and stresses that a robust set of nutrient profiles must be developed to restrict or prohibit the use of false nutritional claims on foods high in fats, sugars and/or salt; calls for a mandatory EU-wide front-of-pack nutrition labelling system based on independent science; robust scientific evidence and proven consumer understanding;
Amendment 1688 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Highlights that 1 in 2 adults is overweight or obese in the EU, demonstrating the need for stronger action to help stem this public health crisis; recognises that front-of-pack nutritional labels have been identified by international public health bodies such as the World Health Organisation as a key tool to help consumers make more informed and healthier food choices; calls on the Commission to ensure that the EU mandatory front-of-pack nutritional label is developed based on robust, independent scientific evidence and demonstrated consumer understanding; stresses furthermore that to facilitate comparison across products, it should include an interpretive element and be based on uniform reference amounts such as per 100g/100ml;
Amendment 1695 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Welcomes the European Commission intention to extend the mandatory origin or provenance indications to certain products while fully taking into account impacts on the single market; in this context, calls on the Commission to carry out a holistic impact assessment and analyse different options of place of origin labelling, including through an EU harmonised Regional Food Label which can offer consumers more accurate information and support regional development;
Amendment 1734 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to revise the EU legislation on food contact materials (FCM); reiterates its call to revise the legislation on FCM in line with the regulation on the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH), as well as classification, labelling and packaging regulations, and to insert, without further delay, specific provisions to substitute endocrine disrupting chemicals; stresses that equal safety requirements should be applied to virgin and recycled materials;
Amendment 1742 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Insists further on the need for comprehensive, harmonised regulation of all FCMs, which should be based on the precautionary principle, the principle of ‘no data, no market’, comprehensive safety assessments that address all the relevant safety and health endpoints and are based on the latest scientific data for all chemicals used in FCMs, effective enforcement and improved information to consumers;
Amendment 1745 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Notes that vast majority of chemicals in the EU is currently regulated on a case-by-case basis and for each specific use while ample evidence justifies that for the most harmful chemicals the generic approach to risk management becomes the default option, in particular as regards their use in consumer products; calls, therefore, on the Commission to extend the generic approach to risk management across legislation to ensure that substances used in agriculture, food production and processing do not contain chemicals that cause cancers, gene mutations, affect the reproductive or the endocrine system, or are persistent and bio-accumulative;
Amendment 1753 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the fact that the strategy rightly recognises the role and influence of the food environment in shaping consumption patterns and the need to make it easier for consumers to choose healthy and sustainable diets; reiterates the importance of promoting sustainable diets by raising consumer awareness of the impacts of consumption patterns and providing information on diets that are better for human health and have a lower environmental footprint, such as products from short local and regional supply chains; underlines the important role which consumer organisations can play in this regard; underlines that food prices must send the right signal to consumers; welcomstresses, therefore, the strategy’s objective that the healthy and sustainable choice should become the most affordable one; at the shift to a more sustainable food system cannot rely solely on individual choices by consumers and that a range of actions, including regulation, is needed to make food production more sustainable by default;
Amendment 1796 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Amendment 1801 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Underlines that the affordability of healthy and sustainable food choices is the main obstacle to the adoption by consumers of healthy and sustainable diets and that food prices must send the right signal to consumers; welcomes, therefore, the strategy’s objective that the healthy and sustainable choice should become the most affordable one; invites the Commission to launch a study to quantify in economic terms the environmental and societal (including health-related) costs associated with the production and consumption of the most consumed food products on the EU market, as a first step towards moving towards true cost accounting for food;1a _________________ 1aSpecial Eurobarometer 505. Making our food fit for the future – Citizens’ expectations. October 2020. ‘Healthy, sustainable food choices are affordable’ was the answer most frequently given by consumers when asked about what would help them to adopt a healthy and sustainable diet.
Amendment 1804 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Welcomes the future legislative proposals to improve consumer information on food origin; highlights that origin is the most important factor for Europeans when buying food; reminds the Commission of the Parliament’s resolutions of 11 February 2015 and 12 May 2016, where Parliament called for mandatory origin labelling of drinking milk, dairy products and meat used as an ingredient in processed foods; adds furthermore that mandatory labelling of origin should also be extended to seafood products, not least those that are preserved or processed;
Amendment 1808 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Amendment 1810 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 e (new)
Paragraph 18 e (new)
18e. Highlights that too many unsubstantiated and even misleading environmental claims are being used on food, creating confusion among consumers and making it difficult for them to identify the products that are more environmentally friendly; calls on the Commission to introduce a new regulatory framework establishing a clear, swift and efficient pre-approval procedure for all green claims and labels, taking into account the experience gained in the application of the system already in place for health and nutrition claims; stresses that such framework would protect consumers from untruthful green claims while ensuring that businesses who genuinely strive for more environmentally friendly operations are duly rewarded for their efforts;
Amendment 1813 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 f (new)
Paragraph 18 f (new)
18f. Stresses that Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 requires that where the origin of a food is given and is different from the one of its primary ingredient, the origin of the primary ingredient shall be given or at least indicated as being different to the origin of the food; points out that in practice that means that products whose primary ingredients are not locally or regionally sourced can be marketed as such if the origin of said non-local primary ingredients is indicated in small print; underlines that there is an imbalance between the visibility of marketing practices that use national, regional and local names and symbols for products whose primary ingredients are not nationally, regionally or locally sourced and EU labelling requirements; considers this to be detrimental to the consumers' right to be properly informed and potentially misleading; calls on the Commission to rectify that imbalance;
Amendment 1816 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 g (new)
Paragraph 18 g (new)
18g. Points out that Directive 2001/110 regulates that honey sold on European markets is either labelled as coming from a specific country, as ‘EU’ or as ‘non- EU’, or as both ‘EU and non-EU’ honey blends. In both non-EU cases, blended or not, the consumer is not aware whether the product is actually genuine EU standard quality honey, meaning without added sugar syrup, for example; calls on the Commission and Member States to support the EU beekeeping sector by reinforcing import inspections in order to prevent imports of adulterated honey; considers that the current rules are not fit for purpose as they provide ambiguous information to consumers and facilitate the import and sale of low quality or adulterated honey in the EU; calls on the Commission to propose legislative changes for honey labelling rules that will result in better consumer information and support the EU beekeeping sector;
Amendment 1839 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Reaffirms its beliefUnderlines that policy measures that are dependent solely on consumer choice lack efficacy and unduly shift the responsibility to purchase sustainable products to consumers; notes that third- party certification and labelling alone are not effective in ensuring sustainable production and consumption;
Amendment 1911 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights the recognition in the strategy that Europeans’ diets are often not in line with recommendations for healthy eating, and that a population-wide shift in consumption patterns is needed towards more healthy and plant-based foods and less red and processed meat, sugars, salt, and fats, which will also benefit the environment; emphasises thatin this regard, calls on the European Commission to promote specific actions towards more plant-based foods as well as to develop EU-wide guidelines for sustainable and healthy diets would bring clarity toto properly inform consumers on what constitutes a healthy and sustainable diet and inform, while helping Member States’ own efforts to integrate sustainability elements in national dietary advice; calls on the Commission to develop such guidelines and specific actions to effectively promote healthy plant-based dietstheir food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs);
Amendment 1949 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Considers that the further development of sustainable plant protein production and alternative sources of protein in the EU is a way of effectively addressing many of the environmental and climate challenges that EU agriculture is facing, as well as preventing deforestation in countries outside the EU;
Amendment 1953 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Recalls its resolution of 15 January 2020 on the European Green Deal and its resolution of 22 October 2020 on an EU legal framework to halt and reverse EU-driven global deforestation and its repeated demand to the Commission to present, without delay, a proposal for an EU legal framework based on mandatory due diligence to ensure sustainable and deforestation-free supply chains for products placed on the Union market, with a particular focus on tackling the main drivers of imported deforestation and instead encouraging imports that do not create deforestation and ecosystem degradation abroad;
Amendment 2013 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 2018 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Recalls that food waste and food loss should be addressed holistically, as early as from the farm and all the way to the fork; Reiterates its call to take the measures required to achieve a Union food waste reduction target of 30 % by 2025 and 50 % by 2030 compared to the 2014 baseline; underlines that binding targets are urgently needed to achieve this and that food waste and food loss at the level of primary production and retail should be also included in the targets;
Amendment 2054 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the proposed revision ofto clarify the current EU rules on date marking in order to prevent and reduce food waste and food loss; stresses that any change to date marking rules should be risk and science based and should improve the use of date marking by actors in the food chain and its understanding by consumers, in particular “use-by” and ‘best before’ labelling, while at the same time not undermining food safety or quality; in this regard, recalls the importance to strengthen the role of EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste and Member States’ Working Group in sharing best practices, progress made over time and solutions;
Amendment 2073 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Highlights with concern the downward trend across the EU in both the number of official food controls undertaken and the resources allocated to them; supports the Commission in its efforts to combat food fraud; considers that the punishment should fit the crime in cases of intentional food fraud and calls on Member States to adequately reflect that principle in national legislation, in line with the Official Controls Regulation 2017/625;
Amendment 2243 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Underlines that approximately 80% of global deforestation is caused by the expansion of land used for agriculture1a; stresses in this context that the Commission Communication on Stepping up EU Action to Protect and Restore the World’s Forests of July 2019 recognises that Union demand for products such as palm oil, meat, soy, cocoa, maize, timber, rubber, including in the form of processed products or services, is a large driver of deforestation, forest degradation, ecosystem destruction and associated human rights violations across the globe and represents around 10 % of the global share of deforestation embodied in total final consumption1b; in addition notes that EU consumption of other commodities, such as cotton, coffee, sugar cane, rapeseed and mangrove- farmed shrimps also contributes to global deforestation; _________________ 1aFAO. 2016. State of the World’s Forests 2016. Forests and agriculture: land-use challenges and opportunities. Rome. http://www.fao.org/3/a-i5588e.pdf 1bEuropean Commission, 2013. The impact of EU consumption on deforestation: Comprehensive analysis of the impact of EU consumption on deforestation. Final report. Study funded by the European Commission and undertaken by VITO, the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, HIVA-Onderzoeksinstituut voor Arbeid en Samenleving and International Union for the Conservation of Nature NL.
Amendment 2272 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Considers that trade and international cooperation are important tools for consolidating higher standards of sustainability, especially with regard to sectors that are linked to agriculture, forests and their derived value chains; stresses that Union trade and investment agreements should include binding and enforceable sustainable development chapters that fully respect international commitments, in particular the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;
Amendment 2284 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 c (new)
Paragraph 26 c (new)
26c. Recommends, in the context of the ‘do no harm’ principle as highlighted in the communication on the European Green Deal, that the Commission better and regularly assess the impact of existing trade and investment agreements on deforestation, forest and ecosystem degradation, land grabbing and human rights and ensure that more ambitious binding and enforceable provisions on forest and ecosystem protection, biodiversity, on ending land grabbing and sustainable forestry are included in the trade and sustainable development chapters of all free trade and investment agreements;
Amendment 2288 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 d (new)
Paragraph 26 d (new)
26d. Notes with concern that despite being banned in the EU, European companies continue to produce and sell pesticides to third countries with lower human health and environmental protection laws; calls on the Commission to halt the production and export of banned pesticides to third countries, some of which can be detected in food sold back to the EU market and to ensure that imported and exported chemicals and products containing thereof abide by the same standards as those governing chemicals and products produced and used in the Union in order to ensure a level playing field between EU and non- EU manufacturers;
Amendment 23 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 47 a (new)
Citation 47 a (new)
— Whereas a number of Member States have launched new “Digital Nomad Visas” which aim at facilitating the residence of remote workers or remote self-employed persons;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 47 b (new)
Citation 47 b (new)
— Whereas Covid19 has transformed the way the world works and in lieu has created a situation for many European workers and self-employed persons to work remotely;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 47 c (new)
Citation 47 c (new)
Amendment 69 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Requests that the Commission submit, by 31 January 2022, on the basis of Article 79(2), in particular points (a) and (b), of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, a proposal for an act that would serve as a package of proposals to facilitate, harmonise and promote entry into and mobility within the Union for legally migrating third-country nationals applying for work andby aligning provisions across the existing legal migration directives to reduce bureaucracy and, promote equal treatment and prevent labour exploitation, following the recommendations set out in the Annex hereto;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Requests that the Commission submit, by 31 January 2022, on the basis of Article 79(2), in particular points (a) and (b), of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, a proposal for an act that would serve as a package of proposals to facilitate and promote entry into and mobility within the Union for legally migrating third-country nationals applying for work and to reduce bureaucracy, enhance harmonisation and promote equal treatment, following the recommendations set out in the Annex hereto;
Amendment 79 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the creation of a Union-wide talent pool for third-country nationals who wish to apply for work with a view to migrating legally to a Member State, as well as for employers to search for potential employees in third countries, would be an essential tool for achieving the purpose of the proposed act and calls on the Commission to include the creation of such a talent pool in its proposal and create a framework for the validation and recognition of skills and qualifications, based on objective and uniform criteria;
Amendment 82 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the creation of a Union-wide talent pool for third-country nationals who wish to apply for work with a view to migrating legally toin a Member State, as well as for employers to search for potential employees in third countries, would be an essential tool for achieving the purpose of the proposed act and calls on the Commission to include the creation of such a talent pool in its proposal;
Amendment 87 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Supports the Commission’s statement in its communication of 23 September 2020 on a New Pact on Migration and Asylum regarding the enhancement of short-term mobility as a complement to legal pathways, especially for the purposes of research or study in order to improve upstream cooperation with third countries, for example to stem irregular migratory flows, and asks the Commission to explore this direction further;
Amendment 98 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes Directive (EU) 2021/...15 , but considers it insufficient due to the fact that the labour markets of the Union are also in need of low- and medium-skilled workers; calls, therefore, on the Commission to include in its proposal an admission scheme for low- and medium- skilled third-country workers, including the creation of a framework for the validation and recognition of their skills and qualifications, based on objective and uniform criteria; _________________ 15EUT number of 2016/0176 COD to be inserted.;
Amendment 106 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the Union is in need of more self-employed people and entrepreneurs in order to remain competneeds to boost its culture of entrepreneurship to remain relevant and competitive in the global market, increasing the economy’s agility, robustness, stability, and growth while creating new economic activity and employment opportunitives; calls on the Commission to include in its proposal an admission scheme for entry and residence of self- employed people and entrepreneurs, in particular those whorking to establish small and medium- sized enterprises and start-ups, based on objective and uniform criteria;
Amendment 110 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recognises that the increased emergence of gig work over the past years has however resulted in the major exploitation of workers who are often forced to declare themselves as self- employed persons rather than employees of a business and that this is not only detrimental to the rights of workers themselves but in consequence devalues the notion of “self-employed persons”; welcomes the Commission’s intention to present a proposal for a legislative initiative to improve the working conditions of platform workers by the end of 2021, as announced in the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan and preceded by a two-stage consultation of the social partners; Emphasises that any proposal in this regard must seek to combat the exploitation of platform and gig workers as consequences of the misclassification of platform workers as self-employed persons;
Amendment 112 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Encourages the European Commission to evaluate different schemes across the European Union which cater to remote workers, such as so called “nomad visa schemes” and youth mobility schemes in order to attract more diverse talent to the European Union;
Amendment 124 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that one of the objectives of Directive 2011/98/EU is to simplify and harmonise the rules concerning permits currently applicable in the Member States, while also promoting equal treatment; further notes that this objective has not been fully achieved, with some of the provisions being implemented in different ways across the Union; requests the Commission to take the necessary steps to ensure that theall Member States implement thate Directive fully; furthermore considers that thate Directive should be amended to allow applications for a single permit to be lodged either from within both a Member State andor from a third country, and, that in order to reach a broader category of workers, the scope and the application of the Directive should be expanded; calls on the Commission to further simplify and harmonise the rules, to clearlyas well as to regulate the procedure for obtaining an entry visa so as to, thus avoiding applicants having to submit the documents needed to obtain a single permit twice, and to reduce dependency of workers from risks of exploitation; calls on the Commission to include such amendments in its proposal;
Amendment 125 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the objective of Directive 2011/98/EU to simplify and harmonise the rules concerning permits currently applicable in the Member States has not been fully achieved with some of the provisions being implemented in different ways across Union; requests the Commission to take the necessary steps to ensure that the Member States implement that Directive fully; further considers that that Directive should be amended to allow applications for a single permit to be lodged from within both a Member State and a third country, and, that in order to reach a broader category of workers, the scope and the application of the Directive should be expanded; in order to further simplify and harmonise the rules, calls on the Commission to clearly regulate the procedure for obtaining an entry visa so as to avoid applicants having to submit the documents needed to obtain a single permit twice, and calls on the Commission to include such amendments in its proposal;
Amendment 133 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Requests that the Commission includes in its proposal the establishment of a transnational advisory service network, to be managed by the Commission, for legally migrating third- country workers, with each Member State designating a lead authority to process applications and to coordinate the advice and information provided to third-country nationals applying for work in the Union; insists that the lead authorities should be responsible for the sharing of information among Member States on third-country workerlabour migration rules and should act as contact points for the talent pool; asks that the lead authorities be responsible also for close coordination with one another with regard to applications lodged for a single permit to reside and work in accordance with Directive 2011/98/EU in order to avoid double submissions;
Amendment 147 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Highlights the fact that the intra- EU mobility of third-country nationals is a key component of the EU’s legal migration policy, as it provides clear added value that cannot be achieved at Member-State level; therefore calls on the Commission to propose appropriate legislative action enhancing the right to intra-EU mobility across the existing legal migration directives;
Amendment 149 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Calls on the Commission to improve the regulation on private agencies involved in international recruitment;
Amendment 164 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Acknowledges that most Member States have national schemes to attract labour migrants; however believes that, in the medium term, the EU must move away from a sectoral approach and adopt an immigration code setting out broad rules governing entry and residence for all third-country nationals seeking employment in the Union and harmonising the rights enjoyed by such third-country nationals and their families;
Amendment 165 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Calls on the European Commission to issue new proposals on the employment of asylum seekers while awaiting a decision on their asylum claim, thus reducing the negative impacts of forced inactivity until the finalisation of their asylum procedure;
Amendment 166 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Encourages the European Commission to conduct a study on the issue of third country nationals turnover rates within the European Union, in order to better understand the reasons behind departure from a Member State within the first three years of arrival, resulting in a high cost base for employers, diminishing competitiveness and increasing the cost of living;
Amendment 167 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14 c. Encourages the European Commission to conduct a study on the impact of increased economic migration into the Union on the housing market, with the aim of creating a set of recommendations that ensure the housing market is not disproportionately affected and remains affordable to all;
Amendment 171 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 1 – title
Annex I – Recommendation 1 – title
Recommendation 1 (on the establishment of a Union-wide talent pool for legally migrating third-country nationals)
Amendment 176 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 1 – indent 1
Annex I – Recommendation 1 – indent 1
- The European Parliament considers that the legislative act to be adopted should establish a Union-wide talent pool for third-country nationals who wish to apply for work in and migrate legally to a Member State, as well as for Union-based employers to search in third countries for potential employees, and should facilitate the admission and free movement of third- country workers. The European Parliament considers that such a Union-wide talent pool should establish synergies with the existing framework and the legislative act should therefore amend Regulation (EU) 2016/589 in order to expand the current scope of the EURES Portal, established by that Regulation;
Amendment 187 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – indent 1
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – indent 1
- It is a pressing need for the Union to improve its attractiveness for all skilledallow the admission of third- country workers, not only for highly-across all skilled workerlevels. With the revision of the Directive (EU) [EU BLUE CARD], the Union has taken further steps to achieve that goal for highly-skilled third- country workers. However, it is imperative to achieve that goal for third- country workers in jobs considered to be low- and medium- skilled third-country workers in order to fill vacancies and improve matching on the Member States’ labour markets, further enhancing the Union’s economic competitiveness.
Amendment 192 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – indent 2
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – indent 2
- To properly address that issue, the European Parliament calls on the Commission to, within the legislative act to be adopted, include provisions setting up an admission scheme with conditions of entry and residence for low- and medium- skilled third-country workers. The scheme should ensure equal treatment in coherence with the existing EU acquis on labour migration, and include the creation of a framework within which third-country workers are able to have their skills and qualifications properly recognised and validated for use on the Member States’ labour markets.
Amendment 196 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 3 – indent 1
Annex I – Recommendation 3 – indent 1
- Traditionally, a work permits has only been issuedare issued in the place where the third- country national already has an employment contract or a firmn offer of employment. However, the European Parliament is of the view that the basis for issuing work permits could be improved and developed further. Along the same lines, the Commission has stated that its objective is to encourage more people to become entrepreneurs, thereby improving Europe’s economic performance1 . Third- country nationals working as entrepreneurs or as self-employed people might experience that the environment in their country of origin is not conducive for their start-up or for their efforts as entrepreneurs. Through a Union-wide admittance scheme such third-country nationals could be giMember state regulations regarding self-employment and entrepreneurship of third-country nationals vary across the Union. EU levenl an opportunity to migrate legally to the Union and establish themselves andction should promote a favourable environment for entrepreneurship of their businessed-country nationals. _________________ 1 https://ec.europa.eu/growth/smes/sme- strategy/start-up-procedures_en
Amendment 200 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 3 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – Recommendation 3 – indent 2 a (new)
- - However in order to respect the growing spirit of entrepreneurship which the union must foster, it is imperative that the European Commission takes a firm stand to make a distinction between entrepreneurship, self-employed persons and persons who are engaged in gig work and are forced and exploited by their employers to declare themselves as self- employed persons, which results in a deprivation of workers access to employment rights, social protections, entitlements and the application of relevant rules.
Amendment 210 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 5 – title
Annex I – Recommendation 5 – title
Recommendation 5 (on the simplification and improvement of Directive 2011/98/EU)
Amendment 214 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 5 – indent 1
Annex I – Recommendation 5 – indent 1
- The European Parliament is of the view that procedures with respect to Directive 2011/98/EU should be further harmonised for that Directive to be fully efficient, therefore considers that the legislative act to be adopted should amend that Directive in order to allow applications for a single permit to be lodged botheither from within the territory of a Member State and from a third country, while engaging both the Member States and the third countries in a system that shares information on, and coordinates with respect to, the applications lodgedor from a third country. The European Parliament moreover calls for, inter alia, the clear regulation and streamlining of the procedure for applying for an entry visa in order to avoid applicants having to submit the documents needed twice to obtaining a single permit twice, and also requests the Commission to propose changes that would a single permit. Furthermore, requests the Commission to propose changes that would alleviate the difficulties facing third- country nationals holding work permits, when changing employment. This creates an environment where the permit holder is forced to become dependent on the employer. The Commission should therefore analyse the efficiency of permit procedures and reduce unnecessary administrative requirements which obstacles for potential employees, and employers. Requests the Commission to propose changes that would address the lack of implementation of equal treatment provisions in the Directive and persistent labour exploitation, in particular to alleviate the difficulties facing third- country nationals holding worksingle permits when changing or losing employment, thus making the permit holder too dependent on the employer. An effective workplace monitoring and complaints’ mechanisms to protect all migrant workers’ labour rights, which should in particular guarantee effective access to justice and redress and protect workers from retaliation, must be ensured.
Amendment 220 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 6 – title
Annex I – Recommendation 6 – title
Recommendation 6 (on the establishment of a Union-wide transnational advisory service network for legally migrating workers)
Amendment 225 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 6 – indent 1
Annex I – Recommendation 6 – indent 1
- The European Parliament is of the view that systematic cooperation between and engagement with the authorities of Member States and of third countries is required to enhance legal pathways for labour migration. To achieve that goal, the European Parliament considers that the legislative act to be adopted should establish a transnational advisory service network, managed by the Commission, for third-country workers, with each Member State designating a lead authority to coordinate the advice and information provided to legally migrating third-country nationals applying for work in the Union. The authorities in each Member State should also be responsible for closely coordinating with one another with regard to applications lodged for a single permit to reside and work in the Union in accordance with Directive 2011/98/EU in order to avoid double submissions. That network should also take into account national specificities and different demands of national labour markets.
Amendment 228 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 6 – indent 2
Annex I – Recommendation 6 – indent 2
- In addition, each Member State should be responsible for requesting from employersuse information on third-country workers, in full respect of Union data protection law, in order to enable third- country nationals to be connected with the relevant authorities and support services, in order to facilitate the protection and strengthening of the equal rights and treatment of third-country workers. This transnational advisory service network should facilitate the running of the talent pool, as outlined in Recommendation 1.
Amendment 232 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 7 – indent 1
Annex I – Recommendation 7 – indent 1
- Promoting professional mobility for legally residing third-country nationals working in a Member State also means protecting them from exploitation. Numerous third-country nationals, in particular low-skilled third- country nationals, hesitate to leave an exploitative employer because it would mean that they would lose their work permit and right to stay in the Union. Holders of a work permit issued under the Directive 2014/36/EU are, in particular, prone to exploitation, seeing how they often tend to work within sectors mainly employing low-skilled workers.
Amendment 235 #
2020/2255(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 7 – indent 2
Annex I – Recommendation 7 – indent 2
- Therefore, the European Parliament considers that the legislative act to be adopted should amend Directive 2014/36/EU to allow holders of work permits under that Directive a period of three months to seek new employment after having left their previous employer without having their permit revoked. The European Parliament recommends that the Commission, at the same time, considers other appropriate amendments to that Directive in order to bring it up to date and in line with other more recent Union legal acts dealing with legal migration and further address persistent labour exploitation of seasonal workers.
Amendment 1 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. REmphasises the role of education and culture in the personal development and critical thinking of citizens, in social mobility, in the promotion of creativity and innovation, and in raising awareness for major collective challenges such as climate change, the digital transformation and paradigm-shifting technologies; recalls the objective of a continuous improvement of the EU’s and theall Member States’ education, training and skills policies in order to deliver inclusive, accessible and high-quality education and comprehensive lifelong learning for all, from early childhood to older adults, and the upgrading of skills and reskilling, notably of people with lower levels of education, andyoung people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) and the long-term unemployed; upholds the need to prepare for the future impact of artificial intelligence and robotics on the labour market and public spheres, as well as on everyday life and on our personal and collective relationship with knowledge, learning and information; in this respect, reminds also the relevance of acquiring media literacy skills to combat disinformation and build an active digital citizenship;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses the need to deliver on the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR), calls for the timely adoption of the Child Guarantee and a vigorous implementation by the Member States of the Youth Guarantee, and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals on quality education, so that everyone can afford quality and inclusive education, training and life-long learning to be able to participate fully in society and join the labour market; urges the Commission to swiftly present an Action Plan for the implementation of the EPSR and to further refine the indicators of the Pillar’s Social Scoreboard, as well as their monitoring;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Calls on the Member States to include in their National Recovery and Resilience Plans ambitious investments at all levels of education, including vocational education, training, upskilling and reskilling, as a condition for an economic recovery which fosters social cohesion and tackles inequalities;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Stresses the need for the Member States to increase the mutual recognition and portability of skills, diplomas and personal qualifications in the internal labour market, thereby contributing to the building of a European Education Area that will improve labour mobility and enhance the international competitiveness of the EU economy;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Calls upon Member States to increase their GDP allocations for education and considers that the European Semester should better reflect the pace of education reforms that often do not adjust well to the semester temporal logic;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is of the opinion that the unprecedented EU financial support for a post-COVID-19 recovery should strive for sustainable economic growth that is inclusive and benefit all equally, addressing structural socio-economic disadvantages, including disadvantages relating to early school leaving and school failure that limit the creation of qualified and well-paid jobs; reminds that continued schooling is closely linked to access to social protection systems that provide for the basic needs of children and their families, including high-quality nutrition and healthcare, access to adequate housing and quality public transport, among others; and emphasises that the European green and digital transition cannot be achieved without a gradual transformation of the education and training systems, which will need major investments;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the area of education as severe discrepancies in digital education exists between the mMember sStates, with 32% of pupils in some Member States not having had any access to education for several months, in this regard; underlines that a green and digital transition in the EU should be based on fairness in society and better redistribution of wealth, and should address areas such as employment, skills and education and provide support to those who have been hit hardest by the COVID- 19 pandemic, such as young people, women and vulnerable groupgenerations, women, people with disabilities, single parents, the elderly and other vulnerable groups; stresses the role of school medicine and health education in mitigating the effects of pandemic outbreaks and in the prevention of and preparedness for future public health emergencies;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls on the Commission to better integrate education into the European Semester framework and to expand its current focus to include social objectives, digital education and the quality of the education provided, in order to assess the evolutions and reforms of the educational systems and consistently check the implementation of the EU action plans, agendas and recovery targets across the Union;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Welcomes the inclusion within the European Semester exercise of the components referring to the specific activities in the education, culture, sport and media sectors of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF); Calls on the Commission to monitor closely Member States progress reports on the implementation of the NRRPs within the European Semester exercise in order to verify to what extent have the objectives of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) been met;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)Notes the heavy toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on creative and cultural sectors and industries, including events and performances, cultural and heritage tourism, intangible cultural heritage practices, and the existential threat it represents to many artists and creative businesses; deplores that such impact on culture is not reflected in the European Commission communication on the EU annual sustainable growth strategy 2021 and asks the Commission and the Member States to identify and adopt specific initiatives to protect this field; more specifically, calls on the Member States to include a strong focus on culture with at least 2 % of the national RRF budget allocated to the CCSs, as the whole sector was among the most severely affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic; encourages the Member States to accelerate efforts to improve the social protection systems and the working conditions for the workforce in this sector;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) to integrate the recommendation made by the European Parliament to prioritize investments in education and training by allocating at least 10% of the national RRF budget to the sector in order to enable its adaptation to the new challenges generated by the pandemic and a fair digital and green transition;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission and the Member States to use the Recovery and Resiliaence Facility to establish the necessary conditions in order to ensure the possibilities for digital education across the whole European Union as a complementary tool for the in-person education, also with the aim of increasing the inclusiveness of education systems, with a particular focus on equal access to high-quality education and training for disadvantaged groups to compensate for the fact that socio-economic background is currently the most important determinant of children and young people’s educational outcome; is worried that the share of NEET young people has risen sharply and calls for targeted funding to allow for new opportunities for this vulnerable group; reminds the relevance of acquiring media literacy skills to build an active digital citizenship; recalls the EU Skills Agenda’s aim to ensure that 70 % of 16- to 74-year-olds have basic digital skills by 2025; bearing in mind that 42 % of Europeans still lack such basic digital skills, with significant disparities within and between the Member States and on the basis of socioeconomic status, age, income, education level and employment, urges the Commission to better integrate digital education into the European Semester exercise, taking into account not only the economic impact of education, but also social objectives, as well as quality of education; stresses further the need to address the significant gender gap in digital skills and tech sector jobs;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States to take the necessary measures to reinforce their digital infrastructure and, the connectivity ofand educational methods used in schools and learning centres and accelerate reforms implementing the digital transformation ensuring that all Europeans can take advantage of it and with a particular effort to provide online education accessible to all, in this context reminds the necessity to adequately train the teachers and, trainers and parents, whose role in digital transformation is crucial, for new formats such as distance and blended learning; points out the need to thoroughly assess the impact of overexposure to the digital world and calls for measures that promote better understanding of the risks posed by digital technologies which may affect children and young people in particular;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Welcomes that the Recovery and Resilience Facility supports the digital transition with a minimum level of 20% of expenditure related to digital, and in this regard stresses the need to ensure that a maximum number of EU citizens can benefit from gigabit society connectivity, including those living in rural and remote areas; stresses that broadband should be considered a public good and its infrastructure should be adequately funded in order to be universally accessible as a critical step in closing the digital divide as well as insure fair and just access to the digital economy;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Notes the need to pay specific attention to supporting the media sector, which plays a key role for our democracies, in a way that respects and promotes media freedom and pluralism at a time when the online environment is increasingly dominated by a few large players, with increasing market power and mobile tax bases, sometimes to the detriment of the ability of many smaller European companies to start-up and scale up across the Single Market, as highlighted in the European Commission communication on the EU annual sustainable growth strategy 2021; draws the attention of the Member States on specific measures set out in the Commission Media Action Plan unveiled on 3 December 2020 to help the broadcasting, news publishing and cinema sectors to recover from a big loss in advertising revenues due to the lockdown imposed by the pandemic and boost their production and distribution of digital content; considers that such measures should be part of the minimum 20% of expenditure of every National Recovery and Resilience Plan to be earmarked for digital;
Amendment 43 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to strengthen the recovery and the crisis resilience of the sport sector in general and grassroots sport in particular and to ensure the full access of sport to the Recovery and Resilience Facility; emphasis that sport fulfils important societal functions, by promoting inclusion, integration and values such as mutual respect, solidarity, diversity and equality including gender equality, it is beneficial for addressing and preventing the physical and mental health impact of extended home confinement and closure of schools; calls in this regard on the Commission to strengthen inclusion through sport and to explore new avenues to maximize its impact and reach;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to apply the “general escape clause” under the Stability and Growth Pact in order to allow Member States to deploy ambitious budgetary and fiscal policies, necessaryotably by exempting social investment from the deficit rules, including investment in education and culture, in order to protect European citizens and businesses from the effects of the pandemic, and to support the economy in the aftermath, paving the way for fairer, greener and more sustainable societies;
Amendment 2 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4
Citation 4
— having regard to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and specifically to its target 4,
Amendment 5 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 17 January 2018 entitled ‘Building a stronger Europe: the role of youth, education and culture policies’,
Amendment 6 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
Amendment 7 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 c (new)
Citation 8 c (new)
— having regard to the Commission proposal of 17 January 2018 for a Council Recommendation on Promoting common values, inclusive education, and the European dimension of teaching (COM(2018)0023),
Amendment 8 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 d (new)
Citation 8 d (new)
— having regard to the Commission proposal of 17 January 2018 for a Council Recommendation on Key Competences for Lifelong Learning (COM(2018)0024),
Amendment 9 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 e (new)
Citation 8 e (new)
— having regard to Council Recommendation of 22 May 2018 on promoting common values, inclusive education, and the European dimension of teaching (2018/C 195/01),
Amendment 10 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 f (new)
Citation 8 f (new)
— having regard to Council Recommendation of 22 May 2018 on Key Competences for Lifelong Learning (2018/C 189/01),
Amendment 11 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 g (new)
Citation 8 g (new)
Amendment 12 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 h (new)
Citation 8 h (new)
— having regard to the Commission proposal of 22 May 2018 for a Council Recommendation on High Quality Early Childhood Education and Care Systems (COM(2018)0271),
Amendment 13 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 i (new)
Citation 8 i (new)
— having regard to the Commission proposal of 22 May 2018 for a Council Recommendation on a comprehensive approach to the teaching and learning of languages (COM(2018)0272),
Amendment 14 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 j (new)
Citation 8 j (new)
— having regard to Council Recommendation of 26 November 2018 on promoting automatic mutual recognition of higher education and upper secondary education diplomas and the outcomes of learning periods abroad (2018/C 444/01),
Amendment 15 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 k (new)
Citation 8 k (new)
— having regard to Council Recommendation of 22 May 2019 on High Quality Early Childhood Education and Care Systems (2019/C 189/02),
Amendment 16 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 l (new)
Citation 8 l (new)
— having regard to Council Recommendation of 22 May 2019 on a comprehensive approach to the teaching and learning of languages (2019/C 189/03),
Amendment 17 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 m (new)
Citation 8 m (new)
— having regard to the Council Conclusion of 17 May 2021 on equity and inclusion in education and training in order to promote educational success for all (8693/21),
Amendment 18 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 n (new)
Citation 8 n (new)
— having regard to the Council Conclusions of 17 May 2021 on the European Universities initiative – Bridging higher education, research, innovation and society: Paving the way for a new dimension in European higher education (8658/21),
Amendment 19 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
— having regard to the first Principal of the European Pillar of Social Rights,
Amendment 24 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
— having regard to the 2020 study ‘Towards a European Education – Critical perspectives on challenges ahead’,
Amendment 29 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU single market and other EU policies have contributed to the natural development of a European educational space, historically underpinned by the traditions of European humanismeducation is a fundamental right and everyone has to have access to vocational and continuous training; and everyone has the right to quality, accessible, affordable and inclusive education, training and lifelong learning in view of their integral personal development;
Amendment 32 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas a European educational space, historically underpinned by the traditions of European humanism has developed in a fragmented manner over time;
Amendment 36 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the ultimate goal is buildingof this initiative is to establish a bottom-up European Education Area with common European policy objectives, requiring existing obstacles to be removed, European tools to be utilised and supporting policies at national and European levels to be developed;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas education needs to be conceptualised broadly as ‘lifelong learning’, ranging from pre-primary to tertiary education, including non-formal and informal modes, and being aimed at acquiring transversal skills in order to maintain and acquire skills that enable them to develop to their fullest potential personally and professionally, to participate fully in society and successfully manage the transition into the labour market;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the realities of educational infrastructure, expertise and resources vary within and across Member States and between different levels and types of education, and whereas those differences have become further pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Parliament has called on Member States to prioritise investments in education and training, valuing education spending as an investment in our common future, in order to have a more sustainable, digital and socially cohesive society;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas progress has been made in building a European Higher Education Area, arising from the long-term efforts of the Bologna Process, and using it as a reference to learn from the mistakes made in its implementation;
Amendment 58 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas Member States have not fullyfailed to achieved the objectives and benchmarks of the Education and Training 2020 (ET 2020) framework, in particular the aims of enhancing equitable and quality education, reducing the rate of early leavers from education and training, and bringing the share of 15-year-olds who are under-skilled in reading, mathematics and science below 15 %;
Amendment 62 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas Member States have not fully achieved the requirement of the 2021 Council Recommendation on the Validation of Non-formal and Informal Learning;
Amendment 64 #
Amendment 65 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises the importance of quality, accessible, affordable and inclusive education and that the European Education Area (EEA) initiative should provide more and better opportunities for every single European citizen to study, train and work abroad, and cultivate an environment where skills and diplomas are recognised and valued throughout Europe; welcomes the Council Conclusions on equity and inclusion in education and training in order to promote educational success for all and urges Member States to implement the recommendations included therein;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers education a driver for European economic and social prosperity, and for ensuring that the EU is a globally competitive player ands key to achieve personal and social advancement, well-being, to foster European citizenship and a sense of common belonging. Education is also a driver for sustainable and technological progress and for ensuring that the EU is leading the green and digital transitions;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Underlines the need to further strengthen European cooperation on education to develop common approaches and answers to common challenges;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the numerous opportunities for ‘European added value’ afforded through education to be seized, especially through mobility and the sharing of best practices, with the Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps programmes playing a particularly important role, continuing the increase in its budget and number of participants; emphasizes, in this respect, the importance of increasing opportunities for young people in informal and non-formal learning as well as in vocational education and training;
Amendment 85 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Bridging institutional and stakeholder approaches
Amendment 87 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes note of the variety of visions of, and approaches to, an EEA, which express a common wish to provide a new impetus for the ‘European project’, taking education as the cornerstone for its achievement;
Amendment 95 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Cautions thatWelcomes the Commission’s proposals are still mainlys a strategic outline rather than a concrete policy roadmap, and thus suggests setting clear priorities and realistic deadlines for the actions that should be adopted, including clearly defined interim deliverablesfor a comprehensive policy roadmap, calls on the Member States to set clear priorities and realistic deadlines for implementing the different building blocks to achieve a true European Education Area by 2025 without any further delay;
Amendment 97 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the Council’s response to the Commission’s proposals, in particular its focus on the importance of vocational education and training (VET) and lifelong learning opportunities; underlines, in this respect, the importance of creating different flexible and modular pathways to learning to enable learners to combine and build on different learning experiences and opportunities;
Amendment 103 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Considers the importance of fostering a whole-school approach to the European Education Area; calls therefore on the Commission to cooperate closely with all relevant actors to find innovative ways to place the learner at the centre of the learning process with a view to developing education systems and programmes which foster the transversal, social and sustainable skills needed to face future challenges; invites the Commission to consult student associations, pedagogical support experts, care givers to learners with special needs and other relevant stakeholders in developing the European Universities and the Centres of Vocational Excellence;
Amendment 114 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights inclusivenesson as a central dimension of an EEA and a prerequisite for achieving quality education for all, ensuring that no talent is left behindlearner is left behind, irrespectively of geographical, financial, structural, socio-economic, or physical barriers, of neuro-typical or cognitive differences, ethnic background, or legal status;
Amendment 122 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Supports the use of quantitative indicators and benchmarks, especially by means of the European Semester process, to allow the continuous comparison and monitoring of Member States’ progress towards common objectives and to incentivise further policy actions, while at the same time reiterating the need for supplementary qualitative indicators and benchmarks;
Amendment 125 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to set and achieve ambitious and realistic targets, without reducing those previously envisaged;
Amendment 126 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Calls for achieving the objective that all young Europeans completing upper secondary education have a sufficient knowledge of two languages in addition to their mother tongue;
Amendment 127 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13 c. Calls for the Council's benchmarks for the proportion of low achievers and early school leavers to be made more ambitious by 2025, reducing the first benchmark from the current 15% to 10% and the second from the current 10% to 5%;
Amendment 128 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13 d. Calls on Member States to invest at least 10% of their gross domestic product in education in order to enable the implementation and achievement of a new European Education Area and to invest in the future of their people;
Amendment 129 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 e (new)
Paragraph 13 e (new)
13 e. Calls on the Commission and Member States to monitor the achievement of the target set by the European Skills Agenda to achieve 50% of the adult population participating in learning activities by 2025;
Amendment 132 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for synergies between the EEA, the European Research Area and the European Higher Education Area to be created and exploited and for a further strengthening of the Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, European Solidarity Corps, Digital Europe, and Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programmes for the benefit of all teachers and learners;
Amendment 161 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Calls on the Commission to develop tools to allow Member States to implement the Council's recommendation on a comprehensive approach to the teaching and learning of languages, and to monitor progress made in this area since the adoption of this recommendation; in this respect, calls on the Member States to collect comparable data on language learning;
Amendment 166 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Calls on the Commission to establish a European Online University platform consisting of an online hub with content about the available online programmes in the European Universities, digital resources for higher education, available scholarships and EU funds for education and an online community of educators and learners sharing experiences and best practices on digital and online education at university level;
Amendment 168 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Amendment 169 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19 c. Underlines the importance of Member States and European Union being able to guarantee, especially in early childhood, even in a COVID-19 context, that students have access to in- person learning, since it is this type of teaching that ensures the acquisition of the skills that will allow them to progress throughout their lives: personal relationships, study skills, empathy, cooperation, etc;
Amendment 170 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19 d. Calls Member States to professionalise early childhood education and care staff in order to properly recognise and value their work, which is indispensable for the education of children;
Amendment 174 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission and Member States to facilitate the expansion ofintegrate automatic mutual recognition of learning outcomes and study periods abroad, including in VET and HVET in their educational systems;
Amendment 178 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Reiterates the importance of the recognition of vocational education and training and calls on the Member States which have not yet done so to implement correctly and fully the Council Recommendation and the European Skills Agenda on the Member States;
Amendment 179 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20 b. Underlines that early school leavers still represent around 10% of young people in the EU and only 83% have completed upper secondary education; calls on the Commission to set more ambitious targets for early school leavers, and to consider measures to improve support in this field;
Amendment 181 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20 c. Asks for recognition of non-formal and informal learning and for equipping young people with soft and life skills, such as 'learning to learn' competences, because of the importance of these skills for personal development: personal relationships, study skills, empathy, cooperation, etc;
Amendment 182 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
Paragraph 20 d (new)
20 d. Calls on Member States to include and promote educational content to support the ecological transition and raise pupils' awareness of the Green Deal; calls on the Council to include detailed content and detailed implementation guides in its forthcoming Recommendation on education for environmental sustainability foreseen for 2021;
Amendment 183 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 e (new)
Paragraph 20 e (new)
20 e. Calls on the Member States to include culture and arts in education curricula, establishing synergies with Creative Europe;
Amendment 184 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 f (new)
Paragraph 20 f (new)
Amendment 185 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 g (new)
Paragraph 20 g (new)
20 g. Calls on the Commission to support Member States in fighting gender stereotypes and discrimination, in improving gender diversity, cultural diversity and ethnic diversity, and in eliminating all forms of harassment, discrimination and violent misconducts; highlights, in this respect, the need to change mind sets and to reduce cultural tolerance of sexism and sexual harassment through introducing educational programmes and materials, including textbooks and debates on this topic in schools;
Amendment 186 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 h (new)
Paragraph 20 h (new)
20 h. Calls on the Commission to support Member States in fighting bullying and cyber-bullying, through the creation of good practices at EU level and the development of guidelines to effectively tackle bullying; stresses the need to raise public awareness of the potential risks online and calls for an appropriate role for basic cyber safety in school curricula;
Amendment 187 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to establish a concrete European Education Area Strategic Framework 2030 (EEASF 2030) by the end ofmid 2022 with a comprehensive steering, monitoring and evaluation mechanism, in line with the first Principle of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 to ‘ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all’;
Amendment 201 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Believes that this initiative on a new European Education Area is a good opportunity to review the competences of the European Union in training and education; calls for the possibility of a revision of the European Union treaties to review these competences, in order to have a global vision and to grant greater support to achieve quality education throughout the European territory;
Amendment 213 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Welcomes the Council’s recognition of citizenship education’s key role in fostering democratic attitudes; stresses the need to familiarise learners with the European integration process, the institutions and policies of the EU, the rights emerging from EU citizenship and how to actively participate in the EU’s democratic processes; calls on the Commission to develop an indicative common curriculum on EU citizenship in order to foster a better understanding, among others, of the functioning of the EU, of the existing EU participatory mechanisms, of the histories and cultures of Member States, their European rights and obligations, as well as objective and critical thinking on the benefits of the European Union; considers that more investment is needed in training and capacity building programmes for educators on citizenship education;
Amendment 214 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26 b. Asks the Commission to explore the establishment of a European Agency for Citizenship education in charge of improving access to and the quality of citizenship education in all EU member states and support the development of a European dimension of citizenship education, for all age groups, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds;
Amendment 215 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses the need to familiarise learners with the European integration process, the institutions and policies of the EU, the rights emerging from EU citizenship and how to actively participate in the EU’s democratic processesCalls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive European strategy on citizenship education in view of the risk posed to our democracies by national populism, online disinformation and the polarising social tensions in Europe and abroad; believes that such a strategy should notably focus on shared EU democratic values and principles; believes that this strategy should enhance citizens’ understanding of the EU decision-making process and of EU policies and should raise awareness of the benefits, rights and obligations of EU citizenship;
Amendment 168 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that, in order to build up a sustainable hydrogen economy fast enough to reach our climate goals, low-carbon hydrogen can play an important transitional role; calls on the Commission to assess for how long and how much of this hydrogen would be needed approximately for decarbonisation purposes until solely clean hydrogen can play this role;
Amendment 173 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Highlights that ramping up hydrogen and transition to carbon free economy will lead to significant increase in electricity demand; notes that decarbonised electricity has an important role in production of hydrogen and all the existing carbon free electricity needs to be taken account in a technologically neutral manner in order to cut the emissions fast enough;
Amendment 178 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Notes that the European hydrogen market can hardly cover the needs of hydrogen production based on renewable hydrogen alone; encourages the Commission to increase efforts in the EU’s renewable energy capacities and massively encourage research into electrolysis, storage and transport technologies;
Amendment 228 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to assess the possibility of repurposing existing gas pipelines for the transport of pure hydrogen in order to maximise cost efficiency and minimise investment costs and levelised costs of transmission; underlines that the re-use of existing natural gas pipelines could lead to an increase in social welfare by mitigating the risk of stranded assets, allowing Members State to act faster and prepare the infrastructure that can be used for clean hydrogen in the future;
Amendment 245 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Commission to assess the maximum blending levels of hydrogen in gas grids, planning the possibility of an EU-wide basis for injection of hydrogen into the natural gas grid based on common technical rules and standards; calls to identify and remove legal and administrative barriers;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the findings of the Digital Economy and Society Index 2020, published on the 11th of June 2020
Amendment 8 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Welcomes the Commission’s planned mid-term review of the Digital Education Action Plan; remains convinced that the Plan needs a clearer governance and coordination structure, involving the European Parliament, to monitor developments and performance on an ongoing basis; urges the Commission to better integrate digital education into the European Semester exercise;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Stresses that platforms are more and more used in schools across the EU and are becoming essential tools to prepare lessons as well as to communicate with parents; in this respect, considers that the use of children’s data should be limited to educational purposes and under no circumstances derive in commercial use; calls on the European Commission and the Member States to support and contribute to the development and the strengthening of secure, user friendly, accessible and EU-based teaching platforms;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Highlights the opportunity to increase mobility in the European Education Area through the use of digital education and data; underlines the importance of automatic mutual recognition of diplomas at all levels of education and of learning periods abroad; calls therefore on the promotion of the European Qualification Framework and the development of the European Student Card in order to include all learners;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the implementation of the European data strategy should take account of the specific needs of vulnerable groups; recalls that almost 100 million persons with disabilities in the EU are facing particular challenges in accessing digital tools and quality education; calls on the Member States to make every effort to ensure that persons with disabilities and persons from disadvantaged backgrounds have full access to digital tools and infrastructure in order to harness the full potential of digitalisation and prevent a widening of gaps between different parts of society in terms of access to digital education;
Amendment 39 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to explore the potential merits and scope of creating a common European data space for the cCultural and cCreative iSectors and Industryies at large; believes that the digitalisation of cultural heritage could be useful and beneficial in a wide variety of ways, by for instance facilitating physical protection and preservation or enabling three-dimensional virtual applications which could be suitable for a number of sectors, including tourism; calls for the development of a common European data space on cultural heritage, which could be built on the basis of the Europeana Digital Service Infrastructure and should be accessible to all parts of society.
