Activities of Stéphane BIJOUX
Plenary speeches (33)
Amazon forest fires (debate)
Devastating Bushfires in Australia and other extreme weather events as a consequence of Climate Change (debate)
Rights of indigenous peoples (debate)
Land grabbing and deforestation in the Amazonas (debate)
The role of cohesion policy in tackling the socio-economic fallout from COVID-19 (debate)
Transitional provisions for support from the EAFRD and EAGF in the years 2021 and 2022 (continuation of debate)
The situation in Haiti
Common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund, the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy 2021-2027 – European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund 2021-2027 – Specific provisions for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and external financing instruments 2021-2027 (debate)
Establishment of Antarctic Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and the conservation of Southern Ocean biodiversity (debate)
Towards a stronger partnership with the EU outermost regions (short presentation)
Assessing the Union’s measures for the EU tourism sector as the end of the Summer season nears (debate)
The humanitarian situation in Haiti following the recent earthquake (debate)
New orientations for the EU’s humanitarian action (debate)
Implementation of the 2021-2027 cohesion policy (debate)
EU islands and cohesion policy (debate)
Implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (debate)
Addressing food security in developing countries (debate)
Access to water as a human right – the external dimension (debate)
The situation of human rights in Haiti in particular related to gang violence
Question Time (VPC/HR) - The impact on third countries of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine in relation to the “Black Sea Grain Initiative” agreement
Small-scale fisheries situation in the EU and future perspectives (debate)
The Global Gateway Initiative (debate)
Advancing the 2022 Bridgetown Agenda (debate)
EU Global Health Strategy (debate)
Cohesion dimension of EU state aid and de minimis rules (debate)
Assessment of the new Commission communication on outermost regions (short presentation)
Ensuring food security and the long-term resilience of EU agriculture (debate)
Implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (debate)
The water crisis in Europe (debate)
New Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean in the aftermath of the EU-CELAC Summit (debate)
Water scarcity and structural investments in access to water in the EU (debate)
Outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (COP28) (debate)
State of play of the implementation of the Global Gateway and its governance two years after its launch (debate)
Reports (1)
REPORT Towards a stronger partnership with the EU outermost regions
Shadow reports (13)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision amending Council Decision 2013/755/EU of 25 November 2013 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union ('Overseas Association Decision')
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision authorising Portugal to apply a reduced rate of excise duty on certain alcoholic products produced in the autonomous regions of Madeira and the Azores
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision amending the period of application of Decision No 940/2014/EU concerning the dock dues in the French outermost regions
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision on the AIEM tax applicable in the Canary Islands
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision authorising France to apply a reduced rate of certain indirect taxes on 'traditional' rum produced in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique and Réunion
REPORT on improving development effectiveness and the efficiency of aid
REPORT on cohesion policy and regional environment strategies in the fight against climate change
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision concerning the dock dues scheme in the French outermost regions and amending Decision No 940/2014/EU
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on specific provisions for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) supported by the European Regional Development Fund and external financing instruments
REPORT on the proposal for a Council regulation temporarily suspending autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties on import of certain industrial products into the Canary Islands
REPORT on EU islands and cohesion policy: current situation and future challenges
REPORT on the assessment of the new Commission communication on outermost regions
REPORT on EU development cooperation to enhance access to education and training in developing countries
Opinions (3)
OPINION on access to water as a human right – the external dimension
OPINION on the objective of ensuring food security and the long-term resilience of EU agriculture
OPINION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Protocol implementing the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Mauritius (2022-2026)
Shadow opinions (10)
OPINION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Investment Protection Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, of the other part
OPINION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
OPINION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Investment Protection Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, of the other part
OPINION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down certain transitional provisions for the support by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) in the year 2021 and amending Regulations (EU) No 228/2013, (EU) No 229/2013 and (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards resources and their distribution in respect of the year 2021 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards their resources and application in the year 2021
OPINION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol on the implementation of the Agreement on a Sustainable Fisheries Partnership between the European Union and the Republic of Senegal
OPINION on the implementation of the common commercial policy – annual report 2018
OPINION on Fishers for the future: Attracting a new generation of labour to the fishing industry and generating employment in coastal communities
OPINION on the implementation of the New European Agenda for Culture and the EU Strategy for International Cultural Relations
OPINION on the New EU Urban Mobility Framework
Institutional motions (41)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on children’s rights on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Haiti
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cuba, the case of José Daniel Ferrer
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of freedoms in Algeria
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Haiti
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cuba, the case of José Daniel Ferrer
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of freedoms in Algeria
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violations of human rights including religious freedoms in Burkina Faso
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Russian ‘foreign agents’ law
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Afghanistan, notably the allegations of sexual abuse of boys in the Logar Province
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Burundi, notably freedom of expression
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria, notably the recent terrorist attacks
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela after the illegal election of the new National Assembly Presidency and Bureau (parliamentary coup)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela after the illegal election of the new National Assembly Presidency and Bureau (parliamentary coup)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria, notably the recent terrorist attacks
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Burundi, notably freedom of expression
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the gender pay gap
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Guinea-Conakry, notably violence towards protesters
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Child labour in mines in Madagascar
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Republic of Guinea, notably violence towards protestors
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on child labour in mines in Madagascar
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on European protection of cross-border and seasonal workers in the context of the COVID-19 crisis
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Venezuela and the migration and refugee crisis
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Dr. Denis Mukwege in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Philippines, including the case of Maria Ressa
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the poisoning of Alexei Navalny
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the preparation of the special European Council summit focusing on the dangerous escalation and the role of Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Russia: the poisoning of Alexei Navalny
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the preparation of the special European Council summit focusing on the dangerous escalation and the role of Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Mozambique
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Mozambique
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Philippines, including the case of Maria Ressa
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Dr Denis Mukwege in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on mitigating the consequences of earthquakes in Croatia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on mitigating the consequences of earthquakes in Croatia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Haiti
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Haiti
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on meeting the global COVID-19 challenge: effects of the waiver of the WTO TRIPS Agreement on COVID-19 vaccines, treatment, equipment and increasing production and manufacturing capacity in developing countries
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Lebanon
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of human rights in Haiti in particular related to gang violence
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on including the right to abortion in the EU Fundamental Rights Charter
Oral questions (2)
Planned POSEI budget cuts
Planned POSEI budget cut
Written explanations (138)
The European Green Deal (RC-B9-0040/2020, B9-0040/2020, B9-0041/2020, B9-0042/2020, B9-0043/2020, B9-0044/2020, B9-0045/2020, B9-0046/2020)
. – J’ai voté en faveur de cette résolution sur le pacte vert pour l’Europe. Après avoir déclaré l’urgence climatique le 28 novembre dernier, le Parlement européen confirme son engagement de faire de l’Europe le premier contient climatiquement neutre avant 2050. Dans toutes les thématiques abordées, trois points ont une dimension ultramarine importante: 1/ l’économie circulaire: c’est un sujet majeur pour nos outre-mer. Nous devons articuler nos économies avec les ressources présentes sur nos territoires. À la Réunion, nous devons concilier économie et écologie. Si nous jouons la carte de l’innovation et des savoir-faire, l’environnement pourra devenir créateur d’emplois ! 2/ la restauration des écosystèmes et la protection de notre biodiversité. 80% de la biodiversité ultramarine se trouve en Outre-mer. Il était donc important que le Parlement européen prévoie des actions spécifiques pour les Outre-mer européens (tant les RUP que les PTOM). 3/ la juste transition. J’ai pu échanger avec le vice-président Dombrovskis, et il me paraît important que les régions ultrapériphériques puissent avoir un accès facilité à ce fonds. Comptez sur mon engagement pour défendre dans les mois à venir la dimension des défis auxquels les territoires outre-mer sont confrontés dans les textes législatifs qui seront discutés au Parlement européen.
InvestEU Programme (A9-0203/2020 - José Manuel Fernandes, Irene Tinagli)
J’ai voté en faveur de l’accord en trilogue sur le programme InvestEU, qui permettra de soutenir fortement l’investissement des entreprises, notamment médicales, durant la période 2021-2027.Les entreprises pourront ainsi être aidées, grâce à un budget record de 26,2 milliards d’euros pour sept ans, dans leurs investissements stratégiques et les trésoreries des PME européennes pourront être soutenues. Ce programme est une réponse forte de l’Union européenne pour les entreprises de nos territoires dans un contexte sanitaire et économique qui reste préoccupant. Enfin, pour accélérer la transition écologique, 30 % des investissements devront soutenir le climat.
Programme for the Union's action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (“EU4Health Programme”) (A9-0196/2020 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)
J’ai voté en faveur de l’accord en trilogue sur le programme d’action «l’UE pour la santé». Grâce à cet accord interinstitutionnel, le nouveau programme de santé européen, doté d’un budget de 5,1 milliards d’euros, permettra d’investir pour la recherche sur les maladies chroniques et de longue durée, de financer des plans de prévention et de créer une Agence européenne dédiée à la gestion de crise sanitaires.Sous mon impulsion, ce programme soutiendra également l’action en faveur de la réduction des inégalités en matière de fourniture de soins de santé dans les régions ultrapériphériques pour parvenir à une croissance inclusive. La Commission s’est engagée à aider les États membres à atteindre les objectifs de développement durable fixés dans le «programme de développement durable (ODD) à l’horizon 2030 des Nations unies», en particulier l’objectif 3, «Permettre à tous de vivre en bonne santé et promouvoir le bien-être de tous à tout âge».
A WTO-compatible EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (A9-0019/2021 - Yannick Jadot)
J’ai voté pour la mise en place d’un mécanisme européen d’ajustement des émissions carbone aux frontières de l’Union européenne. C’était une promesse de campagne du programme de la Délégation Renaissance (Renew Europe). Ce dispositif permettra de ne pas créer de déséquilibres entre les entreprises européennes qui doivent s’engager pour l’environnement et les entreprises étrangères. C’est une question de justice fiscale et environnementale. Les entreprises européennes sont soumises à des obligations environnementales dans le cadre de leur production industrielle, ce texte a pour objectif à la fois de mettre fin au déséquilibre entre les entreprises européennes et les entreprises hors-UE mais aussi de responsabiliser les entreprises étrangères.Tout en soutenant la démarche globale, nous appelons cependant à ce que les spécificités des Régions Ultrapériphériques soient prises en compte dans le cadre du mécanisme carbone.
Declaration of the EU as an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone (B9-0166/2021, B9-0167/2021)
J’ai voté en faveur de cette résolution du Parlement européen, initiée par mon collègue Pierre Karleskind, qui déclare l’Union européenne «zone de liberté pour les personnes LGBTIQ».Avec mon groupe politique, nous menons un vrai combat contre les discriminations partout en Europe. Nous construisons une Europe qui respecte les libertés. Chacun doit être libre d’être soi-même sans avoir peur d’être agressé, discriminé, pourchassé à cause de son orientation sexuelle. La peur doit changer de camp! Et au Parlement, les artisans de la haine ne peuvent pas se déguiser derrière des amendements «de bonne conscience» pour cacher leur vrai visage. Je ne suis pas dupe et j’ai donc voté contre tous les amendements déposés par le groupe ID (qui rassemble les élus d’extrême droite au Parlement européen).
Establishing Horizon Europe – laying down its rules for participation and dissemination (A9-0122/2021 - Dan Nica)
. – J’ai voté en faveur de l’accord en trilogue de décembre 2020 sur le nouveau programme Horizon Europe 2021-2027.Doté d’un budget de près de 100 milliards d’euros, Horizon Europe soutiendra la recherche notamment dans les domaines de la santé, du numérique, du climat ou encore de l’énergie et de l’espace.Avec un soutien accru aux PME et favorisant les synergies avec les programmes européens, notamment Invest EU, ce programme Horizon Europe offrira des opportunités réelles pour nos Outre-mer.
Union Civil Protection Mechanism (A9-0148/2020 - Nikos Androulakis)
. – J’ai voté pour le nouveau mécanisme de protection civile de l’Union européenne.Ce nouveau mécanisme tire les leçons de la pandémie de COVID-19, en permettant à l’Union européenne et ses États membres d’être mieux préparés pour répondre aux urgences à grande échelle. Pour accélérer le déploiement de l’aide, la Commission européenne pourra ainsi acquérir directement les ressources nécessaires au titre de RescEU, dispositif lancé en 2019 qui s’appuie sur une réserve européenne pour faire face aux urgences (hélicoptère bombardier d’eau, avion d’évacuation médicale, matériel médical, hôpitaux de campagne...)
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (A9-0128/2021 - Andreas Schieder, Christophe Hansen)
. – J’ai voté en faveur de la ratification de l’accord de commerce et de coopération entre l’Union européenne et le Royaume-Uni.Après des négociations difficiles, il était important que cet accord soit voté par le Parlement européen pour que nos relations avec le Royaume-Uni suite au Brexit puissent s’inscrire dans un cadre adapté. Cet accord doit impérativement garantir des règles de concurrence équitable entre nous.Comme nous le rappelons dans la résolution, le Parlement doit pouvoir contrôler la mise en œuvre de cet accord, et je porterai une grande attention à l’impact de l’accord et du Brexit sur nos régions ultrapériphériques
Digital Green Certificate - Union citizens (C9-0104/2021 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)
. – J’ai voté pour un mandat fort du Parlement européen sur la proposition de certificat vert numérique de la Commission européenne.Ce certificat que nous appelons «EU COVID 19 Certificat» doit être un facilitateur de la libre circulation et en aucun cas constituer un passeport pour pouvoir voyager. Il est important de souligner que ce certificat s’adresse aux personnes vaccinées, à celles qui disposent d’un test PCR ou sérologique négatif et à celles qui sont rétablies du Covid. Il est fondamental que sa durée soit limitée et que les données personnelles soient strictement protégées.Je me félicite que le Parlement européen ait proposé de rendre le dispositif accessible aux ressortissants ultramarins, tant des régions ultrapériphériques que des pays et territoires d’outre-mer.
Dock dues scheme in the French outermost regions (A9-0138/2021 - Younous Omarjee)
La Commission européenne a proposé pour 2022 un nouveau régime d’octroi de mer qui se veut plus juste et plus transparent. Seront désormais exonérées d’octroi mer, les entreprises dont le chiffre d’affaires est supérieur à 550 000 euros (à la place de 300 000 actuellement). C’était important de protéger les plus petites structures économiques.Mais ce qui est important c’est que cette taxe permette de protéger et soutenir la production locale en appliquant un différentiel de taxation plus important sur les produits importés.J’ai voté en faveur de ce nouveau régime, tout en réaffirmant qu’il faut à la fois soutenir la production locale et trouver des points d’équilibre pour ne pas augmenter la cherté de la vie dans nos territoires.
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Greece and France in relation to natural disasters and to Albania, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain in relation to a public health emergency (A9-0157/2021 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial)
J’ai voté en faveur de la mobilisation de plus de 616 millions d’euros du Fonds de solidarité de l’Union pour venir en soutien à près d’une vingtaine d’États européens affectées par des catastrophes naturelles (tremblement de terres, inondation, tempêtes) et pour faire face à l’urgence de santé publique due au COVID 19.La France a ainsi pu recevoir près de 60 millions d’aides suite à la tempête meurtrière Alex a frappé le sud de la France au mois d’octobre 2020.Cette démarche doit aussi protéger les Outre-mer.
The impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations in developing countries (A9-0115/2021 - Mónica Silvana González)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport qui souligne l’incidence du changement climatique sur les populations vulnérables des pays en développement.Conscient que le changement climatique a un impact accru dans les pays en développement et notamment dans les petits États insulaires en développement (PEID), il était important de rappeler le rôle de l’Union européenne dans la stratégie mondiale pour lutter contre les effets du changement climatique en réduisant nos émissions de gaz à effet de serre et en promouvant l’adaptation.La question des déplacés climatiques est importante et doit être traitée au niveau international avec une structure juridique solide pour qu’une solution pérenne soit trouvée pour les personnes obligées de migrer suite aux effets du changement climatique.
Reversing demographic trends in EU regions using cohesion policy instruments (A9-0061/2021 - Daniel Buda)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport d’initiative qui se concentre sur l’identification des outils permettant d’inverser les tendances démographiques actuelles au sein de l’Union européenne (vieillissement, migration de l’est vers l’ouest, exode rural...) en soulignant les bonnes pratiques des États membres qui ont réussi à inverser ces tendances.Il insiste également sur le rôle important que peut jouer la politique de cohésion en soutenant l’adaptation régionale au changement démographique, en réduisant la fuite des cerveaux dans les régions de l’UE et les écarts de développement entre régions.Je me réjouis qu’une mention spécifique à la situation démographique des RUP françaises que j’ai portée dans le rapport ait été adoptée, dans la mesure où les prévisions affichent une augmentation de la population de 38 % d’ici à 2050 à Mayotte par rapport au niveau de 2010 et, pour la Guyane, de 26 %.
The gender dimension in Cohesion Policy (A9-0154/2021 - Monika Vana)
J’ai apporté mon soutien à ce rapport, qui insiste sur la nécessité d’intégrer une dimension de genre dans la politique de cohésion européenne. Ce texte rappelle que le combat en faveur de l’égalité hommes-femmes ne peut pas se limiter à certains domaines, et doit irriguer toutes les politiques de l’UE. Le rapport propose notamment d’établir des lignes directrices contraignantes assorties d’un contrôle plus strict après l’adoption des programmes opérationnels, d’introduire des objectifs spécifiques en matière d’égalité des genres dans tous les programmes, ou bien encore d’organiser des formations pour les autorités de gestion et les partenaires de la mise en œuvre des fonds structurels. En soutenant largement ce texte, le Parlement reconnaît que le combat en faveur de l’égalité entre les hommes et les femmes est à la fois une urgence et une priorité absolue.
EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030: Bringing nature back into our lives (A9-0179/2021 - César Luena)
J’ai voté en faveur d’une stratégie biodiversité de l’Union européenne ambitieuse. Présentée en mai 2020, cette stratégie doit répondre à la dynamique du Green Deal, pour que notre biodiversité soit défendue pour les années à venir, mais qu’elle soit aussi restaurée et développée. La mise en œuvre de cette stratégie, et notamment du cadre juridique de protection d’au moins 30% des terres et 30% des mers, ainsi qu’une réduction de 50% de l’utilisation de pesticides et d’un objectif de 25% minimum d’agriculture biologique, aura de grandes conséquences positives et visibles dans nos territoires, dont la bonne santé économique et sociale dépend principalement de la qualité de l’environnement. Quand on parle de biodiversité, les territoires ultramarins sont une richesse unique - ils abritent 80% de la biodiversité européenne - et sont des laboratoires des bonnes pratiques et ils doivent inspirer les politiques de l’Union dans ce domaine. Cette stratégie est une nouvelle voie vers un cadre de protection de l’écosystème, à la fois de la nature, mais aussi de ces territoires.
Meeting the Global Covid-19 challenge: effects of waiver of the WTO TRIPS agreement on Covid-19 vaccines, treatment, equipment and increasing production and manufacturing capacity in developing countries (RC-B9-0306/2021, B9-0306/2021, B9-0307/2021, B9-0308/2021, B9-0309/2021, B9-0310/2021, B9-0311/2021)
J’ai voté en faveur de cette résolution qui exprime la position et les propositions du Parlement européen pour faciliter l’accès des pays en voie de développement aux vaccins contre la COVID-19. Ce texte rappelle l’urgence de poursuivre les solutions efficaces sur le court terme: don de doses de vaccins, notamment via COVAX, levée des restrictions d’exportations et augmentation des capacités de production. La résolution appelle également à accroitre les transferts de technologie et les accords de licence volontaire ou obligatoire. Elle marque aussi son soutien à une démarche constructive et proactive s’agissant des discussions sur la suspension temporaire des accords sur la propriété intellectuelle (les ADPIC) à l’OMC. Si la levée des brevets ne peut être considérée comme la seule solution, cette piste mérite d’être explorée.Étant entendu que personne ne sera vraiment protégé tant que tout le monde ne sera pas vacciné, je me réjouis que le Parlement européen soutienne la logique d’un portefeuille de solutions pour accélérer l’accès des pays en développement aux outils pour vaincre la pandémie et ouvre la voie à la reconnaissance du vaccin contre la COVID-19 comme bien public mondial.
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)
J’ai apporté mon vote à la résolution du Parlement européen lui permettant d’accompagner la Commission Européenne dans l’évaluation des plans de relance de chaque État membre de l’Union. Par un accord historique, le paquet «Next Generation EU» de 672.5 milliards d’euros doit permettre à l’Union de rétablir son économie et d’aider tous ses territoires à repartir vers la croissance et la prospérité, mais aussi aider la jeunesse, soutenir l’égalité, l’innovation, la transition écologique et énergétique, auquel 37 % de ce plan sera dédié. Cette initiative sans précédent rend nécessaire d’assurer la meilleure analyse et le meilleur suivi possibles de l’ensemble des plans de relance. Ils seront soumis à une première évaluation au mois de juin, ce qui justifie le besoin d’un vote sans attente de cette résolution. Nos régions ont affronté la crise de la COVID-19 avec un contexte qui leur a été aussi propre qu’incertain. Une évaluation forte de la cohérence et de l’efficacité des plans de relance, à laquelle tous les acteurs de l’Europe prennent part, c’est aussi s’assurer que personne n’est laissé sur le bord du chemin.
European Climate Law (Jytte Guteland - A9-0162/2020)
J’ai voté en faveur de l’accord sur la loi climat européenne. Ce texte trace le chemin vers la neutralité climatique. Avec lui nous tenons l'un de nos principaux engagements politiques : faire de l’Europe la première puissante verte. Cet texte est une pierre angulaire du pacte vert qui inscrit dans le marbre l’objectif de faire de l’Union européenne le premier continent à atteindre la neutralité climatique en 2050. En plus de relever nos ambitions climatiques, avec jusqu’à 57 % de réduction de nos émissions de gaz à effet de serre en 2030, ce texte historique marque des avancées majeures. Il engage la Commission européenne à évaluer systématiquement et assurer la cohérence climatique de toutes ses futures propositions législatives, il prévoit la création d’un Haut Conseil pour le Climat européen destiné à évaluer l’alignement de l’action européenne avec l’objectif de neutralité climatique, il introduit un « budget carbone », soit la totalité des émissions à ne pas dépasser pour respecter nos engagements. À partir de cet été, cette loi sera déclinée en un ensemble de propositions législatives visant à réaliser concrètement le pacte vert.
Commission’s 2020 Rule of law report (A9-0199/2021 - Domènec Ruiz Devesa)
Je soutiens ce texte, car l’Europe est avant tout une Communauté de valeurs humaines et démocratiques.Le respect des droits fondamentaux de l’Union, liés à la Démocratie et aux Libertés, doit être un impératif non négociable.J’adhère à cette exigence qui dit clairement: «pas de respect des valeurs européennes: pas de fonds européens».Le rapport de la Commission est le nouvel outil dédié à cet objectif: nous devons nous assurer que chaque État-membre protège l’égalité entre citoyens, l’indépendance de la justice, la liberté de la presse. Il permet d’évaluer l’État de droit dans l’Union, d’identifier les insuffisances et les progrès à réaliser. Ce mécanisme, ce réflexe du contrôle, doit concerner autant les États-membres que les Institutions européennes.
Sexual and reproductive health and rights in the EU, in the frame of women’s health (A9-0169/2021 - Predrag Fred Matić)
Au Parlement européen, nous avons gagné une nouvelle bataille pour les droits des femmes. Une victoire contre les ultraconservateurs, contre ceux qui cherchent à priver les femmes de leurs droits les plus élémentaires. C’est avec conviction que j’ai soutenu ce rapport qui appelle à la protection des droits sexuels et reproductifs, consacrés comme composante essentielle de santé publique: droit à l’avortement sûr et légal, accès à l’éducation sexuelle, à la contraception et aux soins liés à la maternité, lutte contre la précarité menstruelle, etc... Il y a huit ans, un texte similaire était rejeté par le Parlement européen. Aujourd’hui, une majorité nette est du côté de la défense des droits des femmes et je m’en réjouis. Nous continuerons à nous battre pour protéger les droits des femmes partout et toujours.
European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (A9-0222/2021 - Gabriel Mato)
J’ai voté pour le nouveau Fonds européen pour les affaires maritimes, la pêche et l’aquaculture (FEAMPA). Ce fonds sanctuarise une enveloppe de 131 millions d’euros en faveur des pêcheurs et aquaculteurs ultramarins pour les sept prochaines années. Il reconnait les contraintes spécifiques des régions ultrapériphériques (RUP) et prévoit ainsi des plans pour compenser les surcoûts liés à l’insularité et à l’éloignement. Avec ce fonds, l’Europe accompagne les Outre-mer pour développer une économie bleue et durable. De manière plus générale, le FEAMPA comporte des avancées significatives que je salue : une logique du « mieux pêcher », des dispositifs d’aide pour les jeunes pêcheurs, ou encore des mesures de réponse aux situations de crise comme les arrêts temporaires d’activité.
Establishment of Antarctic Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and the conservation of Southern Ocean biodiversity (B9-0369/2021)
Parce que sauver l’Antarctique est une urgence absolue, j’ai soutenu cette résolution qui appelle l’Union européenne à agir en faveur de la création de deux zones maritimes protégées dans le pôle Sud. L’océan Austral abrite des écosystèmes aussi riches que vulnérables, qui subissent la fonte des glaces et l’effondrement de la biodiversité. Protéger l’Antarctique est aussi un impératif stratégique: cette région convoitée par les puissances étrangères compte des territoires européens, les Terres australes et antarctiques françaises (TAAF). En plus d’abriter la plus grande réserve naturelle de France, les TAAF sont cruciales pour nos forces militaires et la recherche scientifique sur le réchauffement climatique. L’Europe doit donc s’engager pour protéger l’Antarctique, car si elle ne le fait pas, ce sont les générations futures qui en paieront le prix.
Breaches of EU law and of the rights of LGBTIQ citizens in Hungary as a result of the adopted legal changes in the Hungarian Parliament (B9-0412/2021, B9-0413/2021)
Je soutiens pleinement et fortement cette résolution qui condamne une loi hongroise ouvertement et scandaleusement homophobe. L’Europe est une communauté de valeurs, de protection des libertés, fondée sur l’ouverture et la tolérance. Le Parlement européen a adopté cette résolution à une large majorité et appelle à sanctionner ceux qui bafouent l’état de droit.Pas un centime du budget de l’Union ne doit aller dans les poches d’un État qui autorise le rejet de l’autre.Dans l’ADN du projet européen, la première des libertés, c’est celle d’être soi-même.
Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories with the European Union (A9-0244/2021 - Tomas Tobé)
J’ai bien entendu apporté mon vote à cette nouvelle décision d’association outre-mer (DAO), pour soutenir nos pays et territoires d’outre-mer comme partenaires privilégiés d’une Europe présente sur trois océans. Cette nouvelle DAO simplifie et unifie l’ensemble des législations préexistantes pour les PTOM, vers un seul et même cadre juridique accompagné d’un nouveau fonds de soutien de 500 millions d’euros pour la période 2021-2027. 25% de ce fonds sera dédié à soutenir les PTOM en vue des objectifs de développement durable fixés à 2030. Le fonds contribuera à l’intégration régionale de ces territoires et à leur développement économique. Il prend en compte les contraintes provoquées par l’insularité face aux crises économiques, climatiques et sanitaires, en disposant d’une enveloppe de soutien d’urgence. De nos territoires du Pacifique à l’océan Austral en passant par les Caraïbes, nos PTOM témoignent des grands défis qui se dressent devant nous : le dérèglement climatique, le combat pour la restauration de la biodiversité, et les nouveaux rapports de forces géostratégiques. Face à ces enjeux, spécifiques à chacune de leur région, ils sont les yeux et les oreilles de l’Europe. Et l’Europe répond présente avec ce nouveau partenariat.
Towards a stronger partnership with the EU outermost regions (A9-0241/2021 - Stéphane Bijoux)
Comment être à la fois à la périphérie et au centre de l’action publique européenne ? Cette question est celle de 5 millions de citoyens européens vivant dans neuf territoires ultramarins de l’UE. Alors que l’actuelle Stratégie européenne pour les régions ultrapériphériques (RUP) arrive à échéance, mon rapport fixe le nouveau cap politique pour les RUP. Il propose de systématiser un « réflexe RUP » dans toutes les institutions de l’UE, avec l’objectif d’irriguer toutes les politiques européennes. La nouvelle Stratégie que je défends est construite autour de trois priorités : consolider les acquis, respecter les spécificités des RUP, ouvrir de nouveaux horizons. J’appelle en effet à changer le regard sur les RUP, afin que celles-ci ne soient plus seulement considérées comme des territoires de subventions, mais comme de véritables territoires de solutions pour l’Europe. Je propose ainsi de miser sur les atouts des RUP pour mener la transition écologique, développer l’économie bleue, faire émerger les métiers de demain ou encore accélérer l’innovation et la recherche. L’ambition de ce texte, c’est faire de chaque RUP une chance pour l’Europe. Je m’assurerai que les propositions de mon rapport sont bien prises en compte dans la nouvelle Stratégie européenne pour les RUP, qui sera présentée par la Commission au printemps prochain.
Serious cross-border threats to health (A9-0247/2021 - Véronique Trillet-Lenoir)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport qui pose un jalon important pour aboutir à une véritable Union européenne de la santé. La pandémie de COVID-19 a jeté la lumière sur les limites de l’UE en matière de préparation et de réaction aux graves crises sanitaires. Elle nous a aussi placé face à l’urgence de prendre les mesures nécessaires pour mieux protéger les citoyens européens et mieux faire face aux futures crises. C’est précisément la vocation de ce rapport, consacré à une proposition de règlement établissant un véritable plan européen d’urgence sanitaire. Les mesures contenues dans ce texte prévoient notamment la possibilité de déclarer une urgence de santé publique européenne, d’améliorer la coordination opérationnelle au niveau européen, de renforcer la surveillance et le partage d’informations entre États membres, d’assurer la souveraineté européenne en matière de produits de santé, ou encore de soutenir la signature d’un Traité international sur les pandémies.
Fair working conditions, rights and social protection for platform workers - New forms of employment linked to digital development (A9-0257/2021 - Sylvie Brunet)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport qui propose un cadre européen pour les travailleurs des plateformes, fidèle à l’objectif d’approfondir l’Europe sociale. Recourir aux services et professionnels des plateformes numériques – chauffeurs VTC, livreurs... – est entré dans notre quotidien. Cependant, l’émergence de nouveaux métiers liés, notamment sous l’effet de la transformation numérique, ne doit pas signifier un recul des droits des travailleurs et des conditions de travail. C’est justement le message porté par ce rapport, qui établit la position du Parlement dans la perspective d’une législation européenne qui sera proposée par la Commission européenne d’ici la fin de l’année. Le texte propose notamment d’assurer des conditions de travail décentes et transparentes, de renforcer l’accès des travailleurs des plateformes à la protection sociale, à la négociation collective ou à la formation. Il souligne aussi le potentiel du travail de plateforme en matière de création d’entreprises ou d’innovation technologique. Par ailleurs, ce sujet fera partie des priorités portées par la Présidence française du Conseil de l’UE.
Situation in Afghanistan (RC-B9-0455/2021, B9-0433/2021, B9-0453/2021, B9-0455/2021, B9-0458/2021, B9-0459/2021, B9-0460/2021, B9-0462/2021)
J’ai voté en faveur de cette nouvelle résolution sur l'Afghanistan, car les dramatiques événements de l’été dans le pays appellent l’Europe à la responsabilité. L’instauration d’un régime porté par les Talibans ne laisse aucun doute sur les menaces qui pèseront sur ceux qui se sont dévoués au développement de la démocratie, des droits de l’homme et de l’égalité, mais aussi et bien entendu sur les femmes et les filles afghanes, sur leurs libertés et leurs droits fondamentaux, comme l’éducation. À cela, l’Europe doit répondre par une action humanitaire plus efficace, et plus coordonnée. Elle doit répondre par une politique solidaire d’accueil des réfugiés afghans. Elle doit répondre par plus d’échange d’informations entre les États-membres pour lutter contre la menace terroriste. Mais surtout, l’Europe doit prendre conscience de ses fragilités pour atteindre l’autonomie stratégique, devenir plus forte et plus efficace sur les grands défis géopolitiques d’aujourd’hui.
Farm to Fork Strategy (A9-0271/2021 - Anja Hazekamp, Herbert Dorfmann)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport qui présente notre vision pour des systèmes agroalimentaires européens plus durables, plus sains et plus justes. La stratégie «De la ferme à la table» devra contribuer à la transition agroécologique, garantir la sécurité alimentaire et la qualité des produits pour les consommateurs, assurer un revenu juste aux agriculteurs et participer à la souveraineté alimentaire de l’Europe. Avec cette stratégie, nous souhaitons concilier la protection de la santé et de l’environnement, la prospérité du monde agricole et la défense de nos intérêts dans les échanges commerciaux.
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2022 - all sections (A9-0281/2021 - Karlo Ressler, Damian Boeselager)
J’ai approuvé ce rapport qui établit la position du Parlement sur le budget de l’Union européenne pour l’année 2022. Ce budget reflète nos priorités en faveur de la santé, de la jeunesse, de l’état de droit ou de la solidarité internationale. Nous soutenons ainsi une hausse de la contribution européenne à l’initiative COVAX pour accélérer la vaccination dans le monde, un renforcement du budget pour Erasmus ou encore une augmentation des moyens consacrés par l’Europe à l’aide humanitaire. Dans le cadre du vote de ce texte, le Parlement a aussi réaffirmé son soutien aux Régions ultrapériphériques, en particulier au budget du POSEI, le programme spécifiquement dédié aux agriculteurs et éleveurs de ces régions. Cela s'inscrit dans le combat que je mène depuis mon élection pour préserver les budgets "Outre-mer".
UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the UK (COP26) (B9-0521/2021)
J’ai soutenu cette résolution, qui rappelle nos exigences : la COP 26 doit aboutir à des décisions fortes et ambitieuses pour le climat. Tous les scientifiques s’accordent sur l’urgence d’agir : le réchauffement climatique s’intensifie et progresse beaucoup plus rapidement que prévu, alors que les catastrophes climatiques se multiplient. Nous attendons des 197 pays réunis à Glasgow qu’ils relèvent leurs engagements de réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre, afin de respecter les objectifs fixés dans l’accord de Paris. Il est aussi nécessaire d’augmenter significativement les financements dédiés à la lutte contre le changement climatique et d’assurer une relance verte partout dans le monde. Avec son pacte vert, l’Europe est le porte-étendard de ce combat.
The Rule of law crisis in Poland and the primacy of EU law (B9-0532/2021, B9-0533/2021, B9-0539/2021)
J’ai voté en faveur de cette résolution qui appelle à mettre fin aux attaques graves et inacceptables contre l’état de droit menées par le gouvernement illibéral et homophobe de la Pologne. La Commission européenne doit agir rapidement et bloquer le versement des fonds européens tant que les valeurs européennes ne sont pas de nouveau respectées. Il est aussi de notre devoir d’apporter un soutien à la population polonaise, qui a manifesté son attachement à l’Europe. Enfin, nous rappelons avec cette résolution que la primauté du droit européen n’affaiblit pas les États membres et les souverainetés, elle est au contraire la condition de réussite du projet européen.
European Union Agency for Asylum (A8-0392/2016 - Elena Yoncheva)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport qui achève la création d’une véritable agence européenne pour l’asile. Dotée de compétences étendues et de moyens renforcés, cette agence sera essentielle pour assurer à la fois une prise en charge efficace et respectueuse des droits fondamentaux pour les demandeurs d’asile en Europe, et une meilleure protection de nos frontières extérieures. Sa mise en place concrétise aussi un de nos engagements de campagne.
Strengthening democracy, media freedom and pluralism in the EU (A9-0292/2021 - Tiemo Wölken, Roberta Metsola)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport qui propose des mesures pour contrer les « procédures-bâillons », ces poursuites judiciaires utilisées pour étouffer la critique, censurer et empêcher les journalistes, les militants ou des ONG d’enquêter sur des questions d’intérêt public. Ces poursuites sont mortifères pour la liberté d’expression, le droit des citoyens d’être informé, et plus généralement pour la démocratie et l’état de droit. Alors que la liberté de la presse est attaquée au sein même de l’Union par des gouvernements illibéraux qui ne reculent devant rien pour mettre au pas les journalistes, nous réaffirmons aussi notre soutien indéfectible à l’indépendance des médias.
