Activities of Martin HLAVÁČEK related to 2020/2058(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan - how to finance the Green Deal
Amendments (18)
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the Commission’s amended MFF proposal of 27 and 28 May, including the communication entitled ‘Europe’s moment: Repair and Prepare for the Next Generation’, with its provision to increase funding for the Common Agricultural Policy in comparison to the previous MFF proposal;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Stresses that this increased funding is essential for delivering on the proposed objectives and ambition of the future CAP, achieving the Green Deal objectives in agriculture to strengthen the resilience of the agri-food sectors and to ensure sustainable food production which depends not only on a well-funded CAP but also on other MFF instruments such as research, investment in innovation or digital technology and the facilitation of farmer’s and the agri-food sector’s access to them;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Welcomes the proposal to top up the Just Transition Fund (JTF), including with additional funds from Next Generation EU, and the two additional pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism, namely a dedicated scheme under InvestEU and a public sector loan facility and stresses that in order for the JTF and green transition to be successful and impactful for agriculture and rural areas, it must be undertaken in a fair, inclusive and scientifically underpinned manner together with stakeholders;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes note of the Commission communication on the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan (COM(2020)0021), but emphasiszes that the elements proposed within it, including the Just Transition Fund, depend entirely on an ambitious MFF agreement; expresses its deep concern that the front-loading of EU budget funds to cover new spending requirements stemming from the COVID- 19 pandemic may result in a funds shortage in later programming years which may impact on the ability of the agriculture sector to deliver on the objectives and ambition of the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies and deprive EU farmers of funding in the latter years of the MFF, which would be particularly damaging if they are expected to comply with new obligations under the Green Deal;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes the proposal of the Commission to allocate 15 billion Euros to Rural Development in the context of the "Next Generation UE", but regrets that no allocation has been proposed for the first pillar of the CAP within this new instrument, taking into account the need to improve direct payments and the support to sectorial programs to help farmers overcome the Covid-19 crisis and comply with the new Green Deal objectives;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines the importance of facilitating access to public and private finance to support increased green investment, development and access to the digitalization tools, modernization and innovation that will enable farmers, the agricultural sector and rural areas to meet the challenges and opportunities of realizing the objectives and ambition of the Green Deal;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Ensure the possibility for small and medium size companies in rural areas, including farms, to make use of investments funds;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stress that the differing starting points and potential for development of different regions and Member States must be taken into consideration in the development of national plans, allocation of funding and in the longer term financial perspective;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that a significant percentage of the common agricultural policy (CAP) envelope, which represents the largest share of the EU budget, will be set aside to support climate-related objectives; recalls that the reform of the CAP is still ongoing and that no decision has yet been made on the exact contribution to environmental and climate- related objectives and requirements;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the Commission’s amended MFF proposal of 27 and 28 May, including the communication entitled ‘Europe’s moment: Repair and Prepare for the Next Generation’, with its provision to increase funding for the Common Agricultural Policy in comparison to the previous MFF proposal;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the proposal to top up the Just Transition Fund (JTF), including with additional funds from Next Generation EU, and the two additional pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism, namely a dedicated scheme under InvestEU and a public sector loan facility, which will contribute to allevi and stresses that ing the economic effects of the transition to climate neutrality on the order for the JTF and green transition to be successful and impactful for agriculture and rural areas, it moust vulnerable regions in the EU; be undertaken in a fair, inclusive and scientifically underpinned manner together with stakeholders;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Takes note of the Commission communication on the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan(COM(2020)0021), but emphasizes that the elements proposed within it, including the Just Transition Fund, depend entirely on an ambitious MFF agreement; expresses its deep concern that the front-loading of EU budget funds to cover new spending requirements stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic may result in a funds shortage in later programming years which may impact on the ability of the agriculture sector to deliver on the objectives and ambition of the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies and deprive EU farmers of funding in the latter years of the MFF, which would be particularly damaging if they are expected to comply with new obligations under the Green Deal;
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reaffirms its previous position regarding candidates for new own resources, and calls oninvites the Commission to propose new own resources which correspond to essential EU objectives including the fight against climate change and the protection of the environment; asks, therefore, for the introduction of new own resources based on the auction revenues of the Emissions Trading System, a contribution on non-recycled plastic packaging waste, the future Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, a Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base or a precursor based on operations of large enterprises, a tax on digital companies, and a financial transaction taxexplore avenues for introduction of such potential new own resources which correspond to essential EU objectives;
Amendment 365 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Amendment 368 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Stress that the differing starting points and potential for development of different regions and Member States must be taken into consideration in the development of national plans, allocation of funding and in the longer term financial perspective;
Amendment 383 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Recalls that a significant percentage of the common agricultural policy (CAP) envelope will be used to support environmental and climate- related objectives and requirements; recalls that the reform of the CAP is still ongoing and discussions are underway concerning these environmental and climate-related objectives and requirements;
Amendment 543 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Invites the Commission to revise the Energy Tax Directive and coordinate a kerosene tax that could also feed into the EU budgetdiscussion on other possible types of measures regarding the energy and transport sectors;