Amendment 41 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the EU to lead the way in the field of AI, both in the public and the private sector; highlights the opportunity given by the use of AI in education; stresses that any new legislation in the field must be observant of fundamental rights, including the right to protection of privacy and personal data, and contribute to set high ethical standards;
Amendment 43 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas, according to Eurobarometer, the share of European citizens who would like to take a more active role in controlling the use of their personal data, including health, energy consumption and shopping habits (46%) is larger than those who would not like (38%);
Amendment 44 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Points out the need to support research programmes and networks through the use of data and digital innovation; underlines the necessity to train, hire and retain talents in Europe to address and accompany digital transition; stresses that access to such jobs and curricula needs to be gender-balanced;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. Underlines the existence of a gender gap in the digital sector, both in the education and therefore in the employment fields; encourages the use of data to close such gap and develop targeted policies that promote gender equality in digital education and careers; notes that encouraging and supporting the participation of girls and women to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) education and careers should be an important part of such policies;
Amendment 56 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Amendment 60 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
E b. whereas the European strategy for data will be instrumental, among other things, to achieve industrial policy objectives and will be beneficial to help European businesses, including SMEs, to successfully face the digital transition;
Amendment 137 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Supports the creation of a data governance framework for common European data spaces, covering interoperability, sharing, access and portability of data, to enhance the flow and reuse of industrial and public data; urges the governance framework to promote the “data for the public good” principle while always protecting the rights of EU citizens;
Amendment 189 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that personal and industrial data are not always separable; urges the Commission to define guidance on and practices in the utilisation of mixed data sets in industrial environments while guaranteeing privacy rules for personal data; calls on the Commission to consider creating a horizontal and cross-cutting personal data space alongside other data spaces to address the challenge of mixed data sets and empower citizens via, for example, trustworthy intermediators such as MyData operators, which store data with the consent of the owners; calls for further guidance by the Commission when it comes to the application of Regulation 2016/679 to mixed data sets, to ensure the full respect of data privacy;
Amendment 206 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Encourages the Commission to facilitate voluntary data sharing schemes; urges the Commission to enact measures that would incentivise businesses to share their data, possibly through a reward system (win-win), with the objective of pooling vast sets of data, for it be equally accessed by EU businesses, in particular the less data rich, facilitating innovation; stresses the need for contracts to set clear obligations and liability for data aggregators when it comes to accessing, storing, sharing and processing data in order to limit the misuse of such data;
Amendment 214 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that there are specific circumstances, such as systematic imbalances in B2B data value chains or specific circumstances of overriding public interest, where access to data should be compulsory e.g. via well-formed APIs; highlights that such imbalances are present in different sectors, such as e- commerce services, transport and tourism, where a small number of digital platforms, often from third countries, accumulate large amounts of sensitive data, while achieving an essential comparative advantage over EU businesses;
Amendment 240 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls for improved coordination among Member States to facilitate the cross border flow of data across sectors, through government and stakeholder dialogue, with the objective of establishing a common way of collecting data based on the principles of findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability;
Amendment 325 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission to promote STEM education, with a specific focus on gender equality, as well as software engineering, ICT talent attraction, employment of women in tech and data literacy skills for all in order to build a European know-how focusing on next-generation and forefront technologies;
Amendment 329 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls for public and private funding for SMEs to fully capitalise on data economy’s potential; and to integrate digital technologies; reminds that only a minority of SMEs use customer relationship management (CRM) systems to analyse commercial information; underlines that the achievement of data equality for small and medium enterprises not only includes access to data, but also entails the skills to carry out analytics and to extract insights from such information;
Amendment 336 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Welcomes the Digital Europe Programme and the role of the European Digital Innovation Hubs that will help European businesses, especially those still lagging behind, to keep up with the opportunities of the digital transition;
Amendment 342 #
2020/2217(INI)
31. Calls on social partners to explore the potential of digitalisation, data and AI to increase productivity, improve well- being of the workforce and invest in upskilling while respecting workers’ rights;
Amendment 2 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that AI should be developed, deployed and used in a fair and ethical manner with a human centric approach and with due respect for Union values and principles, human rights, freedom of expression and information, the right to privacy, data protection, non- discrimination, media freedom and pluralism and cultural diversity; underlines that the legal framework on AI requires the strict consideration of fundamental rights, ethical aspects and legal safeguards in order to protect our democratic societies and citizens as users and consumers of AI systems; emphasises that transparency and independent oversight are crucial in order to avoid all forms of abuse and to ensure the rule of law;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Recalls that the digital future of Europe must be socially inclusive and must leave no one behind; expresses, in this respect, concerns about the discrepancies in access to information, education and jobs created by the digital gap; reiterates its call on the Commission and the Member States to diligently address this gap including through adequate investments in infrastructure, equipment and resources, as well as the implementation and assessment of the Digital Education Action Plan;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the crucial importance of a coherent visregulation at Union level in order to achieve a genuine digital single market within an AI-powerassisted society that would fully benefit uscitizens as users and consumers;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Emphasises the potential of AI- technologies for cultural and creative sectors and industries, from better audience management, outreach and engagement to assisted content curation revalorising cultural archives, as well as assisted fact-checking and data journalism; stresses further the potential of AI-based tools such as text-to-speech and speech-to-text, automated subtitling and translation to enhance access to culture, information and education for vulnerable groups such as visually and hearing impaired people;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Deplores the omission of culture from AI strategies and policy recommendations at both national and Union level; stresses the need to set up a clear legal framework that prioritisesfor an ethical, sustainable and socially responsible AI that prioritises creativity and access to culture in order to bring the Union to the forefront of AI-driven innovation and, value creation worldwide and to maximise its benefits, while assessing its potential risks for society;
Amendment 34 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the transposition of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) into national law is crucial to achieving a genuine digital single market; urges the Member States that have not yet done so to complete the transposition as soon as possible; stresses that the future Digital Services Act (DSA) and, the Digital Markets Act (DMA) as well as any future regulation on AI, with particular regard to the cultural and creative sectors, should be in line with the principles and obligations of the AVMSD;
Amendment 43 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that AI can be an effective tool for enforcing the rules on online content, such as identifying illegal content or fake news, through automated content filtering,, disinformation or fake news and can also be used to implement the ‘notice, take down and stay down’ mechanisms; stresses, however, that AI may pose challenges to fundamental rights, in particular freedom of expression, as well as access to information, cultural diversity and media pluralism and recalls in this regard, the need for AI to respect fundamental rights and Union law when developed, deployed and used in the Union; emphasises that human intervention is necessary to filter out disinformation in order to avoid inappropriate removals e.g. when humour or irony are expressed, since AI-systems cannot evaluate the context;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls, therefore, for a balanced approach between the deployment of automated enforcement and fundamental rights,human- centric and careful approach towards automated decision-making, by all means respectful and protective of fundamental rights and ethical aspects, and which is in line with the applicable regulatory framework, such as the AVMSD, the Copyright Directive and the future DSA.DSA package;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recalls the urgent need for fairer competition for CCSIs online services in Europe in order to counter the networking and concentration effects of the data market that tend to unfairly benefit large digital companies; welcomes, in that respect, the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) Commission proposals of 15 December 2020 that should help to further shape the digital future of Europe.
Amendment 20 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that alle importance of reviewing democratic means of participation for citizens mustso that these entail an open and transparent process that takes an inclusive, participatory and well- balanced approach to citizens and stakeholderrepresentative associations; as well as identifying current gaps; believes that dialogue between decision- makers and organised civil society should be organised in such a way that the diversity of our societies is fully reflected;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the Commission to present a proposal for an Interinstitutional Agreement on civil dialogue based on article 11.2 TEU stating that institutions shall maintain an open, transparent and regular dialogue with representative associations and civil society;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that established channels for citizens to give their input on the EU decision-making process, such as the European citizens’ initiative, the right of petition to the European Parliament, recourse to the European Ombudsman, public consultations and dialogues, lack visibility, accessibility and follow-up; supports awareness raising activities on these mechanisms to maximise their impact and effectiveness;
Amendment 35 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need for supportive measures aimed at increasing civic literacy and building civic capacity to encourage citizens’ understanding of the policymaking process and to promote civic engagement in the actions of the Union; considers to that end that stronger action by Member States and the Commission in fostering EU citizenship education is necessary; calls on the Commission to provide support to complement educational programmes and training in all Member States, notably by supporting the development of a common curriculum on European citizenship education; invites the Commission and the Member States to develop a comprehensive European strategy on civic and citizenship education accompanied by supporting platforms to promote its implementation;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Believes that citizen’s participation implies the development of an array of tools ranging from consultation to deliberation, as well as the development of structured permanent dialogue at EU level and at national level on EU issues with citizens and civil society organisations representing citizens;
Amendment 39 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Considers that citizens’ trust in the EU institutions is fundamental for democracy, good governance and effective policy-making, believes that the EU institutions must strive for the highest possible standards of transparency, accountability and integrity; calls in particular on the Council to increase transparency as regards to its decision making process and access to documentation;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the inclusion in the Rights and Values Programme of a citizens’ engagement and participation strand designed to promote citizens’ engagement and participation in the democratic life of the Union; stresses the importance of ensuring continuity and increased resources for this strand; calls for the swift establishment of the ‘Civil Dialogue Group’, included in said programme;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. SAffirms that quality education, and particularly citizenship education, is one of the pillars of democracy; stresses that civic education and learning about the EU is key to improve European democracy and the future of the Union, enabling EU citizens to make informed choices; calls on the Commission to develop an indicative common curriculum on EU learning in order to foster objective and critical thinking on the benefits of the European Uncitizenship in order to foster a better understanding, among others, of the functioning of the EU, of the existing EU participatory mechanisms, of the histories and cultures of Member States, their European rights and obligations, as well as objective and critical thinking on the benefits of the European Union; considers that more investment is needed in training and capacity building programmes for educators on citizenship education;
Amendment 64 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Invites the Commission to develop a comprehensive European strategy on citizenship education in view of the risk posed to our democracies by national populism, online disinformation and the polarising social tensions in Europe and abroad; considers that such strategy should seek to inform citizens’ about European democratic systems; enhance citizens’ understanding of the interplay between the EU and the Member States’ roles in the EU decision-making process and how EU policies are made, nurture public awareness about the benefits, rights and obligations of being a EU citizen, raise awareness about innovative ways of citizens’ participation in EU decision-making and co-creation of policy solutions; such strategy should support safeguarding the rule of law, minority rights in Europe and the values of an open and inclusive society, reinforce youth engagement in public life by promoting innovative and novel ways of political representation and participation, improve digital competences, social media literacy and critical thinking in media consumption;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Highlights the importance of Equality Bodies, National Human Rights institutions and Ombudspersons to address concerns of citizen’s on issues covered by EU competences or violations of EU rights and values; stresses that the independence of such structures from governing authorities is a prerequisite to enable and protect meaningful citizen’s engagement; calls therefore for the Commission to closely monitor this area in forthcoming Rule of Law reports;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Recalls that the right of education is the first principle of the European Pillar of Social rights, including the right to education to fully participate in social life, believes that to this end citizenship education covering the national and European level must be ensured;
Amendment 72 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Calls on the EU and national governments to increase its investment in formal and informal civic education, on active citizenship and democratic competences;
Amendment 72 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop innovative and inclusive tools for citizens’ participation and dialogues; recalls that such tools should be adapted to ensure full access for people with disabilities and different age groups;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Believes that participation could be enhanced by ensuring predictable, flexible, adapted and multilingual process and tools of consultation; considers important to foster participation of people belonging to minorities in all public consultations in order to share their experiences and be able to promote further diversity in all policies;
Amendment 77 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the right of citizens to have access to reliable and factual information on the European Union, its policies and decision-making processes; recognises the need to establish adiversify access to neutral, independent and informative common European news centreand the value of existing European media outlets, available in all of the EU’s official languages; calls for downstream feedback, fact-checking and moderation in relation to disinformation to be introduced into the functioning of online platforms.;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Welcomes the European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP) objective to improve citizens’ participation in democratic systems through informed decision-making; emphasises the need to ensure youth participation and civic engagement of people from disadvantaged backgrounds under Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity; welcomes the announced measures in the EDAP to strengthen media freedom, freedom of expression and quality journalism, looks forward to the Commission’s proposals for practical and efficient tools to better secure the safety of journalists, which are all too often subject to threats and undue intimidation, thereby limiting citizen’s right to information, notes with concern the lack of specific proposals to ensure artistic freedom and grant protection to censored and prosecuted artists and invites the Commission to further develop this area under the DEAP;
Amendment 83 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Supports the establishment of a permanent structured dialogue with citizens to ensure that their views directly inform EU decision-making and public policy as proposed in December 2018 by the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee;
Amendment 86 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Amendment 87 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Calls on the Commission to include meaningful participation of citizens and civil society organisations in the Conference on the future of Europe, considers that to this end, proper methodologies and tailored tools enabling deep engagement and understanding of the topics debated are crucial, in particular in its European dimension;
Amendment 88 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6 d. Considers that representatives of the youth, citizen's and civil society agoras should participate as permanent members in the plenary of the conference; believes that the Conference on the Future of Europe should discuss how to reinforce European action in the fields of education, culture and youth.
Amendment 91 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to encourage the active participation of EU citizens in EU matters, notably young people, in order to support their involvement in shaping society and politics; considers that the voices and demands of young Europeans should have special consideration during the Conference on the future of Europe; calls on the Commission to devote sufficient resources to promote a wide participation of young people through appropriate tools;
Amendment 96 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Notes that migrants and people in need of international protection should have the possibility to express their views, in particular, on asylum and migration policies; invites the Commission to proactively engage them in the design of such policies;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2196(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Deplores the fact that internal border controls are continuing to be introduced by some Member States as a unilateral response to new challenges, before they have given proper consideration to the common European interest in maintaining Schengen as an area without internal border controls, which has a negative effect on the free movement of goods, capital, services, and labour in the Union; underlines in this context the particularly difficult situation of cross- border workers ; reiterates its call on the Commission to exercise appropriate scrutiny over the application of the Schengen acquis, including through the use of infringement procedures, and underlines the urgent need to enhance mutual trust and cooperation among the Schengen states and appropriate governance for the Schengen area;
Amendment 171 #
2020/2196(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that the Schengen Borders Code, in particular as regards rules on internal border controls, is no longer fit for purpose and requires an urgent and meaningful reform in order to strengthen mutual trust and solidarity, and to safeguard the integrity and full restoration of the Schengen area; stresses that the reintroduction of internal border controls should only ever be a measure of last resort, for a limited period of time, and to the extent that the controls are necessary and proportionate to the identified serious threat, while maintaining a distinction between different legal bases and considering effects it might have on the border regions inside the Union; considers that on each occasion that border controls are prolonged by a Member State, additional safeguards should apply and that, in all circumstances, such measures should be withdrawn as soon as the underlying grounds for them cease to exist;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2156(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Regrets the disproportionate increase in the use of English, which jeopardises the use of all other European languages;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the implementation of the Erasmus+ programme in 2019 was largely successful and that most result indicators, such as the number of mobility placements, surpassed the respective targets of the Commission for that year; notes that, due to its delayed launch, low take-up among financial institutions and a lack of awareness among students, only one single Student loan guarantee facility transaction could be completed in 2019 and welcomes the decision not to include the facility in the successor Erasmus+ programme for the period beyond 31 December 2020; welcomes the 20% increase of pupil mobility and urges for physical mobility to remain the main element of Erasmus instead of virtual mobility; stresses the importance of continuing to support vocational education and training and work-based learning as a means to enhance social inclusion;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that in 2019, numerous young people signed up to the European Solidarity Corps and were deployed, showing their great interest in getting involved in solidarity work across Europe; is concerned about the discrepancy between applications (191 000) and actual placements (34500); regrets that the take- up of traineeships and jobs under the European Solidarity Corps programme has been very low, with only 72 deployments between 2018 and 2020, representing less than 1 % of total deployments;
Amendment 5 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes with satisfaction that, under the Creative Europe programme, 1 370 grant agreements were signed in 2019, thus exceeding the Commission’s target and making full use of the available budget appropriations; welcomes the developments regarding the implementation of the pilot project on the mobility scheme for artists and culture and creative professionals as well as the preparatory actions on the ‘Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe’ and ‘Music Moves Europe’; uses the opportunity to recall the importance of increasing the budget for this programme to further improve its success rate;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Continues to be concerned by the apparent lack of transparency and accountability in the arrangements for the provision by the Commission of financial support to Euronews and the insufficient monitoring and evaluation mechanisms; urges the Commission to increase transparency in respect of the budget for multimedia activities and to improve accountability for expenditure; asks the Commission to diversify the communication channels funded under the multimedia action budget line;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Regrets the budget cuts in the Europe for Citizens programme as well as the recent changes of its parent Directorate-General, which do not contribute to the running of the programme;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Emphasizes with regard to the European schools the importance of respecting the annuality principle and the rules for taking physical inventories when performing the cut-off at the end of the year and of respecting payment deadlines, procurement rules and transparency in recruitment procedures;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2085(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to the European Commission’s Fitness Check Roadmap to assess the effectiveness, relevance, efficiency and consistency of on-farm animal welfare including EU rules on animal transport and slaughter;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2085(INI)
Ak. whereas the special 2016 Eurobarometer on animal welfare showed that 94% of EU citizens believe that welfare of farm animals is important, 82% think farm animals should be better protected and 59% are willing to pay 5% more for animal- friendly products;
Amendment 63 #
2020/2085(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A m (new)
Recital A m (new)
Am. whereas in recent decades, European food and farming have become heavily unbalanced and unsustainable in favour of industrial agricultural systems and intensive livestock farming;
Amendment 64 #
2020/2085(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A m (new)
Recital A m (new)
Am. whereas industrial animal farming is incompatible with animal welfare due to extreme suffering as well as cruel practices experienced by animals;
Amendment 65 #
2020/2085(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A m (new)
Recital A m (new)
Am. whereas animal farming is one of the main sources of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 14.5% of the total according to FAO;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2085(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A m (new)
Recital A m (new)
Am. whereas the spread of zoonotic diseases such as avian and swine flu, or Salmonella, and air pollution from ammonia emissions (90% of which comes from farming, according to the European Environment Agency) are major public health risks linked to intensive animal farming;
Amendment 67 #
2020/2085(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A m (new)
Recital A m (new)
Am. whereas a sustainable and more organic diet will accelerate the achievement of the Green Deal objectives while protecting our climate and environment, people’s health, farmers’ livelihoods and farm animal welfare, both in Europe and worldwide;
Amendment 83 #
2020/2085(INI)
1a. Acknowledges the importance of the Commission external study on animal welfare labelling foreseen to start first half of 2021; in this regard, calls on the Commission to assess a reliable traceability mechanism of animals and animal products to apply also to animal source foods from non-EU countries;
Amendment 98 #
2020/2085(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the Council’s effortconclusions to promote the development of an EU-wide animal welfare label for as many food producing animals as possible, based on harmonised and technically substantiated criteria;
Amendment 117 #
2020/2085(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the fact that the animal welfare label should be mandatory for all animal source food products sold in the EU, based on a core and standardized set of animal welfare indicators which should cover the entire supply chain: breeding, fattening, transport and slaughter;
Amendment 124 #
2020/2085(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Welcomes the Commission intention to review the Council Regulation 1099/2009 (Slaughter Regulation); stresses the need to align the legislative text with the latest scientific knowledge and evidence, broaden its scope to fish and set mandatory and harmonised higher animal welfare provision for mobile slaughter;
Amendment 129 #
2020/2085(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Highlights that legal standards designed to protect fish are generally far fewer and less stringent than those designed to protect other animals farmed for human consumption; in light of this, points out the need to align EU regulations on fish welfare to the standards set out in the OIE Aquatic Animal Health Code;
Amendment 135 #
2020/2085(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Draws attention to the importance of animal welfare during live transport and welcomes the establishment of the ANIT committee of inquiry to assess responsibilities of Member States and the Commission in relation to the poor implementation and enforcement of Council Regulation 1/2005, as well as to put forward recommendations for its revision;
Amendment 172 #
2020/2085(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Regrets that most animal welfare support measures under the current CAP, as well as in the Commission suggestions for eco-schemes in the future CAP, do not target nor benefit more extensive grazing- based farms where animal welfare standards are generally higher; calls on the Commission and Member States to address this issue by increasing the animal welfare recognition and support provided to smaller and more extensive farms with well adapted interventions;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. AStresses the importance of pursuing the objectives of the 2030 Agenda, and the relationship in particular of this resolution with goals 1 “No poverty”, 4 “Quality education” and 13 “Climate action” closer together; in this respect asserts that an adequate education and training in transitions to environmentally and socially sustainable economies can become a strong driver of job creation, social justice and poverty eradication;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. ERecalls the key role of education, in labour market transitions as well as in the human and personal development of citizens, in particular by raising their environmental awareness to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve, climate neutrality by 2050; emphasises that a transition to a more environmentally sustainable society requires skilled workers and believes that just transition funds should cover a strong investment in education, vocational education and training (VET) and retraining;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point a (new)
Paragraph 3 – point a (new)
(a) Underlines the need for education and training both in skills related to the ecological and the digital transition, which can help to achieve the goals related to sustainability and digitalization, as well as in soft skills, which can facilitate to change or improve their employment sector;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point b (new)
Paragraph 3 – point b (new)
Amendment 25 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notices the rapid and continuous growth of the silver economy in the European Union, which by 2025 is likely to contribute 32% of EU GDP and 38% of the Union’s employment; underlines the need of vocational education, digital education and re-training schemes to adequately reflect that fact to ensure the social inclusion of seniors;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Points to the need of providing sufficient funding to the re-skilling and up-skilling of workers in carbon- dominated industries form the EU Emissions Trading System Modernisation Fund so that to intensify action towards a just transition;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that a social protection schema is important for a just transition, as it enables workers and their families to meet basic needs, including the provision of both early childhood and long-term education, as well as to feel empowered to engage in lifelong learning actions and move into new jobs and sectors;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on governments and employsocial partners to invest in programmes and measures to ensure that vulnerable individuals have the skills necessary for a successful transition to a zero-emission economy;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notices that financial obstacles account for a large portion of reasons why many young people cannot take part in the Erasmus - based exchanges; stresses that there is a necessity to make Erasmus+ more easily accessible for students with fewer opportunities;
Amendment 85 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas press freedom in Belarus has significantly deteriorated since 2015, the recent years as confirmed annually by the World Press Freedom Index, whereas the few independent journalists or media outlets that are able to operate in the country are subject to systematic harassment and punitive measures, such as arrests or initiation of criminal investigations, and the number of prosecutions for statements on the internet has increased;
Amendment 183 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) acknowledge that while the critical engagement policy has brought about some developments in bilateral relations, progress in the key areas of democracy, the rule of law, freedom of media, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and civil society remains very limited or almost, non- existent, at times even reverses and, as the EU is engaging in a more tailored approach to the Eastern Partnership, consider applying the ‘less for less’ principle in the case of further deterioration;
Amendment 283 #
Amendment 377 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q
Paragraph 1 – point q
(q) intensify efforts to ensure that young people in Belarus can benefit from better-quality education through progress in the implementation of the Bologna Process and increased opportunities to study in the EU via the Erasmus+ programmeto ensure that the academic exchange in the framework of the Erasmus+ programme, in which Belarus takes part, contributes to the democratisation of the country;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital -A a (new)
Recital -A a (new)
- Aa. whereas the principles of circular economy should be the core element of any European and national industrial policy as well as of Member States national Recovery and Resilience Plans in the framework of the Recovery and Resilience Facility;
Amendment 2 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital -A b (new)
Recital -A b (new)
- Ab. whereas almost a quarter of SMEs in Europe already enable the transition towards more sustainable business models but, on the other hand, a third of them report that they face complex administrative and legal procedures when trying to make their business more resource-efficient;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2077(INI)
-Ac. whereas the Communication from the Commission acknowledges the pioneering role of social economy enterprises in the creation of jobs linked to the circular economy;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital -A d (new)
Recital -A d (new)
-Ad. whereas a circular economy has proven to be essential during the Covid-19 pandemic, in particular in sectors such as food and pharmaceutical packaging, waste collection and treatment;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to review Directive 2009/125/EC; emphasizing an important role that it can play in green recovery and can represent the key element of any post-COVID recovery plans; stresses that broadening its scope should not lead to any watering down of the results achieved in the field of energy efficiency; and material efficiency to decrease dependence on imports and thereby improve resilience of European economy to global crises.
Amendment 11 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to review Directive 2009/125/EC; stressebelieves that a wider ecodesign policy can be one of the core elements of the European action in the field of circular economy; stresses nevertheless that broadening its scope should not lead to any watering down of the results achieved in the field of energy efficiency;
Amendment 63 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that research into materials, processes, technologies and products, as well as into their industrial scale-up, can provide European companies with a worldwide competitive advantage; believes that shortening a number of value chains would make European industrial ecosystems more resilient, competitive and profitable, as well as promote the EU’s strategic autonomy; developing synergy between sectors for an effective EU circular industry; that supports industrial reconstruction and just transformation towards climate-neutrality objectives.
Amendment 83 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of boosting research efforts in the field of chemical recycling which, paired with organic and mechanical recycling, will complete a technology-neutral framework; such efforts should aim at improving energy efficiency, reducing GHG emissions and ensuring non-contaminated final products and proper treatment of by-products in chemical recycling technologies; considers that any waste-to-energy process shall not be considered as chemical recycling;
Amendment 101 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to step up its efforts to make more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fit for the circular economy, by supporting them through adequate incentive schemes and financing tools, capacity building, also in terms of managerial skills, and technical assistance, as well as by reducing their administrative and legal burdens;
Amendment 108 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Supports the European Commission’s initiative to ensure that the EIT’s Knowledge and Innovation Communities will be more open to SMEs and increase their opportunity to participate in local innovation ecosystem to the benefit of digital and green transition;
Amendment 117 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is of the opinion that the transition towards a digital economy in all sectors can reduce their environmental footprint, while also boosting the green transition; points out that measures are nevertheless needed to deal with the short- and medium- term costs of the transitions and to make them just; and more inclusive; highlights the importance of stakeholders, including civil society and community representatives.
Amendment 121 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that construction is among the least automated and digitized sectors and the most resource-intensive businesses in the European Union. The use of innovative and future-oriented technologies at a construction site would increase the degree of digitisation of the sector while increasing resources efficiency. Similarly, the adoption of digital solution in built environment would allow better energy performance of buildings;
Amendment 124 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Also believes that the use of sustainable circular bio-based products and systems in the construction and renovation sectors can help achieving the Union's environmental objectives through the development of a regulatory framework for recognition of carbon removals as well as through the elaboration of Green Public Procurement binding rules to enable users to choose sustainable and climate friendly materials and secondary raw material;
Amendment 125 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Recalls that the “energy efficiency first” principle should always apply when evaluating different solutions and applications;
Amendment 126 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Underlines the importance of incentivising the procurement of recyclable materials and the use of secondary raw materials also as a tool to ensure the Union's industrial autonomy and to keep jobs in the manufacturing sector;
Amendment 135 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Asks the Commission to support a digital transition that builds on maximising the value of data and deploying digitally- enabled solutions to permit the sustainable use of resources and to maintain the value, durability, reusability and repairability of products and materials for as long as possible.
Amendment 140 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Supports the EU initiative on Sustainable Products as a major action for improving products recyclability, durability and efficiency and endorses the inclusion of a larger set of product groups into the Eco-Design Directive, with a focus to non-energy related products; urges also to apply the same EU products requirements to the materials and goods imported from third countries;
Amendment 144 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to invest in connectivity and digital infrastructures, promoting solutions that contribute to a lower carbon footprint and reduced use of natural resources and materials, and that guarantee the sustainability of the manufacturing life cycle and the extension of product life cycle.
Amendment 153 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Asks the Commission to invest in developing KPIs connected to SDGs, in order to achieve a more sustainable business model for European industry; in particular, calls on the Commission to promote and strengthen partnerships between different industrial sectors and between public and private sectors, fully implementing SDG 17;
Amendment 155 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Strongly endorses the ambition of the EU Commission in creating a well- functioning EU market for secondary raw materials; stresses the need of supporting the use and recycling of those materials, irrespectively of their legal status, i.e. waste, end-of-waste or by-products;
Amendment 159 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Supports the plan of defining a circularity test, which should take into account all the circular performances of products such as durability, re-usability, recyclability and recycled content; as the targets for recycled content, the circularity test should be product-specific;
Amendment 166 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7d. Underlines the importance of boosting the EU internal market via the green public procurement, for incentivising the procurement of recyclable materials and the use of secondary raw materials;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 38 a (new)
Citation 38 a (new)
- having regard to the Council conclusions of 15 November 2018 on the Work Plan for Culture 2019-2022 (2018/C 460/10),
Amendment 23 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 38 c (new)
Citation 38 c (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 22 May 2018 on ‘A New European Agenda for Culture’ (COM(2018) 267),
Amendment 24 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 38 d (new)
Citation 38 d (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 14 November 2017 on ‘Strengthening European Identity through Education and Culture’(COM(2017) 673),
Amendment 25 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 38 e (new)
Citation 38 e (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 13 December 2016 on a coherent EU policy for cultural and creative industries (2016/2072(INI)),
Amendment 26 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 38 f (new)
Citation 38 f (new)
- having regard to the “Masterplan for a Competitive Transformation of EU Energy-intensive Industries Enabling a Climate-neutral Circular Economy by 2050” Report from the High-Level Group on Energy-Intensive Industries,
Amendment 30 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Union requires a new industrial strategy that makes its industries more globally competitive, resilient and environmentally sustainable; while maintaining high levels of employment and high-quality jobs whereas such a strategy should cover the twin transition of European industries to digitalisation and climate-neutrality, prioritising the transition to low-carbon production processes and the implementation of low- emission technologies, the necessary regulatory framework to enable the twin transition, providing the necessary infrastructure, the ‘energy efficiency first’ principles, energy savings and renewable energy technologies;
Amendment 36 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Union requires a new industrial strategy that makes its industries more globally competitive, resilient and environmentally sustainable; whereas such a strategy should cover the transition of European industries to digitalisation and climate-neutrality, prioritising the ‘energy efficiency first’ principles, energy savings and renewable energy technologies, including support to strengthen the European value chain in clean technologies;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Union requires a new industrial strategy that makes its industries more globally competitive, resilient, digital and environmentally sustainable driven by knowledge-based innovation and equality principles; whereas such a strategy should cover the transition of European industries to digitalisation and climate-neutrality, prioritising the ‘energy efficiency first’ principles, energy savings and renewable energy technologies;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Union’s industrial strategy should ensure the correct functioning of the single market, create a level playing field inside and outside EU and ensure easier access to finance, sustainable raw materials, renewable energy and markets, in addition to ensuring appropriate levels of investment, research and innovationvalue chains for low-emission and digital products and technologies in the EU ,appropriate levels of investment, research and innovation, fast and cost-effective deployment of breakthrough technologies, education and skills to boost competitiveness, employment and sustainability; whereas meaningful and relevant changes in education are urgently needed to achieve more inclusive and sustainable development for all, to manage the increasing skills and workforce shortages and to prepare the next generation for the jobs of the future;
Amendment 54 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Union’s industrial strategy should ensure the correct functioning of the single market, avoid market distortions, create a level playing field inside and outside EU and ensure easier access to finance, raw materials and markets, in addition to ensuring appropriate levels of investment, research and innovation, education and skills to boost competitiveness and sustainability;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas according to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report, 65% of children entering primary school today will ultimately end up working in completely new types of jobs that do not yet exist today; whereas education systems have to put in a position to impart the universal knowledge and skills required for this new form of careers;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout have created an unprecedented economic downturn in Europe; whereas in this context any future- looking industrial strategy should start by addressing industrial recovery, especially with regards to those sectors hit hardest by the Covid-19-lock-down measures; whereas this recovery should be completely in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement and the European Climate Law;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout have created an unprecedented economic downturn in Europe; whereas in this context any future- looking industrial strategy should start by addressing industrial recovery, with a strong social and environmental approach;
Amendment 89 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas new debts contracted to survive the economic downturn are likely to leave companies with a more fragile financial structure, leading to sluggish growth in theand lack of investment capacities for the twin transition to a digitalised and climate-neutral economy in the short, medium and long term;
Amendment 106 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is of the opinion that digital and environmental transitions should be at the very core of all Unions strategies until 2050; in this context, calls on the Commission to define a comprehensive industrial strategy, including a strong regulatory framework, which manages these transitions leaving no-one behind, fosters transformation and guarantees the Union’s strategic autonomy; climate- neutrality and international competitiveness;
Amendment 114 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is of the opinion that digital and environmental transitions should be at the very core of all Unions strategies until 2050; in this context, calls on the Commission to define a comprehensive industrial strategy which manages these transitions, fosters transformation and guarantees the Union’s strategic autonomy, leaving no one behind;
Amendment 126 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is aware that market dynamics alone do not bridge the fractures created during the transformation process if there is no proper management of the transitions and no strong industrial policies; is, furthermore, aware that while markets, competition and innovation push fast towards transformation, it is society and the environment that face the impact of these transformations; considers that balancing out the number of jobs lost in traditional industries with new jobs created in the digital and environmental sectors is not enough in itself as these new jobs are neither created in the same regions nor taken up by the same workers, specially taking into account the gender disparities in the labour market which have an effect on the mobility or relocation capacity of workers; calls on the Commission, therefore, to ensure that these transitions are fair and socially just, and that every action aimed at accelerating a transformation process (digital, environmental, etc.) is accompanied by a corresponding initiative to up-skill and reskill workers and to invest in alternative economic sectors specially in some regions with high unemployment and less diversified economies, with the aim of managing the effects produced by that accelerated process on both regions and people;
Amendment 134 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is aware that market dynamics alone do not bridge the fractures created during the transformation process if there is no proper management of the transitions and no strong industrial policies and support; is, furthermore, aware that while markets, competition and innovation push fast towards transformation, it is society, the economy and the environment that face the impact of these transformations; considers that balancing out the number of jobs lost in traditional industries with new jobs created in the digital and environmental sectors is not enough in itself as these new jobs are neither created in the same regions nor taken up by the same workers; calls on the Commission, therefore, to ensure that these transitions minimise job losses and industrial closures, are fair and socially just, and that every action aimed at accelerating a transformation process (digital, environmental, etc.) is accompanied by a corresponding initiative to up-skill and reskill workers, with the aim of managing the effects produced by that accelerated process on both regions and people;
Amendment 140 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers the EU industrial policy of the Union can only succeed through integrated strategic planning, pooling the resources of European players, regional and local institutions, industrial clusters, social partners, universities and research groups; highlights in this context the importance of support structures such as SME networks, regional development agencies, innovation clusters and start-up counselling for the creation of local and regional industrial value chains;
Amendment 141 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that the new industrial strategy needs to be accompanied by corresponding education initiatives contributing to accelerating the transformation process of our industries and to setting ground for Europe’s industrial future; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to make massive public investments in education across Europe and to push forward the integration of education policy at EU level;
Amendment 147 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Underlines that in order to gain or maintain global leadership in strategic industrial sectors and with regard to certain technologies, especially those with a high value-added, Europe needs to provide sufficient resources for research and innovation, including the Horizon Europe programme; recalls the positive spill-over effects of innovation efforts with regard to the quantity and especially the quality of jobs;
Amendment 155 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers, in the current context, that the Union requires a new, tailor-made industrial strategy that focuses on two distinct phases; the first aimed at recovery and the second aimed at reconstruction and transformation; calls on the Commission, therefore, to adapt the strategy published in March 2020 to the current situation and address both phases, while keeping the digital and environmental objectives as priorities throughout and ensuring synergies between the two to guarantee resource efficiency and achieve the circularity in industrial processes;
Amendment 179 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Temporary State Aid framework as a way to promptly transfer liquidity where urgently needed; calls on the Commission nonetheless to ensure that the aid provided in the emergency phase does not lead to permanent distortions in the single market or generate inequalities between industrial enterprises from different Member States;
Amendment 185 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that the Union and the Member States must stand united to foster the position of the European industry in the world, creating a broad competitive industrial base in line with the 2050 climate neutrality target; underlines that quality job creation, social protection, well-functioning public services and the rule of law play an important role for thriving industrial activities in this context;
Amendment 199 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines, moreover, that emergency assistance in the wake of a crisis situation, such as Covid-19, should only be provided to undertakings that respect applicable collective agreements and to companies that refrain from buying back shares, paying dividends to shareholders and giving bonuses to executives, and that are not registered in tax havens;
Amendment 216 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to include in the recovery plan a strategy to redeploy industries in Europe and to relocate industrial production in strategic sectors; calls, moreover, on the Commission to adopt a stronger stance on unfair global competition and predatory acquisitions by SOEs and sovereign funds; is of the opinion that, in this context, the Union should implement a provisional TDI scheme, also to ensure the level playing field within the European Single Market;
Amendment 217 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to include in the recovery plan a strategy to redeploy industries in Europe, re-strengthen strategic European markets and value- chains and to relocate industrial production in strategic sectors in the EU; calls, moreover, on the Commission to adopt a stronger stance on unfair global competition and predatory acquisitions by SOEs and sovereign funds; is of the opinion that, in this context, the Union should implement a provisional TDI scheme;
Amendment 221 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a (new)
Paragraph 6 – point a (new)
a. Calls on the Commission to propose appropriate responses to strengthen the single market, due to its potential to reinforce the European industry. In addition to underline the need to address possible social reactions and develop concepts and ideas that can respond to the challenges we face, such as the jobs that will disappear.