The European Education Area: a shared holistic approach (A9-0291/2021 - Michaela Šojdrová)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport qui appelle à construire un espace européen de l’éducation d’ici 2025. Dans ce texte, le Parlement propose des mesures concrètes pour réaliser notre ambition de faire de l’Europe une puissance éducative. Nos jeunes sont notre avenir, nous devons investir et miser sur leur formation, leurs projets, leurs compétences. Cette priorité doit être une exigence dans tous les territoires de l’Union, y compris dans nos outre-mer où la jeunesse est une force mais est aussi particulièrement confrontée aux fléaux du chômage et de la pauvreté. C’est un combat que nous allons d’autant plus porter que l’Europe s’est engagée à faire de 2022 l’Année européenne de la jeunesse.
The first anniversary of the de facto abortion ban in Poland (B9-0543/2021, B9-0544/2021)
J’ai voté pour cette résolution qui condamne le gouvernement et le Tribunal constitutionnel polonais, un an après leurs décisions de priver de fait les femmes polonaises du droit à l’avortement. Ces mesures, imposées dans un pays où les dirigeants s’en prennent sans relâche aux libertés et aux valeurs européennes, sont inacceptables et constituent un recul terrible. En Pologne comme partout ailleurs, le droit des femmes à avorter et disposer librement de leur corps doit être pleinement garanti. Avec ce texte, nous réaffirmons aussi notre combat pour les droits des femmes.
Common agricultural policy – amendment of the CMO and other Regulations (A8-0198/2019 - Eric Andrieu)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport, un des trois piliers de la réforme qui va permettre à la Politique Agricole Commune d’être plus verte, plus juste et plus protectrice. L’adoption de ce texte est une grande victoire pour l’agriculture ultramarine, puisqu’il sanctuarise le maintien des fonds POSEI dédiés aux agriculteurs, éleveurs et planteurs des Régions Ultrapériphériques. Ainsi, les RUP françaises pourront continuer à bénéficier de 2 milliards d’euros sur les sept prochaines années. Nous devons en grande partie ce succès à une mobilisation coordonnée du Gouvernement français et de mon groupe politique au Parlement européen. Ce rapport consacre aussi une volonté affirmée de protéger la production locale des Outre-mer, conformément à la vision que j’ai défendue dans mon rapport sur une nouvelle Stratégie européenne pour les RUP. Il permettra d’expérimenter dans un premier temps à La Réunion un nouveau dispositif, les Contributions Interprofessionnelles Étendues, afin de mieux protéger les producteurs réunionnais et diversifier la production locale. Tous ces moyens sont essentiels pour aider nos régions ultramarines à relever les défis de la transition agroécologique et de l’autonomie alimentaire.
Hague Convention (1980) on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: accession of Philippines (A9-0300/2021 - Gilles Lebreton)
Convaincu de l’importance de défendre l’intérêt des enfants partout dans le monde, j’adhère pleinement à la Convention de la Haye du 25 octobre 1980, qui cherche à combattre l’enlèvement parental d’enfants en instaurant un système de coopération entre les autorités nationales et une procédure rapide de retour de l’enfant dans son État de résidence habituelle. J’ai donc soutenu ce rapport, qui approuve l’adhésion des Philippines à la Convention. J’entends néanmoins préciser que mon soutien à ce texte, dont le rapporteur est issu des rangs du groupe ID, ne saurait en aucun cas être interprété comme un lien avec les positions eurosceptiques que ce groupe politique défend et auxquelles je suis fermement opposé.
European Year of Youth 2022 (A9-0322/2021 - Sabine Verheyen)
J’ai voté en faveur de cet accord qui précise les modalités de l’Année européenne de la jeunesse qui aura lieu en 2022. Notre jeunesse a dû consentir à de nombreux sacrifes. Nos jeunes sont courageux, audacieux, talentueux, et nous allons miser sur eux tout au long de l’année à venir. L’Europe continuera d’ouvrir de nouveaux horizons pour sa jeunesse, sur le continent comme dans les Outre-mer, avec Erasmus+, le Corps européen de solidarité ou encore le futur programme ALMA. La Présidence française du Conseil de l’UE envisage même la création d’un service civique européen. Je m’assurerai que cette Année européenne mette en valeur la jeunesse ultramarine.
Digital Markets Act (A9-0332/2021 - Andreas Schwab)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport qui marque un premier vers l’adoption d’une législation unique au monde en matière de régulation du numérique. Avec le «DMA», l’Europe s’apprête à mettre fin à la loi du plus fort avec notamment de nouvelles obligations et interdictions pour les géants du numérique, assorties de possibilités de sanctions rapides. Cette nouvelle législation introduira une concurrence plus juste pour les entreprises européennes, offrira plus de choix pour les consommateurs et facilitera l’émergence de champions européens du numérique. Elle s’inscrit pleinement dans notre objectif de faire de l’Europe une puissance du numérique et de l’innovation.
New orientations for the EU’s humanitarian action (A9-0328/2021 - Norbert Neuser)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport qui fait le bilan et ouvre de nouvelles perspectives pour l’action humanitaire de l’UE. Premier donateur mondial d’aide humanitaire, l’Europe fait figure d’exemple. Mais elle doit s’engager encore davantage pour aider ses partenaires à faire face à des urgences toujours plus graves, à l’image de la terrible famine qui terrasse plus d’un million de personnes à Madagascar. Pour agir avec cohérence et efficacité, l’Union européenne doit définir une approche globale de son action extérieure, afin de mieux traiter les défaillances et les causes des catastrophes humanitaires: extrême pauvreté, accès à l’eau et à l’éducation, droit à la santé, changement climatique, etc.
European Medicines Agency (A9-0216/2021 - Nicolás González Casares)
J'ai voté pour ce rapport qui acte le renforcement du mandat et des moyens de l'Agence européenne du médicament et qui permettra à l'Union européenne d'être mieux préparée aux futures crises sanitaires, notamment pour l'approvisionnement en médicaments critiques. Ce texte contribue à la mise en place d'une véritable Europe de la santé en mesure de protéger tous les citoyens européens.
Digital Services Act (A9-0356/2021 - Christel Schaldemose)
J'ai soutenu ce texte qui permet au Parlement européen d'entrer en négociations sur l'un des projets législatifs phares de cette mandature. Une fois définitivement adopté, l'Acte sur les Services Numériques deviendra la législation la plus ambitieuse au monde en matière de lutte contre les contenus illégaux et préjudiciables en ligne, de responsabilité des plateformes et de défense des droits des utilisateurs et consommateurs. Complémentaire de l'Acte sur les Marchés Numériques, ces deux textes sont essentiels pour faire de l'Europe une puissance de protection et d'émancipation sur le numérique.
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund – application EGF/2021/005 FR/AIRBUS – France (A9-0013/2022 - Valérie Hayer)
J’ai soutenu cette demande de mobilisation du Fonds européen d’ajustement à la mondialisation pour un montant de 3,7 millions d’euros. Les aides financières accordées par l’Europe à la France visent notamment à accompagner les 297 travailleurs d’Airbus qui ont perdu leur emploi à cause de la pandémie. Les fonds les aideront à trouver un nouvel emploi grâce à des conseils sur la manière de créer leur propre entreprise et à des aides au démarrage.
Implementation report on on-farm animal welfare (A9-0296/2021 - Jérémy Decerle)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport porté par mon collègue Jérémy Decerle pour améliorer le bien-être animal dans les exploitations agricoles en Europe. Alors que le bien-être animal constitue désormais un sujet de préoccupation important pour les citoyens, ce texte appelle à faire évoluer le cadre règlementaire européen en harmonisant l’application des règles, à rémunérer davantage les éleveurs qui s’engagent pour le bien-être animal et à assurer une stricte réciprocité des standards pour les produits d’origine animale importés dans l’Union européenne.
A European strategy for offshore renewable energy (A9-0339/2021 - Morten Petersen)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport qui appelle à investir et miser sur le potentiel des énergies marines renouvelables en mer pour remplir les objectifs du Pacte vert et atteindre la neutralité climatique en Europe d’ici 2050. Plus particulièrement, ce texte invite l’Union européenne à soutenir le déploiement des énergies marines renouvelables dans les Régions Ultrapériphériques. Ces énergies représentent en effet une double-opportunité pour les RUP : elles permettent à la fois de décarboner leur mix énergétique et de réduire considérablement leur dépendance aux importations de combustibles fossiles. Les Outre-mer sont riches d’un formidable potentiel naturel et maritime, ils doivent devenir des territoires de solutions et d'innovation pour les énergies marines renouvelables.
Macro-financial assistance to Ukraine(C9-0028/2022)
J’ai apporté mon soutien à cette proposition de soutien macrofinancier d'urgence à l’Ukraine, adoptée quelques jours avant l’invasion du pays par les troupes russes. Cette aide sera suivie de nouvelles mesures de soutien politique, humanitaire, financier et matériel, auxquelles l’Union européenne s’est engagée pour répondre à l’agression injustifiée et sans précédent déclenchée par la Russie contre l’Ukraine
Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer (A9-0001/2022 - Véronique Trillet-Lenoir)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport de ma collègue Véronique Trillet-Lenoir qui porte un véritable plan de santé publique européen pour mieux prévenir, diagnostiquer et lutter contre le cancer, deuxième cause de décès dans l’Union européenne. Ce rapport est une réponse au plan présenté par la Commission européenne en février 2021, il doit aider les États membres à élaborer des stratégies efficaces contre le cancer. Ce rapport propose notamment de réduire les inégalités en termes de prévention, de diagnostic et d’accès aux traitements, et se concentre également sur la réinsertion des anciens malades. Ce plan constitue une étape de plus vers une véritable Union européenne de la santé.
Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2021 (A9-0358/2021 - Nathalie Loiseau)
Dans le contexte de conflits grandissants dans le voisinage européen et de la multiplication des menaces hybrides qui pèsent sur l’Union européenne, j’ai soutenu ce rapport de ma collègue Nathalie Loiseau sur la mise en œuvre de la politique de sécurité et de défense commune. Ce texte défend notamment l’adoption d’une «Boussole stratégique» européenne, la création d’une capacité de réaction rapide commune ou encore le renforcement du pilier européen de l’OTAN. Il réaffirme nos ambitions pour la constitution d’une véritable défense européenne.
Empowering European youth: post-pandemic employment and social recovery (B9-0091/2022)
Alors que débute l'Année européenne de la jeunesse, j’ai voté en faveur de cette résolution qui appelle à soutenir la jeunesse après la crise de la COVID-19. Nos jeunes ont particulièrement souffert des conséquences de la crise sanitaire, il est essentiel de les accompagner et de miser sur leurs talents dans cette période de relance et de grandes transitions. Ce texte appelle notamment à investir dans les compétences de la jeune génération, à apporter des solutions pour favoriser l’accès des jeunes à la formation et au marché du travail et à ouvrir de nouvelles opportunités de mobilité et de métiers. Cette initiative importante s’adresse à tous nos jeunes en Europe, y compris dans les outre-mer, où la jeunesse fait face à des difficultés plus vives notamment en matière de chômage et d’accès à la mobilité.
Cohesion policy: reducing healthcare disparities and enhancing cross-border health cooperation (A9-0026/202 - Tomislav Sokol)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport qui rappelle le rôle de la politique de cohésion pour remédier aux disparités territoriales en matière de santé au sein de l’UE. Tirant les conséquences de la crise de la COVID-19, ce texte propose notamment d’exploiter les opportunités de coopération transfrontalière sur la santé. Il recommande aussi d’accorder une attention particulière aux zones rurales et aux régions ultrapériphériques, particulièrement affectées par les problèmes d’infrastructures de santé et d’accès aux soins.
Foreign interference in all democratic processes in the EU (A9-0022/2022 - Sandra Kalniete)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport qui fait l’état des lieux des menaces d’ingérence étrangère qui pèsent sur les processus démocratiques au sein de l’Union européenne et formule des propositions pour les contrer. Ces dernières années, plusieurs élections dans l’UE ont été victimes d’opérations de déstabilisation menées depuis l’étranger, et la guerre en Ukraine fait craindre de nouvelles offensives notamment en provenance de la Russie. Plus particulièrement, ce texte propose des mesures pour mieux lutter contre les cyberattaques et la désinformation, véritable poison pour nos démocraties.
Gender mainstreaming in the European Parliament – annual report 2020 (A9-0021/2022 - Irène Tolleret, Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield)
J’ai apporté mon soutien à ce rapport qui fait l’état des lieux des mesures destinées à intégrer la parité et l’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes dans le fonctionnement, les actions et les politiques du Parlement européen. Bien qu’il reste des progrès à accomplir, le Parlement européen montre la voie : notre assemblée n’a jamais été aussi féminine, puisque 40% de ses Membres sont des femmes.
EU Gender Action Plan III (A9-0025/2022 - Chrysoula Zacharopoulou)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport consacré au troisième plan européen d’action sur l’égalité entre les hommes et les femmes, qui détaille les priorités de l’action extérieure de l’Union européenne pour l’égalité. En tant que premier donateur mondial d’aide publique au développement, l’UE doit être à la pointe de la promotion des droits des femmes, de l’égalité des sexes et de la lutte contre les violences faites aux femmes auprès de ses partenaires internationaux.
Rule of law and the consequences of the ECJ ruling (B9-0134/2022, B9-0135/2022, B9-0136/2022)
J’ai soutenu cette résolution qui appelle la Commission à appliquer sans délai le nouveau mécanisme de conditionnalité sur l’état de droit. Ce dispositif a été adopté il y a plus d’un an mais n’a encore jamais été activé en dépit de violations graves de l’état de droit commises dans certains États membres et qui portent atteinte aux intérêts financiers de l’UE. Ce mécanisme est essentiel pour assurer une distribution équitable et impartiale des financements européens, en particulier ceux qui font l’objet d’une gestion partagée à l’image des fonds de la politique de cohésion.
Refugees in Europe: CARE (C9-0057/2022)
J’ai voté en faveur du règlement CARE qui vise à permettre aux États membres et régions de l’Union d’utiliser les fonds de cohésion européens pour venir en aide aux réfugiés qui fuient la guerre en Ukraine. Les régions bénéficieront d’une grande flexibilité pour mobiliser les financements du FEDER, du FSE et du Fonds européen d’aide aux plus démunis (FEAD) non utilisés lors de la période 2014-2020 afin de financer un large éventail d’actions en faveur des réfugiés: mise en place de centres d’accueil, soutien pour l’accès à l’éducation, à l’emploi ou à la santé, fourniture d’une assistance matérielle et alimentaire d’urgence, etc. L’initiative CARE est une nouvelle démonstration concrète de la solidarité de l’Union européenne avec les Ukrainiens et fait partie de notre réponse commune à l’agression menée par la Russie.
More flexible use of funds under the AMIF Regulations in light of the war in Ukraine (C9-0056/2022)
J’ai soutenu cette proposition qui vise à modifier le Fonds européen «asile, migration et intégration» et le Fonds pour la sécurité intérieure afin d’aider les États membres à faire face aux conséquences de la guerre en Ukraine, en particulier l’afflux des réfugiés. Cette modification facilite l’accès aux ressources non dépensées sur la période de programmation 2014-2020, et permettra notamment de soutenir les capacités des États membres dans la mise en œuvre de la protection temporaire aux réfugiés ukrainiens, ainsi que la gestion des frontières extérieures de l’Union en renforçant la coopération policière, la prévention et la lutte contre la criminalité. Il s’agit d’un acte important pour assurer un accueil digne des réfugiés ukrainiens et une gestion efficace de nos frontières extérieures dans la mesure où quatre États membres sont frontaliers de l’Ukraine.
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2021/007 FR/Selecta - FranceFrance (A9-0048/2022 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial)
J’ai soutenu cette demande de mobilisation du Fonds européen d’ajustement à la mondialisation qui vise à apporter à la France une aide financière de quatre millions d’euros pour accompagner la formation et la requalification de travailleurs du secteur du commerce de gros (machines à café et distributeurs automatiques) qui ont perdu leur emploi suite à la pandémie de Covid-19.
Need for an urgent EU action plan to ensure food security inside and outside the EU in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (RC-B9-0160/2022, B9-0160/2022, B9-0162/2022, B9-0163/2022, B9-0164/2022, B9-0165/2022, B9-0166/2022, B9-0167/2022)
J’ai apporté mon soutien à cette résolution qui insiste sur la nécessité d’un plan d’urgence européen pour faire face aux graves conséquences de la guerre en Ukraine pour la sécurité alimentaire en Europe et dans le monde. L’Ukraine étant un producteur important de céréales et d’engrais, les ravages du conflit menacent la sécurité alimentaire des pays qui sont le plus dépendants des exportations ukrainiennes, en particulier en Afrique et au Proche et Moyen-Orient, avec de vrais risques de famines. L’Union européenne n’est pas non plus épargnée, avec des conséquences sur les prix des matières premières agricoles, du carburant et de l’alimentation en général. Dans cette résolution, nous appelons l’Union à soutenir les agriculteurs et pêcheurs européens, à agir en coordination avec les organisations internationales pour éviter de graves crises alimentaires dans nos pays partenaires, y compris en Ukraine, et à œuvrer pour réduire notre dépendance et avancer vers la souveraineté alimentaire de l’Europe.
Strengthening the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women (A9-0056/2022 - Samira Rafaela, Kira Marie Peter-Hansen)
J’ai voté en faveur du mandat de négociation du Parlement européen sur la proposition de directive pour la transparence salariale. Ce texte est au cœur de nos ambitions pour assurer plus d’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes dans l’Union européenne. Il prévoit notamment des instruments et des droits pour l’ensemble des travailleurs et candidats à un emploi, quelle que soit la taille de l’entreprise, afin de renforcer la transparence des rémunérations et de lutter contre les écarts de rémunération injustifiés. En soutenant largement le mandat de négociation, le Parlement européen démontre qu’il est à la pointe des combats pour l’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes.