Amendment 222 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights that European industries operate within a complex, multi-layered global supply chains the proper operation of which necessitates predictable, efficient and fair trade environment; calls on the Commission to ensure that the pursuit of European strategic autonomy contributes to this international trade environment;
Amendment 236 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights that, during this critical phase, the Union should protect its market in strategic sectors and block takeovers and FDI that could further increase its dependency on foreign powers; along with fostering energy and material efficiency to decrease dependence on imports and improve resilience to global crises;
Amendment 237 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights that, during this critical phase, the Union should protect its market and value-chains in strategic sectors for the achievement of European strategic autonomy, climate-neutrality and digitalisation and block takeovers and FDI that could further increase its dependency on foreign powers;
Amendment 238 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights that, during this critical phase, the Union should protect its market in strategic sectors and block takeovers and FDI that could further increase its dependency on foreign powers. For that reason, it is vital to create a minimum stock of key strategic products for the European Union;
Amendment 248 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses that in order to maintain a level playing field, its food sovereignty and sustainable practices, the EU must ensure that sensitive and essential sectors are not used as a bargaining chip in the negotiations of future trade agreements;
Amendment 249 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Emphasis that the leadership of European Industries in key sectors should be maintained and developed, especially for those that proved to be vital during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as health and the food sector;
Amendment 256 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is of the opinion that the industrial recovery plan should support the most innovative and competitive sectors and help to create new ambitious, sustainable and innovative European industrial projects in line with the Union policy priorities such as the fight against climate change which go hand in hand with the current revision of the guidelines for ‘Important Projects of Common European Interest’ (IPCEI), in order to encourage the emergence of European leaders in strategic industrial sectors that are sustainable, increase the European employment level and are capable of competing on a global scale;
Amendment 265 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is of the opinion that the industrial recovery plan should help to create new ambitious and innovative European industrial projects which go hand in hand with the current revision of the guidelines for ‘Important Projects of Common European Interest’ (IPCEI), in order to encourage the emergence of European leaders in strategic industrial sectors that are capable of competing on a global scale and contribute to achieving the climate neutrality and the digital leadership;
Amendment 269 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission to further improve measures to prevent imbalances in the European industrial supply chains and to assess the entity of disruptions in cross-border value-chains where unfair trading practices put at risk some of their links;
Amendment 320 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 9 – point f a (new)
Amendment 322 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 9 – point f a (new)
fa. channels funding to high- multiplier, climate-friendly sectors that will contribute to the EU’s future economic resilience;
Amendment 328 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the need to support a sustainable and fair recovery, the digital and green transitions, the citizens' welfare and consumer rights as well as the need of businesses, including SMEs, micro enterprises and start-ups beyond the COVID-19 crisis in order to enhance growth in the EU by increasing investment in the digital and green transitions; asks the Commission to support an ambitious Recovery Fund that is within the framework of a stronger MFF and is integrated in the own resource decision, and to pursue fiscal policy coordination to strengthen the European fiscal framework; is of the opinion that, after the peak of the pandemic, the Fund should become a permanent Reconstruction Fund to foster the digital and green industrial transitions;
Amendment 331 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the need to support a sustainable and fair recovery, beyond the COVID-19 crisis in order to enhance sustainable growth in the EU by, increasing investments in the digital and green transitions; askwelcomes the Commission to suppproposal fort an ambitious Rrecovery Fund that is withinstrument in the framework of a stronger MFF and is integrated in the own resource decision, and to pursue fiscal policy coordination to strengthen the European fiscal frameworkmaking use of additional headroom created by an increased own resource ceiling; is of the opinion that, after the peak of the pandemic, the Fund should become a permanent Reconstruction Fund to foster the sustainability and competitiveness of European industries as well as contribute to the digital and the green industrial transitions;
Amendment 343 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to carry out a detailed impact assessment of the potential costs and burdens for European companies and SMEs and the impact in employment before presenting new proposals for legislation or adopting new measures; calls on the Commission to propose commensurate support to the affected sectors whenever a negative impact cannot be avoided;
Amendment 345 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to carry out a detailed impact assessment of the potential costs and burdens for European sectors, companies and SMEs before presenting new proposals for legislation or adopting new measures; calls on the Commission to propose commensurate support to the affected sectors whenever a negative impact cannot be avoided;
Amendment 346 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Highlights that the automotive sector has been greatly affected by COVID-19 crisis, forcing industries and workers to adapt quickly to the changes in supply and new health requirements, in addition to the transformation process they were already undergoing before the pandemic. The transition to smart and clean mobility is essential as we evolve towards a climate-neutral, digital and more resilient economy. It is also an opportunity to generate green growth and clean jobs, which is particularly important in times of crisis, based on the global competitive advantage of European industry in vehicle technologies; calls on the Commission to set priorities related to research and innovation, digitisation and support for start-ups, micro, small and medium enterprises, including the automotive sector;
Amendment 352 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Stress that the tourism sector has been highly affected by the COVID-19 crisis, being practically paralyzed for three months. Calls on the Commission to set priorities related to helping and promoting the recovery of the sector, since it is one of the key sectors for the European Union representing 9.5 of the European GDP. It is vital to move towards a European tourism policy that contributes significantly to increasing the Union's competitiveness in this sector, promoting cooperation between Member States, regions and creating possibilities for new investments and innovations giving financial support to SMEs and their digitization process in order to achieve a European tourism ecosystem, sustainable, innovative and resilient that protect the rights of workers and consumers;
Amendment 360 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that once the emergency phase is over, the Union should embark on a second phase of its industrial strategy: ensuring the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of its industries in the long termmedium and long term; for this, industry policy should become a horizontal task for the Commission;
Amendment 372 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Highlights the importance of designing an industrial policy that addresses the demographic challenges of many EU regions through the promotion of industries that stimulate local regional employment and attract a new generation of workers;
Amendment 376 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Considers that the European Union must promote social dialogue in the elaboration of a new industrial strategy for Europe, guaranteeing the participation and accessibility of information to the civil society;
Amendment 378 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the potential of the circular economy for modernising and decarbonising the Union’s economy, reducing its energy and resource consumption and transforming whole industrial sectors and their value chains through sustainable product design and production processes, the re-use, recycling and repair of goods and resources; welcomes in this respect the new Circular Economy Action Plan; calls on the Commission to increase incentives to increase resource efficiency and recycling in industrial processes, in the construction sector and in the consumption of end-products, as well as the use of industrial waste heat and cold;
Amendment 380 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the potential of the circular economy for modernising the Union’s economy, reducing its energy and resource consumption and transforming whole industrial sectors and their value chains. Underlines that to reduce unnecessary consumption it is needed a fully circular economy in order to achieve climate-neutrality by 2050, to strengthen our economic competitiveness and to preserve our natural environment; an European circular economy model can only be useful if we have a common market to reuse prime and secondary raw materials;
Amendment 393 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the potential of the circular economy for modernising the Union’s economy, reducing its energy and resource consumption and transforming whole industrial sectors and their value chains; improving autonomy and security of supply in the digital and green transitions;
Amendment 399 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Believes that consumer behaviour plays an important role in the industrial transition; encourages thus more transparency regarding the carbon footprint of end-products over their whole life-cycle, recycling content and socially just production processes for consumers; calls on the Commission to assess means to steer consumer’s behaviours to clean and fair products and technologies;
Amendment 404 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Highlights the potential of the cultural and creative sectors in driving innovation, acting as catalysts for change in other sectors and stimulating invention and progress; notes that innovative economic sectors increasingly depend on creativity to maintain their competitive advantage; notes, moreover, that with the emergence of progressively complex, creative and intertwined business models, the cultural and creative sectors are increasingly becoming a decisive component of almost every product and service; therefore believes that Europe should build on its creative and cultural assets and calls on the Commission and the Member States to pay sufficient attention to the cultural and creative sectors in the development of a comprehensive, coherent and long-term industrial policy framework, including access to finance and funding programmes;
Amendment 409 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that there is significant potential in domestic and global markets for low-emission technologies and sustainable products, processes and services throughout the whole value chain from raw materials to energy-intensive industries, manufacturing and the industrial services sector; underlines the necessity to create and strengthen existing and new markets and value chains for low- emission technologies and products within the EU in order to achieve European leadership in these fields and in order to make the transformation towards climate-neutrality a viable business case for the industry, including for SMEs; considers, moreover, that the Climate Law is a first step towards enshrining climate targets into Union legislation; believes that a more holistic and systematic target and enabling framework is also required in order to ensure policy coherence across all Union policies and a homogenous governance approach in all policy areas, paving the way towards a clear and spredictable strategy for European industries;
Amendment 412 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that there is significant potential in domestic and global markets for, and global EU leadership in, low- emission technologies and sustainable products, processes and services throughout the whole value chain from raw materials to energy-intensive industries, manufacturing and the industrial services sector; considers that renewable energy technologies in particular should be considered strategic and prioritised by a new EU industrial policy; considers, moreover, that the Climate Law is a first step towards enshrining climate targets into Union legislation; believes that a more holistic and systematic target framework is also required in order to ensure policy coherence across all Union policies and a homogenous governance approach in all policy areas, paving the way towards a clear and stable strategy for European industries;
Amendment 444 #
2020/2076(INI)
15. Maintains that a truly effective European industrial policy needs a dashboard of climate and industry performance targets as a roadmap to shape the industry of the future; considers that all sectors should contribute towards achieving the Union’s climate objectives in a fair manner and according to their abatement potentials and, in this regard, underlines the importance of gas as a means of energy transition and hydrogenfor a limited time period and hydrogen, especially green hydrogen, as a potential breakthrough technology; calls also for greater attention to be paid to network security and energy supply and affordability; calls on the Council to increase spending from the EU budget on climate change efforts to at least 25% and more inadequate programmes like Horizon Europe; calls on the Commission to ensure that industries with high carbon leakageemissions do not benefit from EU subsidies, and for better use to be made of the EIB, as the Union’s ‘Climate Bank’, to enhance sustainable financing to the public and private sectors and to assist companies in the decarbonisation process, and to use the Border Carbon Adjustments mechanism as a way to protect EU manufacturers and jobs from unfair international competition;
Amendment 463 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Highlights the great importance of the European industry for European welfare and decarbonisation; further highlights the increased production costs for European industry respecting high social and environmental standards and contributing to climate neutrality until 2050 and the increased international competition leading to an excess in cheap imported products on the European markets; urges the Commission in this respect to enhance and maintain effective instruments to prevent carbon leakage while preventing windfall profits, including assessing the need for further free allowances, state aid to compensate indirect electricity costs under the ETS, as well as a WTO-compatible carbon-border adjustment; further calls on the Commission to make full use of its trade defence instruments and safeguard measures and to make full commitment to the Paris Agreement and to the ILO labour standards a pre-requisite for free trade agreements;
Amendment 465 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Highlights the importance of the science and innovation-led sustainable growth agenda, which promotes economic openness and innovation-friendly markets; stresses that it should be based on an holistic approach, in need of an ambitious policy mix with higher investment levels, including foreign direct investments, in research and innovation and the renewal of European industry both in new promising sectors and in mature sectors;
Amendment 472 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Emphasises the need for significant amounts of affordable, secure and renewable energy and renewable energy carriers like green hydrogen, as well as relevant infrastructure, for the decarbonisation of industrial processes; thus underlines the need for smart sector integration of the industry and energy sector; calls on the Commission and Member States to further support the deployment of renewable energies, energy storage, electricity grids and production facilities for green hydrogen; further calls on the Commission to assess the hydrogen-readiness of European gas infrastructure and to develop a roadmap for hydrogen including the current and potential European capacity to produce green hydrogen, the need to import green hydrogen and the role of blue hydrogen in the decarbonisation as a transition molecule towards the sole use of green hydrogen;
Amendment 478 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Underlines that decarbonising industrial production processes needs to be a viable business-case for the industry, notes with concern that many already available clean technologies and support infrastructures, including energy, are still not competitive with carbon-intensive technologies and energy; encourages the Commission to assess and consider new ways of tackling that problem such as carbon contracts for difference, industrial energy prices and quotas of content of clean and recycled base materials in end- products;
Amendment 480 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 d (new)
Paragraph 15 d (new)
15d. Emphasises the particular importance of the transition towards climate-neutrality for energy-intensive industries; calls on the Commission to develop a strategy for their decarbonisation as well as targeted support measures to prevent job losses, carbon-leakage and industrial closures; welcomes in this respect the announced Strategies for Clean Steel and sustainable Chemicals;
Amendment 482 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 e (new)
Paragraph 15 e (new)
15e. Underlines the importance of state-aid to support the industry during the decarbonisation and digitalisation; welcomes in this respect the revision of state-aid guidelines announced for 2021; is of the opinion that, for the revision, the Commission should bear in mind distortions on global level and that the EU needs to remain competitive with states that ensure their competitiveness through high amounts of state-financing; encourages the Commission to clarify in the revision the conditions for IPCEIs, including for industry and energy transition projects in new and existing plants;
Amendment 485 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 f (new)
Paragraph 15 f (new)
15f. Highlights the need to include to a maximum the employees of the European industry in the twin transition; further highlights the need of new skills for a higher degree of decarbonisation and digitalisation; in this respect welcomes the update of the European Skills Agenda; encourages the Commission to implement dialogue with citizens and trade unions into their political processes regarding the industrial transition; considers that the European Climate Pact is an important step in this direction and believes that such a pact could also be set up for the future of the European industry;
Amendment 502 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights the need to support a just transition, and believes that a well- designed Just Transition Mechanism, including a Just Transition Fund, wouldill be an important tool to facilitate the transition and reach ambitious climate targets while addressing social impacts; stresses that robust financing of this instrument, including significant additional budgetary resources, would be a key element for the successful implementation of the European Green Deal; notes however, that the Just Transition Mechanism alone will not provide sufficient means of funding for a successful transition that leaves no-one behind; strongly encourages thus the Commission and Member States to provide additional means of financing;
Amendment 521 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to tailor its industrial strategy to the scaling-up and commercialisation of breakthrough technologies in the Union to bridge the gap between innovation and market deployment, by providing risk financing for early-stage technology, demonstration projects and developing early value chains to support first commercial-scale, climate- neutral technologies and products; encourages the Commission and Member States to develop one-stop shops with streamlined information on financing possibilities for industrial demonstration projects for breakthrough technologies;
Amendment 523 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to tailor its industrial strategy to the scaling-up and commercialisation of breakthrough technologies in the Union, by providing risk financing for early-stage technology and developing early value chains to support first commercial-scale, climate- neutral technologies and products; considers that risk financing should also be used to support EU investments in renewable energy projects that deploy EU- made equipment in third countries;
Amendment 546 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers it imperative to digitalise the Union’s industries, including traditional ones and SMEs; calls on the Commission to invest, inter alia, in the data economy, artificial intelligence, creativity, smart production, smart grids, mobility, and resilient and secure very high-speed networks; invites the Commission, in this respect, to assess the effectiveness of co- financed National Tax Credit schemes that could complement or replace traditional ‘on demand’ grants/tender-based support, especially for SMEs; highlights the importance of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Cohesion Fund (CF) in supporting job creation, business competitiveness, economic growth and, sustainable development and the modernisation and improvement of education and training systems;
Amendment 579 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considering the importance of digitalisation of the Union’s industries, calls on the Commission to implement a single European digital and data market, and to invest significantly in resilient, secure high speed networks and in artificial intelligence to promote the exchange of data among companies and among public institutions, to develop and process data on European soil, in particular data from public bodies, to build a better digital taxation system in which profits are taxed where companies have significant interaction with users, and to further develop European standards on cybersecurity, in particular for critical infrastructure;
Amendment 597 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that industrial transformation requires significant research and development efforts and the integration of new knowledge and innovation into existing markets and their use in the creation of new ones; regrets, in this respect, that the Union invests less in R&D as a percentage of GDP than its global competitors and that it suffers from a serious lack of innovative capacity in small and medium-sized enterprises due to a shortfall in the necessary risk capital; calls on the Commission to increase the budget for those programmes that underpin the transformation of the Union’s industry, includingespecially for Horizon Europe up to EUR 120 billion, and to foster synergies between regional, national, European and private financial sources by taking advantage of synergies among all Union programmes; further encourages the Commission to establish within the Horizon Programme a mission dedicated to the decarbonisation of the industry and to make sure that, despite the economic downturn due to the COVID-19 crisis, the innovation fund will be equipped with the necessary financial means to help industry to innovate in low-emission technologies and products;
Amendment 608 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Notes that a competitive industries depend heavily on recruiting and retaining a qualified workforce; notes, furthermore, that in the next five years alone, 120 million Europeans will have to up- or reskill1a;is, however, deeply worried that European education and training systems might not be able to keep pace; calls, therefore, on the Commission and Member States to move forward with the creation of the European Education Area, designed to build a level playing field and to increase the standards in the field of education across Europe, and increase investments in education, skills and life- long learning; _________________ 1a COM(2020)102 final
Amendment 634 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is of the opinion that ecosystems will be key components of the next industrial revolution, providing affordable and cleaner energy, transformative manufacturing and service-provision methodsclean and secure energy, as well as the necessary energy infrastructure, transformative manufacturing and service-provision methods; calls for an analysis of the ecosystems to assess the needs of each sector for its transition and to help to establish a transition plan; believes, moreover, that supporting collaboration among industry, academia, SMEs, start- ups, trade unions, civil society, end-user organisations and all other stakeholders will be key to solving market failures and supporting efforts to cross the ‘valley of death’, including in areas not yet covered by industrial interests;
Amendment 657 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Considers public procurement to be a crucial driver of industrial transformation; calls on the Commission to study how to fully use the leverage of public expenditure and investment to achieve policy objectives, including by making sustainability, environmental and social criteria, like considering the carbon footprint, recycling content and working conditions for the production of an end- product for its whole life-cycle, mandatory in public procurement; calls also on the Commission to push for a more ambitious International Procurement Instrument that provides for reciprocity and mutual standards;
Amendment 677 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission to adopt a strong Key Performance Indicator (KPI) system to analyse the ex-ante impact of Union regulations and instruments, and to monitor progress and results; highlight the need to develop, assess and use harmonised standards to enhance the competitiveness of European industry, to reduce costs, improve safety and increase productivity;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the Treaties and the European Charter of Fundamental Rights state that everyone shall have access to preventive health care and the right to benefit from medical treatment under the conditions established by national laws and practices; whereas this right should be enforced for all citizens, including those living in the smaller Member States and in the most peripheral areas of the Union;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas uncoordinated initiatives at national level, such as stockpiling and penalties, could lead to an increased risk of medicines shortage, while a pan- European coordinated approach and a close dialogue among all actors concerned is crucial to mitigate and prevent medicines shortage, as the covid- 19 crisis has demonstrated;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. Whereas is fundamental to prevent medicine shortages, as well as to mitigate them in case they occur; shortages of medicines are a symptom of unsustainable policies, abundant scientific evidence demonstrates that medicines shortages have numerous root causes: specifically economic causes, increasing regulatory burden, unforeseen surges in demand, supply chain interdependencies and manufacturing and quality challenges;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
A c. Whereas after the pandemic a global economic crisis is expected, this will challenge even more equitable access to medicines and competitiveness of industrial sector;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Calls on the Commission to publish without any further delays the roadmap on EU Pharmaceutical Strategy which will identify root causes of medicine shortages; urges the Commission to propose ambitious and specific regulatory measures with an objective of making medicines available, affordable, sustainable and equally accessible; calls on the Commission to promote measures which will increase EU security of supply of medicines and reduce dependency on third countries;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Insists that the Commission urgently launches a multi-stakeholder consultation to identify keyevidence-based drivers within the supply chain issuesand beyond that directly cause or increase the risk of medicine shortages; calls on the Commission to propose ambitious and concrete actions to address these issues in its planned pharmaceutical strategy;
Amendment 56 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Commission to coordinate a Pan-European response, with European Medicines Agency (EMA), National Competent Authorities (NCAs), Member States, the pharmaceutical industry and all players in the pharmaceutical supply chain; a coordinated EU response is of utmost importance to coordinate Members States policy measures to individual and uncoordinated national measures to address medicines shortages root causes and prevent them in the long term as well as to ensure the right of patients to universal, equitable, affordable, effective, safe and timely access to essential medicines, as well as to guarantee the sustainability of the EU public healthcare systems;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to consider proposing requirements for the pharmaceutical industry to ensure that its supply chain is diversified andincentivize the pharmaceutical industry to put in place a medicine shortage risk mitigation plan for essential medicines to manage any vulnerabilities in and risks to the supply chain;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the Commission to preserve a competitive research-based pharmaceutical industry taking into account that EU remains by far the world leader manufacturing region of active ingredients for on patent medicines;
Amendment 90 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses the importance of ensuring the smooth functioning of the Internal Market in order to eliminate barriers to the access of medicines, medical devices and protective equipment to all citizens, especially those living in Member States that, due to their small size or to their remote position, heavily rely on imports and do not have easy access to the supply chain;
Amendment 93 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Whereas the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted Europe’s dependency on third countries for the production of essential medicines and medical devices, including active pharmaceutical ingredients(APIs), calls on the Commission to provide adequate financial resources under Horizon Europe and other EU programs to strengthen Union’s R&I activities supporting manufacturing in key industrial sectors, such as the pharmaceutical industry; calls on the Commission to reduce the R&I divide within the Union by ensuring broad geographical coverage and participation of low R&I performing Member States in collaborative projects; underlines that Horizon Europe and other EU programs need to support rare diseases through increased research, clinical trials, best practices sharing, and medication development; insists that research, best practices, clinical trials, and medication pertaining to rare diseases be made accessible for the benefit of citizens of all the Member States;
Amendment 103 #
2020/2071(INI)
4. Encourages the Commission to propose measures, including financial incentives, to promote investments in green manufacturing for medicines value chain, within the EU, of strategically important chemicals used in medicine production; urges the Commission to also propose measures to incentivise the greater inclusion of EU small and medium-sized enterprises in the medicine supply chain given their key role in research and innovation and inherent ability to quickly adapt their production focus, with a view to coping better with unexpected shocks;
Amendment 107 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Having regard to the European Strategy for Data and the digital transformation of healthcare, urges the Commission to promote implementation of interoperable technologies in the Member State’s health sector which will facilitate delivery of innovative health solutions to patients; encourages the creation of a fully operational European Health Data Space with a governance framework which fosters creation of an innovative data-driven ecosystem and which encourages sharing of information and critical data across the Union; asks the Commission to promote next generation standards, tools and infrastructure to store and process data suitable for research and the development of innovative products and services, while ensuring processing of patients personal data is in compliance with European data protection framework;
Amendment 109 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines that ensuring a fit for purpose regulatory environment is a key element to protect public health, provide access to high quality medicines and contribute to the prevention of shortages. The adequate use of Information Technology systems will improve regulatory efficiency across Europe; therefore, the Commission should optimize the European regulatory framework by harmonising regulatory telematics projects with a focus on data quality, interoperability and interdependency;
Amendment 115 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls on the Commission to take stock of the impact of coronavirus on industry and SMEs and to present a renewed EU industrial strategy; considers that the industrial recovery of Europe needs to prioritize twin digital and ecological transformation of our societies and building of resilience to external shocks; stresses the importance of promoting private-public partnerships in high value-added and innovative sectors, such as the pharmaceutical industry; stresses the importance of manufacturing for jobs, growth and competitiveness;
Amendment 127 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes with concern market failure in several Members States where patients' access to effective and affordable medicines and medical devices remains threatened by very high and often unsustainable price levels, market withdrawal of products that are out-of- patent or a failure to introduce new products to national markets due to business strategies; recognises that access to medicines and medical devices in the Member States with smaller markets requires particular consideration in the new EU Pharmaceutical Strategy;
Amendment 129 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. In order to support Member States in the prevention of medicine shortages, calls on the Commission to develop targeted EU Guidelines on procurement of medicines by putting in place the right economic framework, under the EU public procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, aimed at ensuring long term sustainability, competition, security of supply and stimulating investments in manufacturing;
Amendment 135 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Amendment 137 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Taking into account that timely notification of shortage of medicines is essential for ensuring alternative treatments for patient care and for mitigating negative effects on the security of supply, calls on the Commission to introduce obligation for marketing authorization holders to notify shortage of medicines to the competent authorities at a minimum two months in advance;
Amendment 144 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Calls on the Commission to expand its joint European response to include joint procurement actions for all developed vaccines, medication, medical equipment and medical technology; insists that this joint response be a priority post-pandemic, and be easily accessible for citizens in every Member State especially those that are particularly vulnerable from a public health and economical perspective due to their remote location or small size;
Amendment 147 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Calls on the Commission and relevant authorities, in the mitigation of shortages of medicines, when they occur, to provide regulatory flexibility by allowing targeted measures such as more flexibility for multi-language packs, different pack size and e-leaflet, to ensure that patients are able to access high- quality and safe medicines faster;
Amendment 196 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the geostrategic imperative that the Union regain its sovereignty and independence with regard to health care and secure its supply of medicines, vaccines, and medical equipment; proposes obligations for the Union’s pharmaceutical industry to have a diversified supply chain and a medicine shortage risk mitigation plan for managing any vulnerabilities and risks to their supply chain; stresses the importance of ensuring that all Member States especially those which are vulnerable from a public health and economic perspective due to their location or size have fair and affordable access to the supply chain;
Amendment 314 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to address in its next pharmaceutical and industrial strategies issues relating to the availability and accessibility of medicines and manufacturers’ dependence on third countries; calls on the Commission to pay special attention to the possibility of a no- deal Brexit and the ramifications it can cause in medical trade and supply; calls on the Commission to propose ambitious and concrete actions to address these issues in its planned pharmaceutical strategy;
Amendment 386 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that security of supply is an essential factor in combating shortages and must be used as a qualitative criterion in connection with the award of public pharmacy contracts and calls for tenderEuropean joint procurement for the supply of medicines, as recommended in Article 67 of Directive 2014/24/EU; proposes that investments in the manufacture of active ingredients and medicinal end products in the EU should also be a key criterion;
Amendment 407 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission to expand its joint European response to include joint procurement actions and procedures for all developed vaccines, medication, medical equipment and medical technology; insists that this joint response be a priority post-pandemic, and be easily accessible for citizens in every Member State especially those that are particularly vulnerable from a public health and economic perspective due to their remote location or small size;
Amendment 430 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to create one or more European non-profit pharmaceutical undertakings which operate in the public interest to manufacture priority medicines of strategic importance for health care in all Union countries irrespective of economic or spatial differences; stresses the key contribution that can be made by new technologies and artificial intelligence with proper data protection safeguards in enabling European laboratory researchers to form networks and share their objectives and findings;
Amendment 452 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance of research and innovation, and calls for the establishment of a genuine European network, given that the price of relocation must not be a deterioration in the quality of medical research; calls on the Commission to provide increased financial resources under Horizon Europe and other EU programmes to strengthen support for rare diseases through increased research, clinical trials, best practices sharing, and medication development; insists that best practices, clinical trials, and medication pertaining to rare diseases be available to all citizens regardless of their Member State;
Amendment 549 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to create a European contingency reserve of medicines of strategic importance for health care, supplies of which are critical, along the lines of the ‘RescEU’ mechanism, in order to alleviate shortages outside crisis periods; insists that the use of such a reserve be transparent, accountable, and fair for all Member States;
Amendment 573 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to adopt a joint definition of ‘medicines of strategic importance for health care’ and of ‘criticality’, emphasising the value of these medicines for public health, the lack of alternatives and the vulnerability of the production chain; calls for a European regulatory authority to be designated to carry out the task of setting quotas for the allocation of medicines from that reserve to the Member States; calls for scheduled, independent and transparent reviews from the European regulatory authority so as to make sure designated medicinal quotas are quantifiable and puts all Member States on a level playing field and not give any advantage to one Member State over another;
Amendment 592 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure the setting up of common, European medical stocks; calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop innovative and coordinated joint strategies and to step up exchanges of good practice in the area of stock management; stresses that ensuring all Member States have fair and transparent access to these stocks through joint European coordination is crucial to managing vulnerabilities and risks to the supply chain; considers that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) could be designated as the regulatory authority tasked with preventing shortages of essential medicines, with a correspondingly wider remit and more staff;
Amendment 651 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to set up an innovative centralised digital platform for sharing information provided by national agencies and all stakeholders regarding shortages of medicines and medical equipment; insists that such a digital platform be in strict compliance with the most recent data protection legislation; welcomes the introduction by the EMA of the SPOC and i-SPOC systems; calls for existing information systems to be improved so as to provide a clear overview of problems, shortages and requirements in each Member State, with a view to preventing stockpiling;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the European Court of Auditors’ Special Report 11/2020: “Energy efficiency in buildings: greater focus on cost-effectiveness still needed”,
Amendment 4 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the Leipzig Charter on Sustainable European Cities adopted at the informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for Urban Development on 24-25 May 2007,
Amendment 5 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 b (new)
Citation 9 b (new)
- having regard to the ‘Pact of Amsterdam - The Urban Agenda for the EU’ agreed at the informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for Urban Matters on 30 May 2016,
Amendment 15 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas it is estimated that more than 50 million households in the European Union are experiencing energy poverty;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas, according to Commission estimates, EUR 282 billion of investments in the renovation of the European building stock are necessary to achieve the Union's 2030 energy efficiency target;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas investments for the renovation of the building sector create new jobs and contribute to clean economy as a part of the recovery plan and the European Green Deal;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Neighbourhoods and, communities and affordability
Amendment 48 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Demands that building policies be holistic and inclusive, contributing to EU climate goals, include IRPs that integrate social services and affordability, smart readiness, healthy indoor climate, mobility, technical, industrial and energy efficient functions of buildings, and enable on-site renewables production and demand-side flexibility; demands in this respect the continuous removal of national and European barriers to the renovation of building stocks such as regulatory barriers regarding renovations of buildings with multiple owners, high up-front costs and the tenant-owner dilemma;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned by the gentrification and ‘renoviction’ of neighbourhoods driven by investment capital interests, and by the rising numbers of citizens in energy poverty, and of citizens suffering from increasing accommodation cost load, gender disparity, and marginalisation; considers that a community approach in addition to safeguards at a regulatory level could reduce the level of destruction of existing communities; reminds about the need to support the most vulnerable citizens by enabling their access to dignified living conditions, comfort and health and highlights the important role of social housing;
Amendment 63 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Acknowledges, that the building renovations have to be implemented in a cost-effective and sustainable way, taking into account the affordability as for private owners and their tenants; stresses that new renovations towards energy efficient buildings should not allow renting market to greatly increase the prices for tenants due to more energy efficient buildings;
Amendment 64 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Underlines the fact that the ownership of buildings, tenancy laws and numbers of home-owners and tenants as well housing support schemes vary across Member States; urges the Commission and Member States to take that into account when taking renovation measures; underlines especially that these renovations should not lead to an unbearable rental cost burden for tenants;
Amendment 65 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Emphasises the important role that citizens play in renovation of the residential buildings stock and the importance to create efficient tools, best practices and make all possible information and knowledge available at local level including opportunities related to technologies (i.e. smart meters) offered to consumer;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the success of one-stop- shops, capacity building for municipalities, and the active involvement of local actors such as energy communities, consumer organisations, educational institutions, local businesses and housing cooperatives;
Amendment 138 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Welcomes various financial practices and instruments such as green subsidies, tax and loan incentives; underlines the importance of avoiding retroactive policies which negatively affect issued incentives for energy efficiency investments;
Amendment 141 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Highlights the important role of grants for research, innovation and demonstration programmes (e.g. for nearly zero energy buildings, smart homes and smart cities) for implementation of deep and staged-deep renovation across Member States;
Amendment 142 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Notes that contracts with Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) can be used in the off-balance financing of the sustainable renovation of buildings, as they can relief, in particular, the financial burden for social housing, housing corporations and business parks;
Amendment 154 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that all IRPs should set aside funds for marginalised citizens and to tackle energy poverty, accessibility, technical and infrastructure barriers;
Amendment 161 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Acknowledges the role that new business models such as energy performance contracting, energy performance standardisation centres and energy service companies can play in renovations;
Amendment 164 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to regularly revise energy efficiency targets upwards, propose binding minimum annual renovation rate that are in line with and contributing to the European CO2 reduction goals, propose strengthening the role of the existing minimum annual renovation rates set out in EPBD (EU 2018/844) and EED (EU 2018/2002) and minimum energy performance standards for buildings and policy measures ensuring deep and staged-deep renovations creating financial triggers and investment stability;
Amendment 175 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Highlights the importance of energy efficiency measures on a national level including a strategy on how to implement them, of energy saving goals for individual renovation projects and of policy measures ensuring deep renovations creating financial triggers and investment stability;
Amendment 186 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure and increase the cost-effectiveness of energy efficiency renovations of buildings; encourages a thorough monitoring of the cost- efficiency of operational programmes based on the costs per saved unit of CO2; further believes that the Commission should ensure that national administrations respect the principles of cost-effectiveness, effectiveness for the purpose of energy saving and profitability when granting EU money to renovation projects, and proposes the development of key indicators for that;
Amendment 202 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights the need to decrease costs, speed up duration, effectivity, reliability and integration to increase IRPs through creating renovation markets, industrially produced, prefabricated elements, and to engage in serial and district renovations, highlighting the role of circular economy;
Amendment 205 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses that, when considering the replacement of old heating devices, the Commission should provide appropriate incentives to ensure that no citizens are left behind; notes that, in order to accelerate the replacement of old heaters, scrapping schemes supported by energy labels can help change to more efficient heaters or to other more sustainable energy systems;
Amendment 216 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the importance of the energy efficiency first principle and affordability in decarbonising heating and cooling, with electrification of residual demand through renewable energy combined with heat pumps orand efficient district heating and cooling systems, as well as in load management and flexibility; underlines the need to plan IRPs in order to achieve synergies;
Amendment 221 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Underlines the importance of decarbonised district heating and cooling in order to guarantee carbon-neutrality to a large amount of citizens as soon as possible, taking into consideration that district heating and cooling with integrated storage plays an important role for more connected and integrated energy communities;
Amendment 224 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. Underlines that renewable energy, distributed to buildings using gas infrastructure or district heating systems, should be considered as a full alternative to on-site energy systems;
Amendment 231 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that energy-efficient buildings should be safe, healthy, affordable, and sustainable; underlines the importance of embodied energy, sustainability in buildings, resource efficiency, and life-cycle approaches in line with the circular economy;
Amendment 234 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Highlights the importance of a common European approach for life- cycle calculation of the buildings in accordance with the existing European standards, i.e. EN 15978 for buildings and EN 15804 for construction products; stresses that, when designing renovations, the energy and climate impact of the entire lifecycle of the building should be optimised, taking into account the effects of the manufacture, use and designing for recyclability, recycling of construction products and waste and equipment needed for the repair;
Amendment 239 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Stresses that the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) needs to ensure that data on the sustainability performance of construction products defined by BWR7 in CPR is in coherence with the common European approach for life-cycle calculation of the buildings in accordance with the above mentioned existing European standards; notes in this context that the CPR needs to ensure that design of all renovated buildings at all stages is in line with circular economy and can greater increase digitalisation and climate-proofing of buildings stock; highlights the importance to increase the recyclability of construction waste;
Amendment 248 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Member States to maximise and promote the reuse, recycling, and recuperation of materials in their procurement strategies, as well as in publicly financed renovation and construction projects;
Amendment 270 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Is convinced that the introduction of a building renovation passport to trackfoster and coordinate continued improvement and to monitor renovation depth, as well possible health and comfort improvements of occupants and energy performance benefits house owners and building operators; further believes that the information in this passport should also be accessible for tenants;
Amendment 275 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to launch an EU skills and information initiative in the renovation and building sector, which includes a gender dimension, in order to engage with stakeholders in retraining, upskilling and capacity building, with a focus on employment and promoting the skills and high knowledge in designing new buildings and renovations, and in order to disseminate information on the necessity and on ways how to implement and finance energy-efficient renovations among tenants and building owners;
Amendment 300 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers digitalisation as an enabler for distributed generation, storage, flexibility and, sector integration and coupling;
Amendment 305 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Commission to evaluate the need to review the charging infrastructure requirements in EPBD; stresses that smart charging infrastructure is pre-condition for the increase of clean electro-mobility;
Amendment 309 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 c (new)
Paragraph 27 c (new)
27c. Highlights the importance of smart grids as enabler for the efficient integration of renewables to electricity grids and looks for new opportunities with interfaces with TSOs and DSOs for better energy efficiency and electricity services; stresses that smart buildings connected to nano or micro grids can ensure improved stability of electrical supply and availability of heating/cooling systems;
Amendment 314 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 e (new)
Paragraph 27 e (new)
27e. Welcomes the aim of the revised EPBD to further promote smart buildings technologies, through Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) as a supportive tool in rating the smart readiness of buildings and raising the awareness among building owners and occupants on the value of BACs for overall performance of buildings;
Amendment 315 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 f (new)
Paragraph 27 f (new)
27f. Highlights the importance of non- intrusive digital technologies that upgrade the intelligence of non-smart energy devices to improve their energy efficiency;
Amendment 319 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines that housing and consumer rights require social safeguards, data protection and consent that are in line with the GDPR;
Amendment 321 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Recognises the need to digitalise national Energy performances certificate databases, building data and other construction information to be available as applying digital building passport and other smart building applications; recognises that digitalised data for both manufacturing and construction processes should considerably improve the productivity during renovations at all stages;
Amendment 322 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28b. Is concerned about the lack of data regarding energy efficiency renovation projects in buildings in the EU, their cost-effectiveness, their CO2 savings and their other benefits for the environment and life quality; calls for clear indicators to measure these aspects and for the establishment of a European data base to exchange information and best practices;
Amendment 324 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5 a (new)
Subheading 5 a (new)
Healthy buildings and indoor environmental quality (IEQ)
Amendment 325 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 c (new)
Paragraph 28 c (new)
28c. Highlights that, in addition to the climate neutrality target, renovations should always lead to healthy buildings taking into account indoor air quality, mould free houses and overall energy efficiency performance and comfort of occupants; (This new paragraph would be added under the new heading ‘Healthy buildings and indoor environmental quality (IEQ)’)
Amendment 335 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Highlights that the renovation wave may mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, by fostering high-quality jobs in the construction and renewable energy industries and supporting small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) workers; emphasises that the renovation wave can play an important role in green and sustainable recovery and can represent the key element of any post-COVID recovery plans, therefore the Commission should not delay this proposal and should provide all the funding options available;
Amendment 348 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the Member States’ long-term renovation strategies (LTRSs) in setting out 2030 and 2040 milestones towards the climate neutrality objective; calls all Member States to timely submit their Long Term Renovation Strategies;
Amendment 356 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Welcomes the announcement made by the Commission to promote renovations in schools, hospitals and social housing for those in need; yet highlights the challenge of addressing the large residential building stock and the importance of providing financial assistance;
Amendment 367 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on the Commission to enshrine the renovation wave’s measures into EU law and increase the 2030 climate and energy targets while ensuring that the renovation of buildings is integrated as a key policy to fill the gap in the 2030 targets and while ensuring affordability of housing for owners and tenants;
Amendment 374 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls on the Commission to assess the LTRSs and issue recommendations to the Member States, which should revise their LTRSs every 5 years, to make sure that the objective of an efficient and climate neutral building stock by 2050 is met;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 12 November 2020 entitled ‘LGBTIQ Equality Strategy (2020-2025)’,
Amendment 9 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6
Citation 6
— having regard to the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (“the Istanbul Convention”),
Amendment 19 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 11 March 2021 on the declaration of the EU as an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone,1a _________________ 1a Texts adopted, P9_TA(2021)0089
Amendment 41 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
— having regard to the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women of 18 December 1979,
Amendment 42 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 b (new)
Citation 12 b (new)
— having regard to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment of 10 December 1984,
Amendment 44 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 c (new)
Citation 12 c (new)
— having regards to its resolution of 21 January 2021 on closing the digital gender gap: women’s participation in the digital economy,
Amendment 47 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 d (new)
Citation 12 d (new)
— having regard to the report by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) of March 2014 entitled ‘Violence against women: an EU-wide survey’,
Amendment 48 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 e (new)
Citation 12 e (new)
Amendment 50 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
— having regards to resolution of 11 February 2021 on challenges ahead for women’s rights in Europe: more than 25 years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action,
Amendment 52 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 b (new)
Citation 13 b (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 17 April 2020 on EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences,
Amendment 55 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 c (new)
Citation 13 c (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 28 November 2019 on the EU’s accession to the Istanbul Convention and other measures to combat gender-based violence,
Amendment 56 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 d (new)
Citation 13 d (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 13 February 2019 on experiencing a backlash in women’s rights and gender equality in the EU,
Amendment 57 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 e (new)
Citation 13 e (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 11 September 2018 on measures to prevent and combat mobbing and sexual harassment at the workplace, in public spaces, and in political life in the EU,
Amendment 58 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 26 October 2017 on combating sexual harassment and abuse in the EU,
Amendment 59 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
— having regard to the Fundamental Rights Agency’s ‘EU LGBTI Survey II: A long way to go for LGBTI equality',1a _________________ 1a https://fra.europa.eu/sites/default/files/fra _uploads/fra-2020-lgbti-equality-1_en.pdf
Amendment 63 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the first objective of the Union’s Gender Equality Strategy 2020- 2025 focuses on ending gender-based violence and describes it as ‘one of our societies’ biggest challenges’; whereas the Union’s LGBTIQ Equality Strategy recalls that everyone has a right to safety, be it at home, in public or online;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence are widespread in the Union and are to be understood as an extreme form of discrimination; whereas gender-based violence is rooted in the unequal distribution of power between women and men, in sexism and gender norms and stereotypes, which have led to domination over and discrimination against women by menand girls in all their diversity by men; whereas gender-based violence also occurs due to perceived deviation from gender norms;
Amendment 85 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas violence against women and LGBTI persons and gender-based violence present different but not mutually exclusive forms and manifestations; whereas those different forms of violence are often interlinked with, and inseparable from, offline violence because they can precede, accompany or continue them;
Amendment 90 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas innovation happens at a pace that often does not allow for reflection its long-term consequences, whereas rapid technological developments, such as the increasing reach of the internet, the spread of mobile information, and the widespread use of social media frequently give ground and generate new forms of gender-based violence online;
Amendment 99 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas currently there is no common definition or effective policy approach to combating gender-based cyber violence at EU or national level, whereas cyber harassment, cyber stalking, cyber bullying, trolling, online hate and sexist speech, flaming, doxxing and, impersonation, image- based sexual abuse and deep fakes are among the most common types of gender-based cyberviolence;, whereas some Member States have adopted specific legislation on some of those particular forms only; digital space is being used to lure women into pornography, prostitution and human trafficking, whereas several Member States have adopted specific legislation on some of those particular forms only, but the cross-border nature of gender-based cyber violence has yet to be properly addressed;
Amendment 103 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas cyber harassment, cyber stalking, cyber bullying, trolling, online hate speech, flaming, doxxing, dead- naming and image- based sexual abuse are among the most common types of gender- based cyberviolence; whereas some Member States have adopted specific legislation on some of those particular forms only;
Amendment 108 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas hate speech against LGBTI persons is pervasively common, in particular online, and legislation is notably absent from some Member States’ legislative framework to prevent, address and sanction such forms of online abuse; whereas, at present, 15 Member States do not include gender identity in hate speech legislation; whereas the Commission has proposed to extend the list of ‘EU crimes’ under Article 83(1) TFEU to cover hate crime and hate speech, including when targeted at LGBTIQ people;
Amendment 120 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas, despite a growing awareness of the phenomenon of gender- based cyberviolence, the lack of collection of exhaustive and recent data and the underreporting of cases of gender-based cyberviolence prevents an accurate assessment of its prevalence; whereas the European added value assessment on gender-based cyberviolence estimates that between 4 and 7% of women in the Union have experienced cyber harassment during the past 12 months, while between 1 and 3% have experienced cyber stalking, whereas the prevalence of gender-based cyberviolence is likely to continue to rise in the coming years;
Amendment 121 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas, despite a growing awareness of the phenomenon of gender- based cyberviolence, the lack of collection of exhaustive, comparable and recent data and the underreporting of cases of gender- based cyberviolence prevents an accurate assessment of its prevalence; whereas the European added value assessment on gender-based cyberviolence estimates that between 4 and 7% of women in the Union have experienced cyber harassment during the past 12 months, while between 1 and 3% have experienced cyber stalking;
Amendment 129 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas women can be targeted by cyberviolence either individually or as members of a specific community;, including women from vulnerable groups, whereas intersectional forms of discrimination, including discrimination based on race, language, religion, belief, national or social origin, belonging to a national or ethnic minority, birth, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or sex characteristics, age, state of health, disability, marital status or migrant or refugee status, can exacerbate the consequences of gender- based cyberviolence;
Amendment 130 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas women in all their diversity can be targeted by cyberviolence either individually or as members of a specific community; whereas intersectional forms of discriminationtargeting of LGBTI persons is often on the grounds of their gender identity, gender expression or sex characteristics; whereas intersectional forms of discrimination increase the exposure to violence for women belonging to ethnic minorities, with disabilities, as well as lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex women, and can exacerbate the consequences of gender- based cyberviolence;
Amendment 142 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas some women, such as feminist and LGBTIQ+ activists, politicians, women in public positions, journalists, bloggers and human rights defenders, are particularly impacted by gender-based cyberviolence, and whereas this is causing not only psychological harm and suffering to them but also deterring them from participating digitally in political, social and cultural life;
Amendment 144 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas some women and LGBTI persons, such as politicians, women in public positions, journalists, bloggers and human rights defenders, are particularly impacted by gender-based cyberviolence, and whereas this is causing not only psychological harm and suffering to them but also deterring them from participating digitally in political, social and cultural life;
Amendment 150 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. Whereas the Commission has committed in its Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 and in the LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020-2025 to present an initiative with a view to extending the areas of crime where harmonisation is possible to specific forms of gender-based violence in accordance with Article 83(1) TFEU, including hate crime and hate speech targeting LGBTIQ people;
Amendment 152 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas gender-based cyberviolence has a direct impacts on women's mental health, on the full exercise of fundamental rights and even on democracy, and has and well-being, reflected in an increased incidence of depression and anxiety disorders, as well as social and economic impacts, which may include labour market impacts, through lower presence at work, risk of job loss or lover productivity, whereas cyberviolence can have a negative impact on victim's ability to fully exercise their fundamental rights, therefore, having consequences on society, including an economic impact and on democracy as a whole;
Amendment 159 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. Whereas jobs increasingly involve and become dependent on the digital solutions leading to an increasing risks of women encountering gender-based cyber violence while engaging in the labour market and economic activity;
Amendment 163 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
H b. Whereas the EPRS study Combating gender-based violence: Cyber violence’ estimates the overall costs of cyber harassment and cyber stalking at between €49.0 and €89.3 billion with the largest cost category being the value of the loss in terms of quality of life, which accounted for more than half of the overall costs (about 60 % for cyber harassment and about 50 % for cyberstalking);
Amendment 168 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that gender-based cyberviolence is a continuum of gender- based violence offline and that no policy alternative will be effective unlesshould be addressed by a set of legislative and non- legislative measures iat takes this reality into considerationhe EU level, as well as within Member States;
Amendment 186 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Welcomes the Commission’s commitments under the LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020-2025 concerning hate speech online, and the proposal to extend the list of ‘EU crimes’ under Article 83(1) TFEU to cover hate crime and hate speech, including when targeted at LGBTIQ people;
Amendment 190 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the risk of domestic violence and abuse because victims are forced to spend more time with perpetrators and they tend to be more isolated from support networks; highlights that many LGBTI persons were forced to be confined with family members, legal guardians or co-habitants who harassed, abused or exposed them to violence; calls on Member States to increase the assistance they offer through specialised shelters, helplines and support services to protect victims and facilitate the reporting of gender-based violence;
Amendment 196 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the risk of domestic violence and abuseintimate partner violence and abuse has escalated during the COVID-19 pandemic because victims are forced to spend more time with perpetrators and they tend to be more isolated from support networks; calls on Member States to increase the assistance they offer through shelters, helplines and support services to protect victims and facilitate the reporting of gender-based violence;
Amendment 201 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the transnational nature of gender-based cyberviolence, considering the cross-border dimension of the use of ICT, as well the rapid technological developments and digitalisation, generate new forms of gender-based cyberviolence, which undermines traceability and sanctioning of perpetrators;
Amendment 213 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States to promote awareness raising, to implement national criminal justice laws and specific policies, and programmes well as trainings, educational programmes and campaigns to prevent gender-based cyber violence and to fight against impunity for those who commit such acts; highlights the importance of gender equality in education curriculums to address gender stereotypes that lead to harmful gender norms, while dealing with the root causes of gender-based violence, including cyberviolence, notes that particular attention should be given in this respect to education of boys and men;
Amendment 215 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States to promote awareness raising, to duly implement national criminal justice laws and specific policies and programmes to prevent and fight gender-based cyberviolence and to fight against impunity for those who commit such actstake appropriate measures against impunity of the perpetrators of such acts; encourages the Member States to provide adequate funding for advocacy organisations and victims support organisations in this area;
Amendment 237 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission and the Member States to establish a reliable system for regularly collecting statistical disaggregated and comparable data on gender-based violence, including cyberviolence, including with the aim to conduct an EU wide study;
Amendment 246 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that inter alia stress, concentration problems, anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, depression, post- traumatic stress disorder, lack of trust and lack of sense of control, caused by cyberviolence, can have an impact on mental health and may have life-long consequences on health and well-being of women experiencing it;
Amendment 248 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that inter alia stress, concentration problems, anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, depression, post- traumatic stress disorder, lack of trust and lack of sense of control, caused by cyberviolence, can have an impact on mental health and may lead to self-harm and suicidal ideation;
Amendment 253 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines that apart from psychological impacts gender-based cyberviolence generates psychological, social and economic consequencesimplications on women’s life both online and offline;
Amendment 264 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to give particular attention to women belonging to groups put in a vulnerable situation as regards gender- based cyberviolence and to develop specific support services and educational programmes dedicated to those specific groups;
Amendment 271 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Deplores the fact that gender-based cyberviolence reduces the participation of women in public debate which, as a consequence, erodes the democratic principles of the Union; regrets that that ‘silencing effect’ has been particularly aimed at targeting women activists, including feminist women and girls, LGBTIQ+ activists, artists, women in male-dominated industries, journalists and politicians with the intention of discouraging the presence of women in political lifeublic life, including politics and decision- making spheres;
Amendment 283 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that gender stereotypes are at the core of gender discrimination and are one of the main barriers to the entry of women and girls in the ICT and digital fields; stresses the need to tackle the gender gap in the ICT sector through education, awareness-raising campaigns, professional trainings, appropriate funding and the promotion of the representation of women in the sector;
Amendment 285 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that gender norms and stereotypes are at the core of gender discrimination and are one of the main barriers to the entry of women and girls in the ICT and digital fields; stresses the need to tackle the gender gap in the ICT sector through education, awareness-raising campaigns and the promotion of the representation of women in the sector;
Amendment 289 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Recalls that the labelling of LGBTI persons as an ‘ideology’ is spreading in online and offline communication and the same is true with regard to ongoing campaigning against so-called ‘gender ideology’ or in favour of ‘anti-gender movements’; highlights that LGBTI activists are often the targets of defamation campaigns, online hate speech and cyberbullying and abuse due to their advocacy work for LGBTI equality;
Amendment 317 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. RecCalls thaton the Council is to urgently conclude the Union’s ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the ‘Istanbul Convention’) on the basis of a broad accession without any limitations, and to advocate for its ratification, swift and proper implementation, and enforcement by all Member States; underlines that the Istanbul Convention is the most comprehensive international treaty addressing the root causes of gender- based violence in all its forms and should be understood as a minimum standard; highlights that this call does not detract from the call to adopt a Union legal act on combating gender-based violence but, rather, complements it;, recalls that new legislative measures should in any case be coherent with the rights and obligations set by the Istanbul Convention and should be complementary to its ratification.
Amendment 326 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Strongly reaffirms its commitment, as it has previously expressed, to tackle gender-based violence and to the need to have, reiterates its call for a comprehensive directive covering all its forms as the best way to put an end to gender-based violence;
Amendment 339 #
2020/2035(INL)
15. AsksCalls on the Council to activate the passerelle clause by adopting a decision identifying gender-based violence as an area of particularly serious crime with a cross-border dimension pursuant to Article 83(1), third subparagraph, of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU);
Amendment 351 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – paragraph 3
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – paragraph 3
The scope should cover any form of gender-based violence committed, assisted or aggravated in part or fully by the use of ICT, such as mobile phones and smartphones, the internet, social media platforms or email, against a woman because she is a woman, or affects women disproportionately. The scope should encompass gender-based violence against LGBTIQ persons, who are targeted because of their gender, gender identity, gender expression or sex characteristics.
Amendment 354 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – paragraph 3
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – paragraph 3
The scope should cover anyll forms of gender-based violence committed, assisted or aggravated in part or fully by the use of ICT, such as mobile phones and smartphones, the internet, social media platforms or email, against a womaen because she is a woman, or affects women disproportionatelyof their gender.
Amendment 356 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – paragraph 4 – indent 1
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – paragraph 4 – indent 1
- cyber harassment (including: cyberbullying, online sexual harassment, unsolicited receiving of sexually explicit material, mobbing);
Amendment 358 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – paragraph 4 – indent 3
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – paragraph 4 – indent 3
- ICT-related violations of privacy (including the accessing, sharing and manipulation of private data or images, including intimate data without consent, image-based sexual abuse and non- consensual disclosure of sexual images, doxxing, dead-naming, identity theft);
Amendment 361 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – paragraph 4 – indent 5
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – paragraph 4 – indent 5
- threats (including direct threats and threats of violence, extortion, sextortion, blackmail) directed at the victim, their children or relatives as well as other persons affected by second order violence;
Amendment 363 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – paragraph 4 – indent 6
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – paragraph 4 – indent 6
- sexist, transphobic or interphobic hate speech (including: posting and sharing violent content, use of sexist or gendered comments and insults, abusing women for expressing their own views and for turning away sexual advances, inciting to hatred against individuals on grounds of their gender identity, expression or sex characteristics);
Amendment 367 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – paragraph 4 – indent 9
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – paragraph 4 – indent 9
- "Real-World Attacks" (cyber violence having repercussions in “real life”), hacking and unlawful access to mobile, email, instant messaging messages or social media accounts;
Amendment 369 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – paragraph 4 – indent 11
Annex I – Recommendation 2 – paragraph 4 – indent 11
- direct violence., including trafficking of women using technological means such as recruitment, luring women into prostitution and sharing stolen graphical content to advertise for prostitution, sexualised extortion (sextortion) and identity theft, as well as online grooming in order to bring the child into sexual abuse or child- trafficking situations;
Amendment 373 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – Recommendation 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States should implement a series of measures in order to prevent gender- based cyberviolence, having an intersectional approach:
Amendment 374 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Annex I – Recommendation 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
- awareness-raising and educational programmes, including programmes addressed to boys and men, as well as campaigns involving all relevant actors and stakeholders to address the root causes of gender-based cyberviolence, within the general context of gender-based violence in order to bring about changes in social and cultural attitudes and remove gender stereotypes, while promoting responsible behaviour on social media and increasing literacy about the safe use of the internet;
Amendment 376 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Annex I – Recommendation 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
- awareness-raising and educational programmes involving all relevant actors and stakeholders to address the root causes of gender-based cyberviolence, within the general context of gender-based violence in order to bring about changes in social and cultural attitudes and remove gender norms and stereotypes, while promoting responsible behaviour on social media and increasing literacy about the safe use of the internet;
Amendment 428 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Annex I – Recommendation 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 4
- aggravating circumstances, depending on the profile of the women and, girls and LGBTI victims (exploiting specific characteristics, vulnerabilities of women and girl, girls and LGBTI persons online);
Amendment 436 #
2020/2035(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 6 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Recommendation 6 – paragraph 1
The Commission and Member States should collect and publish disaggregated and comparable data on gender-based cyberviolence, in particular on the different forms of gender-based cyberviolence, not only based on law enforcement reports but also on women’sthe experiences of women and LGBTI persons.
Amendment 14 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
- having regard to Directive 2011/93/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of13 December 2011 on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography, and replacing Council Framework Decision2004/68/JHA,
Amendment 55 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas there are many forms of trafficking, but they are all based on the abuse of the inherent vulnerability of the victims and aimed at the exploitation of human beings;
Amendment 65 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. Whereas trafficking is a highly gendered phenomenon and sexual exploitation remains the most prevalent form of trafficking in the EU since 2008;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas societal tolerance of gender inequality and violence against women and girls and the lack of public awareness of the issues surrounding THB perpetuate a permissive environment for THB and a culture of impunity;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas trafficking in human beings is a complex transnational phenomenon that can be tackled effectively only if the EU institutions, Member States and international organisations work together in a coordinated manner;
Amendment 85 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. whereas THB is a crime driven by high demand and profits, estimated at of EUR 29,4 billion a year, according to Europol; whereas differences between legislation in Member States greatly facilitate the activities of organised crime, there is still too low risk of prosecution and a high level of impunity and the sanctions applied to deter this crime are inadequate in comparison with the high profits;
Amendment 87 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1a. Whereas law enforcement authorities in the EU have witnessed a considerable increase in intra-EU trafficking and that nearly half (49%) of all victims of trafficking in the EU are EU citizens and more than one third (27%) of all EU victims are trafficked internally within one’s own country;
Amendment 104 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of the funding of the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), the Daphne Program and Internal Security Fund (ISF) programmes to continue to be used for projects tackling THB, as well as using other available instruments, such as the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme, EMPACT actions, EU-UN Spotlight Initiative, the EU Trust Fund for Africa, Glo.Act Initiative, the Development Cooperation Instrument and the European Development Fund;
Amendment 141 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to monitor the use of digital technologies, internet and social media for THB as the predominant tools used to recruit trafficking victims and to regulate third party responsibility for technology companies hosting exploitative materials;
Amendment 163 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on all Member States to ensure that early expert legal intervention and advice is provided to potential victims of THB at the earliest possible moment, including accessible information about their legal rights and options;
Amendment 191 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights that while the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet measureable, it is nevertheless clear that the crisis disproportionately affects the most vulnerable victims of THB, especially women and children; calls on Member states to ensure effective functioning of NRMs and equivalent systems and that they should be updated to respond to emerging THB trends during the COVID- 19 pandemic;
Amendment 220 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Urges the Member States to ensure gender-specific provision of services and supports to victims of THB that is appropriate to their needs, recognizing any needs that may be specific to the form of trafficking to which they have been subjected; Calls on the Member States to address the needs of LGBTI people, as they are highly vulnerable to THB due to the cumulative effect of different types of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity;
Amendment 293 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Urges the Member States to adopt comprehensive sexuality education as a key form of prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls including trafficking and sexual exploitation, to include consent and relationships education promoting healthy attitudes of respect and equality in all interactions and the reality of prostitution and THB for sexual exploitation;
Amendment 352 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Points to the need to set up national mechanisms for data collection on THB victims in international protection procedures to be able to ensure follow up on identified cases;
Amendment 355 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Calls on Member states to extend the International Protection granted to victims of human trafficking to their family members after having assessed the potential involvement of these relatives in the trafficking process;
Amendment 356 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23c. Calls on Member states to swift procedures of family reunification of those family members of the victims at risk in the country of origin;
Amendment 357 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 d (new)
Paragraph 23 d (new)
23d. Is concerned that the recovery and reflection period is linked to cooperation by the victim during the investigation and is granted by law enforcement agencies; deplores that the period does not apply to EU/EEA nationals nor to asylum seekers; calls on the Commission to monitor the implementation of available legal solutions at Member states level, in particular the granting of a recovery and reflection period;
Amendment 371 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on Member states to provide more safe and legal routes for migration in order to prevent the exploitation of vulnerable individuals;
Amendment 376 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Member states to ensure strong child protection measures, presumption of childhood and child age assessment, the protection before and during criminal proceedings, access to unconditional assistance, compensation, non-punishment, assistance and support to the family member of a child victim as well as prevention;
Amendment 377 #
2020/2029(INI)
26. Calls on the Member States to focus on identifying child victims and helping them to avail themselves of their rights; recalls the obligation of Member States to pay special attention to child victims of trafficking and to provide special protection to children in criminal procedures, with the best interests of the child being considered paramount at all times; emphasises the need for guardians, including temporary guardians as an emergency measure, to be appointed immediately for child victims;
Amendment 391 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Notes with high concern the prevalence of child sexual abuse and normalisation of trafficking and sexual exploitation of children, and calls for the regulation of pornographic sites and hosting platforms to ensure full prevention of the risk of such materials becoming available and normalized;
Amendment 437 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Stresses the importance of financial investigation and ‘following the money’ as a key strategy for investigating and prosecuting the organised crime networks that profit from THB; calls on the Commission to assess and promote the use of existing judicial and police cooperation, and the available toolsMember States to launch financial investigations and work with money laundering specialists when starting a new trafficking investigation; calls on Member States to strengthen cooperation in freezing and confiscating the assets of individuals involved in trafficking and providing compensation to victims; calls on the Commission to assess and promote the use of existing judicial and police cooperation, and the available tools, such as mutual recognition of court judgments, joint investigation teams and the European investigation order;
Amendment 453 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Recalls the role of EU agencies in the early identification of victims and the fight against THB; calls for more resources for the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Agencies to enable their staff to be trained and capacity-building instruments to be developed in the area of detecting victims, including the appointment of gender- trained agency officers, especially in the Member States faced with increased mixed migratory flows; calls on the Commission to develop guidelines to mainstream gender expertise in the activities of law enforcement authorities across the EU, including by developing sustained programs of improving gender balance in decision-making processes and in the staff of the JHA agencies relevant to trafficking;
Amendment 461 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Encourages Member States to increase exchange of data and information by using Europol’s resources and databases such AP Phoenix, AP Migrant Smuggling and AP Twins;
Amendment 476 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Calls on the Commission to review implementation of the Anti-Trafficking Directive by Member States and introduce infringement procedures where there has been a lack of effective implementation;
Amendment 487 #
2020/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Calls on the Commission to review the application of Directive 2004/81/EC on granting residence permits to victims of trafficking who are third country nationals ensuring that victims are not returned upon expiry of reflection period, calls on the Member States to grant that the unconditional access to assistance and support mandated by Directive2011/36/EU is reconciled with Directive 2004/81/EC and its application; calls on the Commission to review Directive 2004/81/EC to ensure that residence permits for trafficked persons are not made conditional to the participation or willingness to participate of the trafficked person in the investigation or criminal proceedings of the case;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to include, in its economic recovery roadmap and financial support schemes,Stresses that the EU’s new recovery plan should ensure that EU funds for recovery are only used in a manner consistent with the Union’s climate and environmental objectives; calls on the Commission to also set out EU guidelines for the Member States on how to design their national investment plans so that they are consistent with the European Green Deal and, the Paris Agreement; stresses that and UN Sustainable Development Goals; stresses that the new recovery plan and such guidelines wshould enable the EU to save and transform its economy (i.e. take the EU out of the crisis and accelerate the transition towards climate neutrality) and circular economy), while leaving no one behind;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to carry on with the initiatives of the European Green Deal, including the actions identified in the Circular Economy Action Plan, in order to continue the fight against climate change, biodiversity loss and degradation of the environment; stresses the importance of opposing any proposals to postpone the introduction of stricter standards or compliance with already set obligations; considers that any such proposal should be critically examined, taking into account not only the commercial interests of companies concerned, but the wider social interests, pursuing objectives of full employment and social progress;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Emphasises that the transition to climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest and the transition to a truly circular economy and sustainable single market create new business opportunities and jobs and can therefore significantly contribute to a sustainable economic recovery;
Amendment 13 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. In the transition to a circular economy and climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest, stresses that it is crucial that the Commission and Member States adequately assess employment needs, including education and training requirements, promote the development of the economy and do their utmost to achieve a fair and just transition;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to engage with all parts of the society and stakeholders, including citizens/consumers, consumer and non- governmental organisations, business, trade unions and workers’ representatives to enable and empower them to take action towards a sustainable single market;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that both sustainable production and consumption should be promoted; considers in this regard that resource efficiency should be improved by increasing the circularity of value chains, reducing the consumption of resources, increasing uptake of secondary raw materials and cutting down on waste generation; stresses that a new economy comprising circular services should be developed;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers there to be good potential for increasing sustainability of the single market in the product-as-a- service models that should also be further developed;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on all companies and organisations to register to the EMAS system in order to improve their environmental performance; looks forward to the upcoming review of the Non-financial reporting directive that should lead to a substantial improvement on the availability of information on the environmental performance of companies;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses that stringent requirements should be established on the basis of due diligence to ensure no products are placed on the Union market that lead to degradation of the environment or violations of human rights;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Acknowledges it essential that the narrative in our industries changes “from cradle to grave” to “ cradle to cradle”, and that sustainability is strengthened in all steps of the supply chains, ensuing environmental and social sustainability in the end-product as well as in the manufacturing of all its components and the extraction of raw materials;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that it is crucial to ensure that the ‘sustainable choice’ will be the default choice – which is attractive, affordable, accessible and sustainable – for all consumers in the EU as soon as possible; calls on the Commission to encouragstrongly welcomes in this regard the intention of the Commission to develop a sustainable product policy framework that will among other measures strengthen and extend eco- design in order to improve the sustainability of products through requirements before their placing on the market; calls on the Commission to promote the development, production and marketing of sustainable and safe products that are suitable for multiple use, technically durable and easily repairable, do not contain hazardous substances, and, after having become waste and having been prepared for reuse or recycling, suitable to be made available or placed on the market in order to facilitate the proper implementation of the waste hierarchy; calls on the Commission to also support and develop economic tools that give an economic advantage to the ‘sustainable choice’;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that consumers should be able to fully participate in the ecological transition; calls on the Commission to develop legislative proposals on the tools needed to achieve this goal, including improved product information through labelling, green claims, extended legal guarantees and definitions, as well as stringent measures against planned obsolescence and greenwashing; calls on the Commission to guarantee the right to repair for people in the EU to have their goods repairedwithout delay; highlights that all such tools must be based on the provision of simple and clear information and processes to consumers, as well as on sound environmental criteria, which enable consumers to assess accurately the climate and environmental impact of products on the basis of their life cycle, their environmental footprint, their lifespan and their quality; emphasises however that encouraging sustainable consumption is only one aspect of the coin and that the transition to circularity should start from production and eco- design;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to also adequately address the dual quality of products and ensure that people in all Member States have access to the same quality of foodstuffs and other products, and that they enjoy equal consumer rights, such as right to repair, no matter in which Member State they reside.
Amendment 53 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Proposes the development of clear guidelines and standards for green claims and commitments that translate into ecolabels; looks forward to the planned legislative proposal on substantiating green claims; considers that by providing the consumers with transparency and guidance through accurate and accountable information and ecolabelling, consumers will have increased trust in products and markets, which will ultimately lead to sustainable consumption;
Amendment 62 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the role of Green Public Procurement (GPP) to accelerate the shift towards a more sustainable and circular economy, and the importance of promoting the uptake of GPP during the EU’s economic recovery; recalls the commitments of the Commission to propose further legislation on GPP. and calls on the Commission to make an ambitious proposal that would significantly increase the use of Green Public Procurement;
Amendment 67 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Indicates that the global value chains need to be diversified, through the new rules for e-commerce, the conclusion of the Environmental Goods Agreement which has the potential to stimulate the use of environmental goods and the reform at international level of the Intellectual property rights aimed at improving competitiveness and more effective protection and reward of the creative work and innovation, towards a deep sustainable single market;
Amendment 68 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Highlights that all consumers should have the right to safe products that do not harm the environment or human health; calls for a rapid and effective phase out and ban of hazardous substances used in the single market; emphasises this to be particularly important when it comes to substances with endocrine disrupting properties; stresses that the development of a sustainable single market must be based on creating a non-toxic circular economy and environment whereby hazardous substances are not used or recycled;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Considers it important to raise the public awareness on the rights of consumers and importance of sustainable product and service consumption; calls on the Commission and Member States to facilitate this through a platform for exchange of best practices that includes citizens, and representatives of the public and private sector, local authorities, academia, non-governmental and civil society organisations and consumer organisations, ensuring all citizens have access to easily understandable and comprehensive information.
Amendment 1 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. Whereas the Union is founded on the ethical values stated in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. Whereas rapid advances in contemporary scientific research and innovation in the fields of environment, health and food safety have raised a number of important ethical, legal and social issues that affect the relationship between science and society;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. Whereas environment, health and food safety research and innovation activities carried out in Europe must comply with ethical principles and relevant national, Union and international legislation, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention on Human Rights and its Supplementary Protocols1a; _________________ 1aArticle 19 of Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC Text with EEA relevance
Amendment 8 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. Whereas the artificial intelligence (AI) global leadership race, which will determine the source of ethical values and standards shaping the sector worldwide, is picking up the pace and the Union should set an example for the rest of the world;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Amendment 16 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes that every child enjoys the right to public quality education at all levels; therefore, calls for the development, the deployment and the use of quality AI systems that facilitate and provide quality educational tools for all at all levels and stresses that the deployment of new AI systems into schools should not lead to make a wider digital gap in society;
Amendment 17 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. Whereas AI solutions may benefit society in the areas of green transition, environment protection,and biodiversity protection, circular economy and waste management, climate change, energy management and efficiency, water and air quality, e.g. smart grids and electro-mobilityarth observation and risk management, among others;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. Whereas in its digital package published on 19 February 2020 the Commission states that ICT today accounts for between 5% and 9% of global electricity consumption and 2% of CO2 emissions and that the volume of data transferred and stored will continue to grow exponentially in the years to come; whereas the 2018 Joint Research Centre study “Artificial Intelligence/A European Perspective” estimates that data centres and data transmission could account for 3-4% of all power consumption of the Union;
Amendment 23 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Amendment 26 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. Whereas properly regulated AI would help guide efforts to achieve the UN SDGs and help reach the climate objectives of the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital D
Recital D
D. Whereas AI can be applied to almost any field in medicine: biomedical research, exemplified by the AI-discovered antibiotic Halicin or AI contributions to new cancer prevention, more precise diagnosis and new therapies, medical education, clinical decision-making, personalized medicine, psychiatric diagnosis and treatment, in revolutionizing robotic prostheses and support systems, telemedicine, telesurgery and the overall efficiency of the health systems;
Amendment 40 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital E
Recital E
E. Whereas current policy and ethical guidelines for AI are lagging behind ethical challenges that must be identified and mitigated, since AI has tremendous capability to threaten patient preference, safety, and privacy; whereas the boundaries between the roles of physicianmedical professionals and carers and machines in patient care need to be outlined;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital F
Recital F
F. Whereas AI solutions may benefit society in the area of food safety and Farming 2.0, where the Union holds leadership in AI applications, especially in areas where water resources are scarce and climate change has severe impacts;
Amendment 58 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises the importance for transparency and accountability of algorithms used by media streaming companies, in order to ensure access to culturally and linguistically diverse content; stresses that such algorithms should be designed in such a way that they do notreflect the cultural diversity of our societies and avoid privilegeing specific works by limiting their ‘personalised’ suggestions to the most popular works;
Amendment 62 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Notes that AI systems developed, deployed and used in the Union need to reflect its cultural diversity and its multilingualism;
Amendment 63 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines the importance of the “right to explanation” of any decision taken by automated processing, this is the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view and to contest the decision taken by an automated system4a; states, therefore, that ultimately, humans should keep the responsibility for decision making, especially in sectors where there are high stakes and risks such as health; _________________ 4a Article 22 GDPR Regulation
Amendment 75 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights that many of the proposals by countries which are not members of the Union and by international organizations revolve around common principles or concepts for AI, those being: human-centricness, trustworthiness, respect for human autonomy, harm prevention, equity and "no one left behind" and explicability; is of the opinion that an international ethical framework around these principles would be highly desirable; is concerned about AI progress and innovations leading to social inequality if no action is taken; calls therefore on the Commission and Member States to take the necessary measures to leave no one behind in the transition to a digital Europe, and to guarantee a fair, affordable and equal access to these innovations especially in areas such as healthcare;
Amendment 98 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that, with the rapid development of AI and the uncertainty that lies ahead, a common Union AI ethical framework will expand an ecosystem of trust as defined in the Commission White Paper, whether in environment protection, healthcare or food safety applications, thus supporting the ecosystem of excellence in legal certainty and providing effective response to the challenges yet not defined in courtrooms, management meetings or scientific laboratories; points out that ethics is not made up of permanent principles, but has been changing over the course of various cultures and times; supports in this regard that the framework should be periodically reviewed to guarantee its applicability through time and new developments;
Amendment 115 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that in areas such as health, liability must ultimately lie with a natural or legal person; emphasizes the need for traceable and publicly available training data for algorithms;
Amendment 118 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Emphasises that patients should know when and how they are interacting with a human professional and when they are not; insists that patients should have the freedom to decide about this interaction and should be offered an alternative of equal standard;
Amendment 123 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for citizen and patient empowerment regarding their personal data and for securing the full enforcement of Union legal framework on data protection and privacy, relevant notably in the healthcare AI applications and related sensitive data, to strengthen the “Right to an explanation” foreseen in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (General Data Protection Regulation, (GDPR))2 and higher interpretability requirements for high-risk AI; _________________ 2Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 128 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights, in the healthcare sector, that data originated from patients using AI technologies should fulfil all the privacy requirements as stipulated in the GDPR, and that by no means, the data generated should contribute to any kind of discrimination (known or novel); calls on the Commission and Member States to guarantee that data accessibility to private companies, such as health or life insurance companies, is prevented and that the “right to be forgotten” of patients is fully respected;
Amendment 153 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Points out that the use of tracking and contact tracing technologies by public authorities during the COVID 19 crisis and other potential health emergencies might conflict with data protection; recalls in this regard the Commission Guidance on applications supporting the fight against the COVID 19 pandemic in relation to data protection and the need for proportionality, limitation in time, alignment with European values and respect of human dignity and fundamental rights;
Amendment 156 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Highlights that AI and robotics can bring numerous benefits to our environment, health and food safety as the dematerialisation of the economy makes the Union less dependent on raw materials or on the increased use of personalised medicine; underlines however, that their carbon footprint remains still high; calls on the Commission to carry out a study on the impact of AI technology’s carbon footprint and the positive and negative impacts of the transition to the use of AI technology by consumers; further calls on the Commission to include the footprint information in the common European Dataspace for Smart Circular Applications foreseen in the EU Action Plan on Circular Economy and to deal specifically with these technologies within the ICT key value chain of the above- mentioned plan;
Amendment 163 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for securing sufficient financing for the Union AI transformation; supports the ambitions laid out in the Commission White Paper to attract €200 billion of AI public and private investment in the next 10 years in the Union; welcomes the attention granted to deficits of AI ecosystems in less-developed regions and to the needs of SMEs and start-ups; calls on the Commission to facilitate geographically balanced access to allidentify public infrastructure and promote the prioritization of AI funding, in cluding for SMEs and start- upsimate change mitigation and adaptation, renewable energies and health; stresses that the new Union objectives must not diminish Union engagement in its long standing priorities, like the CAP or, Cohesion Policy., the Green Deal and the COVID19 Recovery Plan;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that Roma pupils are EU citizens, and that as such they have the same rights afforded and should be provided with equal opportunities and educated in mainstream, high quality and inclusive education settings at all levels; insists that effective desegregation strategies should be put in place, especially by EU Member States with a sizeable Roma population;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recommends that, given the importance of high quality early childhood education, which is known to correlate with better learning outcomes and to lay the foundations for later social integration, the education of vulnerable Roma pupils should start as early as possible, preferably at the age of three and earlier, by including them in affordable, accessible and inclusive early childhood and childcare services; urges Member States to develop and implement strategies and programs aimed at facilitating the access of Roma to childcare facilities, schools and universities;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges Member States to facilitate the transition between various educational pathways, including up to tertiary education, by providing adequate educational and career guidance and support programs, and offering financial assistance such as scholarship, grants and loans, in order to allow Roma youth to obtain the qualifications – including digital and entrepreneurial skills – they need for effective social and labour market integration;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls the pressing need to involve Roma parents in each stage of their children’s schooling.; urges Member States to develop programs aimed at the inclusion of Roma parents in the process of their children's schooling and educational and personal development;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that in order to fight against disinformation and fake news, reinstate a climate of trust in the media and counter threats to democratic political processes, a comprehensive EU strategy is needed, based inter alia on media and information literacy, and aimed at empowering citizens to critically assess media content and recognise the difference between opinion and fact; calls therefore on the European Commission to develop such a strategy in close cooperation with the Member States and civil society organisations;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines the crucial importance of independent journalism in sustaining media pluralism and transparency of the democratic process; calls on the Commission to include studies and courses on independent journalism in appropriate EU funded projects and programmes;
Amendment 23 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that media pluralism is under serious threat both online and offline due to thee importance of ensuring online and offline media pluralism to guarantee the quality, diversity and reliability of the information available; warns against excessive concentration of media ownership, which has resulted in dominant actors in the media sector using information to pursue political and social objectives and in the lowering of the quality, diversity and reliability of the information available;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls the need for transparency of media ownership and its funding sources to be easily accessible to citizens so they can make an informed judgment about the information provided, as well as to reinstate a climate of trust in the media; in this context, media literacy plays an important role;
Amendment 39 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines its view that non- discriminatory, comprehensive and balanced media coverage is essential to a free and well-informed society in Europe; calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote an inclusive media sphere in which more women, minorities, migrants and refugees, as well as members of LGBTI+ communities and people with disabilities, occupy creative and decision- making positions, which would in turn contribute to the reduction of stereotypes in media;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2009(INI)
5. Considers that in the fight against disinformation, the core principles of access to information and above all freedom of expression, including artistic freedom, should always prevail; highlights that decisions taken by media platforms – e.g. regarding their community standards or recommendation algorithms – have considerable consequences for the exercise of freedom of expression, right to receive impartial information, media freedom, pluralism and democracy;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that any future EU mechanism on democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights must enshrine media freedom, including artistic freedom, as an essential pillar of a democratic system;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Recognises the right to artistic freedom and the need to highlight this in the context of the broader framework of fundamental freedoms and freedom of expression; calls on the Commission to include freedom of artistic expression among the specific objectives of Creative Europe 2021-2027;
Amendment 67 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights that national media, in particular public service media, have an important responsibility to adequately reflect the cultural, linguistic, social and political diversity and to inform citizens extensively about all topics that are relevant to their everyday lives, including EU policies and news.; notices that in some Member States this diversity has not been adequately reflected and that the media have not been providing adequate and objective information on the EU policies; insists on the need to remedy the situation;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Expresses serious concern about the situation in some Member States where media laws allowing for greater political interference have been introduced, resulting in media, public or private, being forced to abandon the principle of impartiality, which is supported by, inter alia, evidence from the Reporters Without Borders 2020 World Press Freedom Index; underlines that free and independent journalism must be guaranteed and safeguarded by proper regulatory frameworks;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2006(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to propose a definition of 'deforestation free zone' in order to increase the transparency of supply chains, minimise the risk of deforestation for industry and consumers, and make it possible for industry and consumers to play their part in creating deforestation-free supply chains;
Amendment 60 #
2020/2006(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses the essential need to improve mechanisms, which would help to identify the source or origin of wood material that has been obtained, in order to make sure that it does not originate from deforestation-free zones;
Amendment 61 #
2020/2006(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Calls on the Commission to regularly update evidence on zones threatened with deforestation both in the Union as well as in third countries, in order to provide timely information to consumers and industry; encourages to that end, the Commission to establish a proper labelling system to be used by both Union and third country wood suppliers;
Amendment 62 #
2020/2006(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Encourages the Commission to strengthen the EU FLEGT Action Plan, with a focus on Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs) as crucial bilateral trade agreements with third countries, and incorporate it into the new European Forest Strategy to encourage third countries to abandon deforestation policies;
Amendment 63 #
2020/2006(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5e. Underlines the contribution of non-governmental organisations, environmental activists, industry associations, as well as whistleblowers, to the fight against illegal timber harvesting that results in deforestation, loss of biodiversity and increased emissions of greenhouse gases;.
Amendment 64 #
2020/2006(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 f (new)
Paragraph 5 f (new)
5f. Requests the Commission to increase cooperation with all stakeholders, both in the public and private sector, with a view to ensuring that they are committed to the principle of responsible management of forests, responsible sourcing practices and sustainable production.
Amendment 6 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that to facilitate access to regular employment, traineeships should offer a strong training orhands-on learning content, safeguard adequate working conditions such as a fair payment, fixedproper working hours, health and social coverage, and should in no case be a substitute for regular jobs or a precondition for a job placement;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines the need to include in traineeship programmes, regardless of their length, trainings on protection from, and prevention of, harassment and bullying in the workplace;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses the need to ensure gender balance among trainees in a given company or institution and points to the desirability of striving for diversity; cautions against possible bias-based profiling in recruitment procedures;
Amendment 92 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Therefore, the objective of this Regulation is to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market by laying down rules to ensure contestability and fairness for the digital sector in general and for business users and end-- users of core platform services provided by gatekeepers in particular. Business users and end-users of core platform services provided by gatekeepers should be afforded appropriate regulatory safeguards throughout the Union against the unfair behaviour of gatekeepers in order to facilitate cross- border business within the Union and thereby improve the proper functioning of the internal market and to addresseliminate existing or likely emerging fragmentation in the specific areas covered by this Regulation. Moreover, while gatekeepers tend to adopt global or at least pan-European business models and algorithmic structures, they can adopt, and in some cases have adopted, different business conditions and practices in different Member States, which is liable to create disparities between the competitive conditions for the users of core platform services provided by gatekeepers, to the detriment of integration within the internal market.
Amendment 122 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Such thresholds can be impacted by market and technical developments. The Commission should therefore be empowered to adopt delegated acts to specify the methodology for determining whether the quantitative thresholds are met, and to regularly adjust it to market and technological developments where necessary. This is particularly relevant in relation to the threshold referring to market capitalisation, which should be indexed in appropriate intervals. The accuracy of the reported numbers of business users and monthly active users can be technically verified through independent audience measurement.
Amendment 175 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) A gatekeeper maycan use different means to favour its own or third party services or products on its core platform servicean operating system it provides or effectively controls, to the detriment of the same or similar services that end users could obtain through third parties. This may for instance be the case where certain software applications or services are pre-installed by a gatekeeper. To enable end user choice, gatekeepers should not prevent end users from un-installing any pre-installed software applications on an operating system they provide or effectively control its core platform service and thereby favour their own or third party software applications. .
Amendment 197 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) The conditions under which gatekeepers provide online advertising services to business users including both advertisers and publishers are often non- transparent and opaque. This often leads to a lack of information for advertisers and publishers about the effect of a given ad. To further enhance fairness, transparency and contestability of online advertising services designated under this Regulation as well as those that are fully integrated with other core platform services of the same provider, the designated gatekeepers should therefore provide advertisers and publishers, when requested, with free of charge access to the performance measuring tools of the gatekeeper and the information necessary, including non- aggregated data, for advertisers, advertising agencies acting on behalf of a company placing advertising, as well as for publishers, or third parties authorised by publishers and advertisers to carry out their own independent verification of the provision of the relevant online advertising services.
Amendment 201 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) Business users that use large core platform services provided by gatekeepers and end users of such business users provide and generate a vast amount of data, including data inferred from such use. In order to ensure that business users have access to the relevant data thus generated, the gatekeeper should, upon their request, allow unhindered access, free of charge, to such data. Such access should also be given to third parties contracted by the business user, who are acting as processors or co-controllers of this data for the business user. For example, such parties can include providers of audience measurement metrics for the purpose of providing the market with impartial benchmarks on the use, effectiveness and reach of content viewed on gatekeepers' platforms. Data provided or generated by the same business users and the same end users of these business users in the context of other services provided by the same gatekeeper may be concerned where this is inextricably linked to the relevant request. To this end, a gatekeeper should not use any contractual or other restrictions to prevent business users or authorised third parties from accessing relevant data and should enable business users to obtain consent of their end users for such data access and retrieval, where such consent is required under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Directive 2002/58/EC. or if lawful under special exemptions, such as access to end-user’s data for audience measurement purposes. Gatekeepers should also facilitate access to these data in real time by means of appropriate technical measures, such as for example putting in place high quality application programming interfaces.
Amendment 425 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) allow business users to offer the same products or services to end users through third party online intermediation services or through their own direct sales channels at prices or conditions that are different from those offered through the online intermediation services of the gatekeeper;
Amendment 439 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) refrain from preventing or restricting business users and end users from raising issues with any relevant public authority relating to any practice of gatekeepers;
Amendment 490 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) allow end users and business users to un-install any pre-installed software applications on its core platform servican operating system the gatekeeper provides or effectively controls as easily as any software application installed by the end user at any stage without prejudice to the possibility for a gatekeeper to restrict such un-installation in relation to software applications that the gatekeeper can prove are essential for the functioning of the operating system or of the device and which cannot technically be offered on a standalone basis by third- parties;
Amendment 516 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) provide advertisers and publishers, or third parties authorised by advertisers and publishers, upon their request and free of charge, with effective and real time access to the performance measuring tools of the gatekeeper and the information necessary for advertisers and publishers to carry out their own independent verification of the ad inventory; not retain payments for advertisements under the claims that traffic is irregular, without providing detailed evidence for that irregularity and giving the publisher the opportunity to raise objections;
Amendment 523 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) provide end users or third parties authorised by an end user, free of charge, with effective portability of data provided by the end user or generated through this or her activity of a business user or end user and shall, in particular,in the context of their use on the relevant core platform service, including by provideing tools for end users to facilitate the effective exercise of such data portability, in line with Regulation (EU) 2016/679, and including by the provision of continuous and real-time access ;
Amendment 530 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) provide business users and end users, or third parties authorised by a business user or end user, free of charge, in a user friendly manner with effective, high-quality, continuous and real-time access and use of aggregated orand non- aggregated data, based on the preference requested by the business users, or third parties authorised by a business user or several business users, that is provided for or generated in the context of the use of the relevant core platform services by those business users and the end users engaging with the products or services provided by those business users; for personal data, provide access and use, in full compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), only where directly connected with the use effectuated by the end user in respect of the products or services offered by the relevant business user through the relevant core platform service in line with the principles of purpose limitation and data minimisation, and when the end user opts in to such sharing with a consent in the sense of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679; or when access to such data is lawful under lex specialis exemptions;
Amendment 543 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(k a) negotiate, on fair and non- discriminatory terms, for the use of third- party content on their core platform services, and participate in final offer arbitration, in good faith, if agreement cannot be reached.
Amendment 76 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to ensure that all relevant entities are subject to those requirements and to reduce divergences in this respect, it is important to lay down harmonised rules allowing for a consistent identification of critical entities across the Union, while also allowing Member States to reflect national specificities. Therefore, common criteria to identify critical entities, based on minimum indicators and methodologies for each sector and sub-sector, should be laid down. In the interest of effectiveness, efficiency, consistency and legal certainty, appropriate rules should also be set on notification and cooperation relating to, as well as the legal consequences of, such identification. In order to enable the Commission to assess the correct application of this Directive, Member States should submit to the Commission, in a manner that is as detailed and specific as possible, relevant information and, in any event, the list of essential services, the number of critical entities identified for each sector and subsector referred to in the Annex and the essential service or services that each entity provides and any thresholds applied.
Amendment 86 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Member States should support critical entities in strengthening their resilience, in compliance with their obligations under this Directive, without prejudice to the entities’ own legal responsibility to ensure such compliance. Member States could in particular provide financial resources, develop guidance materials and methodologies, support the organisation of exercises to test their resilience and provide training to personnel of critical entities. Moreover, given the interdependencies between entities and sectors, Member States should establish information sharing tools to support voluntary information sharing between critical entities, without prejudice to the application of competition rules laid down in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 88 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In order to be able to ensure their resilience, critical entities should have a comprehensive understanding of all relevant risks to which they are exposed and analyse those risks. To that aim, they should carry out risks assessments, whenever necessary in view of their particular circumstances and the evolution of those risks, yet in any event every four years. The risk assessments by critical entities should be based on the risk assessment carried out by Member States and on common specifications and methodologies established for each sector covered. They should include minimum indicators, in order to avoid further divergences between Member States, and contingency protocols.
Amendment 94 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The risk of employees of critical entities misusing for instance their access rights within the entity’s organisation to harm and cause damage is of increasing concern. That risk is exacerbated by the growing phenomenon of radicalisation leading to violent extremism and terrorism. It is therefore necessary to enable critical entities to request background checks on persons falling within specific categories of its personnel and to ensure that those requests are assessed expeditiously by the relevant authorities, in accordance with the applicable rules of Union and national law, including on the protection of personal data, in particular in full respect of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Amendment 96 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Critical entities should notify, as soon as reasonably possible under the given circumstances and in any case within 24 hours after having become aware of an incident, Member States’ competent authorities of incidents that significantly disrupt or have the potential to significantly disrupt their operations. Critical entities should also notify the users of their services of incidents, their consequences and, if possible, any safety measures or remedies that could be taken. The notification should allow the competent authorities to respond to the incidents rapidly and adequately and to have a comprehensive overview of the overall risks that critical entities face. For that purpose, a procedure should be established for the notification of certain incidents and parameters should be provided for to determine when the actual or potential disruption is significant and the incidents should thus be notified. Given the potential cross-border impacts of such disruptions, a procedure should be established for Member States to inform other affected Member States via single points of contacts.
Amendment 113 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) “resilience” means the ability to prevent, resist, mitigate, manage, absorb, accommodate to and recover from an incident that disrupts or has the potential to disrupt the operations of a critical entity;
Amendment 114 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) “incident” means any event having the potential to disrupt, or that disrupts,which results in a disruption of essential services or the destruction of essential infrastructure and has a significant cross- sectoral or cross-border effect on the delivery of essential services in one or more Member States as a result of the failure to maintain the operations of thea critical entity;
Amendment 117 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) “essential service” means a service which is essential for the wellbeing of the people and for the maintenance of vital societal functions or economic activities, public safety, protecting the environment or the rule of law;
Amendment 123 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) “risk assessment” means a methodology to determine the nature and extent of a risk by analysingssessing the extent of potential threats and hazards and evaluatgainst the resilience of a critical entity, analysing existing conditions of vulnerability that could facilitate the disrupt theion of operations of the critical entity and evaluating the potential adverse effect the disruption of operations could have on the provision of essential services.
Amendment 138 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Competent authorities designated pursuant to Article 8 shall establish a list of essential services in the sectors referred to in the Annex. They shall carry out by [three years after entry into force of this Directive], and subsequently where necessary, and at least every four years, an assessment, based on common specifications and methodologies containing specific indicators established for each sector covered, of all relevant risks that may affect the provision of those essential services, with a view to identifying critical entities in accordance with Article 5(1), and assisting those critical entities to take measures pursuant to Article 11. The assessments shall include a minimum number of indicators, in order to avoid divergences between Member States.
Amendment 148 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. By [three years and three months after entry into force of this Directive] Member States shall identify for each sector and subsector referred to in the Annex, other than points 3, 4 and 8 thereof, the critical entities, when applicable.
Amendment 155 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 6
Article 5 – paragraph 6
6. For the purposes of Chapter IV, Member States shall ensure that critical entities, following the notification referred in paragraph 3, provide information to their competent authorities designated pursuant to Article 8 of this Directive on whether they provide essential services to or in more than one third ofthree Member States. Where that is so, the Member State concerned shall notify, without undue delay, to the Commission the identity of those critical entities.
Amendment 179 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Each Member State shall, within the competent authority, designate a single point of contact to exercise a liaison function to ensure cross-border cooperation with competent authorities of other Member States, with the Commission and with the Critical Entities Resilience Group referred to in Article 16 (‘single point of contact’).
Amendment 192 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall support critical entities, including financially, in order to enhancinge their resilience. That support may include developing guidance materials and methodologies, supporting the organisation of exercises to test their resilience and providing training to personnel of critical entities.
Amendment 202 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) ensure adequate employeestaff security management, including by setting out categories of personnel exercising critical functions, in compliance with applicable training requirements and qualifications, establishing access rights to sensitive areas, facilities and other infrastructure, and to sensitive information as well as identifying specific categories of personnel in view of Article 12;
Amendment 215 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that critical entities may submit requests for background checks on persons who fall within certain specific categories of their personnel, including persons being considered for recruitment to positions falling within those categories, and that those requests are assessed expeditiously by the authorities competent to carry out such background checks. The background checks shall be proportionate and strictly limited to what is necessary and relevant for the fulfilment of the duties of the concerned personnel.
Amendment 220 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that critical entities notify without undue delay the competent authority of incidents that significantly disrupt or have the potential to significantly disrupt their operations. An initial notification shall be submitted within 24 hours after having become aware of the incident, followed by a final detailed report not later than one month thereafter. Notifications shall include any available information necessary to enable the competent authority to understand the nature, cause and possible consequences of the incident, including so as to determine any cross-border impact of the incident. Such notification shall not make the critical entities subject to increased liability.
Amendment 230 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The competent authority concerned shall inform the public of the incident, or require the critical entity to inform the public, where the competent authority determines that it would be in the public interest to disclose the incident.
Amendment 231 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Member States shall ensure that, in the event of a particular and significant threat of an incident concerning the critical entities, the critical entities inform those users of their services that could be affected by the incident or by the disruption of the services as its consequence and, where relevant, of any possible safety measures or remedies which the users could take.
Amendment 232 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3 c (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Once a year, the competent authority concerned shall submit a summary report to the Commission and to the Critical Entities Resilience Group on the notifications received and the action taken in accordance with this Article.
Amendment 234 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. An entity shall be considered a critical entity of particular European significance when it has been identified as a critical entity and it provides essential services to or in more than one third ofthree Member States and has been notified as such to the Commission pursuant to Article 5(1) and (6), respectively.
Amendment 243 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. Upon request of one or more Member States, or at its own initiative, and in agreement withafter informing the Member State where the infrastructure of the critical entity of particular European significance is located, the Commission shall organise an advisory mission to assess the measures that that entity put in place to meet its obligations pursuant to Chapter III. Where needed, the advisory missions may request specific expertise in the area of disaster risk management through the Emergency Response Coordination Centre.
Amendment 249 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall organise the programme of an advisory mission, in consultation with the members of the specific advisory mission and in agreement with the Member State where the infrastructure of the critical entity or the critical entity of European significance concerned is located.
Amendment 256 #
2020/0365(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. The Critical Entities Resilience Group shall be composed of representatives of the Member States and, the Commission and the European Parliament. Where relevant for the performance of its tasks, the Critical Entities Resilience Group mayshall invite representatives of interested parthe relevant entities to participate in its work.
Amendment 267 #
2020/0365(COD)
5. Health — Healthcare providers referred to in point (g) of Article 3 of Directive 2011/24/EU19 — EU reference laboratories referred to in Article 15 of Regulation [XX] on serious cross borders threats to health — Entities carrying out research and development activities of medicinal products referred to in Article 1 point 2 of Directive 2001/83/EC — Entities manufacturing basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations referred to in section C division 21 of NACE Rev. 2 — Entities manufacturing medical devices considered as critical during a public health emergency (‘the public health emergency critical devices list’) referred to in Article 20 of Regulation XXXX — Entities holding a distribution authorisation referred to in Article 79 of Directive 2001/83/EC
Amendment 114 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) The European Parliament has called for a revision of the TEN-E Regulation to align it with the Union’s energy and climate targets for 2030, the Union’s climate neutrality commitment, taking into account the principle of 'energy efficiency first'.
Amendment 126 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Union’s energy infrastructure should be resilient to the unavoidable impacts that climate change is estimated to create in Europe in spite of the mitigation efforts. Hence, contribute to climate change mitigation, strengthening the efforts on climate adaptation, resilience building, disaster prevention and preparedness is crucial.
Amendment 134 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. Therefore it is important to underline, the natural gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. _________________ 27SWD(2020) 176 final
Amendment 147 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy shouldmust include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.
Amendment 167 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation shouldmust include in its scope the possibility of projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two Member States and at least one third country. This to secure future and fair cooperation. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.
Amendment 172 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investments in offshore renewable energy30 to make this technology mature and more cost-efficient. Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication
Amendment 179 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The Union-wide ten-year network development plan process as basis for the identification of projects of common interest in the categories of electricity and gas has proven to be effective. However, while the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity and for Gas (ENTSOs) and transmission system operators have an important role to play in the process, more scrutiny is required, in particular as regards defining the scenarios for the future, identifying long-term infrastructure gaps and bottlenecks and assessing individual projects, to enhance trust in the process. Therefore, due to the need for independent validation, the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (‘the Agency’) and the Commission should have an increased role in the process, including in the process for drawing up the Union-wide ten-year network development plan pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council31 and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 . The process should be made in the most effective manner possible to avoid duplication. _________________ 31Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the internal market for electricity (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 54). 32Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005 (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 36).
Amendment 200 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) In order to simplify and expedite the permitting process for offshore grids for renewable energy, the Member States around a particular sea basin should create unique points of contact, referred to as an ‘offshore one-stop shop’, in view of how the regional specificities and geography are being taken into account, for the for facilitating and coordinating the process of granting of permits to such projects. Moreover, the establishment of a one-stop shop per sea basin for offshore grids for renewable energy should reduce complexity, increase efficiency and speed up the permitting process of offshore transmission assets often crossing many jurisdictions.
Amendment 240 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1 a) ‘energy efficiency first’ principle means taking utmost account in energy planning, and in policy and investment decisions, of alternative cost-efficient energy efficiency measures to make energy demand and energy supply more efficient, in particular by means of cost- effective end-use energy savings, demand response initiatives and more efficient conversion, transmission and distribution of energy, whilst still achieving the objectives of those decisions, as defined in Governance Regulation.
Amendment 242 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
(1 b) “security of supply or energy security” means the continuous and uninterrupted availability of energy by increasing efficiency and interoperability of transmission and distribution networks, promoting system flexibility, avoiding congestions, ensuring resilient supply chains, cybersecurity and the protection and climate adaptation of all, and in particular, ‘critical’ infrastructure while reducing strategic energy dependencies.
Amendment 256 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network where the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it, and information and communication technologies (ICT) for communicating with related grid operators, generators, energy storage, consumers and/or prosumers, with a view to transmitting electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way; promoting renewable energy sources and enabling the energy system integration;
Amendment 315 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new)
(ii a) the project is in line with the “energy efficiency first” principle, i.e. promoters demonstrate the use of energy efficiency approaches to technology, and operation of the network in design, development and delivery of the project.
Amendment 326 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(a a) the project is in line with the “energy efficiency first” principle, i.e. promoter demonstrate the use of energy efficiency approaches to technology, and operation of the network in design, development and delivery of the project.
Amendment 338 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii
ii) security of energy supplies based on cooperation and solidarity; with the purpose of reducing strategic energy dependencies ;
Amendment 359 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part
(b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid, and at least twoone of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 365 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iii a) facilitating smart sector integration in a wider way in favouring synergies and coordination between energy, transport and telecommunication sectors.
Amendment 398 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii
(iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through linking different energy carriers and sectors or enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage.
Amendment 411 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii
(iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors and enabling demand response, storage and facilitating flexibility services.
Amendment 424 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In assessing projects, to ensure a consistent assessment method among the different Groups each Group shall give due consideration to:
Amendment 432 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) the rules and indicators as set out in Annex IV as well as the Agency’s framework guidelines as set out in Article 12.
Amendment 446 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Amendment 455 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Without prejudice to relevant requirements under international law, Union law and Unational law, the competent authority shall facilitate the issuing of the comprehensive decision. The comprehensive decision shall be the final proof that the project of common interest has achieved ready-to- build status and there shall be no other requirements for any additional permits or authorisations in that respect. The comprehensive decision shall be issued within the time limit referred to in Article 10(1) and (2) and in accordance with one of the following schemes:
Amendment 462 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. By [31 July 2022] and for each specific Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, as defined in Annex I, national competent authorities in Member States belonging to the respective Group, shall jointly create unique points of contact, ‘offshore one-stop shops’, for project promoters, which shall be responsible for facilitating and coordinating the permit granting process for offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest, taking into account also the need for coordination between the permitting process for the energy infrastructure and the one for the generation assets. The offshore one-stop shops shall act as a repository of existing sea basin studies and plans, aiming at facilitating the permitting process of individual projects of common interest and energy infrastructure for offshore renewable electricity projects and coordinate the issuance of the comprehensive decisions for such projects by the relevant national competent authorities. Each Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, with the assistance of the national competent authorities in the Members States belonging to the Group, shall set-up the offshore one-stop shops depending on regional specificities and geography and determine their location, resource allocation and specific rules for their functioning.
Amendment 495 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Prior to submitting their respective methodologies, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for GasAgency shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the entity of distribution system operators in the Union (‘EU DSO entity’), all relevant hydrogen stakeholders and, where it is deemed appropriate the national regulatory authorities and other national authorities.
Amendment 499 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Within three months of the receipt of the methodologies, together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall providehe Commission, Member States and the ENTSOs may deliver an opinion ton the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, the Member States, and the Commissionmethodologies. The opinions shall be submitted to the Agency and be publish it on the Agency’s websitcly available.
Amendment 505 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 508 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Amendment 513 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. No later than three months of the day of receipt of the Commission’s opinion, as referred to in paragraph 4, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for GasAgency shall adapt their respective methodologies taking due account of the Commission’s opinion, or justifying the reasons if not taken into consideration, and submit them to the Commission for approval.