Implementation of the 2021-2027 cohesion policy (B9-0173/2022)
J’ai soutenu cette résolution qui appelle la Commission européenne et les États membres à accélérer l’adoption des accords de partenariat et des programmes opérationnels, préalable indispensable au déploiement de la nouvelle politique de cohésion 2021-2027. Dans cette période où les impératifs de relance et de transitions écologique et numérique se conjuguent aux conséquences de la guerre en Ukraine, il est urgent de mettre en œuvre la nouvelle politique de cohésion. Dans nos territoires, notamment dans les régions ultrapériphériques, ces financements contribuent largement à assurer la cohésion économique, sociale, territoriale et à accélérer les projets.
Increased pre-financing from REACT-EU (C9-0127/2022)
J’ai voté en faveur du règlement «CARE+» qui vise à augmenter le préfinancement REACT-EU de 3,4 milliards d’euros afin de permettre aux États membres et régions de l’Union d’utiliser plus facilement et plus rapidement les fonds de cohésion européens pour venir en aide aux réfugiés ukrainiens. Ce préfinancement sera notamment plus élevé pour les États membres en première ligne de l’afflux des réfugiés. «CARE+» vient ainsi compléter l’initiative CARE, présentée et adoptée au mois dernier. C’est une nouvelle démonstration concrète que l’Union européenne se tient aux côtés des enfants, des femmes et des hommes qui fuient l’horreur du conflit en Ukraine.
EU Protection of children and young people fleeing the war against Ukraine (B9-0207/2022, B9-0212/2022, B9-0213/2022)
J’ai soutenu cette résolution qui souligne l’urgence absolue de protéger et de prendre en charge les enfants qui fuient la guerre en Ukraine, alors que l’UNICEF estime que plus de la moitié des 7,5 millions enfants ukrainiens sont aujourd’hui réfugiés ou déplacés à cause de la guerre. Nous demandons notamment d’assurer une assistance humanitaire d’urgence aux enfants, l’accès aux droits de base, de lutter contre les adoptions illégales, les trafiquants d’êtres humains et les abus sexuels, ou encore de mobiliser les fonds et programmes européens pour soutenir les collectivités qui accueillent ces enfants.
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 (RC-B9-0197/2022, B9-0197/2022, B9-0200/2022, B9-0201/2022, B9-0203/2022, B9-0210/2022, B9-0211/2022)
J’ai voté en faveur de cette résolution dans laquelle le Parlement européen appelle à accélérer la mise en œuvre et à renforcer les sanctions prises contre le régime russe et les autorités du Belarus, suite à l’agression menée contre l’Ukraine. Alors que nous avons tous en tête les images terribles du massacre du Boutcha, et que d’autres exactions de ce type sont à craindre, nous défendons notamment un embargo total sur les importations de gaz, de pétrole, de charbon et de combustible nucléaire russes dans l’Union et l’exclusion de toutes les banques russes du système financier SWIFT. Avec ce texte, le Parlement européen envoie un signal politique fort et enjoint l’Union et ses États membres à se montrer intraitables vis-à-vis des responsables de cette guerre.
Election of the Members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage (A9-0083/2022 - Domènec Ruiz Devesa)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport sur la réforme de la Loi électorale qui acte plusieurs pas importants vers un renforcement de la démocratie européenne. Par ce texte, le Parlement européen s’est clairement exprimé en faveur des listes paritaires pour assurer l’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes et pour permettre à tous les Européens âgés de 18 ans ou plus de se présenter aux élections européennes. Surtout, nous avons majoritairement approuvé le principe des listes transnationales, avec l’objectif de voir 28 députés supplémentaires élus sur une circonscription unique paneuropéenne, dans le respect des équilibres géographiques, lors des prochaines élections en 2024.
A sustainable blue economy in the EU: the role of fisheries and aquaculture (A9-0089/2022 - Isabel Carvalhais)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport qui constitue la réponse du Parlement européen à la communication de la Commission européenne sur l’économie bleue durable. Ce texte s’exprime clairement en faveur d’une meilleure protection de la biodiversité marine, tout en rappelant que les secteurs de la pêche et de l’aquaculture sont essentiels au système alimentaire européen et constituent un vivier d’emplois très important en Europe. Il souligne également la nécessité de soutenir le secteur de la pêche dans les régions ultrapériphériques, de renforcer la sécurité des flottes de pêche et des pêcheurs ultramarins, et insiste sur le fort potentiel des régions ultrapériphériques pour développer une économie bleue durable. Ce rapport s’inscrit pleinement dans la vision que je porte pour une réconciliation de l’économie et de l’écologie créatrice de nouveaux métiers attractifs, notamment pour nos jeunes.
The follow up of the Conference on the Future of Europe (B9-0228/2022, B9-0229/2022, B9-0235/2022)
J’ai voté en faveur de cette résolution consacrée aux conclusions de la Conférence sur l’avenir de l’Europe (COFE). Lancée il y a près d’un an, cette consultation citoyenne a associé des milliers d’Européens dans tous les territoires, y compris dans les Outre-mer, et vient de rendre ses conclusions avec l’approbation de 325 propositions citoyennes pour réformer l’Union européenne. Dans notre résolution, nous appelons au lancement d’une procédure de révision des traités de l’UE pour répondre aux demandes et idées formulées par les participants à la COFE. Nous resterons vigilants aux suites données.
Strengthening Europol’s mandate: cooperation with private parties, processing of personal data, and support for research and innovation (A9-0290/2021 - Javier Zarzalejos)
J’ai approuvé ce texte qui valide l’accord sur la révision du mandat d’Europol. Dans le contexte d’une augmentation de la criminalité transfrontalière européenne et d’une menace terroriste qui reste élevée, l’agence de coopération policière de l’Union européenne voit son mandat renforcé. Europol bénéficiera désormais d’un droit d’initiative pour réclamer l’ouverture d’enquêtes criminelles lorsqu’elles relèvent des compétences de l’UE et sera mieux équipée, notamment en matière de droits fondamentaux, de protection des données et de gouvernance. Le renforcement d’Europol, au bénéfice de la protection et de la sécurité des citoyens européens, était un engagement de campagne de la délégation Renaissance.
The impact of the war against Ukraine on women (B9-0219/2022)
J’ai soutenu cette résolution qui souligne la situation critique des femmes et des filles ukrainiennes depuis le début de la guerre suite à l’agression russe. Ce texte condamne avec la plus grande fermeté l’horreur des exactions et violences sexuelles commises contre les Ukrainiennes, notamment les viols utilisés comme arme de guerre par les soldats russes. Il appelle à garantir les droits et la santé sexuelle et reproductive des Ukrainiennes, à apporter une assistance d’urgence aux réfugiées ukrainiennes et à les protéger des risques d’exploitation sexuelle et de traite des êtres humains. Fidèle à son engagement de se tenir aux côtés des Ukrainiennes et des Ukrainiens, le Parlement invite aussi l’Union européenne et les États membres à renforcer le soutien humanitaire, matériel et financier aux femmes et filles d’Ukraine victimes de ce conflit.
The EU and the security challenges in the Indo-Pacific (A9-0085/2022 - David McAllister)
J’ai voté pour ce rapport qui fait le point sur les défis sécuritaires pour l’Union européenne dans l’Indopacifique. Cette région hautement stratégique est le théâtre d’une concurrence géopolitique accrue, attisée par le renforcement des capacités militaires et la stratégie d’influence de la Chine. Les enjeux de sécurité maritime y sont immenses. L’Europe doit s’engager davantage dans l’Indopacifique, en misant notamment sur les Outre-mer français de la région comme postes avancés stratégiques et pivots d’influence et de coopérations. Elle doit aussi renforcer ses coopérations, en particulier avec les petits États insulaires en développement de l’Océan indien et du Pacifique, pour relever les défis communs sur le changement climatique, la préservation de l’océan, la protection de la biodiversité ou la transition vers une économie bleue durable.
EU islands and cohesion policy (A9-0144/2022 - Younous Omarjee)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport qui appelle la Commission européenne à élaborer une stratégie insulaire pour répondre aux défis auxquels font face les régions insulaires en Europe. De l’océan indien à la Méditerranée, les îles européennes partagent de nombreux défis liés à l’adaptation au changement climatique, aux transitions énergétiques et numériques, à l’autonomie alimentaire, à l’emploi ou à la connectivité. Mais toutes les îles ne se ressemblent pas et il est impératif de ne pas mélanger les statuts et de ne pas mettre en concurrence les régions insulaires. Je me suis particulièrement mobilisé pour que ce rapport réaffirme les spécificités des régions ultrapériphériques et protège les outils qui leur sont spécialement dédiés, à l’image du programme POSEI. Avec ce texte, nous appelons aussi l’Union européenne à faire de 2024 l’Année européenne des îles.
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation (A9-0155/2022 - Sunčana Glavak)
Dans le cadre du paquet climat « Fit for 55 », j’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport qui acte le mandat de négociation du Parlement européen sur l’extension du marché carbone ETS au secteur de l’aviation, avec une véritable prise en compte des spécificités des régions ultrapériphériques (RUP). Les RUP sont éloignées, isolées et très dépendantes au secteur de l’aviation. Il est nécessaire de ne pas imposer à leurs habitants la « double peine » de l’isolement et d’une hausse des prix des billets d’avion.Avec la délégation Renaissance, nous nous sommes mobilisés pour garantir une dérogation plus forte et plus étendue aux RUP. Alors que la Commission européenne propose de limiter la dérogation aux seuls vols entre une RUP et son État membre, nous avons obtenu une première victoire : le Parlement soutient une dérogation étendue à tous les vols au départ/à destination d’une RUP vers/depuis une autre RUP, une région de l’Espace économique européen ou au sein d’une même RUP. C’est un nouveau combat gagné pour le « réflexe RUP » et la prise en compte de nos spécificités.
The rule of law and the potential approval of the Polish national Recovery Plan (RRF) (B9-0316/2022, RC-B9-0317/2022, B9-0317/2022, B9-0320/2022, B9-0321/2022, B9-0322/2022, B9-0323/2022)
J’ai soutenu cette résolution qui exprime les vives inquiétudes du Parlement sur l’approbation par la Commission européenne des versements de l’UE au plan de relance de la Pologne. Alors que nous avons adopté la conditionnalité « état de droit » sur les fonds européens et que de graves violations des valeurs fondamentales persistent en Pologne, nous appelons le Conseil à ne pas approuver le plan de relance polonais tant que plusieurs conditions essentielles sur l’état de droit ne seront pas remplies.
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (A9-0162/2022 - Peter Liese)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport qui définit la position du Parlement européen sur la réforme du marché carbone ETS, pierre angulaire de la politique climatique de l’UE. Cette réforme prévoit notamment l’extension de l’ETS à d’autres secteurs économiques et la fin progressive des «droits à polluer». Alors que le marché ETS s’appliquera désormais au transport maritime, nous nous sommes battus pour obtenir une dérogation robuste pour les régions ultrapériphériques, considérant leur dépendance liée à l’éloignement et à l’isolement géographique. Ainsi, 55 % des émissions de gaz à effet de serre liées aux trajets maritimes entre une RUP et son État membre ne seront pas couverts par l’ETS jusqu’en 2030. C’est une autre victoire pour l’adaptation du Green Deal aux spécificités des Outre-mer.
Social Climate Fund (A9-0157/2022 - David Casa, Esther de Lange)
J’ai voté pour ce texte qui exprime la position du Parlement européen sur la création d’un Fonds social pour le climat destiné à atténuer l’impact de la transition énergétique sur les territoires et les citoyens les plus fragiles. Ce Fonds a vocation à assurer une transition écologique socialement juste qui ne laisse personne sur le bord du chemin. Le Parlement européen demande que le Fonds social pour le climat accorde une attention particulière à la situation des habitants des régions ultrapériphériques, plus vulnérables à la précarité liée à l’augmentation des coûts de l’énergie et du transport, en cohérence avec l’exigence d’une adaptation du pacte vert aux spécificités des Outre-mer.
Carbon border adjustment mechanism (A9-0160/2022 - Mohammed Chahim)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport qui établit la position du Parlement européen sur la mise en place d’un Mécanisme d’ajustement carbone aux frontières (MACF) extérieures de l’Union européenne. Promis depuis longtemps, ce mécanisme permettra de mieux lutter contre la concurrence climatique déloyale pour les entreprises européennes sur une liste de secteurs de productions lourdes en carbone (ciment, acier, aluminium, etc.) importées depuis l’extérieur de l’UE. Dans ce texte, le Parlement demande également à la Commission européenne de fournir une étude d’impact avant son application dans les régions ultrapériphériques, en cohérence avec l’exigence d’une adaptation du pacte vert aux spécificités des Outre-mer. La création du MACF est un des piliers du pacte vert et l’un des principaux engagements de campagne de la délégation Renaissance.
Digital Services Act (A9-0356/2021 - Christel Schaldemose)
J’ai approuvé l’adoption définitive du DSA et du DMA, deux législations majeures qui vont imposer des règles aux grandes plateformes et mettre fin à la loi du plus fort sur les marchés du numérique. Avec ces deux textes, l’Europe exige des géants du numérique qu’ils respectent un certain nombre d’obligations, notamment sur la transparence et le retrait des contenus illégaux, renforce la protection des utilisateurs, instaure les règles nécessaires pour éviter la concurrence déloyale et faire émerger des champions européens du numérique. Dans un contexte de désinformation croissante et de nouvelles menaces cyber, il est essentiel que l’Union européenne soit à l’avant-garde du développement d’un espace numérique ouvert et sûr pour chaque utilisateur, équitable pour chaque entreprise. L’adoption du DSA et du DMA est une des victoires majeures de la Présidence française du Conseil de l’Union européenne et faisait partie des engagements de campagne de la délégation Renaissance.
Digital Markets Act (A9-0332/2021 - Andreas Schwab)
J’ai approuvé l’adoption définitive du DSA et du DMA, deux législations majeures qui vont imposer des règles aux grandes plateformes et mettre fin à la loi du plus fort sur les marchés du numérique. Avec ces deux textes, l’Europe exige des géants du numérique qu’ils respectent un certain nombre d’obligations, notamment sur la transparence et le retrait des contenus illégaux, renforce la protection des utilisateurs, instaure les règles nécessaires pour éviter la concurrence déloyale et faire émerger des champions européens du numérique. Dans un contexte de désinformation croissante et de nouvelles menaces cyber, il est essentiel que l’Union européenne soit à l’avant-garde du développement d’un espace numérique ouvert et sûr pour chaque utilisateur, équitable pour chaque entreprise. L’adoption du DSA et du DMA est une des victoires majeures de la Présidence françaises du Conseil de l’Union européenne et faisait partie des engagements de campagne de la délégation Renaissance.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Crisis measures in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors (A9-0182/2022 - Nuno Melo)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport dédié à la proposition de la Commission pour compenser financièrement les secteurs de la pêche et de l’aquaculture, affectés par les conséquences de la guerre en Ukraine. Le Fonds européen pour les affaires maritimes, la pêche et l’aquaculture (FEAMPA) sera mobilisé pour aider à couvrir les pertes de revenus et coûts additionnels liés à la guerre. Avec cet instrument d’urgence, l’Europe démontre à nouveau qu’elle se tient aux côtés de tous nos pêcheurs et aquaculteurs.
Addressing food security in developing countries (A9-0195/2022 - Beata Kempa)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport consacré à l’aide apportée par l’Union européenne pour accompagner les pays en développement dans la lutte face à l’insécurité alimentaire. La guerre en Ukraine et ses conséquences, la crise du COVID-19 ou encore l’intensification du dérèglement climatique aggravent l’insécurité alimentaire un peu partout dans le monde, à l’image de Madagascar où plus de 2 millions de personnes sont en situation de détresse alimentaire. Avec ce texte, nous appelons l’Union européenne, premier donateur mondial d’aide humanitaire et d’aide au développement, à s’engager davantage avec nos partenaires pour co-construire localement des solutions adaptées et combattre les causes de l’insécurité alimentaire à la racine.
US Supreme Court decision to overturn abortion rights in the United States and the need to safeguard abortion rights and Women’s health in the EU (B9-0365/2022, B9-0366/2022, B9-0367/2022)
J’ai voté en faveur de cette résolution, qui envoie un message fort pour la protection du droit à l’avortement partout dans le monde. La décision prise par la Cour suprême des États-Unis en juin dernier, qui a conduit à la révocation ou à la limitation du droit à l’avortement dans plusieurs États du pays, a provoqué un choc et une prise de conscience: les droits des femmes ne sont jamais acquis. Avec ce texte, nous condamnons le recul des droits des femmes aux États-Unis, nous rappelons notre grande vigilance sur les menaces contre les droits des femmes au sein de l’Union européenne et nous appelons à l’inscription du droit à l’avortement dans la charte européenne des droits fondamentaux.
Conclusion of the amendments to the International Sugar Agreement, 1992 (A9-0229/2022 - Bernd Lange)
J’ai approuvé cette procédure de consentement qui permet d’ajuster le budget administratif et les contributions des pays signataires de l’Accord international sur le sucre, d’élargir le champ des études, évaluations et activités de recherche liées au sucre, et de modifier les règles de nomination du directeur exécutif du Comité administratif attaché à l’accord. Ce vote ne remet pas en cause ma vigilance sur la préservation des emplois et du secteur de la canne à La Réunion.
EU/Mauritius Fisheries Partnership Agreement: fishing opportunities and financial contribution 2017-2021. Extension of the Protocol (A9-0211/2022 - Izaskun Bilbao Barandica)
J’ai voté en faveur de l’extension du protocole de l’accord de pêche durable entre l’Union européenne et l’île Maurice. Depuis 2014, cet accord permet à la flotte européenne, notamment à La Réunion, de pêcher jusqu’à 4 000 tonnes de thon dans les eaux mauriciennes. Chaque année, ce sont 45 navires de pêche réunionnais qui en bénéficient directement. L’extension du protocole permet ainsi de maintenir les activités de pêche en attendant la signature d’un nouvel accord.
Adequate minimum wages in the European Union (A9-0325/2021 - Dennis Radtke, Agnes Jongerius)
J’ai soutenu l’adoption définitive de la directive établissant un cadre européen pour le salaire minimum. Ce texte contribuera à assurer à chaque Européen un salaire décent et à lutter contre la concurrence déloyale sur les salaires en Europe. C’est une grande victoire pour notre délégation, qui en avait fait une proposition de campagne phare, pour la Présidence française du Conseil de l’Union européenne, qui en avait fait une priorité, et une avancée concrète pour l’Europe sociale.
Renewable Energy Directive (A9-0208/2022 - Markus Pieper)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport qui fixe le mandat de négociation du Parlement européen sur la révision de la directive énergies renouvelables. Ce texte doit favoriser la transition énergétique de l’Europe en même temps qu’assurer son autonomie énergétique, un objectif rendu nécessaire par les conséquences de l’invasion russe en Ukraine. Dans le cadre de ce rapport, je me félicite de l’adoption de l’amendement Renew que j’ai porté et défendu, qui prévoit la possibilité pour les Régions Ultrapériphériques (RUP) de bénéficier de critères adaptés à leurs spécificités pour produire des combustibles, bioliquides et biocarburants issus de la biomasse, et qui autorise les États membres à accorder des aides publiques pour la production d'électricité à partir de biomasse forestière dans toutes les RUP. Notre mobilisation collective a permis l’adoption de cet amendement en session plénière, au nom du « réflexe Outre-mer » que je défends. C’était une question de cohérence avec nos objectifs de transition et d’autonomie énergétiques, et de responsabilité vis-à-vis des spécificités des RUP, notamment en Guyane, un territoire recouvert à plus de 90% par la forêt, où la filière bois-énergie est essentielle au tissu économique et social local et qui a démontré sa capacité à utiliser ses ressources forestières de manière raisonnée et durable.
Economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU: the 8th Cohesion Report (A9-0210/2022 - Constanze Krehl)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport d’initiative, rédigé suite à la publication du 8e rapport sur la cohésion économique, sociale et territoriale par la Commission européenne, et qui exprime la position du Parlement européen sur l’avenir de la politique de cohésion. Ce texte porte un certain nombre de propositions sur la simplification de l’accès et de la gestion des fonds européens, sur l’extension et le renforcement du Fonds de solidarité de l’Union européenne pour aider les régions européennes à s’adapter au changement climatique et à faire face à la multiplication des catastrophes naturelles, et rappelle l’exigence d’une conditionnalité du versement des fonds de cohésion européens au respect de l’état de droit. Ce rapport rappelle également le rôle essentiel de la politique de cohésion dans les régions ultrapériphériques et réaffirme la nécessité de prévoir des législations adaptées aux spécificités de ces régions et de maintenir les instruments qui leur sont spécifiquement dédiés.
Access to water as a human right – the external dimension (A9-0231/2022 - Miguel Urbán Crespo)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport qui appelle l’Europe à se mobiliser pour faire de l’accès à l’eau un droit pour tous et partout, alors qu’une personne sur trois n’a toujours pas accès à une potable et sûre dans le monde. Les récentes vagues de sécheresse extrêmes l’ont démontré : l’eau est une ressource vitale qui se raréfie et son accès devient, de plus en plus, une source de tensions entre communautés locales voire entre pays. Premier donateur mondial d’aide publique au développement, l’Union européenne a les moyens d’aider ses pays partenaires à construire des solutions adaptées et efficaces sur le terrain pour assurer à chacun le droit à l’eau, essentiel pour la santé humaine, l’éducation, l’agriculture ou encore l’industrie. Elle doit aussi être à l’initiative pour soutenir les efforts de changement des modes de vie et de réduction de la consommation d’eau. L’Europe a enfin un rôle à jouer pour favoriser les coopérations régionales, notamment dans les zones transfrontalières, pour désamorcer les risques de guerres de l’eau.
Momentum for the Ocean: strengthening Ocean Governance and Biodiversity (B9-0426/2022)
J’ai voté en faveur de cette résolution qui appelle l’Union européenne à prendre la tête du combat mondial pour sauver l’Océan. Régulateur du climat mondial, refuge d’une biodiversité exceptionnelle, l’Océan est gravement menacé par les conséquences du dérèglement climatique et par les dérives de la pression humaine. L’Europe doit agir avec la communauté internationale pour donner un cadre robuste à la gouvernance de l’Océan et prendre des mesures ambitieuses pour protéger sa biodiversité. La résolution insiste sur le rôle clé que doivent jouer les Outre-mer. En plus de donner à l’Europe un rayonnement maritime mondial, les Régions Ultrapériphériques et les Pays et Territoires d’Outre-mer doivent être directement associés à la mobilisation pour l’Océan et ont vocation, avec leurs atouts naturels, à devenir de véritables territoires de solutions pour enrayer l’effondrement de la biodiversité marine et combattre le dérèglement climatique.
Energy performance of buildings (recast) (A9-0033/2023 - Ciarán Cuffe)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport qui valide la position du Parlement européen sur la révision de la directive européenne sur la performance énergétique des bâtiments. À l’heure actuelle, les bâtiments sont responsables de 40% de la consommation d’énergie et de 36% des émissions de gaz à effet de serre dans l’Union européenne. Avec ce texte, nous affichons de nouveaux objectifs pour parvenir à un parc immobilier à « zéro émission » d’ici à 2050, notamment par l’introduction de nouvelles normes énergétiques minimales, la facilitation de la rénovation thermique ou encore un soutien renforcé pour les ménages vulnérables. Le texte que nous avons voté prévoit par ailleurs des aménagements pour les Régions Ultrapériphériques, qui auront la possibilité de déroger à certaines obligations d’installation de points de charge électrique dans les bâtiments, compte tenu des défis énergétiques spécifiques de nos Outre-mer. Cette nouvelle feuille de route fait partie de nos efforts pour réussir le Pacte Vert et atteindre la neutralité climatique d’ici 2050.
Policy Coherence for Development (A9-0019/2023 - Janina Ochojska)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport qui envoie un nouveau signal fort pour la politique de coopération au développement de l’Union européenne. Avec ce texte, nous réaffirmons l’objectif de cohérence des politiques pour le développement, inscrit dans les traités européens, comme boussole de notre action vis-à-vis de nos partenaires internationaux. Cet objectif doit être porté par une véritable coordination des acteurs européens engagés dans la politique d’aide au développement, que ce soit les institutions européennes, les États membres, les délégations de l’UE ou encore les banques et les agences de développement. Faire respecter cet objectif dans nos coopérations est le meilleur moyen de chasser les incohérences qui subsistent et qui sont susceptibles d’affaiblir nos partenariats. C’est aussi un moyen de renforcer les standards environnementaux, sociaux ou sur les droits humains, et d’assurer une politique d’aide au développement plus efficace et plus visible chez nos partenaires.
Adequate minimum income ensuring active inclusion (B9-0099/2023, B9-0116/2023)
J’ai soutenu cette résolution qui exprime notre soutien à une initiative pour garantir des revenus minimaux adéquats dans chaque État membre. Dans un contexte marqué par la flambée des prix, notamment de l’énergie, et par la hausse du coût de la vie en général, le risque d’augmentation de la pauvreté est réel et il est donc nécessaire de renforcer les moyens pour mieux protéger les Européens les plus fragiles. Garantir un revenu minimum adéquat dans tous les États membres pourrait être aussi un moyen de faciliter l’intégration sur le marché du travail et de lutter contre l’exclusion sociale. Avec ma délégation, nous avons clairement soutenu l’appel à une directive sur le sujet.
European Year of Skills 2023 (A9-0028/2023 - Loucas Fourlas)
J’ai soutenu ce texte qui fixe notre ambition politique pour l’Année européenne des compétences, dont le lancement est prévu le 9 mai 2023. Cette nouvelle initiative s’inscrit dans la continuité de l’Année européenne de la jeunesse qui a jalonné 2022.L’objectif est de développer l’emploi en misant sur la formation notamment des jeunes, sur les nouvelles compétences liées aux transitions écologiques et numériques, sur la promotion des programmes de mobilité européens. L’Année européenne des compétences défend une approche très inclusive, que ce soit pour le public visé, avec une attention forte accordée aux groupes vulnérables, ou pour sa dimension territoriale.Ainsi, le texte que nous avons voté reconnait les difficultés particulières des Régions Ultrapériphériques en termes d’accès à l’emploi et accorde une attention spécifique à l’inclusion et à la formation des habitants des territoires ultramarins. Il prévoit aussi une implication concrète des RUP dans le cadre de l’Année européenne des compétences.
Strengthening the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women (A9-0056/2022 - Kira Marie Peter-Hansen, Samira Rafaela)
J’ai soutenu l’accord interinstitutionnel sur la mise en place d’une directive européenne ambitieuse pour réduire les écarts de salaire entre les femmes et les hommes et renforcer la transparence des rémunérations. Alors que les écarts de salaires hommes-femmes persistent encore à hauteur de 13% en moyenne dans l’Union européenne, ce nouveau texte vise à appliquer un principe fort : à travail égal, salaire égal. Il prévoit notamment la création d’un droit à l’information sur les niveaux de rémunération pour les employés et candidats à un emploi, des obligations de déclaration sur les écarts de salaire pour les entreprises, des mesures de rééquilibrage en cas d’écarts de rémunération injustifiés, et des sanctions en cas de non-respect de ces nouvelles obligations. Ce nouveau texte est une victoire législative majeure et une avancée importante pour faire progresser le Pacte Simone Veil pour l’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes que nous portons avec notre délégation depuis le début du mandat.
Fluorinated Gases Regulation (A9-0048/2023 - Bas Eickhout)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport qui fixe la position du Parlement européen sur la révision de la législation sur les émissions de gaz fluorés. Les gaz fluorés sont utilisés dans de nombreux équipements du quotidien, comme les réfrigérateurs, les climatiseurs ou les pompes à chaleur, mais ils provoquent un effet de serre très puissant et représentent à eux seuls environ 2,5% des émissions annuelles de gaz à effet de serre dans l’Union européenne. Avec ce texte, nous proposons des objectifs plus stricts pour réduire de 98% la quantité de gaz fluorés pouvant être mise sur le marché européen d’ici 2050. Ce nouveau cadre permettra de mieux protéger l’environnement et la santé des Européens et contribuera à la réussite du Pacte Vert et de son objectif d’atteindre la neutralité climatique d’ici 2050.
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (A9-0162/2022 - Peter Liese)
J’ai soutenu l’accord conclu sur ce texte majeur du Paquet Climat «Fit for 55», destiné à lancer l’Europe sur la trajectoire de la neutralité climatique d’ici 2050, l’objectif du Pacte Vert européen. Ce texte vise à réformer le marché carbone européen, qui applique le principe du « pollueur payeur » : les secteurs qui polluent le plus en Europe doivent être ceux qui contribuent le plus. Au cours des négociations, je me suis battu pour rappeler la situation spécifique des Régions Ultrapériphériques (RUP).L’accord que nous avons adopté prévoit une exclusion totale du marché carbone européen des trajets maritimes entre une RUP et son État membre, entre deux RUP d’un même État membre et au sein d’une même RUP. Concrètement : une liaison maritime entre la Guadeloupe et la Martinique ou entre Pointe-à-Pitre et Marie-Galante ne seront pas concernées. Cette adaptation très importante est la garantie que la nouvelle taxation carbone européenne ne conduira pas à une augmentation significative des prix du transport maritime dans les RUP. Cette victoire ancre la reconnaissance du «Réflexe Outre-mer» que je défends et concrétise un Pacte Vert européen qui respecte les spécificités des RUP et les accompagne dans les transitions écologiques.
Carbon border adjustment mechanism (A9-0160/2022 - Mohammed Chahim)
J’ai soutenu l’accord conclu sur ce texte majeur du Paquet Climat «Fit for 55», un ensemble de législations destiné à lancer l’Union européenne sur la trajectoire de la neutralité climatique d’ici 2050, l’objectif du Pacte Vert européen. Promis depuis longtemps sans jamais être concrétisé, ce nouveau mécanisme permettra de mieux lutter contre la concurrence climatique déloyale que subissent nos entreprises sur une liste d’industries très polluantes (ciment, acier, aluminium, engrais, etc.). Concrètement, une entreprise européenne qui paye le «prix carbone» ne sera plus désavantagée par rapport à une entreprise qui importe sur le marché européen de l’acier chinois ou des engrais brésiliens. Ces produits importés devront désormais s’acquitter d’un prix carbone équivalent lors de leur entrée dans l’UE. À terme, 60 % des émissions de gaz à effet de serre d’origine industrielle dans l’UE seront couverts par cet instrument. L’accord que nous avons obtenu accorde une attention particulière aux Régions Ultrapériphériques, dont les marchés économiques sont isolés et souvent dépendants de bassins régionaux spécifiques. La création du Mécanisme d’ajustement carbone est une véritable victoire pour le climat et pour notre Délégation L’Europe Ensemble qui en avait fait un engagement de campagne majeur en 2019.
Social Climate Fund (A9-0157/2022 - David Casa, Esther de Lange)
J’ai soutenu l’accord conclu sur ce texte majeur du Paquet Climat «Ajustement à l’objectif 55», destiné à lancer l’Union européenne sur la trajectoire de la neutralité climatique d’ici 2050, ce qui est l’objectif du pacte vert européen. Ce texte va instaurer un Fonds social pour le climat pour atténuer l’impact de la transition énergétique sur les territoires et citoyens les plus fragiles. Ce nouveau fonds, doté de 86,7 milliards d’euros, a vocation à assurer une transition écologique socialement juste, qui ne laisse personne sur le bord du chemin. Il soutiendra des mesures temporaires pour aider directement les ménages et les entreprises à faire face à l'augmentation des prix des carburants et des combustibles de chauffage, ainsi que des investissements de long terme dans les transitions écologiques. L’accord que nous avons négocié prévoit que ce Fonds social pour le climat tienne compte de la situation particulière des habitants des régions ultrapériphériques (RUP), davantage vulnérables à l’augmentation des coûts de l’énergie et du transport. Cette adaptation importante est une nouvelle victoire pour le «réflexe outre-mer» que je défends, et concrétise un pacte vert européen qui respecte les spécificités des RUP et les accompagne dans les transitions écologiques.
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation (A9-0155/2022 - Sunčana Glavak)
J’ai soutenu l’accord conclu sur ce texte majeur du Paquet Climat « Fit for 55 », destiné à lancer l’Europe sur la trajectoire de la neutralité climatique d’ici 2050, l’objectif du Pacte Vert européen. Ce texte vise à réformer le volet aviation du marché carbone européen, qui applique le principe du « pollueur payeur » : les secteurs qui polluent le plus en Europe doivent être ceux qui contribuent le plus. Au cours des négociations, je me suis battu pour rappeler la situation spécifique des Régions Ultrapériphériques (RUP), territoires éloignés, isolés et dépendants du secteur aérien.L’accord que nous avons adopté prévoit une exclusion totale du marché carbone européen des vols entre une RUP et son État membre, entre deux RUP d’un même État membre et au sein d’une même RUP. Concrètement : un vol Saint-Denis de La Réunion–Paris ou un vol Cayenne–Fort-de-France ne seront pas concernés. Cette adaptation très importante est la garantie que la nouvelle taxation carbone européenne ne conduira pas à une augmentation significative des prix des billets d’avion dans les RUP. Cette victoire ancre la reconnaissance du « Réflexe Outre-mer » que je défends et concrétise un Pacte Vert européen qui respecte les spécificités des RUP et les accompagne dans les transitions écologiques.
Deforestation Regulation (A9-0219/2022 - Christophe Hansen)
J’ai soutenu l’accord conclu sur ce texte majeur du Paquet Climat « Fit for 55 », un ensemble de législations destiné à lancer l’Union européenne sur la trajectoire de la neutralité climatique d’ici 2050, l’objectif du Pacte Vert européen. Ce texte est une première mondiale dans la lutte contre la déforestation importée : il interdira à une entreprise de faire entrer sur le marché européen un produit qui a contribué à la déforestation à l’extérieur de l’UE. Concrètement, grâce à des systèmes de surveillance satellite très précis, il sera possible de déterminer si du café, du cacao, du soja ou de l’huile de palme est issu de territoires déforestés d’Amazonie ou d’Indonésie, et d’empêcher sa mise sur le marché européen. C’est une immense victoire pour le climat et la biodiversité ainsi que pour notre Délégation L’Europe Ensemble qui en avait fait un engagement de campagne en 2019.
Macro-financial assistance to Moldova (A9-0166/2023 - Markéta Gregorová)
J’ai soutenu la proposition de fournir à la Moldavie une nouvelle assistance financière de 145 millions d’euros. La Moldavie est en première ligne des conséquences de l’invasion russe en Ukraine, notamment de l’afflux de réfugiés ukrainiens et de la flambée des coûts de l’énergie. Dans ce contexte, l'Union européenne renouvelle son soutien à la Moldavie pour aider le pays à faire face à ces répercussions et à mettre en œuvre les réformes nécessaires en matière de gouvernance et de lutte contre la corruption. C’est un nouveau signal fort que nous envoyons : le Parlement européen se tient aux côtés de tous les Moldaves et encourage la Moldavie dans son chemin d’adhésion vers l’Union européenne.
Discharge 2021: EU general budget - Commission and executive agencies (A9-0101/2023 - Jeroen Lenaers, Monika Hohlmeier)
Le Parlement européen remplit chaque année sa fonction de contrôle budgétaire en évaluant si le budget de l’Union européenne (UE) a été dépensé correctement et si l’utilisation des fonds européens respecte les objectifs politiques et les valeurs de l’UE. Dans ce cadre, j’ai voté en faveur de l’octroi de la décharge à la Commission européenne pour l’exercice budgétaire 2021. Avec ce vote, nous réitérons nos profondes inquiétudes sur les dérives liées à l’état de droit dans plusieurs États membres, notamment en Pologne et en Hongrie, en particulier les cas de conflits d’intérêt et de corruption sur l’utilisation des fonds européens, qui portent atteinte au budget de l’UE. Nous réaffirmons aussi nos exigences pour l’application du mécanisme de conditionnalité des fonds européens lié au respect de l’état de droit et pour une meilleure promotion de l’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes.
Discharge 2021: EU general budget - European Parliament (A9-0086/2023 - Isabel García Muñoz)
Le Parlement européen remplit chaque année sa fonction de contrôle budgétaire en évaluant si le budget de l’Union européenne (UE) a été dépensé correctement et si l’utilisation des fonds européens respecte les objectifs politiques et les valeurs de l’UE. Dans ce cadre, j’ai voté en faveur de l’octroi de la décharge au Parlement européen pour l’exercice budgétaire 2021. Dans la résolution que nous avons adoptée, nous exprimons notre grande vigilance sur les cas de conflits d’intérêts et nous soutenons une révision en profondeur des mesures liées à la transparence, à la responsabilité et à l’intégrité au sein du Parlement européen. Nous insistons notamment sur la nécessité d’appliquer les mêmes exigences et les mêmes règles à l’ensemble des représentants d’intérêt et nous appelons à nouveau la Commission européenne à créer un organe européen indépendant pour l’éthique, une priorité portée par notre groupe politique et notre délégation.