Amendment 519 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Amendment 522 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Amendment 526 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
8. Within two weeks of the approval by the Agency or the Commission in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas, the Agency shall publish their respective methodologies on theirits websites. The agency shall publish the corresponding input data and other relevant network, load flow and market data in a sufficiently accurate form in accordance with national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.
Amendment 543 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11
Article 11 – paragraph 11
11. By [31 December 2023], the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall jointlyAgency shall submit to the Commission and the AgencyMember States a consistent and interlinked energy market and network model including electricity, gas and hydrogen transmission infrastructure as well as storage, LNGheat and electrolysers, covering the energy infrastructure priority corridors and the areas drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V.
Amendment 552 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, and relevant hydrogen sector stakeholdersrepresentatives from the hydrogen sector, renewable electricity industry, flexibility providers and civil society, shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gasthe Agency. Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.
Amendment 560 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The guidelines shall includemplement the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Ga, by developing – together with relevant expertise – indicators to assess the energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness of investments from an overall energy network perspective, and ensure that the underlying ACER’s scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios.
Amendment 562 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Amendment 568 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. The ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall invite the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity and all relevant hydrogen stakeholders, to participate in the scenarios development processIn order to deliver an integrated energy system, a balanced depth of expertise across all climate neutral energy solutions, from demand through delivery to supply side, is required in the Agency’s scenarios building process. The Agency shall invite relevant technical expertise, including the ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas, the Union DSO entity and all relevant representatives from the hydrogen sector, renewable electricity industry, flexibility providers and civil society to participate in the scenarios development process. ACER shall report on how the assumptions are adding up to a consistent pathway to climate neutrality.
Amendment 569 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for GasAgency shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the Agency and the Commission for theirits opinion.
Amendment 574 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Amendment 580 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Article 12 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission, giving due consideration to the Agency opinion defined under paragraph 5, shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit its opinion to the Agency.
Amendment 582 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7
Article 12 – paragraph 7
7. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for GasAgency shall adapt theirits joint scenarios report, taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, in line with the Commission’s opinion and submit the updated report to the Commission for its approval.
Amendment 587 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8
Article 12 – paragraph 8
8. Within two weeks of the approval of the joint scenarios report by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 7, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for GasAgency shall publish their jointits scenarios report on theirits websites. TheyIt shall publish the corresponding input and output data in a sufficiently accurate form, taking due account of the national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.
Amendment 596 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps. To ensure implementation of the energy efficiency first principle, the ENTSOs shall a) ensure transparency on the energy demand assumptions used for all fuels available in the geography and which underpin the project b) provide a schedule of all non-infrastructure related solutions considered to address the identified gaps.
Amendment 601 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Prior to submitting their respective reports, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant demand and supply side stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity, all relevant hydrogen stakeholdersrepresentatives from the hydrogen sector, renewable electricity industry, flexibility providers and civil society and all the Member States representatives part of the priority corridors defined in Annex I.
Amendment 609 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. Within three months following receipt of the infrastructure gaps report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity or ENTSO for Gas and the Commission and make it publicly available.
Amendment 615 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Article 13 – paragraph 5
5. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their infrastructure gaps reports taking due account ofin line with the Agency’s opinion and in line with the Commission’s opinion before the publication of.. Justifications must be provided if these opinions are not integrated in the final infrastructure gaps reports.
Amendment 617 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 674 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of Annex II and projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II and point 1 (c) of Annex IV, where they fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, shall be borne by the relevant TSOgrid operator or the project promoters of the transmission or distribution infrastructure of the Member States which the project provides a net positive impact, and, to the extent not covered by congestion rents or other charges, be paid for by network users through tariffs for network access in that or those Member States.
Amendment 680 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The provisions of this Article shall apply to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of Annex II and point 1 (c) of Annex IV where at least one project promoter requests the relevant national authorities their application for the costs of the project. They shall apply to a project of common interest falling under the category set out in point in point (3) of Annex II, as relevant, only where an assessment of market demand has already been carried out and indicated that the efficiently incurred investment costs cannot be expected to be covered by the tariffs.
Amendment 693 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
In allocating costs across borders, the relevant national regulatory authorities, in consultation with the TSOgrid operators concerned, shall seek a mutual agreement based on, but not limited to, the information specified in paragraphs 3(a) and (b). Their assessment shall be based on the same scenario as used in the selection process for the elaboration of the Union list where the project of common interests is listed.
Amendment 694 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Where a project of common interest mitigates negative externalities, such as loop flows, and that project of common interest is implemented in the Member State at the origin of the negative externality, such mitigation shall not be regarded as a cross-border benefit and shall therefore not constitute a basis for allocating costs to the TSOgrid operators of the Member States affected by those negative externalities.
Amendment 709 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. In their decision granting the incentives referred to in paragraph 1, national regulatory authorities shall consider the results of the cost-benefit analysis on the basis of the methodology drawn up pursuant to Article 11 and in particular the regional or Union-wide positive externalities generated by the project. The national regulatory authorities shall further analyse the specific risks incurred by the project promoters, the risk mitigation measures taken and the justification of the risk profile in view of the net positive impact provided by the project, when compared to a lower-risk alternative. Eligible risks shall in particular include risks related to new transmission and distribution technologies, both onshore and offshore, risks related to under-recovery of costs and development risks.
Amendment 711 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The decision granting the incentives shall take into account the specific nature of the and risk incurred by the respective project and may shall grant incentives covering, inter alia, one or more of the following measures:
Amendment 713 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the rules for anticipatory investment; or
Amendment 716 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the rules for providing additional return on the capital invested for the project; by the project promoter for the project in a certain percentage on top of the regulated rate of profitability approved according to national legislation; or
Amendment 719 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) any other measure deemed necessary and appropriate.the rules for recognition of costs (CAPEX and OPEX), which shall include:
Amendment 720 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d – point 1 (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d – point 1 (new)
1) future regulatory depreciation allowance for any CAPEX costs of major maintenance, repair, or replacement of any project-related assets; and
Amendment 721 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d – point 2 (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d – point 2 (new)
2) the non-delayed recognition, in full, of any operational costs of project- related assets and exemption of projects from efficiency targets and related deductions under national legislation;
Amendment 722 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d – point 3 (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d – point 3 (new)
3) smartness bonus for innovative digital and renewable integration solutions, including solutions developed within the Horizon Europe programme.
Amendment 831 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d
(d) systems and components integrating ICT, through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and medium voltage distribution level, aiming at a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, storage, demand response (e.g. heat pumps and EVs) and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures;
Amendment 918 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part
(1) with regard to energy infrastructure falling under the competency of national regulatory authorities, each Group shall be composed of representatives of the Member States, national regulatory authorities, TSOs, DSOs as well as the Commission, the Agency and the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas, representatives from the hydrogen sector, renewable electricity industry, flexibility providers and civil society as relevant.
Amendment 929 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 1 – point c
Annex III – Part 2 – point 1 – point c
(c) for projects having reached a sufficient degree of maturity, a project- specific cost-benefit analysis based on the methodologies developed by the ENTSO for electricity or the ENTSO for gasAgency pursuant to Article 11;
Amendment 939 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part
Annex III – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part
(5) by 30 June 2022 and, subsequently, for every Union-wide ten-year network development plans, the ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for GasAgency shall issue updated guidelines for inclusion of projects in their respective Union-wide ten-year network development plans, referred to in points (3) and (4), in order to ensure equal treatment and transparency of the process. For all the projects included in the Union list of projects of common interest in force at the time, the guidelines shall define a simplified process of inclusion in the Union-wide ten-year network development plans by automatic inclusion taking into account the documentation and data already submitted during the previous Union-wide ten-year network development plan processes as long as the information therein remains valid.
Amendment 965 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point c
Annex IV – point 1 – point c
(c) for smart electricity grids, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium- voltage level. It involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability. A project covers at least 50000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 300 Gigawatthours/year, of which at least 20 % originate from variable renewable resources; The projects may also foresees a crossborder impact, without involving a physical common border;
Amendment 1045 #
2020/0360(COD)
(1) the area for the analysis of an individual project shall cover all Member States and third countries, on whose territory the project is located, all directly neighbouring Member States and all other Member States significantly impacted by the project. For this purpose, ENTSO for electricity and ENTSO for gasthe Agency shall cooperate with all the relevant system operators in the relevant third countries.
Amendment 1052 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 4
Annex V – point 4
(4) it shall give guidance for the development and use of network and market modelling necessary for the cost- benefit analysis. The modelling shall allow for a full assessment of economic, including market integration, security of supply and competition, social and environmental and climate impacts, including the cross-sectorial impacts and indirect cross border impact. The methodology shall include details on why, what and how each of the benefits and costs are calculated.
Amendment 95 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) With the repeal of Directive (EU) 2016/1148, the scope of application by sectors should be extended to a larger part of the economy in light of the considerations set out in recitals (4) to (6). The sectors covered by Directive (EU) 2016/1148 should therefore be extended to provide a comprehensive coverage of the sectors and services of vital importance for key societal and economic activities within the internal market. The ruleisk management requirements and reporting obligations should not be different according to whether the entities are operators of essential services or digital service providers. That differentiation has proven obsolete, since it does not reflect the actual importance of the sectors or services for the societal and economic activities in the internal market.
Amendment 97 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Depending on the sector in which they operate or the type of service they provide, the entities falling within the scope of this Directive should be classified into two categories: essential and important. That categorisation should take into account the level of criticality of the sector or of the type of service, as well as the level of dependency of other sectors or types of services. Both essential and important entities should be subject to the same risk management requirements and reporting obligations. The supervisory and penalty regimes between these two categories of entities should be differentiated to ensure a fair balance between requirements and obligations on one hand, and the administrative burden stemming from the supervision of compliance on the other hand. The provisions of this Directive apply to entities with complex business models or operating environments, whereby an entity may simultaneously fulfil the criteria assigned to both essential and important entities. In order to enable the effective supervision and enforcement of risk management measures and reporting obligations for entities falling within the scope of this Directive, competent authorities or CSIRTs shall enforce the provisions of this Directive to a function or unit level within an entity, in order to appropriately and sufficiently address the level of criticality.
Amendment 102 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Sector-specific legislation and instruments can contribute to ensuring high levels of cybersecurity, while taking full account of the specificities and complexities of those sectors. Sector- specific legislation and instruments that require essential or important entities to adopt cybersecurity risk management measures, or impose reporting obligations for significant incidents, shall, where possible, be consistent with the terminology, and refer to the definitions in Article 4 of this Directive. Where a sector–specific Union legal act requires essential or important entities to adopt cybersecurity risk management measures or to notify incidents or significant cyber threats of at least an equivalent effect to the obligations laid down in this Directive, and apply to the entirety of the security aspects of the operations and services provided by essential and important entities, those sector-specific provisions, including on supervision and enforcement, should apply. The Commission may issue guidelines in relation to the implementation of the lex specialis. This Directive does not preclude the adoption of additional sector- specific Union acts addressing cybersecurity risk management measures and incident notifications. This Directive is without prejudice to the existing implementing powers that have been conferred to the Commission in a number of sectors, including transport and energy.
Amendment 108 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Upholding and preserving a reliable, resilient and secure domain name system (DNS) is a key factor in maintaining the integrity of the Internet and is essential for its continuous and stable operation, on which the digital economy and society depend. Therefore, this Directive should apply to all providers of DNS services along the DNS resolution chain, including operators of root name servers, top-level-domain (TLD) name servers, authoritative nametop-level- domain (TLD) name servers, public and open recursive domain name resolution services, and authoritative domain name resolution services. This Directive should not apply to decentralised servicers for domain names and recursive resolwhich centralised administration does not exist, such as the root name servers.
Amendment 111 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) The edge ecosystem is an emerging vector susceptible to cyber threats and a growing trend with attacks targeting devices — such as routers, switches, and firewalls — is having a significant impact to both enterprises and to the connected digital ecosystem in its entirety. Edge computing ecosystems delivered in a highly distributed form are essential for the development of the Internet of Things (IoT), the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the sectoral ecosystems of connected devices such as connectivity infrastructure and autonomous vehicles. IoT devices may potentially offer additional attack surfaces and allow threats and attacks to trickle from the device to the network or the cloud. Poor security of IoT devices or IoT gateways can potentially hinder the security of the entire connectivity chain and the data flows towards the edge and the cloud, consequentially affecting the overall security of the ecosystem.
Amendment 112 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17b) The continuous increase of computing power combined with the rising levels of maturity of exponential technologies such as machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) enable the development of advanced cybersecurity capabilities for real-time detection, analysis, containment and response to cyber threats in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. AI tools and applications are used to develop security controls including, but not limited to, active firewalls, smart antivirus, automated CTI (cyber threat intelligence) operations, AI fuzzing, smart forensics, email scanning, adaptive sandboxing, and automated malware analysis.
Amendment 113 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 c (new)
Recital 17 c (new)
(17c) Data-driven tools and applications powered by AI-enabled systems require the processing of large amounts of data, which may include personal data. Risks persist in the entire lifecycle of AI- enabled systems in cybersecurity- enhancing tools and applications, and in order to mitigate risks of unduly interference with the rights and freedoms of individuals, the requirements of data protection by design and by default laid down in Article 25 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 shall be applied. Integrating appropriate safeguards such as pseudonymisation, encryption, data accuracy, and data minimisation in the design and use of AI-enabled systems deployed in cybersecurity applications and processes is essential to mitigate the risks that such systems may pose on personal data.
Amendment 114 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 d (new)
Recital 17 d (new)
(17d) Member States should adopt policies on the promotion and integration of AI-enabled systems in the prevention and detection of cybersecurity incidents and threats as part of their national cybersecurity strategies. Such policies should emphasise the technological and operational measures including, but not limited to, workflow automation, streaming analytics, active monitoring, intelligent prediction and advanced network threat detection, in order to accelerate the analysis, validation and prioritisation of threats. ENISA’s National Capabilities Assessment Framework (NCAF) can assist in the evaluation and alignment of Member States’ policies building on available use cases and key performance indicators. Moreover, an assessment of Member States’ capabilities and overall level of maturity as regards the integration of AI- enabled systems in cybersecurity should be factored in the methodological construction of the cybersecurity index within the meaning of ENISA’s report on the state of cybersecurity in the Union under Article 15 of this Directive.
Amendment 115 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 e (new)
Recital 17 e (new)
(17e) Open-source cybersecurity tools contribute to a higher degree of transparency and have a positive impact on the efficiency of industrial innovation. Open standards facilitate interoperability between security tools, benefitting the security of industrial stakeholders, enabling the diversification of reliance from a single supplier or vendor, and leading to a more comprehensive CTI framework. Semi-automation of CTI production is an important tool to reduce the number of manual steps underpinning the analysis of CTI. The use of AI and ML within CTI should be further explored to increase the value of machine learning functions within CTI activities.
Amendment 116 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 f (new)
Recital 17 f (new)
(17f) Member States should develop a policy for the integration of open-source tools in public administration, and further explore measures to incentivise the wider adoption of open-source software by developing strategies to address and minimise the legal and technical risks that entities are faced with, as regards licensing and the necessary levels of technical support. Such policies are of particular importance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing significant costs for implementation, which can be minimised by reducing the need for specific applications or tools.
Amendment 121 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the field of cybersecurity can provide the right framework for knowledge exchange, sharing of best practices and the establishment of a common level of understanding amongst all stakeholders. Goal-oriented and service outsourcing PPPs foster a culture of cybersecurity at the Member State level, and leverage the exchange and transfer of expertise, thus raising cybersecurity awareness and the overall level of reciprocal support between public and private entities. Hybrid PPPs enable governments to assign either the operation, or the delivery of service- specific functions, of a CSIRT to an experienced entity facilitating the access of public administrations to private sector resources, and increasing the levels of trust between stakeholders by establishing a proactive attitude in case of incidents or crises.
Amendment 122 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21 b (new)
Recital 21 b (new)
(21b) Member States should adopt policies underpinning the establishment of cybersecurity-specific PPPs as part of their national cybersecurity strategies. These policies should clarify, among others, the scope and stakeholders involved, the governance model, the available funding options, and the interaction among participating stakeholders. PPPs can leverage the expertise of private sector entities to support Member States’ competent authorities in developing state-of-the art services and processes including, but not limited to, information exchange, early warnings, cyber threat and incident exercises, crisis management, and resilience planning.
Amendment 130 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) Cyber hygiene policies provide the foundations for protecting network and information system infrastructures, hardware, software and online application security, and business or end-user data which entities rely on. Cyber hygiene policies comprising a common baseline set of practices including, but not limited to, software and hardware updates, password changes, management of new installs, limitation of administrator-level access accounts, and backing up of data, enable a proactive framework of preparedness and overall safety and security in the event of incidents or threats.
Amendment 131 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26 b (new)
Recital 26 b (new)
(26b) Member States should adopt policies to promote cyber hygiene as part of their national cybersecurity strategies. Such policies should build on cyber hygiene controls and programmes that are affordable and accreditable in order to minimise the cost of implementation, especially for SMEs, and encourage wider compliance thereto by both public and private entities. ENISA should monitor and assess Member States’ cyber hygiene policies, and explore EU wide schemes to enable cross-border checks ensuring equivalence independent of Member State requirements.
Amendment 132 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Since the exploitation of vulnerabilities in network and information systems may cause significant disruption and harm, swiftly identifying and remedying those vulnerabilities is an important factor in reducing cybersecurity risk. Entities that develop such systems should therefore establish appropriate procedures to handle vulnerabilities when they are discovered. Since vulnerabilities are often discovered and reported (disclosed) by third parties (reporting entities), the manufacturer or provider of ICT products or services should also put in place the necessary procedures to receive vulnerability information from third parties. In this regard, international standards ISO/IEC 30111 and ISO/IEC 29417 provide guidance on vulnerability handling and vulnerability disclosure respectively. As regards vulnerability disclosure, coordination between reporting entities and manufacturers or providers of ICT products or services is particularly important. CVoluntary coordinated vulnerability disclosure specifies a structured process through which vulnerabilities are reported to organisations in a manner allowing the organisation to diagnose and remedy the vulnerability before detailed vulnerability information is disclosed to third parties or to the public. Coordinated vulnerability disclosure should also comprise coordination between the reporting entity and the organisation as regards the timing of remediation and publication of vulnerabilities. Strengthening the coordination and timely exchange of relevant information between the manufacturer or provider of ICT products or services and the reporting entities is essential to facilitate the voluntary framework of vulnerability disclosure.
Amendment 133 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Member States should therefore take measures to facilitate coordinated vulnerability disclosure by establishing a relevant national policy. In this regard, Member States should designate a CSIRT to take the role of ‘coordinator’, acting as an intermediary between the reporting entities and the manufacturers or providers of ICT products or services, where necessarythe reporting entity, or the manufacturer or the provider of ICT products or services, engages a third-party coordinator to assist with the disclosure process. The tasks of the CSIRT coordinator should, in particular, include identifying and contacting concerned entities, supporting reporting entities, negotiating disclosure timelines, and managing vulnerabilities that affect multiple organisations (multi- party vulnerability disclosure). Where vulnerabilities affect multiple manufacturers or providers of ICT products or services established in more than one Member State, the designated CSIRTs from each of the affected Member States should cooperate within the CSIRTs Network.
Amendment 139 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Although similar vulnerability registries or databases do exist, these are hosted and maintained by entities which are not established in the Union. A European vulnerability registry maintained by ENISA would provide improved transparency regarding the publication process before the vulnerability is officially disclosed, and resilience in cases of disruptions or interruptions on the provision of similar services. To avoid duplication of efforts and seek complementarity to the extent possible, ENISA should explore the possibility of entering into structured cooperation agreements with similar registries in third country jurisdictions. ENISA could play a more central management role either by exploring the option of becoming a “Root CVE Numbering Authority” in the global Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) registry, or setting up a database to leverage the existing CVE programme for vulnerability identification and registration to enable interoperability and reference between the European and third country jurisdiction registries.
Amendment 142 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) The competent authorities and CSIRTs should be empowered to participate in exchange schemes for officials from other Member States, within structured rules and mechanisms underpinning the scope and, where applicable, the required security clearance of officials participating in such exchange schemes, in order to improve cooperation. The competent authorities should take the necessary measures to enable officials from other Member States to play an effective role in the activities of the host competent authority or CSIRT.
Amendment 144 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38
Recital 38
Amendment 145 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 39
Recital 39
Amendment 147 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) Risk-management measures should include measures to identify any risks of incidents, to prevent, detect and handle, respond to, attribute, and recover from incidents, and to mitigate their impact. The security of network and information systems should comprise the security of stored, transmitted and processed data.
Amendment 149 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) Addressing cybersecurity risks stemming from an entity’s supply chain and its relationship with its suppliers is particularly important given the prevalence of incidents where entities have fallen victim to cyber-attacks and where malicious actors were able to compromise the security of an entity’s network and information systems by exploiting vulnerabilities affecting third party products and services. Entities should thereforeevaluate their own cybersecurity capabilities and pursue the integration of cybersecurity enhancing technologies driven by AI or machine learning systems to automate their capabilities and the protection of network architectures. Entities should also assess and take into account the overall quality of products and cybersecurity practices of their suppliers and service providers, including their secure development procedures.
Amendment 153 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) Among service providers, managed security services providers (MSSPs) in areas such as incident response, penetration testing, security audits and consultancy play a particularly important role in assisting entities in their efforts to prevent, detect and respond to incidents. Those MSSPs have however also been the targets of cyberattacks themselves and through their close integration in the operations of operators pose a particular cybersecurity risk. Entities should therefore exercise increased diligence in selecting an MSSP, not only in terms of the close operational integration but also as regards the need for such outsourced activities involving personal data by a controller to be in full compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679, in particular the processing by a processor on behalf of a controller.
Amendment 156 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) To further address key supply chain risks and assist entities operating in sectors covered by this Directive to appropriately manage supply chain and supplier related cybersecurity risks, the Cooperation Group involving relevant national authorities, in cooperation with the Commission and ENISA, and in consultation with the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), should carry out coordinated sectoral supply chain risk assessments, as was already done for 5G networks following Recommendation (EU) 2019/534 on Cybersecurity of 5G networks21 , with the aim of identifying per sector which are the critical ICT services, systems or products, relevant threats and vulnerabilities. Particular emphasis should be placed on ICT services, systems or products subject to specific requirements, in particular in third country jurisdictions serving as the country of origin. _________________ 21Commission Recommendation (EU) 2019/534 of 26 March 2019 Cybersecurity of 5G networks (OJ L 88, 29.3.2019, p. 42).
Amendment 160 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) The supply chain risk assessments, in light of the features of the sector concerned, should take into account both technical and, where relevant, non- technical factors including those defined in Recommendation (EU) 2019/534, in the EU wide coordinated risk assessment of 5G networks security and in the EU Toolbox on 5G cybersecurity agreed by the Cooperation Group. To identify the supply chains that should be subject to a coordinated risk assessment, the following criteria should be taken into account: (i) the extent to which essential and important entities use and rely on specific critical ICT services, systems or products; (ii) the relevance of specific critical ICT services, systems or products for performing critical or sensitive functions, including the processing of personal data; (iii) the availability of alternative ICT services, systems or products; (iv) the resilience of the overall supply chain of ICT services, systems or products against disruptive events across the entire lifecycle of the service, system or product and (v) for emerging ICT services, systems or products, their potential future significance for the entities’ activities. Such risk assessments should identify best practices for managing risks associated with risks in the ICT supply chain and explore ways to further incentivise their wider adoption by entities within each sector under examination.
Amendment 164 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) Given the growing importance of number-independent interpersonal communications services, it is necessary to ensure that such services are also subject to appropriate security requirements in view of their specific nature and economic importance. Providers of such services should thus also ensure a level of security of network and information systems appropriate to the risk posed. Given that providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services normally do not exercise actual control over the transmission of signals over networks, the degree of risk to network security for such services can be considered in some respects to be lower than for traditional electronic communications services. The same applies to interpersonal communications services which make use of numbers and which do not exercise actual control over signal transmission. However, as the attack surface continues to expand, number-independent interpersonal communications services including, but not limited to, social media messengers, are becoming popular attack vectors. Malicious actors use platforms to communicate and attract victims to open compromised web pages, therefore increasing the likelihood of incidents involving the exploitation of personal data, and by extension, the security of information systems.
Amendment 173 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) In order to safeguard the security of electronic communications networks and services, the use of encryption, and in particular end-to-end encryption, should be promoted and, where necessary, should be mandatory for providers of such services and networks in accordance with the principles of security and privacy by default and by design for the purposes of Article 18. The use of end-to-end encryption should be reconciled with the Member State’ powers to ensure the protection of their essential security interests and public security, and to permit the investigation, detection and prosecution of criminal offences in compliance with Union law. Solutions for lawful access to information in end-to-end encrypted communications should maintain tThe effectiveness of encryption in protecting the privacy and security of communications, while provid must not be undermined ing an effective response to crimey circumstance, as any loophole in encryption is open to be explored or exploited by actors, regardless of their legitimacy or intent.
Amendment 175 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 54 a (new)
Recital 54 a (new)
(54a) Any measures aimed at weakening encryption or circumventing the technology’s architecture may incur significant risks to the effective protection capabilities it entails, thus inevitably compromising the protection of personal data and privacy, resulting in an overall loss of trust in security controls. Any unauthorised decryption, reverse engineering of encryption code, or monitoring of electronic communications outside clear legal authorities should be prohibited to ensure the effectiveness of the technology and its wider use. The cases where encryption can be used to mitigate risks related to non-compliant data transfers as presented in EDPB Recommendations 01/2020 may enable stronger encryption, whether in transit or at rest, for providers of such services and networks for the purposes of Article 18.
Amendment 177 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) This Directive lays down a twohree- stage approach to incident reporting in order to strike the right balance between, on the one hand, swift reporting that helps mitigate the potential spread of incidents and allows entities to seek support, and, on the other hand, in-depth reporting that draws valuable lessons from individual incidents and improves over time the resilience to cyber threats of individual companies and entire sectors. Where entities become aware of an incident, theycompanies and entire sectors. In this regard, the Directive should also include reporting of incidents that, based on an initial assessment performed by the entity, may be assumed to lead to substantial operational disruption or financial losses or affect other natural or legal persons by causing considerable material or non- material losses. The initial assessment should take into account amongst others, the affected network and information systems and, in particular, their importance in the provision of the entity’s services, the severity and technical characteristics of the cyber threat, and any underlying vulnerabilities that are being exploited, as well as the entity’s experience with similar incidents. Where entities become aware of an incident, they should provide an early warning within 24 hours, without any obligation to disclose additional information. Entities should be required to submit an initial notification within 724 hours, followed by a finalcomprehensive report not later than one month after the incident has been handled. The initial incident notification should only include the information strictly necessary to make the competent authorities aware of the incident antimeline of 72 hours should not preclude entities from reporting incidents earlier, therefore allowing entities to seek support from competent authorities or CSIRTs swiftly, and enabling competent authorities or CSIRTs to mitigate the potential spread of the reported incident. Where an incident requires a longer period to be handled, an entity should be required to submit regular reports on the mitigation measures in place to contain, respond to, attribute and recover from the incident, and a comprehensive report not later than one month after the incident has been handled. The initial notification should allow the entity to seek assistance, if required. Such notification, where applicable, should indicate whether the incident is presumably caused by unlawful or malicious action. Member States should ensure that the requirement to submit this initial notification does not divert the reporting entity’s resources from activities related to incident handling that should be prioritised. To further prevent that incident reporting obligations either divert resources from incident response handling or may otherwise compromise the entities efforts in that respect, Member States should also provide that, in duly justified cases and in agreement with the competent authorities or the CSIRT, the entity concerned can deviate from the deadlines of 724 hours for the initial notification and one month for the finalcomprehensive report.
Amendment 183 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 60
Recital 60
(60) The availability and timely accessibility of these data to public authorities, domain name registration data to legitimate access seekers is essential to protect the online ecosystem, prevent DNS abuse, detect and prevent crime and fraud, protect minors, protect intellectual property, and protect against hate speech. For the purposes of this Directive, legitimate access seekers are natural or legal persons making a justified request on the basis of a legitimate interest under Union or national law to access DNS data, and they may includinge competent authorities under Union or national law for the prevention, investigation or prosecution of criminal offences, CERTs, (CSIRTs, and as regards the data of their clients to, providers of electronic communications networks and services and providers of cybersecurity technologies and services acting on behalf of those clients, is essential to prevent and combat Domain Name System abuse, in particular to prevent, detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents. Such access should comply with Union data protection law insofar as it is related to personal data.
Amendment 185 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) In order to ensure the availability of accurate and complete domain name registration data, TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLD (so-called registrars) should collect and guarantee the integrity and availability of domain names registration data. In particular, TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLD should establish policies and procedures to collect and maintain accurate and complete registration data, as well as to prevent and correct inaccurate registration data in accordance with Union data protection rules.
Amendment 187 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for them shouldshould be required to make publically available domain name registration data that fall outside the scope of Union data protection rules, such as data that concernof legal persons25 . TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLD should also enable lawful access to specific domain name registration data concerning natural persons to legitimate access seekers, in accordance with Union data protection law. Member States should ensure that TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for them should respond without undue delayin 72 hours to requests from legitimate access seekers for the disclosure of domain name registration data. TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for them should establish policies and procedures for the publication and disclosure of registration data, including service level agreements to deal with requests for access from legitimate access seekers. The access procedure may also include the use of an interface, portal or other technical tool to provide an efficient system for requesting and accessing registration data. With a view to promoting harmonised practices across the internal market, the Commission may adopt guidelines on such procedures without prejudice to the competences of the European Data Protection Board. _________________ 25REGULATION (EU) 2016/679 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL recital (14) whereby “this Regulation does not cover the processing of personal data which concerns legal persons and in particular undertakings established as legal persons, including the name and the form of the legal person and the contact details of the legal person”.
Amendment 195 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 69
Recital 69
(69) The processing of personal data, to the extent strictly necessary and proportionate for the purposes of ensuring network and information security by essential and important entities, public authorities, CERTs, CSIRTs, and providers of security technologies and services shoulis necessary to comply with a legal obligation under this Directive and constitutes a legitimate interest of the data controller concerned, as referred to in point (c) paragraph 1, and point (f) paragraph 1 respectively of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679. That should include measures related to the prevention, detection, analysis and response to incidents, measures to raise awareness in relation to specific cyber threats, exchange of information in the context of vulnerability remediation and coordinated disclosure, as well as the voluntary exchange of information on those incidents, as well as cyber threats and vulnerabilities, indicators of compromise, tactics, techniques and procedures, cybersecurity alerts and configuration tools. Such measures may require the processing of the following types of personal data: IP addresses, uniform resources locators (URLs), domain names, and email addresses.
Amendment 199 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 71
Recital 71
(71) In order to make enforcement effective, a minimum list of administrative sanctions for breach of the cybersecurity risk management and reporting obligations provided by this Directive should be laid down, setting up a clear and consistent framework for such sanctions across the Union. Due regard should be given to the nature, gravity and duration of the infringement, the actual damage caused or losses incurred or potential damage or losses that could have been triggered, the intentional or negligent character of the infringement, actions taken to prevent or mitigate the damage and/or losses suffered, the degree of responsibility or any relevant previous infringements, the degree of cooperation with the competent authority and any other aggravating or mitigating factor. The imposition of penalties including administrative fines should be subject to appropriate procedural safeguards in accordance with the general principles of Union law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including effective judicial protection and due process.
Amendment 201 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 76
Recital 76
(76) In order to further strengthen the effectiveness and dissuasiveness of the penalties applicable to infringements of obligations laid down pursuant to this Directive, the competent authorities should be empowered to apply sanctions consisting of the, where applicable, the temporary suspension of a certification or authorisation concerning part or all the services provided by an essential entity, and the imposition of a temporary ban from the exercise of managerial functions by a natural personagainst any person discharging managerial responsibilities at chief executive officer or legal representative level in that essential entity from exercising managerial functions in that entity. This provision shall not apply to public administration entities as referred to in this Directive. Given their severity and impact on the entities’ activities and ultimately on their consumers, such sanctions should only be applied proportionally to the severity of the infringement and taking account of the specific circumstances of each case, including the intentional or negligent character of the infringement, actions taken to prevent or mitigate the damage and/or losses suffered. Such sanctions should only be applied as ultima ratio, meaning only after the other relevant enforcement actions laid down by this Directive have been exhausted, and only for the time until the entities to which they apply take the necessary action to remedy the deficiencies or comply with the requirements of the competent authority for which such sanctions were applied. The imposition of such sanctions shall be subject to appropriate procedural safeguards in accordance with the general principles of Union law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including effective judicial protection, due process, presumption of innocence and right of defence.
Amendment 206 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 79
Recital 79
(79) A peer-review mechanism should be introduced, allowing the assessment by experts designated by the Member States and ENISA of the implementation of cybersecurity policies, including the level of Member States’ capabilities and available resources, and provide an effective path for the transfer of cybersecurity-enhancing technologies, mechanisms and processes between and among competent authorities or CSIRTs.
Amendment 231 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. As regards the processing of personal data, essential and important entities as well as competent authorities, CERTs, and CSIRTs, shall process personal data to the extent strictly necessary and proportionate for the purposes of ensuring network and information security in accordance with the obligations set out in this Directive. Where the processing of personal data is required for the purpose of cybersecurity and network and information security in accordance with the provisions set out in Article 18 and Article 20 of the Directive, including the provisions set out in Article 23, that processing is considered necessary for compliance with a legal obligation in accordance with paragraph1(c) of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Amendment 233 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. For the purposes of arrangements underpinning cybersecurity information- sharing and voluntary notification of information as set out in Articles 26 and 27 of this Directive, the processing of personal data constitutes a legitimate interest of the data controller concerned in accordance with paragraph 1(f) of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Amendment 235 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 5 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. As regards the processing of personal data from essential entities providing services of public electronic communications networks or publicly available electronic communications referred to in point 8 of Annex I and point (a)(i) of paragraph2(1), such processing of personal data required for the purposes of ensuring network and information security shall be in compliance with the provisions set out in Directive 2002/58/EC.
Amendment 238 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 6
Article 2 – paragraph 6
6. Sector-specific acts that require essential or important entities either to adopt cybersecurity risk management measures or to notify incidents or significant cyber threats, shall, where possible, refer to the definitions in Article 4 of this Directive. Where provisions of sector–specific acts of Union law require essential or important entities either to adopt cybersecurity risk management measures or to notify incidents or significant cyber threats, and where those requirements are at least equivalent in effect to the obligations laid down in this Directive, the relevant provisions of this Directive, including the provision on supervision and enforcement laid down in Chapter VI, shall not apply.
Amendment 243 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
(4a) ‘near miss’ means an event which could have caused harm, but was successfully prevented from fully transpiring;
Amendment 247 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘incident handling’ means all actions and procedures aiming at prevention, detection, analysis, attribution, and containment of and a response to an incident;
Amendment 248 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
(7a) ‘risk’ means the potential for loss or disruption caused by an incident and is to be expressed as a combination of the magnitude of such loss or disruption and the likelihood of occurrence of that incident;
Amendment 250 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘domain name system (DNS)’ means a hierarchical distributed naming system which allows end-users to reach services and resources on the internetenables the identification of internet services and resources, allowing end-user devices to utilise internet routing and connectivity services, to reach those services and resources;
Amendment 253 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 14
(14) ‘DNS service provider’ means an entity that provides recursive or authoritative domain name resolution services to internet end-users and other DNS service provider: a) open and public recursive domain name resolution services; or b) authoritative domain name resolution services as a service procurable by third-party entities;
Amendment 255 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 15
(15) ‘top–level domain name registry’ means an entity which has been delegated a specific TLD and is responsible for administering the TLD including the registration of domain names under the TLD and the technical operation of the TLD, including the operation of its name servers, the maintenance of its databases and the distribution of TLD zone files across name servers, irrespective of whether any of those operations are being performed by the entity or are outsourced;
Amendment 256 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
(15a) ‘legitimate access seekers’ means any natural or legal person, including competent authorities under Union or national law for the prevention, investigation or prosecution of criminal offences, CSIRTs, CERTs, providers of electronic communications networks and services, and providers of cybersecurity technologies and services, seeking DNS data upon a justified request on the basis of Union or national law for the purposes of preventing DNS abuse, detecting and preventing crime and fraud, protecting minors, protecting intellectual property, and protecting against hate speech;
Amendment 257 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 22
(22) ‘social networking services platform’ means a platform that enables end-users to connect, share, discover and communicate with each other via number- independent interpersonal communications services across multiple devices, and in particular, via chats, posts, videos and recommendations);
Amendment 272 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each Member State shall adopt a national cybersecurity strategy defining the strategic objectives and, the required technical, organisational, and financial resources to achieve those objectives, and the appropriate policy and regulatory measures, with a view to achieving and maintaining a high level of cybersecurity. The national cybersecurity strategy shall include, in particular, the following:
Amendment 277 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a governance framework to achieve those objectives and priorities, including the policies referred to in paragraph 2, and an appropriate framework defining the roles and responsibilities of public bodies and entities as well as other relevant actors, underpinning the cooperation and coordination, at the national level, between the competent authorities designated under Articles 7(1) and 8(1), the single point of contact designated under Article 8(3), and the CSIRTs designated under Article 9;
Amendment 284 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) guidelines addressing cybersecurity in the supply chain for ICT products and services used by entities outside the scope of this Directive, and in particular supply chain challenges faced by SMEs;
Amendment 287 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) a policy on promoting the integration of open-source tools and applications;
Amendment 288 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
(db) a policy to promote and support the development and integration of AI and other emerging technologies in cybersecurity-enhancing tools and applications;
Amendment 289 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) a policy on promoting and developing cybersecurity skills, awareness raising and research and development initiatives, including targeted policies addressing issues relating to gender representation and balance in the aforementioned areas;
Amendment 290 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) a policy to promote cyber hygiene programmes comprising a baseline set of practices and controls;
Amendment 293 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) a policy, including relevant procedures and governance frameworks, to support and promote the establishment of cybersecurity PPPs;
Amendment 301 #
2020/0359(COD)
3. Member States shall notify their national cybersecurity strategies to the Commission within three months from their adoption. Member States may exclude specific information from the notification where and to the extent that it is strictly necessary to preserve national security.
Amendment 302 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall assess their national cybersecurity strategies at least every four years on the basis of key performance indicators and, where necessary, amend them. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) shall assist Member States, upon request, in the development of a national strategy and of key performance indicators for the assessment of the strategy. ENISA shall provide guidance to Member States in order to align their already formulated national cybersecurity strategies with the requirements and obligations set out in this Directive.
Amendment 311 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. ENISA shall develop and maintain a European vulnerability registry. To that end, ENISA shall establish and maintain the appropriate information systems, policies and procedures, and the necessary technical and organisational measures to ensure the security and integrity of the registry, with a view in particular to enabling important and essential entities and their suppliers of network and information systems, as well as entities excluded from the scope of this Directive, and their suppliers, to disclose and register vulnerabilities present in ICT products or ICT services, as well as to provide access to the information on vulnerabilities contained in the registry to all interested parties, enabling all parties and in particular, the users of the ICT products or ICT services concerned to adopt appropriate mitigating measures. The registry shall, in particular, include information describing the vulnerability, the affected ICT product or ICT services and the severity of the vulnerability in terms of the circumstances under which it may be exploited, and the availability of related patches and, in the absence of available patches, guidance addressed to users of vulnerable products and services as to how the risks resulting from disclosed vulnerabilities may be mitigated.
Amendment 314 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Where a Member State designates more than one competent authorities referred to in paragraph1, it should clearly indicate which of these competent authorities shall serve as the main point of contact for the management of large- scale incidents and crises.
Amendment 320 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that each CSIRT has adequate resources and the technical capabilities necessary to carry out effectively their tasks as set out in Article 10(23).
Amendment 325 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) CSIRTs shall be equipped with an appropriate system for managclassifying, routing, and routtracking requests, in particular, to facilitate effective and efficient handovers;
Amendment 326 #
2020/0359(COD)
(ca) CSIRTs shall have appropriate codes of conduct in place to ensure the confidentiality and trustworthiness of their operations;
Amendment 327 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) CSIRTs shall be equipped with redundant systems and backup working space to ensure continuity of its services, including full-spectrum connectivity across networks, information systems and services, and devices;
Amendment 328 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) CSIRTs shall have appropriate descriptions of the skillsets required by staff to meet the technical capabilities necessary to perform assigned tasks;
Amendment 329 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) CSIRTs shall have appropriate internal training frameworks and, where suitable, relevant policies to support external technical training of staff in order to reinforce a culture of continuous improvement;
Amendment 330 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. CSIRTs shall develop the following technical capabilities to perform their tasks: (a) The ability to conduct real-time monitoring of networks and information systems, and anomaly detection; (b) The ability to support penetration prevention operations including, in particular, the detection and analysis of sophisticated cyber threats; (c) The ability to collect and conduct complex forensic data analysis, and reverse engineering of cyber threats; (d) The ability to filter harmful communication content including, but not limited to, malicious e-mails; (e) The ability to protect data, including personal and sensitive data, from unauthorised exfiltration; (f) The ability to enforce strong authentication and access privileges; (g) The ability to analyse and attribute cyber threats.
Amendment 352 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) facilitating the transfer of technology and relevant measures, policies and frameworks among the CSIRTs;
Amendment 353 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point g – point v
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point g – point v
(v) contribution to the national cybersecurity incident and crisis response plan referred to in Article 7 (34);
Amendment 364 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) the general level of cybersecurity awareness amongst citizens and consumers, the security of consumer- facing connected devices, and the security of digital public services and the respective digital infrastructures through which such services are offered to citizens;
Amendment 368 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(cb) the alignment of Member States’ national cybersecurity strategies referred to in Article 5, including the level of convergence of key performance indicators for the assessment of the strategies.
Amendment 369 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The report shall include the obstacles identified at the national level, particular policy recommendations for increasing the level of cybersecurity across the Union, and a summary of the findings for the particular period from the Agency’s EU Cybersecurity Technical Situation Reports issued by ENISA in accordance with Article 7(6) of Regulation (EU) 2019/881.
Amendment 370 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. ENISA, in cooperation with the Commission and with guidance from the Cooperation Group and the CSIRTs network, shall prepare the methodological specifications, including the relevant variables underpinning the scoring and validation of the cybersecurity index referred to in paragraph 1(e).
Amendment 372 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission shall establish, after consulting the Cooperation Group and ENISA, and at the latest by 18 months following the entry into force of this Directive, the methodology and content of a peer-review system for assessing the effectiveness of the Member States’ cybersecurity policies. ENISA shall develop templates for the self-assessment of the reviewed aspects, which Member States being reviewed shall complete and provide to designated experts prior to the commencement of the peer-review process. The reviews shall be conducted by cybersecurity technical experts drawn from ENISA and at least two Member States different than the one reviewed and shall cover at least the following:
Amendment 374 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point iii
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point iii
(iii) the operationtechnical capabilities and effectiveness of CSIRTs; in executing their tasks;
Amendment 375 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. The methodology shall include objective, non-discriminatory, fair and transparent criteria on the basis of which the Member States shall designate experts eligible to carry out the peer reviews. The Commission, supported by ENISA, shall develop appropriate codes of conduct underpinning the work methods of designated experts participating in peer- reviews to safeguard the confidentiality of information obtained through the peer- review process, and the non-disclosure of such information to any third parties. ENISA and the Commission shall designate experts to participate as observers in the peer-reviews. The Commission, supported by ENISA, shall establish within the methodology as referred to in paragraph 1 an objective, non-discriminatory, fair and transparent system for the selection and the random allocation of experts for each peer review.
Amendment 376 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. Peer reviews shall entail actual or virtual on-site visits and off-site exchanges. In view of the principle of good cooperation, the designated experts tasked with carrying out the peer-review shall communicate the aspects under review as referred to in paragraph 1, including any additional targeted issues specific to the Member State or sectors referred to in paragraph 3, and request a corresponding self-assessment report from the Member States being reviewed. The Member States being reviewed shall provide the designated experts with the requested information necessary for the assessment of the reviewed aspects. Any information obtained through the peer review process shall be used solely for that purpose. The experts participating in the peer review shall not disclose any sensitive or confidential information obtained in the course of that review to any third parties.
Amendment 378 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 6
Article 16 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall ensure that any risk of conflict of interests concerning the designated experts are revealed to the other Member States, the Commission and ENISA without undue delay, before the designation of experts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2.
Amendment 379 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 7
Article 16 – paragraph 7
7. Experts participating in peer reviews shall draft reports on the findings and conclusions of the reviews. The reports shall include recommendations to enable improvement on the aspects covered by the peer-review process, including recommendations on the transfer of technologies, tools, measures, and processes from Member States carrying out the peer-review to the Member State being reviewed. The reports shall be submitted to the Commission, the Cooperation Group, the CSIRTs network and ENISA. The reports shall be discussed in the Cooperation Group and the CSIRTs network. The reports may be published on the dedicated website of the Cooperation Group.
Amendment 383 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that members of the management body follow specific trainingof essential and important entities follow specific trainings, and shall encourage essential and important entities to offer similar trainings to all employees, on a regular basis, to gain sufficient knowledge and skills in order to apprehend and assess cybersecurity risks and management practices and their impact on the operations of the entity.
Amendment 389 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that essential and important entities shall take appropriate and proportionate technical, operational and organisational measures to manage the risks posed to the security of network and information systems which those entities use infor their operations or for the provision of their services. Having regard to the state of the art, those measures shall ensure a level of security of network and information systems appropriate to the risk presented.
Amendment 391 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) incident handling (prevention, detection, andmitigation, response to, recovery from, and attribution of incidents);
Amendment 394 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) business continuity, disaster recovery and crisis management;
Amendment 399 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) deployment of secured voice, video and text communications, and of secured emergency communications systems within the entity;
Amendment 424 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that essential and important entities notify, without undue delay, the competent authorities or the CSIRT in accordance with paragraphs 32 and 43 of any incident having a significant impact on. Where the incident concerns the provisions of their services. Where appropriate, those entities shall notify, without undue delay, the recipientsentities’ services, those entities shall notify affected users about the unavailability or underlying risks of use of their services of incidents that are likely to adversely affect the provision of that service in order to mitigate the adverse effects of the incident. Essential and important entities may deviate from notifying affected users in case of overriding reasons inducing, but not limited to, that notification worsening the impact of an ongoing incident. Member States shall ensure that those entities report, among others, any information enabling the competent authorities or the CSIRT to determine any cross-border impact of the incident. The notification shall not make the notifying entity subject to increased liability.
Amendment 431 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 433 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 445 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point -a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point -a (new)
(-a) an early warning within 24 hours after having become aware of an incident, without any obligations on the entity concerned to disclose additional information regarding the incident;
Amendment 448 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) without undue delay and in any event within 724 hours after having become aware of the incident, an initial notification, which, where applicable, shall indicate whether the incident is presumably caused by unlawful or malicious action;
Amendment 453 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) a finalcomprehensive report not later than one month after the submission of the report under point (a), including at least the following:
Amendment 463 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 5
Article 20 – paragraph 5
5. The competent national authorities or the CSIRT shall provide, within 24 hours after receiving the initial notification referred to in point (ab) of paragraph 43, a response to the notifying entity, including initial feedback on the incident and, upon request of the entity, guidance on the implementation of possible mitigation measures. Where the CSIRT did not receive the notification referred to in paragraph 1 , the guidance shall be provided by the competent authority in collaboration with the CSIRT. The CSIRT shall provide additional technical support if the concerned entity so requests. Where the incident is suspected to be of criminal nature, the competent national authorities or the CSIRT shall also provide guidance on reporting the incident to law enforcement authorities.
Amendment 471 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 8
Article 20 – paragraph 8
8. At the request of the competent authority or the CSIRT, the single point of contact shall forward notifications received pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2 1 to the single points of contact of other affected Member States. In compliance with Union law, or in accordance with Member State legislation compliant with Union law, the single point of contact shall preserve the security and commercial interests of the essential or important entity reporting the incident, including the confidentiality of the information provided by the reporting entity in the notification of the incident, when forwarding the notification to the single points of contact of other affected Member States.
Amendment 475 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 9
Article 20 – paragraph 9
9. The single point of contact shall submit to ENISA on a monthly basis a summary report including anonymised and aggregated data on incidents, significant cyber threats and near misses notified in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 and in accordance withof this Article, and Article 27. In order to contribute to the provision of comparable information, ENISA may issue technical guidance on the parameters of the information included in the summary report.
Amendment 478 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 10
Article 20 – paragraph 10
10. Competent authorities shall provide to the competent authorities designated pursuant to Directive (EU) XXXX/XXXX [Resilience of Critical Entities Directive] information on incidents and cyber threats notified in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 by essential entities identified as critical entities, or as entities equivalent to critical entities, pursuant to Directive (EU) XXXX/XXXX [Resilience of Critical Entities Directive].
Amendment 481 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. ENISA, in cooperation with the Cooperation Group, shall develop common incident notification templates by [date of transposition deadline of the Directive], to streamline the reporting obligations of essential and important entities, and simplify the sharing of relevant information referred to in point (b) of paragraph 1 of this Article.
Amendment 483 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 11
Article 20 – paragraph 11
11. The Commission, may adopt implementing acts further specifying the type of information, the format and the procedure of a notification submitted pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2. The Commission may also adopt implementing shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts to further specifying the cases in which an incident shall be considered significant as referred to in paragraph 3. Those implementing acts shall be adopte2, and in accordance with the examination procedureercise of delegation power referred to in Article 37(2)6.
Amendment 488 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. In order to demonstrate compliance with certain requirements of Article 18, Member States may requirand following guidance from ENISA, the Commission, and the Cooperation Group, Member States shall encourage essential and important entities to certify certain ICT products, ICT services and ICT processes, developed either by the essential and important entities or procured from third parties, under specific European cybersecurity certification schemes adopted pursuant to Article 49 of Regulation (EU) 2019/881. The products, services and processes subject to certification may be developed by an essential or important entity or procured from third parti, or under equivalent and internationally accepted certification schemes.
Amendment 502 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. For the purpose of contributing to the security, stability and resilience of the DNS, Member States shall ensure that TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLD shall collect and maintain accurate and complete domain name registration data in a dedicated database facility with due diligence subject to Union data protection law as regards data which are personal data.
Amendment 505 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that the TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLD publish, without undue delaymake publicly available, within 72 hours after the registration of a domain name, domain registration data which are not personal dataof legal persons as registrants.
Amendment 507 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Article 23 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall ensure that the TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLD provide access to specific domain name registration data upon lawful and, including personal data, upon duly justified requests of legitimate access seekers, in compliance with Union data protection law. Member States shall ensure that the TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLD reply without undue delayreply within 72 hours to all requests for access. Member States shall ensure that policies and procedures to disclose such data are made publicly available. The Commission may adopt implementing acts laying out the requirements to be demonstrated by legitimate access seekers to TLD registries and entities providing domain name registration services before access to specific domain name registration data is granted. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 37(2).
Amendment 518 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. ENISA shall create and maintain a registry for essential and important entities referred to in Article 24(1). ENISA shall establish appropriate information classification and management protocols to ensure the security and confidentiality of disclosed information, and restrict the access, storage, and transmission of such information to intended users. The entities shall submit the following information to ENISA by [12 months after entering into force of the Directive at the latest]:
Amendment 523 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Member States shall ensure that essential and important entities may exchange relevant cybersecurity information among themselves including information relating to cyber threats, near misses, vulnerabilities, indicators of compromise, tactics, techniques and procedures, cybersecurity alerts and configuration tools, where such information sharing:
Amendment 528 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure thfacilitate the exchange of information takes place withinby enabling the establishment of trusted communities of essential and important entities. Such exchange shall be implemented through information sharing arrangements in respect of the potentially sensitive nature of the information shared and in compliance with the rules of Union law referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 529 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall set out rules specifying the procedure,facilitate information sharing by making operational elements (including the use of dedicated ICT platforms), and content and conditionsvailable of the information sharing arrangements referred to in paragraph 2. Such rul, and may impose certain conditions on the information made available by competent authorities or CSIRTs. Member States shall also lay down the details of the involvement of public authorities in such arrangements, as well as operational elements, including the use of dedicated IT platforms. Member States shall offer support to the application of such arrangements in accordance with their policies referred to in Article 5(2) (g(l).
Amendment 546 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) targeted security audits based on risk assessments orperformed by the competent authorities, risk assessments performed by the audited entity, or in the absence thereof, risk-related available information;
Amendment 552 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 4 – point i
Article 29 – paragraph 4 – point i
Amendment 557 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 29 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) where applicable, temporarily suspend or request a certification or authorisation body to temporarily suspend a certification or authorisation concerning part or all the services or activities provided by an essential entity until the entity takes the necessary action to remedy the deficiencies or comply with the requirements of the competent authority for which such sanctions were applied;
Amendment 565 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) impose or request the imposition by the relevant bodies or courts according to national laws of a temporary ban against any person discharging managerial responsibilities at chief executive officer or legal representative level in that essential entity, and of any other natural person held responsible for the breach, from exercising managerial functions in that entity from exercising managerial functions in that entity. This provision shall not apply to public administration entities as referred to in point (23) of Article 4.
Amendment 566 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 570 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 7 – point c
Article 29 – paragraph 7 – point c
(c) the actual damage caused or losses incurred or potential damage or losses that could have been triggered, insofar as they can be determined. Where evaluating this aspect, account shall be taken, amongst others, of actual or potentialincluding financial or economic losses, effects on other services, and the number of users affected or potentially affected;
Amendment 574 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) targeted security audits based on risk assessments orperformed by the competent authority, risk assessments performed by the audited entity, or in the absence thereof, risk-related available information;
Amendment 575 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) security scans based on objective, non-discriminatory, fair and transparent risk assessment criteria;
Amendment 577 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – point h
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – point h
Amendment 582 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. Where the competent authorities have indications that the infringement by an essential or important entity of the obligations laid down in Articles 18 and 20 entails a personal data breach, as defined by Article 4(12) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 which shall be notified pursuant to Article 33 of that Regulation, they shall inform the supervisory authorities competent pursuant to Articles 55 and 56 of that Regulation within a reasonable period of timeout undue delay.
Amendment 586 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 35 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 1 a (new)
As regards Digital Providers referred to in point (6) of Annex II, where platforms operated by such important entities are classified as very large online platforms within the meaning of Article 25 of Regulation (EU) XXXX/XXXX [Single Market For Digital Services (Digital Services Act) and amending Directive 2000/31/EC], or where the providers of core platform services are designated as gatekeepers within the meaning of Article 3 of Regulation (EU) XXXX/XXXX [Contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act)], these providers shall be designated as essential entities within the meaning of this Directive to adequately address the functioning of the economy and society in relation to cybersecurity, given the systemic risk stemming from the functioning and use made of their services in the Union, or the important gateway function that their core platform services serve for business users to reach end users.
Amendment 22 #
2020/0141(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
The Research Programme shall provide support to all relevant stakeholders for collaborative research in the coal and steel sectors. The Research Programme shall also provide support for clean steel breakthrough technologies leading to near zero-carbon steel making projects and research projects for managing the just transition of formerly operating coal mines or, coal mines in the process of closure as well as those envisaged to cease to operate in line with the Union climate neutrality goals and related infrastructure in line with the Just Transition Mechanism and in compliance with Article 4(2) of Council Decision 2003/76/EC1a. The Research Programme shall be consistent with the political, scientific, and technological objectives of the Union, and shall complement the activities carried out in the Member States and within the existing EU research programmes, in particular the fHorizon Europe – the Framework pProgramme for rResearch, technological development and demonstration activities and Innovation (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Research Framework Programme’).; _________________ 1aCouncil Decision 2003/76/EC of 1 February 2003 establishing the measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003).
Amendment 29 #
2020/0141(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Research projects shall support the process of transition towards a climate- neutral Union economy by 2050, with the objective to support the phasing out of fossil fuels, to develop alternative activities on former mine sites and avoid or restore environmental damage of coal mines in the process of closure, formerly operating coal mines and their surroundingsose envisaged to cease to operate in line with the Union climate neutrality goals and their surroundings, excluding any support for coal production and for sustaining it above the planned closure date. Projects shall in particular focus on:
Amendment 34 #
2020/0141(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point (b)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point (b)
(b) energy storage, renewable hydrogen production, use and storage, production of e-fuels and the use of geothermal energy on former coal sites;
Amendment 39 #
2020/0141(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Decision 2008/367/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point (c)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point (c)
(c) non-energetic uses and the production of raw materials from mining wastes and residues from formerly operating coal mines or those in the closure proces, from coal mines in the process of closure as well as from those envisaged to cease to operate in line with the Union climate neutrality goals, duly assessing that their climate, environmental and health impact is minimised and lower than alternative solutions;
Amendment 42 #
2020/0141(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point (ca) (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point (ca) (new)
(c a) energy efficiency and security, especially where coal-based energy supply is considerably diminished;
Amendment 45 #
2020/0141(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point (e)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point (e)
(e) promotingresearch regarding the impact on employment in communities and regions affected by phasing out of coal and promoting the creation of new work places, the development of efficient re- skilling and up-skilling programmes for labour affected by a coal phase out. This includes research on training and re- skilling of labour force employed or previously employed in the coal sector.
Amendment 49 #
2020/0141(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Issues concerning safety in coal mines in the process of closure and, formerly operating coal mines as well as those envisaged to cease to operate with a view to improving working conditions, occupational health and safety, as well as environmental issues deleterious to health, shall be taken into account in the projects covering the activities referred to in Articles 4 and 6.
Amendment 50 #
2020/0141(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Research projects shall focus on diseases related to mining activities, with a special emphasis on air pollution induced diseases, with the aim of improving the health of people living in coal regions in transition. Research projects shall also ensure protective measures during the closure of mines and in formerly operating mines.;
Amendment 55 #
2020/0141(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Decision 2008/367/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Research projects shall seek to minimise the impacts of coal mines in the process of closure and, of formerly operating coal mines as well as those envisaged to cease to operate in line with the Union climate neutrality goals on the atmosphere, water and soils. Research shall be geared towards preserving and restoring natural resources for future generations and minimising thnegative environmental impact of coal mines in the process of closure and in formerly operatingthose mines.
Amendment 56 #
2020/0141(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Preference shall be given to projects based on innovative technologies or the innovative connection of technologies that envisage one or more of the following:
Amendment 60 #
2020/0141(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Decision 2008/367/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point (c)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point (c)
(c) managing and re-using mining waste, fly ash and desulphurisation products from coal mines in the process of closure and, formerly operating coal mines as well as those envisaged to cease to operate in line with the Union climate neutrality goals, accompanied, where relevant, by other forms of waste;
Amendment 67 #
2020/0141(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Decision 2008/367/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point (g)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point (g)
(g) protecting surface infrastructure against the effects of subsidence in the short and long term., with a special emphasis on areas with private housing and critical infrastructure;
Amendment 9 #
2020/0112R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the role of the FRA as an independent and fully-fledged EU agency and fundamental rights watchdog should be further strengthened; in this context highlights the landmark judgment of the General Court of the European Union from September 24, 2019 which clarified that the rights of persons belonging to minorities is an EU value and respecting and promoting cultural and linguistic diversity in the EU is an EU objective;
Amendment 78 #
2020/0112R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point iii – paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 4 – point iii – paragraph 1 a (new)
Situation of national, ethnic, cultural and linguistic minorities in the European Union should be specifically mentioned as part of the mandate of the Fundamental Rights Agency; the Agency should conduct necessary research with regard to safeguarding their rights, preserving minority culture, regional and minority languages;
Amendment 4 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Covid-19 pandemic is a major shock to the global and Union economy. Due to the necessary containment measures, economic activity in the EU dropped significantly. The contraction in EU GDP in 2020 is expected to be around 7.5%, far deeper than during the financial crisis in 2009. The outbreak of the pandemic has shown the interconnectivity of global supply chains and exposed some vulnerabilities such as the over-reliance of strategic industries on non-diversified external supply sources. Such vulnerabilities need to be addressed, to improve the Union’s emergency response as well as the resilience of the entire economy, while maintaining its openness to competition and trade in line with its rules. Investment activity is expected to have dropped significantly. Even before the pandemic, while a recovery in investment-to-GDP ratios in the Union could be observed, it remained below what might be expected in a strong recovery and was insufficient to compensate for years of underinvestment following the 2009 crisis. More importantly, the current investment levels and forecasts do not cover the Union’s needs for structural investment to restart and sustain long-term growth in the face of technological change and global competitiveness, including for innovation, skills, infrastructure, small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs) and the need to address key societal and environmental challenges such as sustainability, the impacts of climate change or population ageing. Consequently, in order to achieve the Union's policy objectives and to support a swift, just, inclusive, sustainable and healthy economic recovery, support is necessary to address market failures and sub-optimal investment situations and to reduce the investment gap in targeted sectors.
Amendment 8 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) The disruptive economic and social effect of the COVID-19 crisis weakens public and private investment capacity thus limiting the financial resources essential for the transition to a climate neutral and resource efficient Union. In this regard, in the framework of Next Generation EU, InvestEU should contribute to reducing this gap.
Amendment 9 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In the last years, the Union has adopted ambitious strategies to complete the Single Market and to stimulate sustainable and inclusive growth and jobs, such as 'Europe 2020 - A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth' of 3 March 2010, 'Action Plan on Building a Capital Markets Union' of 30 September 2015, 'A new European Agenda for Culture' of 22 May 2018, 'Clean Energy for all Europeans' of 30 November 2016, 'Closing the loop - An EU action plan for the Circular Economy' of 2 December 2015, 'A European Strategy for Low- Emission Mobility' of 20 July 2016, ‘European Defence Action Plan’ of 30 November 2016, 'Launching the European Defence Fund' of 7 June 2017, 'Space Strategy for Europe' of 26 October 2016, the Interinstitutional Proclamation on the European Pillar of Social Rights of 13 December 2017, the ‘European Green Deal’ of 11 December 2019, the ‘European Green Deal Investment Plan’ of 14 January 2020, the ‘Strong Social Europe for Just Transitions’ of 14 January 2020, the ‘ Strategy for shaping Europe’s digital future’, the ‘Data Strategy’ and the ‘Artificial Intelligence Communication’ of 19 February 2020, ‘A New Industrial Strategy for Europe’ of 10 March 2020 and, ‘SME Strategy for a sustainable and digital Europe’ of 10 March 2020, 'A new Circular Economy Action Plan For a cleaner and more competitive Europe' of 11 March 2020, 'An EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030' of 20 May 2020 and 'A Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system' of 20 May 2020. The InvestEU Fund should exploit and reinforce synergies between those mutually reinforcing strategies through providing support to investment and access to financing.
Amendment 24 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the SDGs, the InvestEU Programme will contribute to mainstream climate and environmental actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives and an annual target of 30 % as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027. Actions under the InvestEU Programme are expected to contribute 3at least 40 % of the overall financial envelope of the InvestEU Programme to climate and environmental objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the InvestEU Programme's preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.
Amendment 45 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Low infrastructure investment rates in the Union during the financial crisis and again during the Covid-19 crisis undermined the Union's ability to boost sustainable growth, job creations, competitiveness and convergence. It also creates risk of consolidating imbalances and impacts regions’ development long- term. Sizeable investments in Union infrastructure, in particular with regard to interconnection and energy efficiency and to creating a Single European Transport Area, are essential to meeting the Union's sustainability targets as defined in the European Green Deal, including the Union’s commitments towards the SDGs, and the Paris Agreement, the 2030 energy and climate targets and the Union commitment to a climate neutral economy by the 2050 at the latest. Accordingly, support from the InvestEU Fund should target investments into transport, energy, including energy efficiency and renewable energy sources and other safe and sustainable low- emission energy sources, environmental infrastructure, infrastructure related to climate actioncluding biodiversity conservation and restoration, natural-based solutions and green infrastructure, infrastructure related to climate mitigation and adaptation, waste prevention and circular economy infrastructure, maritime infrastructure and digital infrastructure. The InvestEU Programme should prioritise areas that are under-invested, and in which additional investment is required. To maximise the impact and added value of Union financing support, it is appropriate to promote a streamlined investment process that enables visibility of the project pipeline and maximises synergies across relevant Union programmes in areas such as transport, energy and digitisation. Bearing in mind threats to safety and security, investment projects receiving Union support should include measures for infrastructure resilience, including infrastructure maintenance and safety, and should take into account principles for the protection of citizens in public spaces. This should be complementary to the efforts made by other Union funds that provide support for security components of investments in public spaces, transport, energy and other critical infrastructure, such as the European Regional Development Fund.
Amendment 50 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15 a) The InvestEU Programme should contribute to the Union's climate objectives laid down in [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")] and should not finance projets that are inconsistent with the achievement of the Union's climate objectives.
Amendment 54 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In the economic crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, market allocation of resources is not fully efficient and perceived risk impairs private investment flow significantly. Under such circumstances, the key feature of the InvestEU Fund of de-risking economically viable projects to crowd in private finance is particularly valuable and should be reinforced , inter alia in order to counteract the risk of an asymmetric recovery. The InvestEU Programme should be able to provide crucial support to companies in the recovery phase and at the same time ensure a strong focus of investors on the Union’s medium- and long-term policy priorities such as the European Green Deal, the European Green Deal Investment Plan, the Strategy on shaping Europe’s digital future and the Strong Social Europe for Just Transitions. These operations should support the creation or preservation of quality and sustainable jobs within the Union as well as contribute to the transition towards a climate neutral European economy and its digital transition. It should significantly increase the risk-taking capacity of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and national promotional banks and institutions and other implementing partners in support of economic recovery.
Amendment 60 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The primary focus of the strategic European investment window should be on support to those final recipients established in a Member State and operating in the Union whose activities are of strategic importance to the Union in particular in view of the green andtransition towards a climate neutral European economy and its digital transitions and of enhanced resilience in areas of (i) critical healthcare provision, manufacturing and stockpiling of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and, medical supplies and vaccines , strengthening of health crisis response capacity and of the civil protection system,the resilience of healthcare and health systems in preparation for future crisis response capacity and of the civil protection system, (ia) critical sustainable infrastructure to move to a de-carbonised, circular and environmentally sustainable sound European economy in line with the Union´s climate objective (ii) critical infrastructure, whether physical or virtual; (iii) provision of goods and services instrumental to the operation and maintenance of such infrastructure, (iv) key enabling, transformative, greesustainable, circular, low carbon and digital technologies and game-changing innovations where the investment is strategically important for the Union’s sustainable industrial future, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, software, robotics, semiconductors, microprocessors, edge cloud technologies, high-performance computing, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, photonics, industrial biotechnology, digital technologies for tracking, tracing and mapping of resources, renewable energy technologies, energy storage technologies including batteries, sustainable transport technologies, cleagreen hydrogen and fuel cell applications, decarbonisation technologies for industry, carbon capture and storage, waste prevention, circular economy and bioeconomy technologies, biomedicine, nanotechnologies, pharmaceuticals and renewable, circular and advanced materials; (v) manufacturing facilities for mass production of Information Communication and Technology components and devices in the EU; (vi) supply and stockpiling of critical inputs to public actors, businesses or consumers in the Union; (vii) critical technologies and inputs for the security of the Union and its Member States, such as defence and space sectors and cybersecurity, and dual use items as defined in point 1 of Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009. The final recipients should have their registered office in a Member State and they should be active in the Union in the sense that they have substantial activities in terms of staff, manufacturing, research and development or other business activities in the Union. Projects which contribute to diversification of strategic supply chains in the Single Market through operations in multiple locations across the EU should be able to benefit.
Amendment 64 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28 a) The InvestEU Fund provided under the strategic European investment window should support infrastructure with a view to strengthening the resilience of healthcare and health systems in preparation for future pandemics, including the performance of stress tests of national and regional healthcare systems, improve the health status in societies, have healthier people therefore less susceptible to health threats and boost the creation of the European health Union.
Amendment 65 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 b (new)
Recital 28 b (new)
(28 b) The European Council, in its Conclusions of 12 December 2019 , has agreed on the objective of achieving a climate-neutral Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, while also recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework and that the transition will require significant public and private investment. The InvestEU fund provided under the strategic European investment window should support critical sustainable infrastructure in the sectors which has submitted a roadmap to the Commission setting out how and by which date the sector can reduce its emissions to close to zero, and identifying obstacles and opportunities as well as the technological solutions that would need to be developed and investments that would need to be made within the sector.
Amendment 67 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) The strategic European investment window should also target suppliers established and operating in the Union whose activities are of strategic importance to the Union and that would need long term investment or are covered by the Foreign Direct Investment Screening mechanism. In addition, important projects of common European interest should in particular be able to benefit from the strategic European investment window. However, financial support should not be provided when a project is inconsistent with the achievement of the European Green Deal, the Union's climate objectives and the Paris agreement objectives.
Amendment 70 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) The InvestEU should also provide support to financing to generate investment to the benefit of just transition regions, in line with the objectives identified in their just transition plans, and should be consistent with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) …/… (JTF Regulation).
Amendment 109 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
(e) a strategic European investment policy window which comprises strategic investment to support final recipients that are established in a Member State and that operate in the Union, and whose activities are of strategic importance to the Union, in particular in view of the green andtransition towards a sustainable and climate neutral European economy and its digital transitions and of enhanced resilience , complying with the “do no significant harm” principle and the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852, in one of the following areas:
Amendment 113 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
i) critical healthcare provision, manufacturing and stockpiling of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and, medical supplies and vaccines , strengthening of health crisis response capacitythe resilience of healthcare and health systems in preparation for future crisis response capacity, including the performance of stress tests of national and regional healthcare systems, and of the civil protection system;
Amendment 117 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i a (new)
i a) critical sustainable infrastructure to move to a de-carbonised, circular and environmentally sustainable European economy and society in line with the Union's climate objectives laid down in [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU)2018/1999 ("European Climate Law");
Amendment 119 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
ii) critical infrastructure, whether physical or virtual, including infrastructure elements identified as critical in the fields of energy, transport, environment, health, food safety, secure digital communication, 5G, internet of things, online service platforms, secure cloud computing, data processing or storage, payments and financial infrastructure, aerospace, defence, communications, media, education and training, electoral infrastructure and sensitive facilities, as well as land and real estate crucial for the use of such critical infrastructure;
Amendment 124 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iv – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iv – introductory part
iv) key enabling, transformative, greesustainable, circular, low carbon and digital technologies and game- changing innovations where the investment is strategically important for the Union’s sustainable industrial future, including
Amendment 126 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iv – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iv – point a
(a) artificial intelligence, blockchain, software, robotics, semiconductors, microprocessors, edge cloud technologies, high-performance computing, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, photonics, industrial biotechnology, digital technologies for tracking, tracing and mapping of resources,
Amendment 130 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iv – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iv – point b
(b) renewable energy technologies, energy storage technologies including batteries, sustainable transport technologies, cleagreen hydrogen and fuel cell applications, decarbonisation technologies for industry, carbon capture and storage, circular waste prevention, circular economy and bioeconomy technologies,
Amendment 137 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iv – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iv – point c
(c) biomedicine, nanotechnologies, pharmaceuticals and advanced, renewable and circular materials;
Amendment 139 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point v
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point v
v) manufacturing facilities for mass production of Information Communication and Technology components and devices in the EU having regard to resource efficiency, waste prevention and circularity in the value chains;
Amendment 142 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point vi
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point vi
vi) supply and stockpiling of critical inputs to public actors, businesses or consumers in the EU, including energy or raw materials or food security or pharmaceuticals, having regard to resource efficiency, waste prevention and circularity in strategic value chains;
Amendment 145 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point vii – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point vii – paragraph 1 a (new)
Access to the finacing made available under the strategic European investment policy window shall be conditional on the endorsement and demonstration of Member States commitment to the Union objective of climate neutrality and individual Member States climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest, as well as on the adoption of a long-term strategy as referred to in Article 15 of Regulation(EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 221 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 8 – point 8.2 a (new)
Annex III – point 8 – point 8.2 a (new)
Amendment 135 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context, social inclusion and social cohesion have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. Moreover, they have shown that cuts in public spending on education, culture and healthcare are counterproductive to a swift recovery and to build resilient economies and societies. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal space Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the resilience of their economies and public services of general interest. Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and public services of general interest and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and social life back on a sustainable recovery path and avoid further widening of the divergences in the Union.
Amendment 152 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken to mitigate its effects on the economies have had disastrous consequences for the social life in all Member States. Education, cultural activities, tourism and recreation came almost to a standstill. The Union and its Member States should therefore also invest in the recovery and resilience of these sectors and policy areas.
Amendment 153 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) Considering that the cultural and creative sectors have been hit particularly hard by the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic due to, amongst other things, the closure of cinemas, theatres and other cultural venues, the sudden stop of ticket sales and low advertisement sales, the Union and its Member States should earmark at least 2% of the Recovery and Resilience Facility for the support of these sectors, which are of utmost importance for the economies, social cohesion, tourism and recreation.
Amendment 154 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 c (new)
Recital 4 c (new)
(4c) The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore that our educational systems are not as resilient as they should be. The pandemic has probably caused the most severe disruption to the world’s education and training systems in history, with many pupils and students in the Union having no or little access to remote learning due to a lack of digital equipment, infrastructure and competences, but also due to their vulnerable social status. This situation is threatening a loss of learning for an entire generation of pupils and students, likely to decrease future income levels of the affected generation and to negatively impact labour productivity, growth and competitiveness levels for the Union as a whole. The Union and its Member States should therefore allocate 10% of the Recovery and Resilience Facility for investments in quality and inclusive education and training, educational infrastructure, online and offline, skills and competences.
Amendment 161 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The implementation of reforms contributing to promote social cohesion and to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is even more necessary in the aftermath of the pandemic crisis to pave the way for a swift recovery.
Amendment 171 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment, public and private, in this particular situation to speed up the recovery, mitigate the effects of the pandemic on social inclusion and cohesion and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains. However, it is equally important to invest in education, culture and other public services of general interest in order to promote social inclusion and social cohesion, to prepare the citizens for the future needs of our labour markets, to equip them with the necessary skills and competences and to give them new opportunities.
Amendment 200 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and public investments of the Member States in response to challenges identified in the European Semester, and with a view to having a lasting impact on the productivity and resilience of the economy and public services of the Member States.
Amendment 270 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but also the digital transformation, including the promotion of digital education, skills and competences. They will both play a priority role in relaunching and modernising our economy.
Amendment 321 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering public services, employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 344 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. Furthermore, the plan should set out measures in the areas of education and culture, which contribute considerably to economic and social resilience. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union.
Amendment 121 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Article 191 TFEU provides that the Union should contribute to protecting human health through a Union policy on the environment.
Amendment 122 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) On 11 March 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared, due to an exponential increase of cases, declared COVID-19 (the disease resulting from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19SARS-CoV-2) outbreak a global pandemic. That pandemic hase COVID-19 pandemic and more specifically the moderate to severe cases of the disease that need intermediate and intensive medical care pushed several health systems to breaking point within and outside Union, caused an unprecedented worldwide health crisis with severe socio- economic consequences and human suffering, particularly affecting people with chronic conditions and hitting the most vulnerable, patients, women, carers and the elderly the hardest. The world continues the fight against this unprecedented health crisis, which has led to lock downs and restrictions on the circulation of people, animals, food, medicines and others.
Amendment 135 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of European solidarity8 . Experience from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at Union level to support cooperation and coordination among the Member States in order to improve the prevention andto support rights- and evidence-based approaches that have a high impact in order to improve preparedness for, prevention and a timely and effective control of the spread of severe human infections and diseases across borders, to develop and guarantee the availability and accessibility of products for the prevention and treatment of diseases, to combat other serious cross- border threats to health and to safeguard and improve the health and well-being of people in the Union. __________________ 8 Communication to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Central Bank, the European Investment Bank and the Eurogroup on coordinated economic response to the COVID-19 outbreak, COM(2020)112 final of 13.03.220.
Amendment 152 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The pandemic has revealed the importance of public health policies, and their benefits for citizens, communities and the economy. Such policies are cost- saving and offer returns in the long term of 14:1, meaning that for each euro invested in public health policies, we have economic return of 14 euros.
Amendment 153 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) While the Union´s action in the field of health is limited, the Union should follow a coherent public health strategy in order to flexibly respond to existing epidemics taking into consideration local specificities and having the capacity to face future worrying realities and health threats, such as pandemics and cross- border threats, including antimicrobial resistance and the health impacts of the climate crisis. The Union should support Member States in reducing health inequalities and in achieving universal health coverage, addressing the challenges of an ageing population, of chronic diseases, of disease prevention, in promoting a healthy lifestyle and preparing their health systems for emerging technologies.
Amendment 155 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 c (new)
Recital 6 c (new)
Amendment 156 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) It is therefore appropriate to establish a new Programme for the Union's action in the field of health, called EU4Health Programme ('the Programme') for the period 2021 -2027. In line with the goals of the Union action and its competences in the area of public health the Programme should place emphasis on actions in relation to which there are advantages and efficiency gains from collaboration and cooperation at Union level and actions with an impact on the internal market. The EU regulates products relevant to health and health outcomes including, amongst others, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, tobacco, alcohol, food and chemicals, therefore the Programme should take into consideration regulation in such areas to improve the health outcomes in the EU. A holistic approach is needed to improve health outcomes, and EU policy-makers should ensure that the principle of 'health in all policies' is applied in all policy- making.
Amendment 159 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In accordance with Regulation [European Union Recovery Instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein, recovery and resilience measures under the Programme should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in Regulation [European Union Recovery Instrument] and ensure that resilient healthcare and health systems are in place in preparation for future pandemics, improve the health status in societies and to ensure that people are healthier and therefore less susceptible to health threats. Such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in Regulation [European Union Recovery Instrument]. Preparedness is the key to improving resilience to future threats, and Member States, given their responsibility for the provision of healthcare, should carry out stress tests on their healthcare systems to identify weaknesses and verify that they are prepared for a possible future health crisis, through the support of the Commission and its coordination action to establish common acceptable parameters.
Amendment 166 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) COVID-19 has demonstrated the inter-dependencies between human health and the health of our planet and our vulnerabilities. The emergence of zoonotic diseases which are transmitted from animals to humans is exacerbated by anthropogenic climate change, the destruction of biodiversity and environmental degradation. Due to the serious nature of cross- border health threats, the Programme should support coordinated public health measures at Union level to address different aspects of such threats. With a view to strengthen the capability in the Union to prepare for, respond to and manage health crisis the Programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under Decision No 1082/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at Union level. This could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response, preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation, strengthened surveillance programmes. In this context the Programme should foster Union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention, preparedness, surveillance, management and response capacity of actors at the Union, national, regional and local level, including contingency planning and preparedness exercises, in keeping with the “One Health” approach. It should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention, preparedness and response. __________________ 10Decision No 1082/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2013 on serious cross-border threats to health and repealing Decision No 2119/98/EC (OJ L 293, 5.11.2013, p. 1).
Amendment 186 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) With a view to protect people in vulnerable situations, including those suffering from mental illnesses and chronic diseases, the Programme should also promote actions which address the collateral impacts of the health crisis on people belonging to such vulnerable groups. such as the elderly, children, Roma, migrants, and people living in a socioeconomically precarious situation, amongst others, including those suffering from non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases, diabetes and mental illnesses amongst others, the Programme should also promote actions which address the collateral impacts of the health crisis on people belonging to such vulnerable groups. The crisis has revealed that e-health and telemedicine have room to increase and improve the healthcare services and health coverage in a more efficient way. The programme should increase the e-skills of patients and health professionals, improve e-health infrastructures and services, allowing for more competences to be given to patients for the management of their own health and disease treatment, lightening the burden on the healthcare services and increasing their efficiency and availability in responding to demands.
Amendment 195 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) The right to physical and mental health is a fundamental human right. Every person, without discrimination, has the right to access modern and comprehensive healthcare. The EU4Health programme should guarantee that universal health coverage is provided, in line with the international commitments made through SDGs and with WHO policies, and ensure that everyone can use the health services they need without experiencing financial hardship. To continue being a global leader in health and to provide a high standard healthcare across the Union, the Commission should propose a Directive on minimum standards for quality healthcare with a set of criteria that should be reported by Member States, such as hospital beds per capita, critical care capacities, numbers of doctors and nurses per capita, rate of health expenditure and access and affordability of healthcare for all, including for vulnerable people. This would improve patient safety and result in better conditions in healthcare for patients and professionals.
Amendment 203 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted many challenges in ensuring the supply of medicines, medical devices as well as personal protective equipment needed in the Union during the pandemics. The Programme therefore should provide support to actions, which foster the production, procurement and management of crisismedical and care relevant products to mitigate the risk of shortages, especially in times of health crises, ensuring complementarity with other Union instruments.
Amendment 205 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to minimise the public health consequences of serious cross- border threats to health it should be possible for actions supported under the Programme to cover coordination of the activities which strengthen the interoperability and coherence of Member States’ health-systems through benchmarking, cooperation and exchange of best practices and ensure their capability to respond to health emergencies, that includes contingency planning, preparedness exercises and the upskilling of health care and public health staff and the establishment of mechanisms for the efficient monitoring and needs-driven distribution or allocation of goods and services needed in time of crisis. The benchmarking, cooperation and exchange of best practices should be equally promoted in periods where there are no crises.
Amendment 219 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Experience from the COVID-19 crisis has indicated that there is a general need for the support to structural transformation of and systemic reforms of health systems across the Union to improve their effectiveness, accessibility, sustainability and resilience. In the context of such transformation and reforms, the Programme should promote, in synergy with the Digital Europe Programme, actions which advance digital transformation of health services and increase their interoperability, contribute to the increased capacity of health systems to foster (primordial, primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary) disease prevention and health promotion, to provide new outcome -based care models and to deliver integrated services, from the community and primary health care to the highly specialised services, based on people's needs enhancing citizens’ levels of health literacy and digital health literacy and ensure an efficient public health workforce equipped with the right skills, including digital skills, regularly updated in the light of scientific and technological progress, as provided for by Directive 2005/36 on the recognition of professional qualifications . This synergy between European Health Programme and Digital Europe Programme should contribute to the implementation and expansion of e-health, as telemedicine, reducing unnecessary travel and unmet healthcare needs. The development of a European health data space and of a European Electronic Health Record would provide health care systems, researchers and public authorities with means to improve the accessibility, affordability, availability and quality of healthcare, increasing the amount of data available to patients and health workers therefore improving the quality of healthcare and the patient´s freedom of movement around the Union. . Given the fundamental right to access to preventive healthcare and medical treatment enshrined in Article 35 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and in view to the common values and principles in European Union Health Systems as set out in the Council Conclusions of 2 June 200612 the Programme should support actions ensuring the universality and inclusivity of health care, meaning that no- one is barred access to health care, and those ensuring that patients’ rights, including on the privacy of their data, are duly respected. The programme needs to guarantee access to and sharing of personal health data while applying the GDPR rules meticulously and increase the digital skills of patients. __________________ 12Council Conclusions on Common values and principles in European Union Health Systems (OJ C 146, 22.6.2006, p. 1).
Amendment 228 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) The value of health data is essential for having more reliable information to improve healthcare services, health policy-making and to evaluate the implementation of actions and policies in our society. The European Health Data Space will represent a strong pillar of health in the Union and should be constructed involving all sectors and stakeholders, taking into account the needs of health professionals and patient. The Programme should capacitate and enlarge the competence of the ECDC to improve the capacity of surveillance of NCDs. The European Health Data should collect data on healthcare use, health behaviour and health problems, including information on rare diseases, vaccination, allergies and others.
Amendment 238 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Health is an investment and the Programme should have this concept at its core. Keeping people healthy and active longer and empowering them to take an active role in managing their health through health literacy in order to take well informed decisions, will have positive effects on health, health inequalities, health iniquities, quality of life, productivity, competitiveness and inclusiveness, while reducing pressures on national health systems and budgets. The Commission has committed to help Member States to reach the sustainable development targets set in the 'UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ in particular Sustainable Development Goal 3 "Ensure healthy lives and promote well- being for all at all ages"13. The Programme therefore should contribute to the actions taken towards reaching the SDGse goals, consequently will improve the social determinants of health and enhance the health of the Union. __________________ 13 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Next steps for a sustainable European future. European action for sustainability COM (2016) 739 final of 22.11.2016.
Amendment 242 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The Programme should provide for equal and fair access to healthcare. “Health inequalities” cover situations ranging from unequal access to treatment, fragmented access across regions, differences in health status origin, and to the distribution of health determinants between different population groups. Health inequalities and inequities are avoidable by reasonable means, and thus preventable, and the Programme should improve the knowledge on health inequalities and inequities to tackle them.
Amendment 247 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Non-communicable diseases are a result of commercial determinants of health a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors. Such non- communicable diseases as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes and mental health illnes,s represent major causes of disability, ill-health, health- related retirement, and premature death in the Union, with non- communicable diseases (NCDs) were responsible for 87% of Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) in the EU in 2017, resulting in considerable social and economic impacts. To decrease the impact of non-communicable diseases on individuals and society in the Union and reach goal 3 of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly but not exclusively Target 3.4, to reduce premature mortality from non- communicable diseases by one third by 2030, it is key to provide an integrated response focusing on prevention across sectors, specialities and policy -fields, taking into account the interrelated nature of most non- communicable diseases, combined with efforts to strengthen health systems and societies.
Amendment 264 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Mental and psychological well- being is crucial for good mental health. The Programme should be aimed at improving the mental health of individuals and society, including the promotion of mental well-being, the prevention of mental disorders, the protection of human rights and the care of people affected by mental disorders and neurological diseases.
Amendment 267 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17b) Early detection and screening plays a crucial role in prevention strategies and in timely treatment and health outcomes. Prevention is key in achieving sustainable health systems by ensuring that citizens live disease-free longer and by reducing the pressure of preventable diseases, especially of non- communicable diseases, on health systems. In order to enhance the health status, well-being, and quality of life of Union citizens, primary care healthcare professionals, including community pharmacists, local authorities and citizens should be involved in raising public health awareness, participating in disease prevention and control. The Programme should support Union actions and support Member States in developing and implementing prevention, early diagnosis and screening strategies. This includes disease prevention services as part of primary healthcare services.
Amendment 271 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The Programme therefore should contribute tohave a holistic approach to individual health and the link with all the health determinants: socio-economic, environmental, health system, commercial and individual determinants of health. To achieve the best health status possible, the Programme should tackle all the determinants. Health promotion, health protection and disease prevention throughout the lifetime of an individual and to healshould be at the core of the promotiongramme by addressing health and mental risk factors, such as the use of tobacco and related products and exposure to their emissions, the harmful use of alcohol, and the consumption of illicit drugharmful drugs and other addictive behaviours. The Programme should also contribute to the reduction of drugs-related health damage, unhealthy dietary habits and, lack of physical inactivity that can lead to a person becoming overweight and suffering from obesity, and exposure to environmental pollution, and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles in order to complement Member States action in these areas. The Programme therefore should contribute to a high level of human health promotion and protection, throughout the entire lifetime of an individual, including through the promotion of physical activity, nutritional care and promotion of health education and health literacy. The Programme should also strengthen and support Health in All Policies and support the implementation of health assessment of EU policies. The Programme should also therefore contribute to the objectives of the European Green Deal, the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Biodiversity Strategy and these policies should take into account the Programme objectives.
Amendment 288 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) Given that health needs differ during a person's lifetime, the Programme should also support Member States to create and implement health programmes that are aligned with the needs of population, and should work to achieve a minimum standard in health programmes that tackle specific populations, such as children's health, maternal health and ageing-related health, as programmes that are horizontal to the lifetime as mental health and reproductive and sexual health.
Amendment 293 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 b (new)
Recital 18 b (new)
(18b) The burden of chronic diseases is still significant in the Union. Chronic diseases develop slowly, are long-lasting and often incurable. Chronic diseases are, in many cases, associated with more than one comorbidity, which makes them even more difficult to treat and manage. They have caused great human suffering and placed an enormous burden on health systems, as well. However, many chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and type 2 diabetes, could be prevented through access to prevention services, affordability of healthy nutrition and healthy lifestyle, while other illnesses, for instance neurological diseases, can be managed to slow their onset if detected early, or helping patients feel their best and remain active for longer. The Union and Member States can therefore greatly reduce the burden of Member States by working together to achieve a better and more effective management of diseases, including prevention, and the Programme should support actions in this area. The Programme should support the development of specific European Diseases Management Guidelines in the area of both communicable and non- communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases and diabetes.
Amendment 295 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 c (new)
Recital 18 c (new)
(18c) The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) considered classified diesel engine exhaust as carcinogenic to humans. The Programme should make sure that the health impacts and costs of air pollution are integrated into the Union action against cancer, while ensuring full coherence with the European zero emission strategy.
Amendment 300 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality in the Member States after cardiovascular diseases. It is also one of several non-communicable diseases that share common risk factors. Addressing the prevention of cancer along with other NCDs in a coordinated fashion and the prevention and control of which would benefit the majority of citizens. In 2020 the Commission announced the ‘Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan’ which would cover the entire cycle of the disease starting from prevention and early diagnosis to treatment and quality of life of patients and survivors also improving palliative care and pain management. The measures should benefit from the Programme and from Horizon Europe’s Mission on Cancer and should endeavour to include cancer action into a broader NCD framework to move away from a disease-centred approach and towards a patient-focused approach.
Amendment 307 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Under Article 153 TFEU, the Union is to support and complement the activities of Member States concerning improvement of the working environment, and protection of workers' health, safety and working conditions. Considering the large amount of time that the workers spend in their workplaces and the possible risk they could have, such as exposure to health hazard substances and carcinogens and to repeated movements, leading to a high burden of incapacity and number of work days lost, which in turn has consequences for the individual, family and society. The Programme should also reflect the importance of occupational health and its impact on health workers and societies. The Commission should work with Member States to create new legislation to improve workers health conditions, improve their working conditions, the balance between work and life, promote wellbeing and better mental health, prevent early-retirement due to ill health and poor health management.
Amendment 320 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 b (new)
Recital 19 b (new)
(19b) While the Union currently has a strong focus on cancer as expressed in ‘Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan’ and Horizon Europe’s Mission on Cancer, the Programme should ensure that patients living with other major chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes and mental health conditions benefit from it in a proportionate manner.
Amendment 322 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 c (new)
Recital 19 c (new)
(19c) A crucial part of treatment of diseases is rehabilitation, including counselling, medical treatment, exercise and psychological support. These programmes help prevent recurrence, optimise quality of life, reintegrate patients into the job market and reduce the burden on health services by reducing hospital readmissions. Although there are considerable benefits for patients, as well as the wider society, the access to and uptake of quality rehabilitation is patchy in most of the Member States and is considered an underutilised resource. The Programme should support increased uptake of rehabilitation and secondary prevention reducing the burden of diseases.
Amendment 329 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) The programme should support vulnerable population groups that have more difficulty in accessing healthcare, due to their socio-economic or geographic characteristics. Synergies between the Programme and ESF+ and ERDF are crucial, and the Commission should take into account the particularity of remotes areas and more concretely, the outermost regions based on Article 349 TFEU.
Amendment 334 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In accordance with Article 114 TFEU, a high level of health protection should be ensured in the legislation adopted by the Union for the establishment and the functioning of the internal market. On the basis of Article 114 TFEU and point (c) of Article 168(4) TFEU, a considerable body of Union acquis was developed which guarantees the high standards of quality and safety for medicinal products and medical devices. Given the rising healthcare demand, Member States’ healthcare systems face challenges in the availability and affordability of medicines and medical devices. To ensure a better public health protection as well as the safety and empowerment of patients in the Union, it is essential that patients and health systems have access to sustainable, efficient, equitable and high quality healthcare products and can fully benefit from them.
Amendment 341 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Programme should therefore support actions to monitor shortages of medicines, medical devices and other healthcare products and to ensure greater availability and affordability of those products while limiting the dependency of their supply chains on third countries. In particular, in order to address unmet medical needs, the Programme should provide support to clinical trials so as to speed up the development, authorisation and access to innovative and effective medicines, promote incentives to develop such and medical devices, promote research and the development of new medicinal products as antimicrobials and foster the digitial transformation of healthcare products and platforms for monitoring and collecting information on medicin, with particular attention to antimicrobials and vaccines to tackle AMR and vaccine-preventable diseases, boost the production of essential medicines and the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), develop such medicinal products as transformation of healthcare products and platforms for monitoring and collecting information on patients health, increasing self-management of their health, and information about the use of healthcare services, medicines and medical devices.
Amendment 363 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) As the optimal use of medicines and antimicrobials in particular yields benefits for individuals and health systems, the Programme should promote their prudent and efficient use. In line with the European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance14 , adopted in June 2017 following the request from Member States, and given the experience with the bacterial secondary infections related to COVID 19, it is essential that the Programme supports actions aimed at the prudent use of antimicrobials in humans, animals and crops, in the framework of an integrated policy on patient safety and prevention of medical errors. The Programme should support the ECDC monitoring and surveillance programmes concerning usage of antimicrobials and AMR, and the support to the implementation of local, regional and national plans to fight against AMR, supported by evidence-based strategies and the sharing of good practices within the Union. __________________ 14Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament ‘A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)’, COM(2017)0339 final of 29.6.2017.
Amendment 373 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Since environmental pollution caused by human and veterinary pharmaceutical substances is an emerging environmental problem that can impact on public health, the Programme should foster measures to strengthen the assessment and appropriate management of environmental risks associated with the production, use and disposal of medicinal products, in line with the European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment15 . The Programme will reinforce the need to have health impact assessments in the EU policies and should promote health promotion and protection in all EU policies, taking into account the European Green Deal, The Farm to Fork Strategy, The Biodiversity Strategy and the Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe and others. __________________ 15Communication of the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European economic and Social Committee ‘European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment’, COM(2019)128 final of 11.03.2019.
Amendment 375 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The Union health legislation has an immediate impact on public health, the lives of citizens, the efficiency and resilience of the health systems and the good functioning of the internal market. The regulatory framework for the recognition of professional qualifications, medical products and technologies (medicinal products, medical devices and substances of human origin), as well as for tobacco legislation, patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare and serious cross- border threats to health is essential to health protection in the Union. The Programme therefore should support the development, implementation and enforcement of Union health legislation and provide high quality, unbiased, comparable and reliable data to underpin policymaking and monitoring. Union health legislation needs to be based on current scientific evidence-based data, that should be collected locally across Europe, through a well-defined homogeneous methodology. The legislation and its implementation and consequences should be evaluated and reported, resulting in a cycle of quality improvement of health in the Union.