Discharge 2021: EU general budget - EDF (8th, 9th, 10th and 11th) (A9-0114/2023 - José Manuel Fernandes)
Le Parlement européen remplit chaque année sa fonction de contrôle budgétaire en évaluant si le budget de l’Union européenne (UE) a été dépensé correctement et si l’utilisation des fonds européens respecte les objectifs politiques et les valeurs de l’UE.Dans ce cadre, j’ai voté en faveur de l’octroi de la décharge au Fonds Européen de Développement (FED) 8, 9, 10 et 11 pour l’exercice budgétaire 2021. Avant sa fusion dans le NDICI en 2021, le FED était le pilier financier de la politique de coopération au développement de l’Union européenne avec les pays d’Afrique, des Caraïbes et du Pacifique (ACP). C’était aussi l’instrument du soutien européen aux Pays et Territoires d’Outre-mer (PTOM), qui incluent notamment les territoires français du Pacifique, les TAAF, Saint-Pierre et Miquelon et Saint-Barthélemy.Avec ce vote, nous saluons l’utilisation des fonds du FED et réitérons notre soutien à l’engagement de l’UE auprès de nos pays partenaires et de nos territoires d’Outre-mer pour un développement économique, social et durable.
Assessment of the new Commission communication on outermost regions (A9-0156/2023 - Álvaro Amaro)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport qui est la réponse du Parlement européen à la nouvelle communication de la Commission européenne sur les régions ultrapériphériques (RUP). Ce texte s’inscrit dans la continuité du rapport que j’ai porté pour une nouvelle stratégie européenne pour les Outre-mer : il renouvelle l’exigence d’un réflexe RUP, c’est-à-dire une adaptation systématique des législations européennes aux spécificités des territoires d’Outre-mer. En tant que rapporteur pour mon groupe politique, je me suis battu pour que ce rapport réitère plusieurs demandes importantes pour le monde agricole et les pêcheurs des RUP : le renforcement du budget du programme POSEI, le déblocage du renouvellement des flottes de pêche, le soutien à l’objectif d’autonomie alimentaire des RUP. Ce rapport défend aussi la création de zones « priorité emploi » pour soutenir la création d’emplois ; la mise en place d’un programme spécifique pour les transports et la connectivité des RUP ; de nouvelles clauses commerciales pour mieux protéger les entreprises et la production locale ; ou encore de nouveaux dispositifs Erasmus+ pour nos jeunes. Ce nouveau rapport consolide l’engagement du Parlement européen pour les RUP et confirme l’Europe comme partenaire indispensable d’un nouveau modèle de développement pour les régions d’Outre-mer.
EU/Mauritius Fisheries Partnership Agreement: implementing the Agreement (2022-2026). Protocol (A9-0196/2023 - François-Xavier Bellamy)
J’ai voté en faveur du renouvellement de l’accord de pêche durable qui lie l’Union européenne à la République de Maurice. Cet accord fixe le cadre d’un partenariat gagnant-gagnant : d’un côté, il sécurise l’accès de 85 navires européens aux eaux mauriciennes, dont la moitié sont des navires de pêche réunionnais ; de l’autre, il soutient financièrement le développement de la pêche et d’une économie bleue durable à Maurice. Cet accord est essentiel pour un développement mutuel des filières de pêche qui préserve aussi la ressource.
Ensuring food security and the long-term resilience of EU agriculture (A9-0185/2023 - Marlene Mortler)
J’ai voté pour ce rapport qui fixe notre feuille de route collective pour garantir la sécurité alimentaire à la fois dans l’Union européenne et dans le monde. En tant que rapporteur pour la commission du développement, j’ai insisté sur la nécessité de prendre en compte la sécurité alimentaire comme un enjeu global qui est étroitement lié à l’urgence climatique, à l’accès à l’eau et aux conflits. Ainsi, le rapport que nous avons adopté appelle l’Union européenne à utiliser ses partenariats internationaux comme un levier pour accompagner les pays les plus vulnérables vers la sécurité alimentaire. Plus particulièrement, il invite l’Europe à co-construire, sur le terrain avec les acteurs locaux, des solutions adaptées aux réalités locales pour renforcer la résilience aux chocs alimentaires et mettre en œuvre les nécessaires transitions agroécologiques. Enfin, nous insistons aussi sur la nécessité de renforcer l’engagement humanitaire de l’Europe auprès des pays en première ligne de l’insécurité alimentaire, à l’image de Haïti qui est confronté à une très grave famine. Ce rapport envoie un message fort de solidarité européenne avec tous nos partenaires internationaux.
Implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (A9-0213/2023 - Udo Bullmann, Petros Kokkalis)
J’ai approuvé ce rapport du Parlement européen sur l’évaluation annuelle de la mise en œuvre des objectifs de développement durables (ODD), le cadre commun fixé par l’ONU pour relever les défis mondiaux du développement. Ce rapport insiste sur l’interconnexion des crises mondiales qui rend les objectifs beaucoup plus difficiles à atteindre : urgence climatique, insécurité alimentaire, crises économiques liées à la pandémie de Covid-19 et à la guerre en Ukraine, etc. Il pointe aussi le besoin urgent de financements pour accompagner les pays les plus vulnérables face à ces urgences. Le rapport insiste par ailleurs sur l’opportunité ouverte par le Sommet de Paris pour un nouveau pacte financier mondial entre les pays du Nord et les pays du Sud, qui trace une feuille de route concrète pour aider les pays en développement à relever le double défi de la lutte contre la pauvreté et de l’adaptation au dérèglement climatique.En tant que premier partenaire de l’aide publique au développement dans le monde, l’Europe doit poursuivre son engagement pour la solidarité et pour des coopérations encore plus efficaces pour relever nos défis communs.
Renewable Energy Directive (A9-0208/2022 - Markus Pieper)
J’ai voté pour l’adoption définitive de la réforme de la directive sur les énergies renouvelables (RED), visant à accélérer la transition énergétique dans l’Union européenne (UE) avec un objectif de 42,5% d’énergies renouvelables dans le mix énergétique d’ici 2030. Cette réforme reconnait la situation très spécifique des régions ultrapériphériques (RUP), isolées des réseaux d’interconnexion énergétiques et dépendantes des importations d’énergie, et leur fort potentiel dans les énergies renouvelables, à l’image de l’énergie osmotique.J’ai bataillé avec mon groupe Renew Europe pour obtenir des aménagements pour les RUP, qui vont aider à protéger beaucoup d’emplois locaux et qui vont accélérer les transitions et innovations nécessaires à la trajectoire d’autonomie énergétique en outre-mer. Plus concrètement, l’UE continuera d’autoriser le soutien à la production d’énergie à partir de la biomasse dans les RUP et favorisera aussi les bioliquides utilisés pour la production d’électricité afin de favoriser la sortie des énergies fossiles dans ces territoires. Cette réforme de la RED est une démonstration de l’application du « réflexe outre-mer » que je défends depuis le début de mon mandat, pour une adaptation systématique de la législation de l’UE : compte tenu de leurs spécificités, les RUP pourront emprunter un chemin adapté à leurs réalités locales pour atteindre les objectifs européens de transition énergétique.
Single market emergency instrument (A9-0246/2023 - Andreas Schwab)
J’ai approuvé le mandat de négociation du Parlement européenne sur cette proposition de bon sens qui vise à introduire des instruments adaptés pour protéger notre marché unique en temps de crise. La crise COVID-19 ou la guerre en Ukraine ont rappelé que nous devons être prêts à répondre aux circonstances exceptionnelles qui perturbent ou entravent le marché unique. Le texte que nous avons adopté fournit un cadre général pour l’action de l’Union en cas de crise sur le marché intérieur et ajoute également des dispositions sectorielles pour être le plus efficace possible. En soutenant ce rapport, nous défendons la croissance, la compétitivité et surtout la résilience de l’économie européenne. Dans notre mandat de négociation, nous insistons aussi sur la nécessité de prendre en compte la situation spécifique des régions ultrapériphériques, qui font face à des défis supplémentaires liés à leur éloignement géographique et à leur insularité.
Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe (A9-0233/2023 - Javi López)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport qui est une priorité absolue puisqu’il concerne la santé des citoyens européens. La pollution atmosphérique constitue la première cause environnementale de décès prématurés dans l’Union européenne. Chaque année, ce sont 300 000 Européens qui décèdent prématurément à cause de la pollution, ce sont 300 000 décès de trop. Nous avons donc adopté notre mandat de négociation sur la révision des règles de l’Union européenne en matière de qualité de l’air. Nous insistons notamment pour que la législation européenne s’aligne progressivement sur les normes recommandées par l’Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS). Je déplore cependant le vote des eurodéputés du Rassemblement National qui se sont opposés à ce texte qui vise à mieux protéger la santé des Européens et la santé de l’environnement.
Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (A9-0260/2023 - Nicola Beer)
J’ai voté en faveur du mandat de négociation du Parlement européen sur le règlement sur les matières premières critiques, une proposition législative essentielle pour atteindre notre objectif d’autonomie stratégie européenne. Cet objectif vise à réduire la dépendance de l’Union européenne aux pays tiers pour l’approvisionnement en matières premières essentielles à la transition énergétique, au développement des technologies de pointe ou à la production de médicaments. Cet enjeu européen est aussi un enjeu pour les territoires d’Outre-mer, en particulier en Nouvelle-Calédonie, premier producteur européen de nickel et parmi les principaux producteurs mondiaux. Dans le mandat que nous avons adopté, nous demandons justement à l’Union européenne de s’appuyer aussi sur les territoires d’Outre-mer dans le cadre des partenariats et des projets que nous soutiendrons à travers le monde pour construire notre autonomie stratégique. Nous envoyons ainsi un message fort pour consolider notre engagement européen auprès des Outre-mer, en particulier dans l’Axe-Pacifique : face aux offensives et aux investissements de la Chine, l’autonomie stratégique est autant un objectif de développement économique qu’un impératif de sécurité collective.
Amending the proposed mechanism to resolve legal and administrative obstacles in a cross-border context (A9-0252/2023 - Sandro Gozi)
J’ai approuvé ce rapport d’initiative législative qui vise à répondre aux problématiques auxquelles les régions transfrontalières européennes continuent d’être confrontées. Après des années de négociations interinstitutionnelles, il nous parait essentiel de lever le blocage et les freins qui entravent le développement économique et social ce ces régions et compliquent le quotidien de leurs habitants. Nous défendons notamment un allégement de la charge administrative par la nomination d’un seul et unique organisme en charge de la coordination transfrontalière qui permettra de faciliter les démarches et de réduire les contraintes. Ce texte permet à la fois une meilleure agilité dans les réponses à apporter aux obstacles transfrontaliers et une meilleure coopération entre les régions et entre les États membres. Ce rapport nous rappelle aussi que la liberté des citoyens européens est et sera toujours une valeur cardinale de l’Union Européenne, que ce soit celle d’entreprendre ou de se déplacer.
Protection of workers from asbestos (A9-0160/2023 - Véronique Trillet-Lenoir)
J’ai approuvé l’adoption de l’accord sur la révision de cette directive européenne qui vise notamment à réduire la limite d’exposition professionnelle à l’amiante. L’amiante est un agent cancérogène extrêmement dangereux, de loin la plus grande cause de cancer lié au travail puisque 78 % des cancers professionnels reconnus dans l’UE sont liés à l’exposition à ce matériau. Tous les corps de métiers ne sont pas concernés de la même manière: les travailleurs des secteurs de la construction, de la rénovation des bâtiments ou de la lutte contre les incendies sont particulièrement touchés. La nouvelle directive propose notamment l’utilisation de technologies plus modernes et plus précises pour détecter la présence de fibres fines d’amiante. Elle encourage aussi l’utilisation adéquate d’équipements de protection individuelle et respiratoire, le nettoyage sécurisé des vêtements ou encore une procédure de décontamination et des exigences de formation de haute qualité pour les travailleurs. Aujourd’hui encore, 70 000 personnes meurent chaque année en Europe à cause de l’amiante: c’est insupportable. Cette directive va résolument dans le sens d’une meilleure protection des travailleurs européens.
European Media Freedom Act (A9-0264/2023 - Sabine Verheyen)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport qui propose un cadre commun pour la protection des médias dans l’Union européenne. Ce texte vise à garantir la pluralité des médias et leur indépendance face aux ingérences gouvernementales, politiques, économiques ou privées. Dans l’intérêt de tous les Européens, ce rapport ambitionne notamment de rendre la propriété des médias plus transparente et de protéger ces derniers dans le contexte de la montée en puissance des grandes plateformes en ligne. Avec ce texte, nous envoyons aussi un message fort pour la protection des journalistes face aux pressions extérieures et aux méthodes d’intimidation. Alors que l’indépendance des médias est sérieusement menacée dans plusieurs États membres, nous réaffirmons que garantir une presse libre, pluraliste et indépendante ainsi que le droit à l’information des citoyens sont des valeurs au cœur de l’ADN européen que nous défendons.
Classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (A9-0271/2023 - Maria Spyraki)
J’ai voté en faveur du mandat de négociation du Parlement sur la législation relative à la classification, à l’étiquetage et à l’emballage des substances et des mélanges. Ce texte vise à modifier le règlement européen en vigueur pour garantir aux Européens un environnement sans produits chimiques toxiques. Cet objectif passe à la fois par une meilleure connaissance des produits dangereux, par une meilleure communication sur les risques chimiques et par un système juridique renforcé. Nous demandons notamment une meilleure information des consommateurs pour une réduction des risques liés aux produits chimiques dangereux. Nous allons dans le sens du combat que nous portons au Parlement européen: protéger à la fois la santé humaine et la santé environnementale, en cohérence avec l’approche «One Health». Dans le cadre de cette révision de la législation, nous soutenons également une exemption encadrée pour les huiles essentielles, sur la base d’un amendement défendu par mon groupe Renew Europe. Aujourd’hui, la France est le deuxième pays européen en matière de production d’huiles essentielles, c’est donc une filière très importante pour nos territoires. Je pense en particulier à mon île de La Réunion où sont produites des huiles essentielles d’excellence qui favorisent la valorisation de nos savoir-faire locaux.
Urban wastewater treatment (A9-0276/2023 - Nils Torvalds)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport qui ambitionne de sécuriser l’accès des Européens à une eau propre et potable. Alors que la multiplication des pénuries d’eau dans l’UE est un véritable sujet de préoccupation, le rapport prévoit notamment de développer le traitement et la réutilisation des eaux usées. Nous demandons également à ce que l’ensemble des polluants chimiques (y compris les produits chimiques dits «éternels»), les microplastiques, les agents pathogènes et résistants aux antimicrobiens soient davantage surveillés. Nous soutenons également la mise en place d’un système de responsabilité élargie des producteurs pour les produits pharmaceutiques et cosmétiques lorsqu’ils nécessitent un traitement supplémentaire vis-à-vis des micropolluants. Plus particulièrement, nous demandons également une adaptation de cette législation aux spécificités géographiques de Madère, une Région Ultrapériphérique portugaise, en cohérence avec le «Réflexe RUP» que je défends depuis le début du mandat. L’eau est un bien commun en danger ; et je reste très mobilisé dans notre combat collectif pour garantir à tous les citoyens, partout, l’accès à une eau potable de qualité.
Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s attack and the continuing threats against Armenia (B9-0405/2023, RC-B9-0393/2023, B9-0393/2023, B9-0397/2023, B9-0399/2023, B9-0400/2023, B9-0402/2023, B9-0404/2023)
J’ai soutenu la résolution d’urgence sur la situation au Haut-Karabakh après l’offensive de l’Azerbaïdjan. Suite à l’attaque du 19 septembre dernier, nous condamnons fermement l’offensive militaire du régime de Bakou et le nettoyage ethnique en cours contre les Arméniens de la région du Haut-Karabakh. Nous demandons que l’Union européenne adopte au plus vite des sanctions ciblées contre les autorités de l’Azerbaïdjan. Nous appelons également l’Union européenne et tous ses États membres à renforcer l’aide humanitaire sur le terrain et à œuvrer de toute urgence pour obtenir des garanties pour les droits et la sécurité des Arméniens du Haut-Karabakh. Alors que l’intégrité territoriale de l’Arménie et le gouvernement arménien en place sont menacés, nous resterons extrêmement vigilants pour que le drame de l’invasion de l’Ukraine ne se répète pas en Arménie.
Establishing the Ukraine Facility (A9-0286/2023 - Michael Gahler, Eider Gardiazabal Rubial)
J’ai voté en faveur de la création de la Facilité européenne pour l’Ukraine : un instrument financier européen qui vise à soutenir la relance, la reconstruction et la modernisation de l’Ukraine à hauteur de 50 milliards d’euros d’ici 2027. Cet outil va répondre à la fois aux besoins urgents à court terme et à la reconstruction et à la modernisation du pays à moyen terme. Nous avons également souhaité attacher à cette aide des mesures de transparence et de responsabilité démocratique sur les financements apportés. Par ce nouveau soutien, nous confirmons la solidarité de l’Union européenne avec l’Ukraine face à l’agression violente de la Russie. Nous continuerons de soutenir les Ukrainiens aussi longtemps qu’il le faudra.
Establishing the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP’) (A9-0290/2023 - José Manuel Fernandes, Christian Ehler)
J’ai approuvé notre mandat de négociation sur la proposition de règlement établissant la Plateforme «Technologies stratégiques pour l’Europe» (STEP). Cette proposition est une première réponse de la Commission à la demande du Parlement européen de créer un Fonds européen de souveraineté. Elle contribuera à la politique industrielle européenne, en soutenant les investissements dans le numérique, les technologies «neutres en carbone», les biotechnologies; en soutenant aussi la formation de la main-d’œuvre, les compétences et l’innovation. En plus d’un renforcement de 10 milliards d’euros d’argent frais dans le budget de l’UE, STEP prévoit de mobiliser jusqu’à 160 milliards d’euros de nouveaux investissements dans tous les États membres.La proposition prévoit aussi la possibilité, pour les régions, de mobiliser les fonds de cohésion pour atteindre les objectifs de STEP. Elle autorise aussi la prolongation de 12 mois des délais de clôture pour les demandes de paiements sur la programmation des fonds de cohésion de la période 2014-2020 – en cohérence avec les demandes exprimées dans nos territoires – avec une adaptation spécifique et un délai supplémentaire pour les régions ultrapériphériques.STEP est une nouvelle étape pour continuer de construire la souveraineté européenne, en cohérence avec nos engagements de campagne.