Amendment 389 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The ERNs, established pursuant to Directive 2011/24/EU of the European Parliament and the Council16 are virtual networks involving healthcare providers across Europe. They aim to facilitate discussion on complex or rare diseases and conditions that require highly specialised treatment, and concentrated knowledge and resources. As the Networks can improve the access to diagnosis and the provision of high-quality healthcare to patients with rare conditions and can be focal points for medical training and research and dissemination of information, the Programme should contribute to the upscaling of networking through the ERNs, and other transnational networks. It should consider the extension of ERNs beyond rare diseases to communicable and non- communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes and mental health conditions and other major chronic diseases, which require extensive knowledge sharing due to the complexity of cases and co-morbidities, and their increasing prevalencer. __________________ 16 Directive 2011/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare (OJ L 88, 4.4.2011, p. 45).
Amendment 412 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) In order to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of actions at Union and international level, cooperation should be developed with the Member States and with relevant international organisations such as the United Nations and its specialised agencies, in particular the WHO, the World Bank, as well as with the Council of Europe and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to implement the Programme. Pursuant to Article 94 of Council Decision 2013/755/EU20 , persons and entities established in Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) are eligible for funding subject to the rules and objectives of the Programme and possible arrangements applicable to the Member State to which the relevant OCTs are linked. __________________ 20Council Decision 2013/755/EU of 25 November 2013 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union ( ‘Overseas Association Decision’ ) (OJ L 344, 19.12.2013, p. 1).
Amendment 420 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) Given the nature and potential scale of cross-border threats to human health, the objective of protecting people in the Union from such threats and to increase crisis prevention and preparedness cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States acting alone. In accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on the European Union, action at Union level can also be taken to support Member States’ efforts in the pursuit of a high level of protection of public health, to improve the availability, sustainability, acceptability, accessibility and affordability in the Union of medicines, medical devices and other crisishealth relevant products, to support innovation and to support integrated and coordinated work and implementation of best practices among Member States, and to address inequalities and inequities in access to health throughout the EU in a manner that creates efficiency gains and value-added impacts that could not be generated by action taken at national level while respecting the Member States’ competence and responsibility in the areas covered by the Programme. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
Amendment 424 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘health crisis’ means any crisis or serious incident arising from a threat of human, animal, plant, food or environment, chemical, biological, environmental, nuclear or unknown origin, having a health dimension and which requires urgent action by authorities;
Amendment 426 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘crisis relevant products’ means products and; substances and tools necessary, in the context of a health crisis, to prevent, diagnose or treat a disease and its consequences, includedto the monitoring and the epidemiological surveillance of the diseases and infections, including but not limited to: medicinal products - including vaccines - and their intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients and raw materials; medical devices; hospital and medical equipment (such as ventilators, protective clothing and equipment, diagnostic materials and tools); personal protective equipment; disinfectants and their intermediary products and raw materials necessary for their production); training; infrastructure and technology to increase the availability of data;
Amendment 429 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘One Health approach’ means an approach which recognises thate interconnection between the human and, animal health are interconnectedand environmental spheres, that diseases may be transmitted from humans to animals and vice versaone pillar to another and must therefore be tackled in both, and that the environment links humans and animalsa holistic approach;
Amendment 433 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘serious cross-border threat to health’ means a life- threatening or otherwise serious hazard to health of biological, chemical, radiological, nuclear, environmental or unknown origin which spreads or entails a significant risk of spreading across the national borders of Member States, and which may necessitate coordination at Union level in order to ensure a high level of human health protection;
Amendment 453 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) protect people in the Union from serious cross-border threats to health; implement better preparedness and coordination within and between Member States as regards health emergencies;
Amendment 460 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) support existing and future Union health legislation, improve the availability in the Union of medicines, vaccines, medical devices and other crisismedical relevant products, contribute to their affordability, and support innovation and e-health solutions, contribute to their accessibility, sustainability and affordability, and support research, innovation and development in health and healthcare;
Amendment 476 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) strengthen health systems and the healthcare workforce, including by digital and green transformation, and by increased integrated and coordinated work among the Member States, sustained implementation of best practice and comparable data sharing, to increase the general level of public health and health literacy of the population.
Amendment 486 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) support systematic health impact assessment of other EU policies ensuring a comprehensive, Health in All Policies approach;
Amendment 492 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
(3b) support health promotion, health protection and disease prevention, reduce health inequalities and inequities, improve physical and mental health, addressing in particular the key lifestyle related risk factors with a focus on the Union added value and scale up to healthier and more resilient societies;
Amendment 502 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) strengthen the capability of the Union for prevention, preparedness and response to serious cross-border threats to health, and the management of health crises, including through coordination, provision and deployment of emergency health care capacity, data gathering and, surveillance and health risk assessment;
Amendment 515 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ensure the availability in the Union of reserves or stockpiles of crisismedical relevant products, and a reserve of medical, healthcare and support staff to be mobilised in case of a crisis, improving the training of health professionals and updating their knowledge;
Amendment 520 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) support actions to ensure appropriate availability, accessibility, sustainability and affordability of crisis relevant productmedicines, vaccines, medical devices and other necessary health supplies, stimulate the development of the health production industry within the Union;
Amendment 528 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) support the research and development of new medicines, medical devices and health products, enhance clinical trials and research based on real world data;
Amendment 530 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) strengthen the effectiveness, accessibility, sustainability and resilience of health systems, including by supporting green and digital transformation, the uptake of digital tools and services, systemic reforms, implementation of new care models leading to person-centred systems and universal health coverage, and address inequalities in healthand inequities in health and promote a set of minimal health services standards and ensure that the right to affordable preventive and curative health and care as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is respected;
Amendment 536 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
(4a) support the digitalization of health, increasing the skills of citizens and health workers and services, the interoperability of systems and availability of data, ensuring data comparability, to improve the knowledge and evidence on health, support the creation and implementation of a European Health Data Space while respecting citizens´ data protection rights and the Union data protection framework;
Amendment 545 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) support actions aimed at addressing health inequalities and strengthening health system’s ability to foster protection, disease prevention and health promotion, early diagnosis and screening, and implement health promotion inclusive of mental health, patient rights and safety and cross-border healthcare, and promote the excellence of medical and healthcare professionals as well as their education, enhance their fixation and mitigate the consequences of the 'brain drain' phenomenon, scale up the occupational health of all workers and address the protection and safety of healthcare professionals;
Amendment 556 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) support action for the surveillance, prevention, diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases, and notably of cancerincluding cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes and mental health conditions, with the aim of reducing the prevalence and improving the quality of life of patients, by providing a European strategic chronic disease framework to support Member States' action addressing the commercial determinants of health;
Amendment 574 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) strengthen the programmes to fight against communicable diseases and health threats, as AMR, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, influenza, sexually transmitted infections among others, promoting healthy lifestyles, premature detection, access to treatment and long- life care;
Amendment 578 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) foster and support the informed, prudent and efficient use of medicines, and in particular of antimicrobials, and more environmentally friendly production and disposal of medicines and medical devicesinvest in the protection of the environment and sustainability in the whole value chain of all medicines, vaccines, medical devices and other medical products, from the production to the disposal, guaranteeing that an environmental risk assessment for such products is carried out;
Amendment 590 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) support integrated work among Member States, and in particular their health systems, including the implementation of high-impact prevention practices, the identification of health technologies meant to benefit from a European assessment, and scaling up networking through the European Reference Networks and other transnational networks aiming to increase the coverage of patients and the response to more diseases and health problems;
Amendment 652 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The interim evaluation of the Programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about their implementation, but not later than four years after the start of the implementation and before any decision is taken on future work programmes. The results of the interim evaluation shall be made public.
Amendment 659 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point a – point ii
Annex I – point a – point ii
(ii) Critical health infrastructure relevant in the context of health crises, tools, structures, processes, production and laboratory capacity, including tools for surveillance, modelling, forecast, prevention and management of outbreaks and relevant medical products.
Amendment 680 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point c – point iii
Annex I – point c – point iii
(iii) Expert groups and panels providing advice, data and information to support health policy development and implementation, including the follow-up evaluation of the implementation of health policies;
Amendment 699 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point c – point iv a (new)
Annex I – point c – point iv a (new)
(iva) Development and operation of databases and digital tools and their interoperability of health data, including where appropriate with other sensing technologies, such as space-based technology and to support access to and analysis of data from real world healthcare settings; support the implementation of artificial intelligence and other tools in order to improve the quality of health data;
Amendment 711 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point d – point i
Annex I – point d – point i
(i) Implementation, enforcement, monitoring of Union health legislation and action for the protection and promotion of health; and technical support to the implementation of legal requirements;
Amendment 736 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point d – point xi a (new)
Annex I – point d – point xi a (new)
(xia) Systematic health impact assessment of other Union policy actions;
Amendment 745 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point e – point ii
Annex I – point e – point ii
(ii) Establishment and management of EU reserves and stockpiles of crisisof medically relevant products in complementarity with other Union instruments;
Amendment 753 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point e – point v
Annex I – point e – point v
(v) Establishment and operation of a Union health response mechanism coordinated by the ECDC and with the assistance of other health-related agencies (EMA, EFSA, ECHA, EEA) of a Union reserve of medical and healthcare staff and experts and of a mechanism to deploy such staff and experts as necessary to prevent or respond to a health crisis throughout the Union; establishment and operation of a Union Health Emergency team to provide expert advice and technical assistance on request by the Commission in the case of a potential health crisis or health threat;
Amendment 755 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point e – point v a (new)
Annex I – point e – point v a (new)
(va) Strengthening mechanisms that ensure the availability of blood components, organs, tissues and cells at European level;
Amendment 762 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point iv
Annex I – point f – point iv
(iv) Preventive actions to protect all citizens, taking into consideration and paying special attention to vulnerable and risk groups from health threats and actions to adjust the response to and management of crisis to the needs of those vulnerable groups; the health crisis in view of the ensuing needs, and ensure that those vulnerable groups receive uninterrupted basic care and avoid their health status being degraded;
Amendment 767 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point v
Annex I – point f – point v
(v) Actions to address and manage the collateral health consequences of a health crisis, in particular those on mental health, on patients suffering from chronic diseases and other vulnerable groups, such as people living with addiction, with HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis or in socially vulnerable situations;
Amendment 771 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point v a (new)
Annex I – point f – point v a (new)
(v a) Actions to support e-health, the transition to telemedicine, the use of digital health tools, enabling patients to use e-health solutions and implement self- care plans, empowering citizens and patients to self-manage as regards their health;
Amendment 776 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point vi
Annex I – point f – point vi
(vi) Actions to strengthen surge capacity, research, development, laboratory capacity, production and deployment of crisis-relevant niche products;
Amendment 778 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point vii a (new)
Annex I – point f – point vii a (new)
(viia) Establishment and operation of a mechanism responsible for procurement and development of countermeasures against biological threats, including bioterrorism, and chemical, nuclear and radiological threats;
Amendment 784 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point viii a (new)
Annex I – point f – point viii a (new)
(viii a) Support action regarding epidemiological surveillance, focusing on national health entities, thus contributing to assessment of factors that affect or determine the health of citizens;
Amendment 789 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point viii b (new)
Annex I – point f – point viii b (new)
(viiib) Support actions aimed at preventing the risks for individual and collective health that are associated with human organ trafficking and human trafficking for the purpose of organ procurement;
Amendment 792 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – introductory part
Annex I – point g – introductory part
(g) Strengthen national health systems, promote and protect health and prevent diseases:
Amendment 793 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point i
Annex I – point g – point i
(i) Support knowledge transfer actions and Union level cooperation to assist national reform processes towards improved effectiveness, accessibility, sustainability and resilience, in particular to address the challenges identified by the European Semester and to strengthen primary care, reinforce the integration of care and aim at universal health coverage and equal access to healthcare, regarding citizens' biopsychosocial needs, and harmonise minimum standards for quality healthcare;
Amendment 801 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point iii
Annex I – point g – point iii
(iii) Support toactions to address the decision of qualified health workers to leave their Member State of origin to work elsewhere, improve the geographical distribution of healthcare workforce, and avoidance of ‘medical deserts’void ‘medical deserts’ and the phenomenon of ‘brain drain’, and promote and implement retention policies in the healthcare sector as well in the health investigation and development sector;
Amendment 805 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point iv
Annex I – point g – point iv
(iv) Support the establishment and coordination and deployment of Union Reference Laboratories and Centres, and of Centres of excellence of excellence, improve the access of and the coverage to all citizens that need it , and support the establishment of Union disease-specific platforms for the exchange, comparison and benchmarking of best practices between Member States;
Amendment 806 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point v
Annex I – point g – point v
(v) Audit of Member States preparedness and response arrangements (such as crisis management, antimicrobial resistance, vaccination), and implementation of health programmes that address health promotion and disease prevention and tackle communicable and non-communicable diseases;
Amendment 817 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point ix
Annex I – point g – point ix
(ix) Support the establishment and implementation of programmes assisting Member States and their action to improve health promotion and disease prevention (for communicable and non-communicable diseases) and mitigate the main risk factors of chronic diseases;
Amendment 820 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point ix a (new)
Annex I – point g – point ix a (new)
(ixa) Support the development and the implementation of European disease management guidelines in the area of both communicable and non- communicable diseases, such as cancer, paediatric cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, respiratory diseases and diabetes, among others;
Amendment 822 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point x
Annex I – point g – point x
(x) Support Member States’ actions to put in place healthy and safe urban, work and school environments, to enable healthy life choices and promote the regular practice of physical activity and healthy diets taking into account the needs of vulnerable groups;
Amendment 825 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xi a (new)
Annex I – point g – point xi a (new)
(xia) Advance the integration of ERNs into national health systems, by supporting the organisation of national multi-stakeholder workshops on integration to stimulate local discussions, as well as the development and implementation of the set of policies, rules and procedures required to anchor the ERN system to the national level;
Amendment 833 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii a (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii a (new)
(xiiia) Support actions to combat all types of discrimination concerning patients and to ensure that there is equal access for all to health;
Amendment 836 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii b (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii b (new)
(xiiib) Support actions to adopt a common set of health determinants and methodologies, and support Member States to collect, analyse and report these data and improve the knowledge, and support Union actions to mitigate health inequalities and iniquities;
Amendment 838 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii c (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii c (new)
(xiiic) Improve the current monitoring system of the Union to measure the extent of healthcare exclusion, collect data and report publicly on access barriers experienced by patients, and develop more accurate indicators where needed to capture these;
Amendment 839 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii d (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii d (new)
(xiiid) Support Member States’ actions to boost health education and health literacy, creating well-informed societies, enhancing healthier lifestyles;
Amendment 840 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii e (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii e (new)
(xiiie) Support the creation and promotion of a Union platform for reliable and updated health information, available in all official languages of the Union, with food, medicines, health, sports and data on other issues;
Amendment 841 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii f (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii f (new)
(xiiif) Support the development and implementation of guidelines on health promotion and disease prevention in different stages of a person's lifetime and needs; creating quality standards to focus on, inter alia, child health, maternal health, aging health, mental health and reproductive and sexual health;
Amendment 842 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii g (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii g (new)
(xiiig) Support action to reduce health inequalities and inequities and reduce the unmet needs of vulnerable people, people living with chronic diseases, disabilities or incapacities;
Amendment 843 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii h (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii h (new)
(xiiih) Support collaboration between different sectors to improve health determinants and enhance the benefits in health outcomes;
Amendment 844 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii i (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii i (new)
(xiiii) Support the establishment of quality assurance schemes for disease- specific centres;
Amendment 845 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii j (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii j (new)
(xiiij) Actions supporting the quality of life of chronic disease patients, care givers and informal carers;
Amendment 846 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii k (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii k (new)
(xiiik) Actions supporting continuity of care (integrated care approaches for prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care);
Amendment 885 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point h – point v a (new)
Annex I – point h – point v a (new)
(va) Support equal and timely access to truly innovative medicines and therapies;
Amendment 888 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point h – point v b (new)
Annex I – point h – point v b (new)
(vb) Support implementing policies, national programmes and guidelines regarding reducing inequalities in access to essential therapies and medicines, supportive and palliative care of paediatric cancers across Europe, including availability and affordability of such health care and services;
Amendment 929 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point ii a (new)
Annex I – point i – point ii a (new)
(iia) Support tools and platforms to collect real-world data to produce real- world evidence, promote research and evidence on the safety, effectiveness and impact of vaccines, while guaranteeing robust evidence generation in the pre- approval phase;
Amendment 933 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point iii
Annex I – point i – point iii
(iii) Support clinical trials, including those involving increased coordination at Union level and with EMA, to speed up the development, authorisation and access to innovative, safe and effective medicines and vaccines; support publication of all clinical reports (including CSRs) on the day marketing authorisation is granted for such medicines and vaccines;
Amendment 941 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point iv
Annex I – point i – point iv
(iv) Support action to ensure greater availability and affordability in the Union of medicines, vaccines, and medical devices and contribute to their affordability for patients and health systems, using the Union mechanism as joint procurement at the same time enhance the transparency of the process;
Amendment 949 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point v
Annex I – point i – point v
(v) Support action to encourage the development of innovative products andion of less commercially interesting products such as antimicrobial; encourage the development of medicines for rare diseases and making access to them affordable, and investment in the research and development of new antimicrobials and other medicines to fight against communicable diseases;
Amendment 951 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point v a (new)
Annex I – point i – point v a (new)
(va) Support actions to implement models of R&D and IP ownership and management which prioritise the public interest and ensure that there are societal benefits, for example by including binding safeguards to ensure availability, accessibility and affordability of medical products developed with public funds;
Amendment 970 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point viii
Annex I – point i – point viii
(viii) Action to strengthen the environmental risk assessment of pharmaceuticals and medical devices;
Amendment 974 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point ix
Annex I – point i – point ix
(ix) Action to promote the prudent use and disposal of antimicrobials, surveillance of antimicrobial use, antimicrobial resistance and support action to fight against AMR;
Amendment 979 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point x
Annex I – point i – point x
(x) Support action to foster international regulatory convergence on medicines and, vaccines, medical devices. and products and e-health solutions;
Amendment 982 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point x a (new)
Annex I – point i – point x a (new)
(xa) Support the creation of national tools to implement the health technology assessments (HTA);
Amendment 983 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point x b (new)
Annex I – point i – point x b (new)
(xb) action to promote data transparency in the entire value chain of medicines;
Amendment 984 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point x c (new)
Annex I – point i – point x c (new)
(xc) action to create scientific advisory systems at national and Union level that support SMEs, Start-ups and others in the health sector;
Amendment 985 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point x d (new)
Annex I – point i – point x d (new)
(xd) Support actions aimed at strengthening the fight against counterfeiting and piracy of medicines and medical devices;
Amendment 986 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point x e (new)
Annex I – point i – point x e (new)
(xe) Support actions to promote the reinforcement of investment in a joint R&D policy;
Amendment 987 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point x f (new)
Annex I – point i – point x f (new)
(xf) Support the strengthening of investment in instruments for monitoring the commerce and availability of medicines for human use and medical devices, at national and Union level;
Amendment 988 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point x g (new)
Annex I – point i – point x g (new)
(xg) Support research into possible repurposing of existing drugs, exploring new uses and indications of therapies for existing drugs;
Amendment 989 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point i
Annex I – point j – point i
(i) Support for the deployment, operation and maintenance of mature interoperable digital service infrastructures and data security and quality assurance processes for data exchange, access, use and reuse; support for cross border networking, including through theimprovement and better use of electronic health records, registries and other databases;
Amendment 997 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point ii
Annex I – point j – point ii
(ii) Support toinvestments for the digital transformation of health care and health systems including through benchmarking and capacity building for the uptake of innovative tools and technologies; digital upskilling of health care professsionals and citizens;
Amendment 998 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point iii
Annex I – point j – point iii
(iii) Support the deployment and interoperability of digital tools and infrastructures within and between Member States and with Union Institutions, Agencies and bodies; including support for the implementation of an Electronic European Health Record; develop appropriate governance structures and sustainable, interoperable Union health information systems, as part of the European Health Data Space and strengthen citizens’ access to and control over theirwith a view to the safe and efficient deployment of AI in healthcare; strengthen and facilitate citizens’ access to and control over their health data; support uptake and broader implementation of current successful initiatives and projects on person-centred digital health and health data;
Amendment 1002 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point iii a (new)
Annex I – point j – point iii a (new)
(iiia) Support actions to promote a European cohesion and coherence policy for digital health in order to harmonize the legal, organizational, semantic and technical components necessary for a functional and efficient cross-border ecosystem;
Amendment 1003 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point iii b (new)
Annex I – point j – point iii b (new)
(iiib) Support the development of digital tools and digital solutions to increase the use of e-health and improve the sustainability and resilience of healthcare systems;
Amendment 1004 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point iii c (new)
Annex I – point j – point iii c (new)
(iiic) Support action to scale up cross- border information exchange services and commence the implementation of projects such as Patient Summary and ePrescription;
Amendment 1005 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point iv
Annex I – point j – point iv
(iv) Support access to and optimal use of telemedicine/telehealth, including through and other e- health tools, including through boosting the coverage of internet and satellite communications for remote areas, foster digitally-driven organisational innovation in healthcare facilities and promote digital tools supporting citizen empowerment, and person-centred care. and self-management of health; promote the involvement of patients in the co-design and co- development of user-friendly tele- medicine and tele-health solutions;
Amendment 1009 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point iv a (new)
Annex I – point j – point iv a (new)
(iva) Actions to support the involvement of patients and healthcare professionals in the development, design and deployment of user-centred accessible, secure and efficient digital health innovation;
Amendment 1012 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point k – point iii
Annex I – point k – point iii
(iii) Communication to promote disease prevention andand protect health, prevent disease and promote healthy lifestyles, in cooperation with all concerned actors at international, Union and nat, national and regional level.;
Amendment 1013 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point k – point iii a (new)
Annex I – point k – point iii a (new)
(iiia) Communication, information and awareness campaigns on blood, organs, tissues and cells donation, that alert the public to the importance of such donation, in terms of solidarity, health policy and therapeutical benefits;
Amendment 1014 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point k – point iii b (new)
Annex I – point k – point iii b (new)
(iiib) Communication activities aimed at fighting against misinformation and disinformation, such as fake news, regarding medicines, vaccines, health products, causes and treatments of diseases;
Amendment 1015 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point k – point iii c (new)
Annex I – point k – point iii c (new)
(iiic) Communication addressed to citizens on health risks from environmental and food issues;
Amendment 1018 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point II a (new)
Annex II – part A – point II a (new)
IIa. Review existing fast-track flexibilities in the Union approval framework and support pragmatic clinical trials
Amendment 1019 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point III
Annex II – part A – point III
III. Number of actions and best practices directly contributing to the SDG 3.4/Member StateUniversal Health Care (UHC) service coverage index
Amendment 1021 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point IV
Annex II – part A – point IV
IV. Implementation of best practichealth programmes by EU Member States that promote health and prevent diseases
Amendment 1023 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point IV a (new)
Annex II – part A – point IV a (new)
IVa. Unmet needs in terms of the access to centrally authorised medicines, vaccines or medical devices, due to the lack of affordability, availability and time
Amendment 1024 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point IV b (new)
Annex II – part A – point IV b (new)
IVb. Universal Health Care (UHC) service coverage index
Amendment 1026 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 a (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 a (new)
1a. Number of strategic reserves of medicines, vaccines, medical devices and other medical products
Amendment 1027 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 b (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 b (new)
1b. Number of strategic reserves of health professionals with training and preparedness to respond to health threats and health crises
Amendment 1028 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 c (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 c (new)
1c. Unmet needs in terms of medicines, vaccines, medical devices, due to the lack of availability, affordability or time
Amendment 1029 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 d (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 d (new)
1d. The ratio of new medicines or vaccines in the market compared to the number of clinical trials in the Union and per Member State
Amendment 1030 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 e (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 e (new)
1e. Universal Health Care (UHC) service coverage index
Amendment 1031 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 f (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 f (new)
1f. Creation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS)
Amendment 1032 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 g (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 g (new)
1g. Coverage of citizens with access to their data on the EHDS, per Member State
Amendment 1033 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 h (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 h (new)
1h. Number of breaches of security of the EHDS
Amendment 1034 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 i (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 i (new)
1i. Coverage of health professionals with digital skills, per Member State
Amendment 1035 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 j (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 j (new)
1j. Coverage of citizens having the digital skills necessary to use e-health technology, per Member State
Amendment 1036 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 k (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 k (new)
1k. Number of health promotion programmes implemented per Member State, based on health issues covered, using the WHO International Classification of diseases (ICD10)
Amendment 1037 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 l (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 l (new)
1l. Coverage of workers with access to occupational healthcare services, per Member State
Amendment 1038 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 m (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 m (new)
1m. Ratio of environmental health assessments compared to the number of medicines, vaccines and medical devices that entered into the market
Amendment 1039 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 n (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 n (new)
1n. Vaccination coverage, by vaccine- preventable-disease, age and sex
Amendment 1040 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 o (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 o (new)
1o. Number of Member States that implemented the European Electronic Health Record while providing stronger guarantees for personal data protection
Amendment 1041 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 p (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 p (new)
1 p. Age-standardised five-year net survival of cancer, in total, by type of cancer, gender and age
Amendment 1043 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 r (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 r (new)
1r. Age-standardized DALYs attributable to the NCDs (per 100 000 people), by disease, gender and age
Amendment 1044 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 s (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 s (new)
1s. Age-standardized NCD mortality rate (per 100 000 people), by disease, by gender and age
Amendment 1045 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 t (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 t (new)
1t. Age-standardized deaths attributable to the environment (per 100 000 people) by gender and age
Amendment 1046 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 u (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 u (new)
1u. Number of medical doctors (per 10 000 people), by Member State and region
Amendment 1047 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 v (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 v (new)
1v. Number of nurses (per 10 000 people), by Member State and region
Amendment 1048 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 w (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 w (new)
1w. Number of healthcare professionals (per 10 000 people), by Member State and region
Amendment 1049 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 x (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 x (new)
1x. Age-standardised obesity prevalence, by gender and age
Amendment 1050 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 y (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 y (new)
1 y. Age-standardised prevalence of people who are overweight, by gender and age
Amendment 1051 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 z (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 z (new)
1z. Age-standardised harmful use of alcohol prevalence, by gender and age
Amendment 1052 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 aa (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 aa (new)
1aa. Age-standardised gambling prevalence, by gender and age
Amendment 1053 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 ab (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 ab (new)
1ab. Age-standardised proportion of citizens who do not exercise, by gender and age
Amendment 1054 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 ac (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 ac (new)
1ac. Proportion of HIV/AIDS patients with access to adequate treatment, by gender and age
Amendment 1055 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 ad (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 ad (new)
1ad. Proportion of Tuberculosis patients with access to adequate treatment, by gender and age
Amendment 1056 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 ae (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 ae (new)
1ae. Proportion of viral hepatitis patients with access to adequate treatment, by gender and age
Amendment 1057 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 af (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 af (new)
1af. Maternal mortality ratio (per 100 000 live births)
Amendment 1058 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 ag (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 ag (new)
1ag. Infant mortality rate (per 100 000 live births);
Amendment 1071 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 8
Annex II – part B – point 8
8. Smoking prevalencAge-standardised smoking prevalence, by gender and age
Amendment 1091 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 14 a (new)
Annex II – part B – point 14 a (new)
14a. Number of health impact assessments of Union policies
Amendment 1095 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B a (new)
Annex II – part B a (new)
Ba. Age-standardized QALYs attributable to the NCDs (per 100 000 people), by disease, gender and age
Amendment 363 #
2020/0036(COD)
1. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall ensure continuous progress as outlined in Article 2 in enhancing adaptive capacity, enhancing research and advisory capacity, strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change, and promoting just transition in accordance with Article 7 of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 371 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. These adaptation strategies and plans shall contain legal obligations for the EU and its Member States to ensure the necessary financing, through all feasible tools including public and private financing, to create a just transition to a climate neutral economy by 2050, at the latest.
Amendment 48 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The regulatory framework governing the Union’s cohesion policy for the period from 2021 to 2027, in the context of the next multi-annual financial framework, contributes to the fulfilment of the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by concentrating Union funding on green objectives. This Regulation implements one of the priorities set out in the Communication on the European Green Deal (‘the European Green Deal’)11 and is part of the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan12 providing dedicated financing under the Just Transition Mechanism in the context of cohesion policy to address the economic and social costhallenges of the transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy by 2050 at the latest, where any remaining greenhouse gas emissions are compensated by equivalent absorptions. _________________ 11 COM(2019) 640 final, 11.12.2019. 12 COM(2020) 21, 14.1.2020.
Amendment 56 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy constitutes one of the most important policy objectives for the Union and requires substantial additional allocation from the Union Budget. On 12 December 2019, the European Council endorsed the objective of achieving a climate-neutral Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. However, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 has had a profound impact on the European and global economies and it is necessary to increase the investments planned to achieve the climate neutrality objectives. While fighting climate change and environmental degradation will benefit all in the long term and provides opportunities and challenges for all in the medium to long term, not all regions and Member States start their transition from the same point or, have the same capacity to respond. Some are more advanced than others, whereas the transition entails a wider social and economic impact for those regions that rely heavily on fossil fuels - especially coal, lignite, peat and oil shale - or greenhouse gas intensive industries. Such a situation not only creates the risk of a variable speed transition in the Union as regards climate action, but also of growing disparities between regions, detrimental to the objectives of social, economic and territorial cohesion. Such misbalance should be reflected in fair allocation of resources to affected Member states and regions requiring adequate financial support to ensure real just transition and avoid negative socio-economic impacts on industries and workers. JTF should address the most vulnerable regions and workers affected by the socio-economic transition and prevent deepening of energy poverty.
Amendment 72 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In order to be successful, the transition has to be fair, inclusive and socially acceptable for all, reduce inequalities and leave no one behind. Therefore, both the Union and the Member States must take into account its economic and social implications from the outset, and deploy all possible instruments to mitigate adverse consequences. The Union budget has an important role in that regard.
Amendment 78 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The green recovery should play an important role in mitigating the negative impacts of the COVID-19 crisis by creating opportunities for affected regions, industries, SMEs, and can therefore play a crucial role as post-crisis recovery plans.
Amendment 79 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) Just Transition Fund should tackle energy poverty as an issue of social justice, and should compensate incomes of most vulnerable groups in countries that do not have adequate financial reserves. In defining these measures, an active participations of trade unions, civil society organizations and relevant stakeholders complementing national and regional governments is essential.
Amendment 92 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Regulation establishes the Just Transition Fund (‘JTF’) which is one of the pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism implemented under cohesion policy. The aim of the JTF is to mitigate the adverse effects of the climate transition by supporting the most affected territories and workers concerned. In line with the JTF specific objective, actions supported by the JTF should directly contribute to facilitate and alleviate the impact of the transition by creating new sustainable employment opportunities, by mitigating the negative repercussions on employment and adverse social consequences and by financing the diversification and modernisation of the local economy and by mitigating the negative repercussions on employment. This is reflected in the JTF specific objective, which is established at the same level and listed together with the policy objectives set out in Article [4] of Regulation EU [new CPR].
Amendment 97 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In view of the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, the commitment regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the increased ambition of the Union as proposed in the European Green Deal, the JTF should provide a key contribution to mainstream climate actions. Resources from the JTF own envelope are additional and come on top of the investments needed to achieve the overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditure contributing to climate objectives. Resources transferred from the ERDF and ESF+ willmay contribute fully to the achievement of this target according to Members States necessity.
Amendment 99 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The application of Union support and funding through the JTF shall ensure that all eligible projects in every Member State are consistent with all Member States’ obligation, set out in Regulation (EU)XX/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 [new European Climate Law], to achieve national climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest;
Amendment 101 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The resources from the JTF should complement the resources available under cohesion policy. The transfer mechanism should be optional and not mandatory in order to allow Member States to assess the best way to allocate resources.
Amendment 106 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In view of the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, the commitment regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the increased ambition of the Union as proposed in the European Green Deal, the JTF should provide a key contribution to mainstream climate actions and accelerate the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 at the latest. Resources from the JTF own envelope are additional and come on top of the investments needed to achieve the overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditure contributing to climate objectives. Resources transferred from the ERDF and ESF+ will contribute fully to the achievement of this target.
Amendment 108 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The establishment of the JTF should not lead to cuts to, or transfers from cohesion policy effectively reducing the fund devoted to other cohesion policy program.
Amendment 113 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The resources from the Just Transition Fund cannot deliver the transition to climate neutrality on its own. The other two pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism will offer an additional set of measures and financing opportunities, next to the JTF, with the objective of facilitating and accelerating the transition of the most affected regions. A dedicated just transition scheme under InvestEU will attract private investments that benefit the regions in transition and help their economies find new sources of growth such as projects for decarbonisation, economic diversification of the regions, energy, transport and social infrastructure. Public sector loan facility with the European Investment Bank backed by the EU budget will be used for concessional loans to the public sector, for example for investments in energy and transport infrastructure, district heating networks, and renovation or insulation of buildings.
Amendment 122 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The resources from the JTF should complement the resources available under cohesion policy as well as national and regional investments, private capital and should by no means replace such investments.
Amendment 131 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation identifies types of investments for which expenditure may be supported by the JTF. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. The list of investments should include those that support local economies and are sustainable in the long- term, taking into account all the objectives of the Green Deal. The projects financed should contribute to a continual transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. For declining sectors, such as energy production based on coal, lignite, peat and oil shale or extraction activities for these solid fossil fuels, support should be linked to the phasing out of the activity and the corresponding reduction in the employment level. As regards transforming sectors with high greenhouse gas emission levels, support should promote new activities through the deployment of new technologies, new processes or products, leading to significant emission reduction, in line withrespect of the achievement of the EU 2030 climate objectives, as set up in the article 2of the European climate law, and EU climate neutrality by 205013 while maintaining and enhancing employment and avoiding environmental degradation. Particular attention should also be given to activities enhancing innovation and research in advanced and sustainable technologies, as well as in the fields of digitalisation and connectivity, provided that such measures help mitigate the negative side effects of a transition towards, and contribute to, a climate- neutral and circular economy and the creation of sustainable jobs. __________________ 13 As set out in “A Clean Planet for all European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy”, Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank - COM(2018) 773 final.
Amendment 140 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Transitioning to a climate-neutral economy is a challenge for all Member States. It will be particularly demanding for those Member States that but also an enormous opportunity. Additional support will be needed for the regions that still rely heavily on fossil fuels or greenhouse gas intensive industrial activities which need to be phased out or which need to adapt due to the transition towards climate neutrality and that lack the financial means to do so. The JTF should therefore cover all Member States, but the distribution of its financial means should reflect the capacity of Member States to finance the necessary investments to cope with the transition towards climate neutrality.
Amendment 151 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition, the JTF should provide support to productive investment in SMEs. Productive investment should be understood as investment in fixed capital or immaterial assets of enterprises in view of producing goods and services thereby contributing to gross-capital formation and employment. For enterprises other than SMEs, productive investments should only be supported if they are necessary for mitigating job losses resulting from the transition, by creating or protecting a significant number of jobs and they do not lead to or result from relocation. Investments in existing industrial facilities, including those covered by the Union Emissions Trading System, should be allowed if they contribute to the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 and go substantially below the relevant benchmarks established for free allocation under Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council14 and if they result in the protection of a significant number of jobs. Any such investment should be justified accordingly in the relevant territorial just transition plan. Investments in industrial facilities covered by the Union Emission Trading System shall not be targeted in such a way to contribute to increase the profits already generated through the trading of emission allowances. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market and cohesion policy, support to undertakings should comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 TFEU and, in particular, support to productive investments by enterprises other than SMEs should be limited to enterprises located in areas designated as assisted areas for the purposes of points (a) and (c) of Article 107(3) TFEU. __________________ 14Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).
Amendment 163 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation identifies types of investments for which expenditure may be supported by the JTF. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate, social and environmental priorities of the Union. The list of investments should include those that support local economies and are sustainable in the medium and long- term, taking into account all the objectives of the European Green Deal and the European Pillar of Social Rights. The projects financed should contribute to a transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. For declining sectors, such as energy production based on coal, lignite, peat and oil shale or extraction activities for these solid fossil fuels, support should be linked to the phasing out of the activity and the corresponding reduction in the employment level. As regards transforming sectors with high greenhouse gas emission levels, support should promote new activities through the deployment of new technologies, new processes or products, leading to significant emission reduction, in line with the EU 2030 climate objectives and EU climate neutrality by 205013 while maintaining and enhancing employment and avoiding environmental degradation. Particular attention should also be given to activities enhancing innovation and research in advanced and sustainable technologies, as well as in the fields of digitalisation and connectivity, provided that such measures help mitigate the negative side effects of a transition towards, and contribute to, a climate- neutral and circular economy. _________________ 13 As set out in “A Clean Planet for all European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy”, Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank - COM(2018) 773 final.
Amendment 165 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to provide flexibility for the programming of the JTF resources under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, it should be possible to prepare a self- standing JTF programme or to programme JTF resources in one or more dedicated priorities within a programme supported by the European Regional Development Fund (‘ERDF’), the European Social Fund Plus (‘ESF+’) or the Cohesion Fund with additional resources. In accordance with Article 21a of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], JTF resources should be reinforced with complementary funding from the ERDF and the ESF+, which should be given additional resources for this purpose. The respective amounts transferred from the ERDF and the ESF+ should be on voluntary basis and consistent with the type of operations set out in the territorial just transition plans.
Amendment 178 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The territorial just transition plans should identify the territories most negatively affected, where JTF support should be concentrated and describe specific actions to be undertaken toin the pathway towards achieving the 2030 climate targets as set out in the European Climate law and reaching a climate- neutral economy by 2050, notably as regards the conversion or closure of facilities involving fossil fuel production or other greenhouse gas intensive activities. whilst maintaining and expanding employment opportunities in the affected territories in order to avoid social exclusion. Those territories should be precisely defined and correspond to NUTS level 3 regions or should be parts thereof. The plans should detail the challenges and needs of those territories and identify the type of operations needed in a manner that ensures the coherent development of climate- resilient economic activities that are also consistent with the climate targets, the transition to climate- neutrality and the objectives of the Green Deal. Only investments in accordance with the transition plans should receive financial support from the JTF. The territorial just transition plans shouldmight be part of the programmes (supported by the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund or the JTF, as the case may be) which are approved by the Commission.
Amendment 185 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition, the JTF should provide support to productive investment inwith job creation potential in green and sustainable SMEs. Productive investment should be understood as investment in fixed capital or immaterial assets of enterprises in view of producing goods and services thereby contributing to gross- capital formation and employment. For enterprises other than SMEs, productive investments should only be supported if they are necessary for mitigating job losses resulting from the transition, by creating or protecting a significant number of jobs and they do not lead to or result from relocation. Investments in existing industrial facilities, including those covered by the Union Emissions Trading System, should be allowed if they contribute to the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 and go substantially below the relevant benchmarks established for free allocation under Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council14 and if they result in the protection of a significant number of jobs. Any such investment should be justified accordingly in the relevant territorial just transition plan. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market and cohesion policy, support to undertakings should comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 TFEU and, in particular, support to productive investments by enterprises other than SMEs should be limited to enterprises located in areas designated as assisted areas for the purposes of points (a) and (c) of Article 107(3) TFEU. _________________ 14Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).
Amendment 206 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The JTF support should be conditional on the effective and measurable implementation of a transition process in a specific territory in order to achieve a climate-neutral economy by 2050 at the latest. In that regard, Member States should prepare, in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders and supported by the Commission, territorial just transition plans, detailing the transition process, consistently with and possibly going beyond their National Energy and Climate Plans. To this end, the Commission should set up a Just Transition Platform, which would build on the existing platform for coal regions in transition to enable bilateral and multilateral exchanges of experience on lessons learnt and best practices across all affected sectors.
Amendment 212 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article [4(1)] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], the JTF shall contribute to the single specific objective ‘achievement of the EU 2030 climate objectives, as set up in the article2 of the European climate law, enabling regions and people to address the social, economic and environmental impacts of the transition towards a climate- neutral economy’ by 2050.
Amendment 218 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The JTF shall support the Investment for jobs and growth goal in all Member States and regions facing subsequent decarbonisation challenge and requiring adequate financial support to ensure real just transition and avoiding negative socio-economic impacts on industries, SMEs, including start-ups, as well as workers who lose their jobs as consequence of the transition.
Amendment 227 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The resources for the JTF under the Investment for jobs and growth goal available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 7.519 billion in 2018 prices, which(“principal amount”), and shall not be transferred from the allocations of the Funds covered by Regulation (EU) …/… [new CPR]. The principal amount may be increased, as the case may be, by additional resources allocated in the Union budget, and by other resources in accordance with the applicable basic act.
Amendment 232 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
For the purposes of programming and subsequent inclusion in the Union budget, the amount referred to in the first subparagraph shall be indexed at least 2% per year.
Amendment 233 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to supplement and amend certain non-essential elements of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to set out the annual breakdown of available allocations per Member State in accordance with Annex I, as well as in respect of the amendment of the elements contained in Annex III of this Regulation regarding the common output and result indicators. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making15 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States’ experts; these experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. _________________ 15 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p.13.
Amendment 234 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
Amendment 247 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes the Just Transition Fund (‘JTF’) to provide support to territories facing serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the Union by 2050, ensuring that all Member States achieve climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest.
Amendment 247 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) productive investments in SMEs, including start-ups, leading to creation of sustainable and quality new jobs related to green economy, economic diversification and reconversion;
Amendment 254 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investments in the creation of new firms, and in the expansions of existing ones, with a particular emphasis on SMEs and start-ups in order to contribute to economic diversification and reconversion, including through business incubators and consulting services;
Amendment 261 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) investments in research and innovation activities, including energy research, and fostering the transfer of advanced technologies;
Amendment 267 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article [4(1)] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], the JTF shall contribute to the single specific objective ‘enabling regions and people to address the social, economic and environmental impacts of the transition towards a climate- neutral economy’ by 2050 at the latest.
Amendment 279 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The JTF shall support the Investment for jobs and growth goalsocial, socio-economic and environmental impact of the transition in affected regions in all Member States.
Amendment 283 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The resources for the JTF under the Investment for jobs and growth goal available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 7.5 billion in 2018 prices, which may be increased, as the case may be, by additional resources allocated in the Union budget, and by other resources in accordance with the applicable basic act. The funding of the JTF shall not be to the detriment of resources allocated to the other MFF funds.
Amendment 294 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act settingis empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 10 to set out the annual breakdown of resources, including any additional resources referred to in paragraph 2, by Member State in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex I.
Amendment 305 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In accordance with paragraph 1, the JTF shall exclusively support the following activities provided that they are eligible under Regulation on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment (EU) [new EU Taxonomy Regulation]:
Amendment 309 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) investments in regeneration and decontamination of sites, land restoration and repurposing project, related to revitalization, decontamination, access and renovation of former coal and other mines and power station as well as brownfield sites and facilities, land restoration and repurposing projects, including afforestation of post coal mine sites;
Amendment 313 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) productive and sustainable investments in SMEs, including start-ups, leading to sustainable job creation, economic diversification and reconversion;
Amendment 319 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) investments in enhancing the circular economy, including through waste prevention, reduction, resource efficiency, reuse, repair and recycling, recycling and other means of recovery (including energy recovery);
Amendment 330 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) upskilling and reskilling of workers and jobseekers towards the green economy sector;
Amendment 334 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point i
(i) job-search assistance to jobseekers; and income support to workers who lost their job as consequence of the transition.
Amendment 337 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point j
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point j
(j) active inclusion of jobseekers;, with a particular emphasis on women and transitioning workers. Mobility grants should be included for workers who need to move for a new job.
Amendment 339 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) investments in sustainable research and innovation activities and fostering the transfer of advanced sustainable zero- emission technologies;
Amendment 351 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) investments in the deployment of technology and infrastructures for affordable clean energy, safe and sustainable energy in order to phase out fossil fuel based one, in greenhouse gas emission reduction, energy efficiency and renewable energy;
Amendment 369 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) targeted energy efficiency measures to address energy poverty;
Amendment 393 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) investments in regeneration and decontamination of sites, land restoration and repurposing projects, while ensuring appropriate application of the polluter pays principle;
Amendment 398 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare, together with the relevant authorities of the territories concerned on both national and regional level, one or more territorial just transition plans covering one or more affected territories corresponding to level 3 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics (‘NUTS level 3 regions’) as established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 868/201417 or parts thereof, in accordance with the template set out in Annex II. Those territories shall be those most negatively affected based on the economic and social impacts resulting from the transition, in particular with regard to expected job losses in fossil fuel production and use and the transformation needs of the production processes of industrial facilities with the highest greenhouse gas intensity. Relevant authorities and stakeholders should be actively involved in all phases of the process: preparatory, selection and implementation. __________________ 17 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154 21.6.2003, p. 1).
Amendment 406 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) investments in enhancing the non- toxic circular economy, including through waste prevention, reduction, resource efficiency, reuse, repair and recycling;
Amendment 408 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) a description of the transition process at national and regional level towards the achievement of the EU 2030 climate targets, as set up in the European climate law, and of a climate- neutral economy by 2050, including a timeline for key transition steps which are consistent with the latest version of the National Energy and Climate Plan (‘NECP’); and European Semester Report
Amendment 422 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) an assessment of the transition challenges faced by the most negatively affected territories, including the social, economic, energy security, and environmental impact of the transition to a climate-neutral economy, identifying the potential number of affected workers, jobs and job losses, the potential impact on self-government revenues at NUTS2 and NUTS3 levels and development needs and objectives, to be reached by 2030 linked to the transformation or closure of greenhouse gas-intensive activities in those territories;
Amendment 423 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) upskilling and reskilling of workers, including self-employed, regardless of the sector;
Amendment 426 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) a description of the expected contribution of the JTF support to addressing the social, economic energy security, and environmental impacts of the transition to a climate- neutral economy; and preventing deepening of energy poverty
Amendment 432 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) a description of the governance mechanisms consisting of the partnership arrangements, the monitoring and evaluation measures planned and the responsible bodies both on national and regional level;
Amendment 436 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) where support is provided to productive and sustainable investments to enterprises other than SMEs, an exhausindicative list of such operations and enterprises and a justification of the necessity of such support through a gap analysis demonstrating that the expected job losses would exceed the expected number of jobs created in the absence of the investment; where this support is provided to industrial activities already covered by the Emission Trading System, a description that such a support do not contribute to increase the profits already deriving from the ETS.
Amendment 438 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point i
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) where support is provided to investments to achieve the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from activities listed in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC, an exhaustive list of operations to be supported and a justification that they contribute to a transition to a climate neutral economy and lead to a substantial reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions going substantially below the relevant benchmarks established for free allocation under Directive 2003/87/EC and provided that they are necessary for the protection of a significant number of jobs and that these investments do not contribute to increase the profits already deriving from the trading of emissions allowances;
Amendment 444 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Additionally, the JTF may support, in areas designated as assisted areas in accordance with points (a) and (c) of Article 107(3) of the TFEU and in compliance with Union State aid rules as set out in Article 107 and Article 108 of the TFEU, productive investments in enterprises other than SMEs, provided that such investments have been approved as part of the territorial just transition plan based on the information required under point (h) of Article 7(2). Such investments shall only be eligible where they are necessary for the implementation of the territorial just transition plan, are sustainable and do not increase or maintain dependency on fossil fuels, nor lead to unsustainable use of biomass or any use of food crops for energy generation purposes which would risk increasing food crop prices.