Fisheries control (A9-0016/2021 - Clara Aguilera)
J’ai approuvé l’accord final sur le nouveau règlement contrôle des pêches. Ce texte a pour objectif de mieux protéger nos pêcheurs européens et de mieux encadrer les opérations de pêche dans l’UE.Les nouvelles règles prévoient un meilleur suivi des navires de pêche, la déclaration électronique de toutes les prises et la traçabilité numérique tout au long de la chaîne d’approvisionnement. Certains bateaux devront transporter des systèmes de surveillance électronique à distance, y compris des caméras de vidéosurveillance, pour s’assurer que les obligations de débarquement sont respectées.Le nouveau règlement assure également plus de réciprocité et moins de concurrence déloyale pour le secteur de la pêche européenne. Il prévoit ainsi que les produits importés respectent les mêmes règles que celles appliquées aux prises par les pêcheurs de l’UE, avec un meilleur contrôle et des nouvelles obligations. Il offre aussi une réponse à la politique opaque de la Chine qui refuse de communiquer sur les subventions attribuées aux activités de la flotte de pêche chinoise.Avec ce vote, nous renouvelons notre soutien à tous les pêcheurs européens.
Implications of Chinese fishing operations for EU fisheries and the way forward (A9-0282/2023 - Pierre Karleskind)
J’ai voté pour le rapport sur les implications des activités de pêche chinoises sur les pêcheries de l’Union, porté par mon collègue Pierre KARLESKIND. Ce texte défend nos pêcheurs européens et propose des solutions d’avenir pour notre politique en matière de pêche. Il fixe quatre priorités : plus de transparence, c’est-à-dire mieux connaître les pêcheries des flottes chinoises et les conditions dans lesquelles elles sont réalisées; plus de protection de notre filière de la pêche européenne, c’est-à-dire combattre la pêche illégale, les pratiques commerciales injustes et porter des exigences de traçabilité plus strictes pour les produits que nous importons dans l’UE; plus de protection des ressources halieutiques et plus de dialogue avec la Chine pour une pêche plus durable, afin de préserver la sécurité alimentaire liée à la pêche; enfin, une meilleure protection des droits humains dans les opérations de pêcherie.Ce rapport rappelle aussi que la pêche est une composante essentielle du projet de puissance de la Chine et un défi géostratégique majeur pour l’Union européenne, en particulier dans les régions ultrapériphériques où les pêcheurs sont particulièrement exposés aux opérations de surpêche ou de pêche illégale.
The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza (RC-B9-0436/2023, B9-0436/2023, B9-0438/2023, B9-0442/2023, B9-0444/2023, B9-0445/2023, B9-0447/2023, B9-0448/2023)
Nous avons tous été profondément marqués par les terribles attaques terroristes perpétrées en Israël le 7 octobre dernier. J’ai évidemment apporté mon soutien à la résolution du Parlement européen, qui renouvelle notre solidarité avec le peuple israélien, qui condamne les attaques terroristes du Hamas et qui rappelle le droit d’Israël à se défendre dans le respect du droit international. Grâce à un amendement de notre groupe Renew Europe, le Parlement européen a également soutenu un appel clair à une pause humanitaire à Gaza afin d’acheminer l’aide d’urgence aux populations durement affectées par le conflit. Alors que le texte a été largement soutenu par l’ensemble des groupes politiques, je regrette profondément que trois eurodéputés français du groupe The Left ont voté contre notre résolution. Face au drame en cours au Proche-Orient, il est impératif de préserver les règles du droit international humanitaire, de favoriser la désescalade du conflit et le retour d’un processus de paix. Mais dans un tel contexte, il est aussi important de combattre tous ceux qui tentent d’importer le conflit israélo-palestinien en Europe et qui attisent les haines. Nous défendrons toujours notre vivre-ensemble et le respect mutuel.
Generational renewal in the EU farms of the future (A9-0283/2023 - Isabel Carvalhais)
J’ai approuvé ce rapport d’initiative qui vise à mettre en lumière l’importance et l’urgence d’assurer le renouvellement des générations dans le monde agricole européen. Il est absolument essentiel que cette profession perdure et se développe dans tous nos territoires. Ce rapport propose un cadre pour favoriser l’entrée dans la profession agricole; pour faciliter l’accès au crédit, au foncier, ou encore à la formation; pour promouvoir aussi la coopération et le dialogue intergénérationnel. Il rappelle aussi la nécessité d’accompagner le monde agricole face aux défis écologiques, climatiques et technologiques qui attendent la profession.Le texte que nous avons adopté rappelle que le renouvellement des générations d’agriculteurs est un défi encore plus grand dans les régions ultrapériphériques, compte tenu de leurs spécificités: c’est une urgence à la fois pour l’attractivité des métiers agricoles, pour l’avenir des filières et pour la construction de notre autonomie alimentaire. Avec ce vote, nous confirmons notre soutien aux agriculteurs, aux éleveurs et aux planteurs dans tous nos territoires, y compris en Outre-mer.
Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act) (A9-0343/2023 - Christian Ehler)
J’ai approuvé le mandat de négociation du Parlement sur ce règlement visant à renforcer l’écosystème européen de fabrication de produits de technologie «zéro net». Aujourd’hui l’Europe importe en grande partie les technologies énergétiques propres dont elle a besoin pour atteindre ses objectifs climatiques, à l’image des panneaux solaires ou des éoliennes. L’objectif de ce texte est de faire en sorte que, d’ici à 2030, la capacité de fabrication de ces technologies stratégiques dans l’UE atteigne au moins 40 % de ses besoins annuels. Nous avons souhaité élargir le champ d’application des règles pour englober l’ensemble de la chaîne d’approvisionnement et donner davantage d’ambition au texte. Dans le même sens, nous avons défendu que le règlement concerne une liste plus étendue de technologies, notamment les technologies de fission et de fusion nucléaires, les carburants durables pour l’aviation et les technologies industrielles spécifiques, des préoccupations prioritaires pour la France. Ce nouveau règlement nous permettra de tenir deux engagements : poursuivre le Pacte Vert et atteindre l’objectif d’autonomie stratégique européenne.
Strengthening the CO2 emission performance targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (A9-0313/2023 - Bas Eickhout)
J’ai voté pour notre mandat de négociation sur la révision de notre législation pour la réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre des poids lourds. Les véhicules lourds tels que les camions et les bus sont responsables de plus de 25 % des émissions de gaz à effet de serre (GES) provenant du transport routier dans l’Union et représentent plus de 6 % du total des émissions de GES dans l’Union. Nous défendons donc l’adoption de nouveaux objectifs pour une réduction progressive des émissions de GES par les poids lourds: une réduction de 15 % d’ici 2025, de 45 % d’ici 2030, de 70 % d’ici 2035 et de 90 % d’ici 2040. Nous demandons aussi à ce que tous les bus urbains nouvellement immatriculés dans l’Union soient des véhicules à émissions nulles à partir de 2030. Cette nouvelle brique législative du pacte vert nous permettra de mieux lutter contre le dérèglement climatique et de mieux protéger les citoyens européens contre la pollution de l’air.
UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (COP28) (B9-0458/2023)
J’ai voté pour la résolution du Parlement européen sur la COP 28, qui a lieu du 30 novembre au 12 décembre 2023 à Dubaï. Nous défendons une augmentation des financements pour l’adaptation au changement climatique à destination des pays en développement et notamment des petits États insulaires en développement (PEID), en première ligne de l’urgence climatique. À cet égard, nous demandons la mise en œuvre de la feuille de route du Sommet de Paris pour un Nouveau Pacte Financier Mondial, initié par le Président Emmanuel Macron en juin 2023. Nous appelons également à intensifier les efforts pour mieux protéger, conserver et restaurer la biodiversité, notamment en cohérence avec l’accord sur le cadre mondial de la biodiversité Kunming-Montréal. Nous demandons par ailleurs de nouveaux objectifs mondiaux pour tripler les énergies renouvelables d’ici 2030 et de mettre fin à toutes les subventions directes et indirectes aux combustibles fossiles. Il y a urgence à faire bouger les lignes : le dérèglement climatique a déjà des effets très concrets, à la fois dans l’UE et je pense en particulier aux territoires d’Outre-mer, et dans le reste du Monde. Avec cette résolution, le Parlement européen démontre une nouvelle fois son rôle moteur dans le combat mondial pour le Climat.
EU/New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (A9-0305/2023 - Daniel Caspary)
J’ai approuvé le nouvel accord de libre-échange entre l’Union européenne et la Nouvelle-Zélande. Cet accord démontre que l’Europe est en capacité de promouvoir un commerce plus juste, fondé sur des règles et des valeurs communes, en ligne avec nos objectifs pour le pacte vert. C’est la première fois qu’un accord commercial de l’UE comporte des standards aussi élevés en matière de normes environnementales et sociales, avec un chapitre sur le développement durable contraignant et des sanctions en cas de non-respect des engagements. La Nouvelle-Zélande est un partenaire clé dans nos relations commerciales et dans la construction d’un Axe Indo-Pacifique fort, y compris pour nos territoires d’Outre-mer du Pacifique. Cet accord doit servir de modèle pour nos futures négociations commerciales.
Packaging and packaging waste (A9-0319/2023 - Frédérique Ries)
J’ai voté en faveur de notre mandat de négociation sur ce nouveau règlement qui vise à relever nos objectifs de lutte contre la pollution par les emballages et à favoriser une économie circulaire. Avec ce texte, nous fixons de nouveaux objectifs pour réduire les déchets d’emballages et interdire à terme tous les emballages à usage unique, et tout particulièrement ceux en plastique. D’ici 2030, tous les emballages mis sur le marché européen devront par ailleurs être recyclables, et effectivement recyclés à échéance 2035. Nous défendons aussi de nouvelles obligations de réemploi et de réutilisation, notamment pour les bouteilles en verre – en tenant compte des spécificités de certaines productions, telles que les spiritueux produits dans les régions ultrapériphériques, qui sont majoritairement exportées. Nous avons aussi inclus un cadre pour l’utilisation des emballages biosourcés et compostables. Par ailleurs, contrairement à ce qui a été dit, nous avons bien négocié une exemption temporaire pour les emballages en bois comme les boites à camembert, le temps de définir un cadre européen adapté. Enfin, nous protégeons la santé des Européens en demandant l’interdiction dans les emballages de certaines substances nocives en contact avec les aliments, comme les PFAS ou le bisphénol A.
Harnessing talent in Europe’s regions (A9-0325/2023 - Cristina Maestre Martín De Almagro)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport d’initiative sur la valorisation des talents dans les régions d’Europe. Depuis plusieurs années, l’Union européenne connaît un déclin démographique qui touche particulièrement les zones rurales, montagneuses, isolées et certaines Régions Ultrapériphériques. Cela se traduit par un recul important des populations jeunes et une perte des talents dans ces régions particulièrement vulnérables, qui éprouvent désormais des difficultés à attirer des habitants sur leur territoire. Ce rapport porte un certain nombre de propositions pour lutter contre la « fuite des talents » qui impacte nos territoires, notamment via le développement des opportunités de formation, de mobilité et d’emploi et l’amélioration des conditions de vie. Nous avons introduit dans le texte une prise en compte des défis spécifiques des Régions Ultrapériphériques, en cohérence avec le « Réflexe RUP » que je défends depuis le début de mon mandat. Alors que la plupart des RUP se distinguent par une population jeune, nous devons impérativement miser sur notre jeunesse en valorisant les talents, les initiatives et les projets pour aider nos territoires à relever leurs défis.
Setting up the delegations to the OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly, to the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly, to the Caribbean-EU Parliamentary Assembly, and to the Pacific-EU Parliamentary Assembly, and defining their numerical strength (B9-0497/2023)
J’ai voté en faveur de la constitution des nouvelles délégations parlementaires aux assemblés paritaires avec les 79 pays de l’Organisation des États d’Afrique, des Caraïbes et du Pacifique (OEACP). Après une longue période de négociations et de blocage, l’accord post-Cotonou a été conclu au Samoa le mois dernier. Il prévoit, en plus de l’Assemblée paritaire entre l’UE et les pays ACP, la création de trois assemblées régionales : Afrique, Caraïbes et Pacifique. Les nouvelles délégations que nous avons adoptées sont essentielles afin d’assurer une représentation égale de l’Union européenne et des États parties à l’OEACP au sein de chacune des quatre assemblées. Je serai pour ma part membre de l’Assemblée régionale Pacifique-UE, un engagement qui viendra compléter les actions menées en tant que Président de la Délégation UE-CARIFORUM et Vice-président de la Commission du Développement. Dans un contexte de mutation des équilibres géopolitiques mondiaux, je me félicite du nouvel Accord de Samoa qui marque une avancée importante dans nos partenariats internationaux et qui permettra de consolider nos coopérations avec nos partenaires d’Afrique, des Caraïbes et du Pacifique.
Foodstuffs for human consumption: amending certain 'Breakfast' Directives (A9-0385/2023 - Alexander Bernhuber)
J’ai soutenu ce rapport qui établit notre mandat de négociation sur la révision de la législation dite «petit-déjeuner» sur la composition, l’étiquetage et la présentation d’un certain nombre de produits de consommation courante, comme le lait, la confiture ou le miel. Nous proposons de renforcer les règles actuelles afin de mieux informer les consommateurs, en particulier sur l’origine des produits ou leur teneur en sucre. Nous défendons notamment un haut niveau d’ambition pour renforcer les indications d’origine et l’étiquetage du miel. L’objectif est de valoriser la production du miel authentique et de mieux protéger nos producteurs qui subissent la concurrence déloyale du miel frelaté importé en dehors de l’UE, souvent de Chine et de Turquie, qui ne respecte pas les normes européennes. C’est un signal fort envoyé à nos apiculteurs européens, à l’image de nos apiculteurs de La Réunion. Avec ce texte, nous fixons une triple exigence: plus de transparence dans les chaines d’approvisionnement; une meilleure information des consommateurs et une meilleure protection de la santé des Européens; plus de valorisation de notre production locale.
Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (A9-0260/2023 - Nicola Beer)
J’ai soutenu l’accord de trilogue sur le nouveau règlement pour un approvisionnement durable et sûr en matières premières critiques. Le lithium pour les batteries ou les panneaux solaires; le cobalt pour les smartphones: les matières premières critiques sont essentielles pour mettre en œuvre les transitions écologiques et numériques dans notre quotidien. En cela, la sécurisation de leur approvisionnement est un enjeu crucial pour l’Union, d’autant plus dans le contexte des répercussions de l’invasion russe en Ukraine et d’une politique commerciale et industrielle chinoise de plus en plus agressive. Cette nouvelle législation va aider l’Union à réduire sa dépendance aux importations et à construire sa nécessaire autonomie stratégique sur les matières premières critiques. De nouveaux objectifs sont ainsi prévus pour diversifier les sources d’approvisionnement, pour augmenter la production et le recyclage des matières premières dans l’Union, pour accélérer les procédures de permis et d’autorisation, ou encore pour favoriser la recherche et l’innovation. L’accord qui a été conclu permet également à l’Union de nouer des partenariats stratégiques avec les pays et territoires d’outre-mer, mesure que j’avais défendue au Parlement européen. Ce nouveau texte concrétise un peu plus notre engagement pour une Europe plus souveraine.
Implementation of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe (A9-0374/2023 - Tomas Tobé, Pedro Marques, Charles Goerens, Michael Gahler)
J’ai approuvé notre rapport de mise en œuvre de l’instrument de voisinage, de coopération au développement et de coopération internationale, également appelé NDICI, qui fusionne depuis 2021 l’ensemble des instruments financiers pour l’action extérieure de l’UE. Compte tenu de l’évolution rapide de la scène géopolitique mondiale et des récentes crises internationales, nous demandons à la Commission de revoir à la hausse les budgets du NDICI, afin que l’UE puisse apporter une réponse à la hauteur des nouveaux défis qui ont émergé. Nous insistons particulièrement sur la nécessité de créer un instrument séparé pour le soutien financier à l’Ukraine, de renforcer notre action auprès des pays en développement dans les champs de l’éducation, de la santé ou de la sécurité alimentaire. Par ailleurs, nous renouvelons notre soutien à la conditionnalité positive dans la coopération avec les pays tiers sur les questions migratoires, une approche que j’avais défendue et qui a été adoptée dans le NDICI en 2021. Alors que la Commission européenne dévoilera son rapport d’évaluation du NDICI d’ici la fin 2025, nous envoyons des messages forts et exigeants : l’Europe doit avoir les moyens de ses ambitions pour s’affirmer comme un acteur majeur sur la scène internationale.
EU development cooperation to enhance access to education and training in developing countries (A9-0338/2023 - György Hölvényi)
J’ai voté en faveur de ce rapport visant à renforcer le soutien de l’Union européenne pour l’accès à l’éducation et à la formation dans les pays en développement. Ces derniers sont confrontés à un défi considérable en matière d’accès à une éducation de qualité : selon l’Unesco, au moins 244 millions d’enfants et de jeunes ne sont pas scolarisés en 2023. Trop souvent, il manque des enseignants formés, des infrastructures appropriées, du matériel pédagogique adéquat, et l’aide au développement pour l’éducation souffre encore d’un déficit de financement important. Ce rapport rappelle que l’éducation pour tous est un droit humain fondamental, un pilier du développement durable et un levier essentiel pour réduire les inégalités. En tant que rapporteur pour mon groupe Renew Europe, j’ai voulu insister sur l’accès des filles et des jeunes femmes à l’éducation ; sur l’utilisation de l’éducation comme levier pour lutter contre les discours de haine, les violences et les discriminations ; sur la construction de partenariats gagnant-gagnant pour l’éducation et la formation. Partout dans le Monde, l’éducation est le socle de notre engagement à construire l’Égalité des chances. La jeunesse est notre avenir : notre première mission est de la protéger et de l’accompagner.