Amendment 448 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The preparation and implementation of territorial just transition plans shall involve the relevant partners in accordance with Article [6] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR]. as well as representatives of industry, energy sector, social partners, national and regional authorities and relevant stakeholders
Amendment 452 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Territorial just transition plans shall be consistent with the territorial strategies referred to in Article [23] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], with the 2030 climate targets and carbon neutrality objective by 2050 referred in Article 2 of the European Climate Law, with relevant smart specialisation strategies, the NECPs and the European Pillar of Social Rights.
Amendment 463 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the decommissioning or, the construction or any other form of investment in of nuclear power stations;
Amendment 465 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
A description of the governance Where the Commission concludes, based on the examination of the final performance report of the programme, that there is a failure to achieve at least 65% of the target established for one or more output or result indicators for the JTF resources, it may make financial corrections pursuant to Article [98] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR] by reducing the support from the JTF to the priority concerned in proportion to the achievements. Financial corrections should relate to failures related to programme interventions (not failures stemming from external factors).
Amendment 486 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) investment related to the production, processing, distribution, storage, transport or combustion of fossil fuels;
Amendment 502 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the allocations resulting from the application of point (a) are adjusted to ensure that no Member State receives an amount exceeding EUR 2 billion. The amounts exceeding EUR 2 billion27% of total budget of the Fund. The amounts exceeding 27% of total budget of the Fund per Member State are redistributed proportionally to the allocations of all other Member States. The Member States shares are recalculated accordingly;
Amendment 516 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall only approve a programme where the identification of the territories most negatively affected by the transition process, contained within the relevant territorial just transition plan, is duly justified and the relevant territorial just transition plan is consistent with the National Energy and Climate Plan of the Member State concerned, as well as with the commitment to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 at the latest, including the intermediate targets for 2030 and 2040.
Amendment 551 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) a description of the transition process at national level towards a climate- neutral economy by 2050 at the latest, including a timeline for key transition steps such as decomissioning of fossil fuel installations and overall phase-out dates for high GHG emission technologies, which are consistent with the latest version of the National Energy and Climate Plan (‘NECP’);
Amendment 571 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) an assessment of the transition challenges faced by the most negatively affected territories, including the social, economic, and environmental impact of the transition to a climate-neutral economy, identifying the potential number of affected jobs and job losses, the development needs and objectives, to be reached by 2030 linked to the transformation or closure of greenhouse gas-intensive activities in those territories consistent with the transition away from fossil fuel use;
Amendment 620 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to Article 3(3) and in Article 8(4) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [the date of the entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 622 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 3(3) and Article 8(4) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 624 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State and conduct stakeholder consultation in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making.
Amendment 627 #
2020/0006(COD)
6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 3(3) and Article 8(4) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 3 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points to the need to ensure that sufficient resources are allocated in the 2021 budget to allow the Union to rapidly take the concrete actions needed to address the climate and environment emergency; insists that the next budget should help the Union to meet its obligations under the Paris Agreement, shoul and be fully aligned with the objectives of limiting global warming to under 1.5 °C, and should contribute to reversing the decline in biodiversity; underlines in this regard also the importance of effective climate and biodiversity proofing of the budget;
Amendment 9 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Underlines the need to fully integrate the principles of gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting into programmes in the fields of education and culture, as these policy areas are among the best vehicles for the advancement of gender equality;
Amendment 19 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises that in addition to achieving the Union’s climate and environmental ambitions, sufficient resources should be allocated for achieving a just transition; Stresses that the resources for achieving just transition should not be to the detriment of other EU programmes.
Amendment 54 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that all areas of the budget need to contribute to the overall goals of the European Green Deal and the UN Sustainable Development Goals; recalls in this context the importance of the introduction of athe Just Transition Mechanism to provide targeted support to regions and sectors that are most affected by the transition towards the green economy; stresses the need for solid financing of the Just Transition Fund to address societal, socio-economic and environmental impacts on workers and communities adversely affected by the transition from coal and carbon dependence, and calls for solid financing of the fundso that no regions of the EU are left behind in the energy transition;
Amendment 58 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights that adequate resources should be allocated in the 2021 budget for the drawing-up and implementation of the future European plan to fight cancer; stresses that sufficient funding should also be allocated to tackle rare and non- communicable diseases, with special focus on research and prevention, as well as on fighting antimicrobial resistance; Stresses that resources allocated to ´A Europe Fit for the Digital Age´ should lead to an efficient, accessible and sustainable digital European Health Data Space where privacy, security, safety and accuracy of health data are guaranteed and where the control of personal health data stays with the European citizens.
Amendment 69 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises the need to ensure sufficient resources for the drawing up and implementation of the zero-pollution action plan for water, air and soil;
Amendment 71 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points to the importance of ensuring that sufficient financial resources are allocated in the 2021 budget to ensure adequate funding for the Union agencies, enabling them to fulfil their mandate and execute their tasks under the conditions of sustainable and predictable budgetary allocation; recalls in this regard also the current funding structure of ECHA.
Amendment 112 #
2019/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU is not merely a monetary union, but also a social one, as enshrinvalue based one; whereas Article 2 of the TEU states that the EU is founded ion the Charter, the European Convention on Hvalues of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the primacy of law and human Rrights, the European Social Charter and the European Pillar of Social Rightsincluding the rights of persons belonging to minorities – values which are shared by all the Member States and which must be upheld and actively promoted by the EU and each Member State individually in all their policies, both internally and externally in a consistent way;
Amendment 115 #
2019/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas Article 17 of the TEU states that the Commission must ensure the application of the Treaties; whereas a refusal by a Member State to fully uphold EU law, the separation of powers, the independence of the judiciary and the predictability of state actions is undermining the credibility of the EU as a legal area;
Amendment 143 #
2019/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A e (new)
Recital A e (new)
Ae. whereas there is a serious backlash of LGBTI-rights, even to the extent that "LGBTI-free zones" are introduced.
Amendment 167 #
2019/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Roma women are particularly affected as regards women’s rights and often face exacerbated forms of verbal, physical, psychological and racial harassment in reproductive health care settings, as has found to be the case in Bulgaria19 ; whereas Roma have also experienced in that Member State, ethnic segregation in maternal health care facilities, and are placed in segregated rooms with segregated bathrooms and eating facilities20 ; whereas in some Member States, such as the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic, Roma have been subjected to systematic practices of forced and coercive sterilisation and have been unable to obtain adequate reparations, including compensation, for the resulting violations of their human rights21 ; __________________ 19Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Europe, Council of Europe, Strasbourg, 2017, pp. 42-44; Decision of the European Committee of Social Rights of 5 December 2018, European Roma Rights Centre v Bulgaria, Complaint No. 151/2017 ; European Roma Rights Centre, Romani woman harassed by racist hospital staff during childbirth wins case, European Roma Rights Centre, 18 January 2017, http://www.errc.org/press- releases/romani-woman-harassed-by- racist-hospital-staff-during-childbirth- wins-case 20Decision of the European Committee of Social Rights of 5 December 2018, European Roma Rights Centre v Bulgaria, Complaint No. 151/2017. 21Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Concluding observations on the third periodic report of Slovakia, 18 October 2019, E/C.12/SVK/CO/3, paras. 44-45; Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Concluding observations on the combined twelfth and thirteenth periodic reports of Czechia, 19 September 2019, CERD/C/CZE/CO/12-13, paras. 19-20; Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Concluding observations on the combined eleventh and twelfth periodic reports of Slovakia, 12 January 2018, CERD/C/SVK/CO/11-12, paras. 23-24; Human Rights Committee, Concluding observations on the fourth report of Slovakia, 22 November 2016, CCPR/C/SVK/CO/4, paras. 26-27.
Amendment 186 #
2019/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 194 #
2019/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas many instances of disproportionate use of force against peaceful demonstrators continue to be reported across the EU, including the beating of demonstrators; whereas law enforcement authorities in some Member States such as Romania23 , Spain and France24 are increasingly using less lethal weapons, such as batons, tear gas, hand- held sting grenades, electroshock weapons, water cannons and rubber bullets to control or disperse crowds of demonstrators; whereas the number of persons seriously wounded in demonstrations in recent years as a result of the use of rubber bullets is particularly striking; __________________ 23European Parliament resolution of 13 November 2018 on the rule of law in Romania (Texts adopted, P8_TA(2018)0446) 24 Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, Shrinking space for freedom of peaceful assembly, Council of Europe, Strasbourg, 2019; Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, Memorandum on maintaining public order and freedom of assembly in the context of the ‘yellow vest’ movement in France, Council of Europe, Strasbourg, 2019; Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, Protection of the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly during last week’s demonstrations in Catalonia, Council of Europe, Strasbourg, 2019
Amendment 228 #
2019/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas intolerance, racism, xenophobia and discrimination has increased in the society as a whole, but also in the political scene through growing far-right movements; whereas successful integration and social inclusion require effective protection from discrimination and hate crime; whereas failure to do so can have a negative effect on the social cohesion in the society; 2a __________________ 2a FRA, Second European Union Minorities and Discrimination Survey
Amendment 319 #
2019/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 ac (new)
Paragraph 4 ac (new)
4ac. Calls for full implementation of legislations and stronger sanctions against any discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, membership of a national minority, disability, age, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex characteristics, residence status or health;
Amendment 321 #
2019/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 ae (new)
Paragraph 4 ae (new)
4ae. Calls for the quick adoption of the proposed 2008 Equal Treatment Directive which is still pending for approval by the Council; considers it a condition to secure a consolidated and coherent EU law framework against discrimination, also protecting from discrimination on the grounds of religion and belief, disability, age and sexual orientation outside of employment;
Amendment 322 #
2019/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 af (new)
Paragraph 4 af (new)
4af. Calls for the EU wide implementation of the Aarhus Convention that links environmental rights and human rights; calls for the environmental regulation that would equally benefit all parts of society; (after sub-heading «Right to equal treatment, before paragraph 5)
Amendment 462 #
2019/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses that it is imperative to ensure that the arts, scientific research and academic freedom are not restricted, in accordance with Article 13 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights; condemns any attempts to violate that right. Is concerned by the regression of freedom in the arts and sciences across Europe; decries the increasing pressure on academic freedom and institutional autonomy; condemns the censoring of artistic expression and creation as well as attempts by governments to limit the independence of cultural institutions;
Amendment 465 #
2019/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Recalls that freedom of expression, information and media are fundamental for ensuring democracy and the rule of law; strongly condemns violence, pressure or threats against journalists and media, including in relation to the disclosure of information about breaches of fundamental rights;
Amendment 468 #
2019/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Recalls that in line with Article 11 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, everyone has the right to freedom of expression, which includes freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers and that the freedom and pluralism of the media must be respected; expresses deep concern over the fact that some governments try to curtail the freedom and pluralism of media to serve their partisan interest, which results in distorting the democratic process; strongly condemns violence, pressure or threats against journalists and media, including in relation to the disclosure of information about breaches of fundamental rights;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 8 September 2015 ‘Towards an integrated approach to cultural heritage for Europe’,
Amendment 2 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 b (new)
Citation 14 b (new)
- having regard to its report of 23 November 2018 on the New European Agenda for Culture,
Amendment 12 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas European cultural heritage is a source for remembrance and collective memory, the basis of our shared history and strengthens our common sense of belonging;
Amendment 17 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the strategic vision of the EYCH, articulated in its motto ‘Our Heritage: where the past meets the future”, remains valid as a guiding principle for its legacy aiming at building links between European cultural heritage and present cultural production, as well as fostering participation of European citizens;
Amendment 26 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the expansion of the digital economyisation creates new possibilities and challenges for Europe’s cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 33 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that cultural heritage is an invaluable resource, enabling us to reflect on history and helping to identify not only different memories, but also the common threads that bind us all, thus promoting diversity, shared citizenship, social inclusion, dialogue, cohesion, solidarity and mutual understanding;
Amendment 47 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that European languages enable and promote the richness and diversity of European cultural heritage, as mother tongues are also used to transmit intangible cultural heritage; urges the Commission and the Member States to take greater action to protect and strengthen, develop, and promote language diversity in the digital age;
Amendment 57 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of all types of education – formal, non-formal and informal – relating to history and cultural heritage, at all ages; reiterates its role in promoting European and global citizenship and the significance of including art, music, film and theatre, design and architecture in school curricula;
Amendment 59 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasizes the need for an integrated approach to cultural heritage, particularly in the fields of education, innovation and research; calls for building on the achievements of the EYCH within the new Horizon Europe programme by strengthening the budget allocation for heritage research, better dissemination of the research conducted during the year and the development of an European heritage research framework after 2020;
Amendment 83 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to set up a new Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) on cultural and creative industriesectors (CCIS) within the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT);
Amendment 87 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the importance of digitising cultural material so as not only to preserve it for future generations (the storing function), but to also make it more easily accessible to a larger European and global audience by bringing cultural heritage online through curation and a multilingual digital offering (the social function);
Amendment 111 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recognises that sustainable cultural tourism has a significant potential to generate growth and jobs in the EU, as already four out of ten tourists choose their destination on the basis of its cultural offering; notes, however, that cultural heritage offerings only recoup a minimal share of the economic value they generate, requiring thus new, alternative and stable sources of funding to continue to act as catalysers of sustainable tourism;
Amendment 114 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Urges the Member States to put strong mechanisms in place to prevent overexploitation of cultural heritage, including through unsustainable tourism flows; warns against the influence of short- term commercial interests that risk undermining the authenticity of cultural sites and practices and degrading their quality; notes that sustainable cultural tourism strategies should be developed with the participation of hosts communities;
Amendment 127 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates that the illicit trafficking of cultural artefacts, including through digital channels, is a serious issue with a global dimension that requires coordinated action not only among Member States, but also at international level;
Amendment 128 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to adopt a more integrated approach towards cultural heritage, treatinggiving equal treatment to tangible, intangible, natural and digital heritage and approaching these dimensions as interconnected and inseparable;
Amendment 139 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the need to establish and properly support a permanent platform, with organised civil society at its core, for cooperation and coordination on cultural heritage policies at EU levelall levels; notably national and European, and including all EU institutions; believes that this multilevel coordination forum is among the achievements of the EYCH and should set the standard for future working methods in the area of culture and heritage;
Amendment 143 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that nearly three quarters of Europeans surveyed think public authorities should allocate more resources to cultural heritage; therefore highlights the need to increase EU funding to activities related to cultural heritage and reiterates the need to double the budget for the Creative Europe programme 2021- 2027;
Amendment 145 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Believes that the European Green Deal should include actions to mitigate the impact of climate change on cultural heritage and recognise that cultural heritage can play an important role in achieving the climate sustainability goals through education, research and the re- adaptation of sustainable European traditional practices;
Amendment 146 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Highlights the solidarity efforts of the sector during the Covid-19 crisis to ensure citizen's access to cultural heritage offerings, notably through digitals means; calls on the European Commission for a throughout analysis of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the cultural heritage sector and for a determinate support through targeted measures to overcome its impacts and to strengthen its digital dimension;
Amendment 152 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls for the cultural dimension of European integration, including heritage, to be included in the strategic topics for discussion in the forthcoming Conference on the Future of Europe;
Amendment 4 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
- having regard to the European Court of Auditors Briefing paper on EU support for energy storage (Review No 04/2019),
Amendment 8 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the Commission estimates that the EU will need to be able to store six times more energy than today to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050;
Amendment 16 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the transition to a climate- neutral economy requires an energy transition away from fossil fuels towards a climate-neutral and renewable-based system;
Amendment 21 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas most renewable electricity sources, such as wind and solar, are intermittent and variable; whereas the integration of variable renewable energy sources into the electricity system requires increased flexibility regarding supply and demand in order to stabilise the electricity grid and to prevent extreme price fluctuations to maintain security of supply and affordability of energy; whereas this increased flexibility requires increased energy storage facilities in the EU;
Amendment 47 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive strategy on energy storage; encourages the Commission to consider all kinds of energy storage including batteries, pumped storage, fly wheels, fuel cells and thermal storage with a technology-open approach, as different storage technologies can have different use cases such as long- and short-term storage and use in industry, transport or homes; notes that the strategy should address the current lack of long-term storage; further encourages the Commission to lay out in the strategy ways to support research, development, innovation and adequate investment in energy storage;
Amendment 69 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the energy transition towards a renewable-based system requires a well-developed electricitnergy grids and advanced storage technologies for both electrons and molecules, backup generation and demand management in order to secure a constant powersecure, affordable and sustainable energy supply;
Amendment 80 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the energy transition towards a climate-neutral and renewable- based system requires a well-developed electricity grid and advanced storage technologies, backup generation and demand management in order to secure a constant power supply;
Amendment 97 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that the transition to a climate-neutral economy must not endanger security of supply and affordability of energy; stresses that reliable powerenergy supply, increased energy efficiency, affordability and the energy transition must go hand in hand; stresses that this can be achieved by increased energy storage facilities;
Amendment 100 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that the transition to a climate-neutral economy must not endanger security of supply; stresses that reliable powerenergy supply and the energy transition must go hand in hand;
Amendment 103 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Underlines that the development of affordable and integrated storage solutions should be the priority and that therefore, cost reductions and efficiency improvements in energy storage solutions are crucial; points out that research and innovation are the key contributors to cost reduction and increased efficiency;
Amendment 114 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Deeply regrets that infrastructure projects which are crucial to the energy transition often face strong resistance at local level; encourages the Member States, regions and municipalities to actively encourage public support at the local levelall levels through collaborative governance, for instance through early public participation and consultation, an abundant dissemination of information, including the cost of non-action, transparency regarding the planned projects and models to make the concerned communities benefit from the installations where appropriate;
Amendment 139 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that most Member States require operators of storage facilities to pay network charges or energy taxes and other levies twice; is convinced that the abolishment of this burden would lead to more energy storage projects being deployed; calls on the Commission to prohibit the double taxation related to energy storage projects in its upcoming proposal for a revised Energy Taxation Directive; calls on the Member States to abolish any kind of double taxation or charges related to energy storage projects;
Amendment 161 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets the lack of market deployment of research projects under Horizon 2020, and welcomes the planned greater focus on battery projects and close- to-market activities under Horizon Europe, in particular through the creation of the European Innovation Council; calls for greater use of pre-commercial procurement, including public procurement; further calls for sufficient funding for Horizon Europe to be able to support energy storage capacities in the EU as well as for reduced administrative burden in order to facilitate access to finance for start-ups and SMEs active in the field of energy storage; further notes that ways must be found to increase the success rate of research projects in the field of energy storage;
Amendment 173 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes thatwith concern that there is only an indirect reference to energy storage projects in the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014- 2020; notes, furthermore, that astonishingly few State aid measures for storage projects have been notified in the past;
Amendment 204 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Notes that production facilities for green hydrogen remain limited in the European Union today; further notes that an increased and timely deployment of renewable energies is crucial for the domestic production of green hydrogen; calls on the Commission to conduct an analysis of the current and potential European capacity to produce green hydrogen; further encourages the Commission to analyse capacities for the underground storage of hydrogen and to examine measures to increase the public and private investment in research regarding green hydrogen;
Amendment 224 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. CUnderlines the importance of the existing gas infrastructure for storage and transportation purposes of decarbonised and renewable energy carriers; calls on the Commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the cost of retrofitting and readiness of gas infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen and hydrogen-blended natural gas and biomethane;
Amendment 226 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the cost of retrofitting gas infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen and contrast these costs to the electricity infrastructure costs that would be necessary in the absence of such a gas infrastructure;
Amendment 248 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is convinced that batteries will play a crucial role in ensuring a stable electricity supplyfor enhanced frequency control due to increasing shares of PV and wind; nevertheless, a stable electricity supply needs underground gas storage to allow power generation in periods of low wind and PV production;
Amendment 257 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is concerned that the EU has a very low battery manufacturing capacity and that factories for the production of batteries in the European Union risk to be mainly financed by companies from third countries; welcomes, therefore, the European Battery Alliance and the Strategic Action Plan on Batteries to build a competitive and sustainable value chain for the production of batteries in Europe; calls for continuous support for them and for the implementation of the Strategic Action Plan on Batteries to be strengthened; welcomes, in this respect, the Commission’s announcement that it will propose legislation on batteries in support of the Strategic Action Plan and the circular economy; calls, in this regard, for life cycle analysis of batteries;
Amendment 268 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is concerned about the EU’s heavy dependence on imports of raw materials for battery production and the social and ecological conditions in which they are extracted; is convinced that enhanced recycling schemes for batteries could deliver a significant share of the raw materials required for battery production within the EU;
Amendment 277 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to consider a recycling target for lithium-ion batteries when revising the Batteries Directivebatteries and/or a minimum share of recycled content in batteries when revising the Batteries Directive and to examine measures to increase the social and ecological standards within the whole value chain of battery production;
Amendment 332 #
Amendment 342 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. BUnderlines the role of prosumers and energy communities in better harnessing the capabilities of energy storage; believes that home batteries, domestic heat storage, vehicle-to-grid technology and demand response help to cut consumption peaks, provide flexibility and are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring that the energy grid is efficient and integrated;
Amendment 103 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that wood is one of the substitutes for plastic in industrial production and can also be used in construction. As such it allows for decreased use of plastic, where this use should be minimised.
Amendment 106 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Stresses the importance of forests, resulting from their capacity as carbon storage natural mechanisms, which can help achieve the European Green Deal goals.
Amendment 107 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Amendment 108 #
2019/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8d. Invites the European Commission to propose a mechanism encouraging transformation of abandoned lands, fallow lands and post-industrial lands into forests, thus contributing to the decarbonisation policy and tackling the climate change.
Amendment 48 #
2019/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to propose recommendations on sustainable forest management in the third countries with the aim of converting former pasture grounds and farmlands into foresting sites;
Amendment 51 #
2019/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission to propose the definition of deforestation free zone so that to increase the transparency of supply chains, minimise the risk of deforestation for industry and consumers, all contributing to proving for deforestation free supply chains;
Amendment 53 #
2019/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Calls on the Commission to fully integrate the European forest policy into the European Green Deal so that it becomes one of its essential elements by contributing to ambitious energy and climate targets;
Amendment 59 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas newly planted forests cannot replace primary forests; whereas stepping up action to protect existing forests and actively and sustainably restore the integrity of forest ecosystems before createing new forest coverage has to play a crucial role in the EU’s sustainability policies;
Amendment 100 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas increased protection of forests and other natural ecosystems, protects the cultures and livelihoods of indigenous peoples and local communities and provides opportunities for economic development, particularly at the level of local communities;
Amendment 113 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Amendment 170 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to recognise that the protection of native forests provides an outstanding climate mitigation benefit, deriving from the size and longevity of their ecosystem carbon stocks, which are greater in primary forests than in production forests even at harvest maturity;
Amendment 207 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that a single definition of the concept of non- deforestation- free supply chain is central to addressing the problem of commodities contributing to deforestation, and calls on the Commission to propose such a definition; considers that this definition should be as ambitious as possible, and aim at including forest degradation as well as deforestation and degradation and conversion of natural ecosystems that do not qualify as forests, as well as related human rights violations;
Amendment 374 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to include binding targets for the protection and restoration of forest ecosystems, including native European forests, as part of the EU's future forest strategy; recalls that newly planted forests cannot replace primary forests;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2072(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to multilingualism in the Union and the coverage of all official languages of the Union as one of the fundamental prerequisites for the proper functioning of the Union’s transnational democratic system; acknowledges the role that the Centre plays in facilitating the work of the Union’s agencies and bodies by means of delivering high-quality translation and language services; recalls the fact that having a specialised entity to cover translation for Union bodies, offices and agencies has brought economies of scale and efficiency gains;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2072(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms its strong commitment to multilingualism in the Union as one of the fundamental prerequisites for the proper functioning of the Union’s democratic system reflecting its cultural and regional diversity; acknowledges the role that the Centre plays in facilitating the work of the Union’s agencies and bodies by means of delivering high-quality translation and language services;
Amendment 4 #
2019/2072(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the fact that translation for Union bodies, offices and agencies is provided by a public Union agency; notes the strength of the Centre as a long standing Union agency endowed with 200 experienced staff;
Amendment 4 #
2019/2055(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is worried that European Court of Auditors concluded that beneficiaries of Union funding under Erasmus+ were in some cases obliged to follow national rules that were not fully in line with Union principles; stresses that the Commission should closely monitorensure the coherence of implementation measures throughout all Member States;
Amendment 5 #
2019/2055(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Welcomes the positive effect of the Erasmus+ programme in promoting the inclusion of people from disadvantaged backgrounds, as noted in the European Court of Auditors report; calls for the improvement of the definition, reporting and monitoring in this area to ensure the inclusivity of the Erasmus+ programme, as well as the European Solidarity Corps and the Creative Europe programmes;
Amendment 9 #
2019/2055(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the 11 000 placements offered to young people by the European Solidarity Corps programme; regrets, however, the lack of data on the number of placements in the occupational strand of the programme; notes that by December 2018 more than 93 000 young persons had registered to take part in the programme but only 11 000 have had the opportunity to engage in solidarity activities; calls therefore for the appropriate funding to ensure full coverage of demand, particularly in the volunteering strand;
Amendment 12 #
2019/2055(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the EACEA to pay due attention to the simplification and adaptation of the application processes to the target audiences to improve accessibility to the programmes;
Amendment 93 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. Whereas in the centuries-long history of Hungary the peaceful coexistence of different nationalities and ethnic groups has had positive effects on the cultural wealth and prosperity of the nation, Hungary is reminded to continue this tradition and to resolutely oppose all efforts that might discriminate against individual groups.
Amendment 95 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L b (new)
Recital L b (new)
Lb. Whereas Hungary itself has subscribed to the values enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), and whereas the joy of joining the European Union in 2004 was great and full of hope, Hungary is reminded to consider itself a constructive member of the Union, to respect the Union's values of the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights.
Amendment 100 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L c (new)
Recital L c (new)
Lc. Whereas Hungary’s government disregards systematically the European supremacy principle of the role of the EU Court of Justice, but itself employs the EU Court of Justice when it comes to bringing actions against existing European laws.
Amendment 103 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L d (new)
Recital L d (new)
Ld. Whereas blocking sanctions against Russia in the Council undermines the Union's own ability to act as a whole and constitutes a security problem for the European Union.
Amendment 105 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L e (new)
Recital L e (new)
Le. Whereas the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has overturned significant parts of Hungary's asylum law in various rulings - most recently on 17 December 2020 - and Hungary has been condemned for pushbacks of asylum seekers and Frontex has had to cancel joint operations due to the fundamental rights violations found by the ECJ
Amendment 109 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L f (new)
Recital L f (new)
Lf. Whereas Hungary did not agree to the application of the common Temporary Protection Directive on 3 March 2022, but the first application was decided by a two- thirds majority and thus Hungary must also comply with its provisions.
Amendment 112 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L g (new)
Recital L g (new)
Lg. Whereas on 02.06.2021 the two third majority in the Hungarian government has decided not to participate in the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) or the strengthened cooperation among EU prosecutors and that therefore the European Public Prosecutor's Office is not allowed to enter the country, thus hindering the investigation and prevention of corruption.
Amendment 115 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L h (new)
Recital L h (new)
Lh. Recalls the joint statement of the presidents of the Hungarian and Romanian Constitutional Courts, Péter Paczolay and Augustin Zegrean, on the occasion of a meeting of the members of the two institutions, on 16 May 2013 in Eger, which emphasized the special responsibility of constitutional courts in countries governed by a 2/3 majority.
Amendment 117 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L i (new)
Recital L i (new)
Li. Whereas the systematic dismantling of the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights has enormously restricted the space for opposition parties and civil society, leaving no social dialogue and consultation mechanism with civil society organisations, trade unions and interest groups
Amendment 119 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L j (new)
Recital L j (new)
Lj. Whereas the government's restrictions on civil society have destroyed the social dialogue and consultation mechanism with civil society organisations, trade unions and interest groups, calls on the Hungarian government to make every effort to strengthen the social dialogue and broad consultation mechanism and to guarantee the rights associated with it.
Amendment 121 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L k (new)
Recital L k (new)
Lk. Recalls the expulsion of the Central European University (CEU) from Budapest and condemns the constant attacks on academic freedom, such as the ban on gender studies in university curricula.
Amendment 123 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L l (new)
Recital L l (new)
Ll. Whereas in Hungary independent journalists, media owners and politicians had the Pegasus software downloaded onto their mobile phones without their knowledge, and the fact that pro- government media in Hungary hardly reported on Pegasus, illustrates the restriction of freedom of assembly and the right to privacy.
Amendment 125 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L m (new)
Recital L m (new)
Lm. Whereas non-discrimination is a fundamental right enshrined in Article 21 of the Charter and that the referendum against LGBTQ people held in Hungary on 3 April 2022 has been discriminatory and violated this fundamental right. Recalls in addition that the results were deemed invalid as neither option ('yes' or 'no') gathered 50% of the votes.
Amendment 127 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L n (new)
Recital L n (new)
Ln. urges the Hungarian government to end discrimination against Roma, to intensify its activities to integrate Roma and to take appropriate measures to protect Roma population. Racist threats against the Roma population must be unequivocally and decisively countered.
Amendment 129 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L o (new)
Recital L o (new)
Lo. notes that the proportion of women in the Hungarian Parliament in 2019 was 12.6 per cent, the lowest in national parliaments in Europe, and that also the new two-thirds majority has only ten women
Amendment 131 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L p (new)
Recital L p (new)
Lp. Whereas on 5th of May 2020 the Hungarian Parliament has refused to ratify the Council of Europe's Istanbul Convention on Violence against Women. Is deeply concerned about the increase of domestic violence against women during the Corona pandemic in Europe.
Amendment 133 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L q (new)
Recital L q (new)
Lq. Whereas the UNESCO World Heritage Advisory Council, ICOMOS International, has described the planned large-scale project at Lake Neusiedl in Fertörakos, Hungary, in an analysis as a threat to the World Heritage Site.
Amendment 135 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L r (new)
Recital L r (new)
Lr. Condemns that, together with a high level of corruption, there has been a massive increase in social inequality, insecurity and poverty, which not only leads to great insecurity among the population but also constitutes a violation of private property rights and undermines basic civil liberties
Amendment 137 #
2018/0902R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L s (new)
Recital L s (new)
Ls. Condemns the fact that, in the case of homelessness, the social security system focuses primarily on declaring it illegal for homeless people to stay in public areas and on punitive measures, and calls for social inclusion measures.
Amendment 1 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention),
Amendment 10 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 25 November 2019 on the Union’s accession to the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women 14a, _________________ 14a Texts adopted, P9_TA(2019)0080.
Amendment 11 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
- having regard to its legislative resolution of 17 April 2019 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Rights and Values programme 16a, _________________ 16a Texts adopted, P8_TA(2019)0407.
Amendment 53 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Reiterates its position as regards the budget envelope for the new Rights and Values Programme within the next Multiannual Financial Framework, and calls to ensure that adequate funding is provided for national and local civil society organizations to grow grassroots support for democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights in the Member States, including Poland;
Amendment 76 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is concerned that the new Chamber of Extraordinary Control and Public Matters of the Supreme Court (hereinafter the ‘Extraordinary Chamber’), which is composed in majority of judges nominated by the new National Council of the Judiciary (NCJ) and risks not to qualify as independent tribunal in the assessment of the CJEU, is to ascertain the validity of general and local elections and to examine electoral disputes; this raises serious concerns as regards the separation of powers and the functioning of Polish democracy, in that it makes judicial review of electoral disputes particularly vulnerable to political influence and is capable of creating legal uncertainty as to the validity of such review22 ; _________________ 22Venice Commission, Opinion of 8-9 December 2017, CDL-AD(2017)031, para. 43; Third Commission Recommendation (EU) 2017/1520 of 26 July 2017, para. 135.
Amendment 80 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Is concerned, while recognising the extraordinary circumstances created by the COVID-19 health crisis, about the amendments to the electoral legislation being considered in the Polish parliament shortly before the presidential elections which change the practical organisation of the elections in order to proceed to a vote by postal services, which could impede the elections from taking a fair, secret and equal course, respectful of the right to privacy and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 and which moreover run counter to the case law of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal; stresses, moreover, that it is very difficult to organise a genuine election campaign giving an equal share of attention and equal opportunities to all candidates and programmes and allowing for real public debate in the midst of an epidemic24 ; notes with concern that the elections, originally scheduled to be held on 10 May 2020, were eventually postponed without respecting formal legal requirements; _________________ 23Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1). 24OSCE/ODIHR, Opinion on the draft act on special rules for conducting the general election of the President of the Republic of Poland ordered in 2020 (Senate Paper No. 99), 27 April 2020.
Amendment 88 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that the acts concerning the Constitutional Tribunal adopted on 22 December 2015 and 22 July 2016, as well as the package of three acts adopted at the end of 2016, seriously affected the Constitutional Tribunal’s independence and legitimacy and were therefothat the first two acts were declared unconstitutional by the Constitutional Tribunal on respectively 9 March 2016 and 11 August 2016; recalls that those judgments were not published at the time nor implemented by the Polish authorities; seriously deplores the lack of independent and effective constitutional review in Poland since the entry into force of the aforementioned legislative changes25 ; invites the Commission to consider launching an infringement procedure in relation to the legislation on the Constitutional Tribunal; _________________ 25 Venice Commission Opinion of 14-15 October 2016, para. 128; UN, Human Rights Committee, Concluding observations on the seventh periodic report of Poland, 31 October 2016, paras 7-8; Commission Recommendation (EU) 2017/1520.
Amendment 102 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recalls that, in 2017, two new chambers within the Supreme Court were created, namely the Disciplinary Chamber and the Extraordinary Chamber, which were staffed with newly appointed judges selected by the new NCJ and entrusted with special powers – including the power of the Extraordinary Chamber to quash final judgments taken by lower courts or by the Supreme Court itself by way of extraordinary review, and the power of the Disciplinary Chamber to discipline other (Supreme Court) judgejudges of the Supreme Court and of common courts, creating de facto a “Supreme Court within the Supreme Court”;30 _________________ 30OSCE-ODIHR, Opinion of 13 November 2017, p. 7-20; Venice Commission, Opinion of 8-9 December 2017, para. 43; Recommendation (EU) 2018/103, para. 25; GRECO, Addendum to the Fourth Round Evaluation Report on Poland (Rule 34) of 18-22 June 2018, para. 31; Venice Commission and DGI of the Council of Europe, Urgent Joint Opinion of 16 January 2020, para. 8.
Amendment 106 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that the referring Supreme Court (Labour Chamber) subsequently concluded in its judgment of 5 December 2019 that the Disciplinary Chamber does not fulfil the requirements of an independent and impartial tribunal, and that the Supreme Court (Civil, Criminal and Labour Chambers) adopted a resolution on 23 January 2020 reiterating that the Disciplinary Chamber is not a court due to its lack of independence and therefore its decisions shall be considered null and void; notes with grave concern that the Polish authorities have declared that those decisions are of no legal significance when it comes to the continuing functioning of the Disciplinary Chamber and the NCJ, and that the Constitutional Tribunal has ‘suspended’ the resolution of 23 January 2020, creating a dangerous judiciary duality in Poland and moreover openly defying the primacy of Union law and the status granted to the CJEU by Article 19(1) TEU in that it limits the effectiveness and application of the CJEU’s ruling of 19 November 201932 ; _________________ 32Venice Commission and DGI of the Council of Europe, Urgent Joint Opinion of 16 January 2020, para. 38.
Amendment 112 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls that the Supreme Court (Labour Chamber), implementing the criteria set out by the CJEU in its judgment of 19 November 2019, found in its judgment of 5 December 2019 and in its decisions of 15 and 23 January 2020 that the decisive role of the new NCJ in the selection of the judges of the newly created Disciplinary Chamber undermines the latter’s independence and impartiality; is concerned about the legal status of the judges appointed or promoted by the NCJ in its current composition and about the impact their participation in adjudicating may have on the validity and legality of proceedings;
Amendment 114 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recalls that the European Network of Councils for the Judiciary (ENCJ) suspended the new NCJ on 17 September 2018 for reason of no longer fulfilling the requirements of being independent of the executive and legislature and is now considering expelling the new NCJ entirelyhas initiated the expulsion procedure in April 202035 ; _________________ 35 ENCJ, Letter of 21 February 2020 by the ENCJ Executive Board. See as well the letter of 4 May 2020 by the European Association of Judges in support of the ENCJ.
Amendment 116 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission to start infringement proceedings against the act of 12 May 2011 on the NCJ as amended in 2017 and to ask the CJEU to suspend the activities of the new NCJ by way of interim measures;
Amendment 126 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Expresses concern regarding the disciplinary proceedings initiated against common court judges in reference to their judicial decisions or public statements in defence of judicial independence;
Amendment 139 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Is concerned about reports alleging undue delays in court proceedings, difficulties in accessing legal assistance during arrest, and instances of insufficient respect for the confidentiality of communication between counsel and client44 ; calls on the Commission to closely monitor the situation of lawyers in Poland; reminds of the right of all citizens to being advised, defended and represented by an independent lawyer according to Article 48 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights; _________________ 44UN Human Rights Committee (HRC), Concluding observations on the seventh periodic report of Poland, 23 November 2016, para. 33.
Amendment 150 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Recalls that in its resolution of 14 September 2016, Parliament has expressed its concern about already adopted and newly suggested changes to Polish media law; repeats its call on the Commission to carry out an assessment of the legislation adopted as regards its compatibility with Union Law, in particular, regarding the with Article 11 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Union legislation on public media;
Amendment 151 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Recalls that, in its resolution of 16 January 2020, Parliament has called on the Council to address in the hearings under Article 7(1) of the TEU any new developments in the field of freedom of expression, including media freedom; condemns cases of censoring content by the public broadcasters in Poland;
Amendment 227 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
46. Recalls its stance expressed in its resolution of 18 December 2019, when it strongly denounced any discrimination against LGBTI people and the violation of their fundamental rights by public authorities, including hate speech by public authorities and elected officials, in the context of elections, the banning of and inadequate protection against attacks on Pride marches and awareness-raising programmes, as well as the declarations of zones in Poland free from so-called ‘LGBT ideology’, and called on the Commission to strongly condemn such public discrimination;
Amendment 234 #
2017/0360R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Notes that the lack of independence of the judiciary in Poland has already started affecting mutual trust between Poland and other Member States, especially in the field of judicial cooperation in criminal matters, given that national courts have refused to or hesitated to release Polish suspects under the European Arrest Warrant (EAW) procedure due to profound doubts about the independence of the Polish judiciary; points out that mutual trust between the Member States can be restored only once respect for the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU is ensured;
Amendment 2 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
— having regard to the Explanatory Report to the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence,
Amendment 4 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
Citation 7
— having regard to Council Directive 2004/113/EC of 13 December 2004 implementing the principle of equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in the access to and supply of goods and services4 , which defines and condemns harassment and sexual harassment, _________________ 4 OJ L 373, 21.12.2004, p. 37.
Amendment 7 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
— having regard to the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, signed in Rome on 4 November 195030, and in particular to Articles 2, 3, 8, 14, and the Protocol No. 12 to the Convention,
Amendment 10 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 b (new)
Citation 11 b (new)
— having regard to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action adopted by the 1993 World Conference on Human Rights,
Amendment 12 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
Amendment 15 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
— having regard to the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action adopted by the Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995, and to the subsequent monitoring reports adopted at the United Nations Beijing + 5(2000), Beijing + 10 (2005), Beijing + 15 (2010), Beijing + 20 (2015) and2020 UN Women Report ‘Gender equality: women’s rights in review 25 years after Beijing’,
Amendment 21 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
— having regard to the 1979 United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and its Optional Protocol,
Amendment 32 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 b (new)
Citation 16 b (new)
— having regard to the 1993 United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women,
Amendment 34 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 c (new)
Citation 16 c (new)
— having regard to the CEDW Committee General Recommendations 12, 19 and 35 on violence against women,
Amendment 35 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
— having regard to the United Nations General Assembly 2020 Resolution entitled ‘Intensification of efforts to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls,
Amendment 48 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 30 a (new)
Citation 30 a (new)
— having regard to the Gender Equality Index Reports of the European Institute for Gender Equality published since 2013,
Amendment 49 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 30 b (new)
Citation 30 b (new)
— having regard to the 2021 report of the European Institutefor Gender Equality entitled ‘The costs of gender- based violence in the European Union’,
Amendment 51 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 30 c (new)
Citation 30 c (new)
— having regard to the Council of Europe report entitled ‘Overview of studies on the costs of violence against women and domestic violence’,
Amendment 52 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 30 d (new)
Citation 30 d (new)
30 d having regard to the European Commission proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on combating violence against women and domestic violence,
Amendment 66 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas gender-based violence against women and girls is a severe form of gender inequality and discrimination; is a violation of women’s human rights, and is a serious obstacle to the participation of women in social, public and political life and in the labour market and make them unable to fully enjoy their rights and fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 70 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas gender-based violence against women and girls is a structural and widespread problem throughout Europe and the world, and is a phenomenon that involves victims and perpetrators irrespective of their age, education, income, social status, cultural backgrounds and is linked to the unequal and unfair distribution of power between women and men in our societies; and whereas anyone can be a victim of potential gender-based violence, women are disproportionately affected by all forms of such violence, including domestic violence, due to structural gender discrimination and unequal distribution of power and resources between women and men in public and private spheres;
Amendment 83 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the EU must take all necessary measures to promote and protect the right of all women and girls to live free from violence;
Amendment 86 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas gender-based violence against women and girls can affect many fundamental rights enshrined in the Charter; which include the right to human dignity (Article 1), the right to life (Article 2), the right to the integrity of the person (Article 3), the prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment (Article 4), the right to liberty and security (Article 6), the right to freedom from discrimination, including on the grounds of sex (Article 21), and the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial;
Amendment 102 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
E a. whereas gender-based violence, in particular sexual violence, directly and indirectly affects its victims and has long- lasting negative impact on their physical, emotional and mental well-being and whereas gender-based violence affects one third of women and girls in the EU and whereas a new survey by the Fundamental Rights Agency is being conducted to update this data;
Amendment 118 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas differences in Member States’ laws and policies create differences in protection against gender based violence;
Amendment 119 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
F b. whereas the 1993 United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women and the Beijing UN Platform for Action defined violence against as any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or private life;
Amendment 123 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas the Victims’ Rights Directive defines gender-based violence as violence that is directed against a person because of that person’s gender, gender identity or gender expression or that affects persons of a particular gender disproportionately, and it may result in physical, sexual, emotional or psychological harm or economic loss to the victim;
Amendment 126 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
G b. whereas gender-based violence against women and girls has been recognized by the international community as a violation of human rights which should be addressed comprehensively, and despite all the efforts which have been made by the international organizations, civil society, and state authorities to eradicate gender- based violence against women and girls, it remains pervasive and manifests in new forms such as cyber violence, cyber harassment, cyber stalking and non- consensual distribution of intimate material (photos and videos) through social media;
Amendment 129 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Recital G c (new)
G c. whereas often efforts to eradicate gender-based violence against women and girls are contested or weakened in the name of tradition, culture, religion or fundamentalist ideologies, and are categorised and undermined as a so- called ‘gender ideology’ which is depicted as a threat to defined traditional norms or values and so called traditional concept of the family;
Amendment 158 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
M a. whereas rape culture, as a complex of beliefs that encourages male sexual aggression and supports violence against women, is still a widespread problem throughout Europe and the world which manifests in normalising or trivialising sexual violence, rape or sexual harassment, is rooted in gender stereotypes, sexism, misogyny and the unequal distribution of power across genders;
Amendment 189 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Reaffirms its commitment to pursue a comprehensive approach to gender-based violence against women and girls and LGBTIQ+ persons at EU level and to ensure a follow-up of its recommendations which have been proposed in a number of resolutions;
Amendment 206 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the Istanbul Convention benefits from 10 years of functioning and practice through its unique monitoring and implementation system through GREVIO; Stresses the importance of this interactive exchange and process between GREVIO and the participating members;
Amendment 209 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Recalls that, in order to ensure effective implementation of the Istanbul Convention, a two-pillar monitoring mechanism was established: GREVIO which conducts a country by country report and the Committee of the Parties;
Amendment 211 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Points out that also women with disabilities and mothers of children with disabilities encountered obstacles in reporting violence and gaining access to justice system, and as GREVIO reported it, including the inaccessibility of police premises, a lack of training and stereotypes of law enforcement officials as well as the lack of information in accessible formats about the assistance to victims of violence and available services;
Amendment 221 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for a constructive dialogue with the Council and Member States in cooperation with the Council of Europe to address Member States’ reservations, objections and concerns and clarify misleading interpretations of the Istanbul Convention in order to make progress in this area; Urges Member States to speed up negotiations on the ratification and implementation of the Istanbul Convention and to strongly condemn all attempts to retract measures already taken in implementing the Istanbul Convention and in combating violence against women;
Amendment 235 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Points out that while all Member States have already signed the Istanbul Convention, six have not ratified it yet; underlines that the EU’s accession to the Istanbul Convention does not exempt Member States from national ratification and thus strongly encourages the remaining Member States Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia that have not already done so to ratify the Convention without delay;
Amendment 240 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Strongly condemns all initiatives that pursue to replace the Istanbul Convention with any alternative document which is not based on the same approach towards gender discrimination and gender power relations;
Amendment 246 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes with concern the growing opposition towards the Istanbul Convention in some Member States and the attempts to disparage the Convention and its positive impact on the eradication of gender-based violence; condemns all attempts to spread disinformation about the Istanbul Convention; and to evoke fears among societies about the allegedly destructive impact of the Convention on family and traditional gender roles;
Amendment 251 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
12. Calls on Member States to take into account the conclusions of the Mid-term Horizontal Review of GREVIO baseline evaluation reports24 ; and to improve their national frameworks for preventing and combating gender-based violence, including their national laws, in order to ensure proper implementation and enforcement of the Istanbul Convention; _________________ 24 https://rm.coe.int/prems-010522-gbr- grevio-mid-term-horizontal-review-rev- february-2022/1680a58499
Amendment 270 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Considering the extent and gravity of gender-based violence and sexual harassment in the workplace, calls on the Member States to ratify and implement ILO Violence and Harassment Convention No. 190;
Amendment 277 #
2016/0062R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Reiterates that the denial of sexual and reproductive health and rights, including safe and legal abortion, is a form of gender-based violence and a violation of women’s and girls' fundamental human rights; reiterates that women and girls must have control over their bodies and sexualities; calls on all the Member States to guarantee comprehensive sexuality education and universal access to the full range of reproductive and sexual health services, including ready access to family planning, modern contraceptive methods and free, safe and legal abortion"; Is therefore deeply concerned that in some Member States sexual and reproductive rights of women are under threat, as in Poland the illegitimate Constitutional Tribunal ruled on 22 October 2020 to reverse long- established rights of Polish women entailing a de facto abortion ban, abortion is banned in Malta, medical abortion in early pregnancy is not legal in Slovakia and is not available in Hungary and access to abortion is also being eroded in Italy.