Common procedure for international protection in the Union (A8-0171/2018 - Fabienne Keller)
J’ai soutenu l’adoption finale des accords sur les dix textes qui constituent le Pacte européen sur l’asile et la migration. Face au défi migratoire qui est un défi de dimension européenne, il était impératif de construire une réponse européenne. Le paquet législatif qui a été négocié et adopté permettra de pallier les lacunes et les dysfonctionnements du régime d’asile européen actuel, arrivé à bout de souffle. La réforme que nous avons menée permettra la mise en place d’un nouveau système, avec : une meilleure lutte contre l’immigration illégale ; des procédures de traitement des demandes d’asile plus efficaces, plus sûres et plus respectueuses des droits humains ; un meilleur partage des responsabilités et une plus grande solidarité entre les États membres dans les situations de forte pression migratoire. Avec l’adoption du Pacte sur l’asile et la migration, notre Délégation concrétise un de nos engagements pris en 2019. Aucune des autres délégations françaises n’a soutenu les textes du Pacte : il faut souligner l’imposture de l’extrême-droite et de la droite qui préfèrent laisser la situation s’aggraver plutôt que de trouver des solutions ; et l’irresponsabilité des gauches qui privilégient les réponses idéalistes et irréalises.
Addressing situations of crisis and force majeure (A9-0127/2023 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)
J’ai soutenu l’adoption finale des accords sur les dix textes qui constituent le Pacte européen sur l’asile et la migration. Face au défi migratoire qui est un défi de dimension européenne, il était impératif de construire une réponse européenne. Le paquet législatif qui a été négocié et adopté permettra de pallier les lacunes et les dysfonctionnements du régime d’asile européen actuel, arrivé à bout de souffle. La réforme que nous avons menée permettra la mise en place d’un nouveau système, avec : une meilleure lutte contre l’immigration illégale ; des procédures de traitement des demandes d’asile plus efficaces, plus sûres et plus respectueuses des droits humains ; un meilleur partage des responsabilités et une plus grande solidarité entre les États membres dans les situations de forte pression migratoire. Avec l’adoption du Pacte sur l’asile et la migration, notre Délégation concrétise un de nos engagements pris en 2019. Aucune des autres délégations françaises n’a soutenu les textes du Pacte : il faut souligner l’imposture de l’extrême-droite et de la droite qui préfèrent laisser la situation s’aggraver plutôt que de trouver des solutions ; et l’irresponsabilité des gauches qui privilégient les réponses idéalistes et irréalises.
New Regulation on Construction Products (A9-0207/2023 - Christian Doleschal)
J’ai voté pour l’accord sur le nouveau Règlement européen sur les produits de construction. Ce nouveau règlement aligne les produits de construction sur les principes de l'économie circulaire : les produits dureront plus longtemps, seront plus faciles à réparer et pourront être recyclés en fin de vie. Dans le cadre de cette législation, nous avons aussi soutenu l’introduction d’un dispositif qui permettra aux États membres d’autoriser, dans les Régions ultrapériphériques (RUP), les produits de construction à être exemptés des exigences du marquage européen « CE ». Poussée par le Gouvernement français et soutenue par mon groupe Renew Europe, cette adaptation était très attendue par le monde économique des RUP et en particulier par le secteur de la construction qui est confronté à la hausse des prix du fret et des matériaux. C’est une nouvelle victoire du « Réflexe RUP » que je défends depuis le début du mandat pour l’adaptation des législations et des normes européennes aux réalités locales en Outre-mer.
Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (A9-0147/2024 - Tomas Tobé)
J’ai approuvé l’Accord de Samoa pour le partenariat entre l’Union européenne et l’Organisation des États d'Afrique, des Caraïbes et du Pacifique (OEACP). Longtemps bloqué par le veto de la Hongrie et de la Pologne, cet accord succède finalement à l’Accord de Cotonou et fixe le nouveau cadre de coopérations entre l’Europe et les 79 pays dits « ACP ». Il permettra de construire des partenariats gagnant/gagnant pour relever nos défis communs, notamment sur les enjeux liés au changement climatique, au développement économique et humain, à la sécurité ou aux migrations. Dans la résolution qui accompagne l’Accord de Samoa et à l’initiative de mon groupe Renew Europe, nous demandons également que les Régions ultrapériphériques (RUP) et les Pays et Territoires d’Outre-mer (PTOM), territoires voisins des pays ACP, puissent être associés aux mécanismes de dialogue et de coopération prévus dans l’Accord. Nous appelons également l'UE et l'OEACP à soutenir des initiatives phares de coopérations comme la Grande Muraille Verte en Afrique ou la « Ceinture Bleue » sur les aires marines protégées.
Written questions (33)
EU must protect African elephants
EU must protect African elephants
In view of the coronavirus crisis, we should be looking to create a new consortium to find a vaccine
Dealing with the consequences of the coronavirus – European Globalisation Adjustment Fund
COVID-19 – Transport of healthcare supplies in Europe
Reciprocity and access to public procurement markets
Reciprocity and access to public procurement markets
Strengthening the EU-level tool to screen foreign direct investment
Coordination of de-confinement measures
Dangers of COVID-19 and worker protection
Renewable forms of maritime energy
Mass arrest of LGBTI activists in Poland
Call for the release of Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh
Tripartite agreement facilitating the movement of horses of ‘high health status’ between the United Kingdom, Ireland and France
Disclosure of information concerning the award of a bid on environmental sustainability guideline (ESG) factors to BlackRock
Stepping up measures against dangerous terrorist online content, and EU funding of associations that violate EU values
Extending the mandate of EPPO to cover cross-border terrorist crimes
Recovery and Resilience Facility - specific measures
State aid Temporary Framework and support for small and medium-sized enterprises
Coverage of pandemic risks for SMEs in Europe
Funding of the Great Green Wall
The 2021-2027 ERDF and the role of large companies in energy transition in France
Taxonomy as a means of supporting green investment in the outermost regions
New CARE proposal
Regulating the banana market
Essential oils
Modernisation of the Energy Charter Treaty
Modernisation of the Energy Charter Treaty
Continued funding for the Global Gateway strategy
Putting effective means in place to stop the proliferation of sargassum in the outermost regions
Reducing microplastic emissions in the EU
Attack on Stepanakert by Azerbaijan
Defence of European and ACP banana cultivation in the face of competition from ‘dollar’ bananas
Amendments (2120)
Amendment 8 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 14 September 2021 towards a stronger partnership with the EU outermost regions,
Amendment 92 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Insists that due to its regional focus, strategic planning and effective implementation model , cohesion policy should remain the EU’s main instrument for reducing disparities and stimulating regional growth and continuehas not been intended to be a key contributor to supporting recovery from symmetric and asymmetric shocks; calls for a clear demarcation between cohesion policy and other instruments in order to avoid overlaps and competition between EU instruments; believes that there must be an increase in the overall cohesion budget and in the MFF’s share of the policy compared to the 2021-2027 programming period;
Amendment 118 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Is of the view that simplification should be one of the key drivers of the future cohesion policy; considers it necessary to increase the use of Simplified Cost Options (SCOs), streamline public procurement procedures, improve the articulation of cohesion policy with State aid rules, implement the single audit principle and identify “one-stop shops” for potential beneficiaries; invites the Member States to avoid over-regulation in order to ensure legal stability for the beneficiaries;
Amendment 171 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for cohesion policy to include a stronger urbanboth urban and rural dimensions through designated investments in urban and rural areas as well as stronger links between urban and rural projects and investments; calls for the proportion of national ERDF allocations for urban development to be increased from 8 % to 12 %to earmark funding for rural areas and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps in the same way as 8 % of the cohesion policy funds are earmarked for the development of urban areas; calls for this funding to be co-programmed with local authorities and for their benefit; underlines in this context that administrative capacity is essential for ensuring that managing bodies and local authorities acquire technical knowledge on climate change which they can use for urban and rural planning and urban and rural management; is convinced that this will lead to better design and evaluation of project proposals, more effective allocation of resources and satisfactory budgetary implementation without significant risk of decommitments; acknowledges that integrated territorial investmentdevelopment tools have a fundamental role in quality implementation and absorption of resources;
Amendment 185 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for the reduction of thematic concentration requirements in order to allow for more flexibilityflexibility at programme level in order to allow for more specific and targeted measures and a differentiated and territorial approach to cater for local needs, following the principle of place- based policy in the EU’s territorial investments; underscores that thematic concentrationsflexibility should be adapgranted to the way regions and cities operate in practical terms, from programming and reprogramming to implementation and closure; is certain that the key principle should be a tailor-made investment approach geared to specific needs on the ground;
Amendment 192 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for initial allocations and co- financing rates to be assessed on the basis of NUTS 3 (nomenclature of territorial units for statistics) in order for funding to be directed to where it is most needed and to avoid pockets of underdevelopment from arising ; underlines that such a shift should take into account possible negative effects on EU financing for larger urban areas; stresses that this is necessary in order not to stall the development trajectory of metropolitan areas that were previously supported more intensively by cohesion policyto address intraregional disparities by paying more attention to the diversity of territories in order for funding to be directed to where it is most needed and to avoid pockets of underdevelopment from arising;
Amendment 200 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that for the allocation of funds for local projects, the focus should be on a smaller number oflocal and regional authorities combine projects with higher budget, with common benefit projects, instead of scattering the limited resources across a high number of low budget projects; calls for guidance and planning support to avoid decommitments and repurposingand small scale projects to bring cohesion policy closer to EU citizens; calls for guidance and planning support to avoid decommitments and repurposing; highlights the importance to strengthen the bottom-up approach to territorial development which is a vehicle for social innovation and capacity building, empowering citizens to take ownership of the development of their territories through the design and implementation of strategies and projects;
Amendment 225 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Encourages multi-citysynergies between projects and collaboration agreements in order to harness pooled capacities and economies of scale in EU investments in infrastructure, climate change and the green transition; believes that this process should lead to a greater sense of ownership of projects and the consolidation of investments, instead of fragmentation and lack of synergies; highlights the added value of territorial cooperation in general and cross-border cooperation in particular;
Amendment 279 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Draws attention to the specific needs of the outermost regions to develop renewable energy sources in line with their geographical, geological and meteorological characteristics. Points out that, due to their geographical remoteness, these regions are not connected to European energy grids. Notes that a large proportion of the outermost regions are volcanic territories, presenting high potential for the production of both surface and deep geothermal energy. Underlines the essential role that geothermal energy can play in these regions to guarantee their energy autonomy;
Amendment 3 #
2023/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
– having regard to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change special report of 24 September 2019 on the ocean and cryosphere in a changing climate,
Amendment 23 #
2023/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, while energy is at the heart of all SDGs, SDG 7 stipulates the aim to achieve sustainable access to affordable and clean energy by 203012 ; _________________ 12 UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, ‘The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2023: Special Edition – July 2023’, New York, USA, 2023.
Amendment 49 #
2023/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas in developing countries that heavily rely on biomass for cooking food, the EU should support alternative solutions to the consumption of wood, and in particular mangroves, and promote, for instance, the use of solar cookers;
Amendment 66 #
2023/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the energy autonomy of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), building upon their high renewable energy potential, should remain a clear objective;
Amendment 96 #
2023/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the EU and partner countries share a common but differentiated responsibility to achieve a sustainable energy transition; whereas EU support for renewable energy projects must, in the first place, meet the local population’s needs before supporting export; whereas the stated desire of certain developing countries to exploit their hydrocarbon resources should also be analysed in the light of the EU's push for a global pledge at COP28 to phase out fossil fuels;
Amendment 107 #
2023/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls for the EU to support access to clean energy in developing countries through capacity-building and transfers of technology; highlights the need to develop solutions to help deliver renewable energy deployment in developing countries, including marine and river energy; encourages partnerships moving away from the exploitation of fossil resources and focusing rather on clean energy use and biodiversity conservation in developing countries;
Amendment 116 #
2023/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that energy poverty disproportionately affects women and girls; highlights their daily involvement in collecting firewood and charcoal far from their homes; calls for the EU to step up its support in mainstreaming gender in the energy transition; stresses that particular attention should be given to the crucial role of women and the youth in developing countries, including in marine conservation areas;
Amendment 162 #
2023/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is worried about the impact that water-intensive energy conversion practices, such as hydropower plants, have on agricultural communities; stresses the strong potential to develop osmotic energy to provide solutions for the production of renewable energy using water, particularly in estuaries and deltas;
Amendment 168 #
2023/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Is concerned about the fragility of facilities in the face of extreme weather events such as the recent floods in Libya that swept away entire neighbourhoods and damaged critical infrastructure; insists on the paramount objectives of SDG 9, which seeks to build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation;
Amendment 180 #
2023/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Insists on the relevance of green energy in agroforestry and climate change adaptation projects such as the Great Green Wall, which promotes the integrated management of ecosystems and provides a solution to water access and food insecurity in the Sahelian strip by combating land degradation and desertification;
Amendment 192 #
2023/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Warns against the risk of a new ‘green hydrogen curse’ that would foster developing countries’ reliance on exports and could crowd out investments in the development of local energy markets; is concerned about the lack of required infrastructure, the long-distance transport costs, the limited investments and financial capacities and the risks linked to weak institutions and corruption; calls for the EU to support the development of a green hydrogen value chain only when it can guarantee that it equally benefits exporting countries and their populations; stresses the crucial role of hydrogen as a tool to decarbonise the energy system and achieve the Paris Agreement goals; recalls the importance of life cycle assessments taking into account production and transport modes used;
Amendment 197 #
2023/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Acknowledges that the expansion of green hydrogen also has negative social and environmental impacts in the Global South, in particular as it relies on mining and the use of raw materials and rare earths; stresses the need to develop a global resource governance system that prioritises sustainability, efficiency and circularity, with a view to reducing global demand for virgin materials; emphasises the need for a systemic approach when assessing the local opportunities and consequences of green hydrogen production for European needs in developing countries;
Amendment 204 #
2023/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes the proliferation of desalination plants to deal with water scarcity; points out that seawater desalination can have major environmental impacts, in particular on marine biodiversity; calls for the promotion of a sustainable approach in water desalination and solutions that have no impact on coastal areas, such as deep sea desalination; highlights that reducing water use and recycling or reusing treated wastewater is often less expensive than desalination;
Amendment 219 #
2023/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for the EU and its Member States to increase the amount of official development assistance it devotes to the energy sector, particularly in Africa, prioritising grants over loans and reorienting financing towards countries with lower rates of access to electricity to support their clean energy transitions and to develop public-private partnerships, as well as programmes for facilitating the transfer of knowledge and green technologies;
Amendment 9 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas Cohesion Policy of the 2014-2020 period already paved the way for the transitions of coal regions by incorporating a multitude of transition- relevant specific objectives into their programmes and eventually also investing considerable funds into the respective fields, and other transition also require the same level of support to reduce the negative economic impact of the deep transition process they are undergoing;
Amendment 11 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the Just Transition Fund has been specifically designed to ensure that no one is left behind as the EU advances towards climate neutrality; whereas this includes providing targeted support to the regions most affected by this transition in order to avoid an increase in regional inequalities across the Union;
Amendment 21 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the STEP proposal has put the focus on the EU's strategic priority of reindustrializing the EU and achieving its Strategic Autonomy by creating a new Policy Objective within ESI Funds and allowing for a 100% co financing of STEP projects in less developed and transitioning regions and in any category of region of the Member States with a GDP per capita below the EU average;
Amendment 26 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas Europe’s automotive sector remains a powerhouse for industrial employment. It accounts for more than 6% of European employment overall and 8.5% of European manufacturing jobs, which, in certain regions, amounts to up to 25% of the regional GDP; whereas this sector is composed of an estimated 3000 companies, of which 2500 are SMEs, are independent suppliers to car manufacturers and face additional hurdles in the green and digital transformation;
Amendment 35 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas passenger cars and vans alone represent 15% of the total GHG emissions in Europe and transport is the only sector where the level of GHGs has not decreased compared to 1990 levels;
Amendment 36 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the implementation of the proposed rRegulation on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure15 should ensure the viability of the transition towards decarbonised transport systems; whereas there are considerable national and regional disparities in terms of preparedness for the transition towards decarbonized transport; whereas the number of passenger cars older than 20 years ranges from over 40% in Poland to less than 5% in Luxembourg and the quota of new electric vehicle registrations ranges from 46% in Sweden to 1% in Poland, while the same applies to the number of electric vehicle charging stations with the Netherlands having almost 1,600 times more charging points than Cyprus; _________________ 15 Proposal for a Regulation on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, and repealing Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (COM(2021)559).
Amendment 38 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas EU policies must not be territorially blind in order to avoid the aggravation of the geography of discontent phenomenon and to create acceptance of the main common goals on decarbonisation of the economy by the industry, the local authorities and the affected people; whereas it is fundamental to adapt the policies to the state of the post-industrial regions to make them territorially attractive again, especially considering the tendency of heavily affected regions to suffer from depopulation, brain drain and economic stagnation; whereas effective strategies to implement this include improving quality of life, investing in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and local entrepreneurship as well as facilitating access to affordable housing and creating incentives for young professionals and families to remain in or move to these areas;
Amendment 40 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas the automotive sector is the most integrated ecosystem in intra-EU value chains whereby over 45% of its production depends upon cross-border value chains. This intra-EU value chain brings together vehicle manufacturing, automotive suppliers, manufacturers of motor batteries, electrical equipment, tyres, suppliers of raw materials and car use services;
Amendment 46 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls the specific situation of the Outermost Regions in the transition towards a Union that is greener, more digitalized and less dependant on combustion engine transport, due to their remoteness from the continental network;
Amendment 47 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the green and digital transitions present significant challenges to the objective of economic, social, and territorial cohesion, which is enshrined in the treaties; is aware of the risk of widening regional disparities and a rising ‘geography of discontent’, as the necessary adjustments required by and the potential benefits of the twin transition vary greatly from one European region to another and will heighten regional disparities in the years ahead; considers that Cohesion Policy must overcome the economic forces that favour a growing agglomeration of high-value economic activities in urban and industrial centres if the Union wants to maintain its goal of economic, social and territorial cohesion as enshrined in the Treaty;
Amendment 49 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines that the plans to reduce GHG emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and the achievement of full climate neutrality by 2050 will have considerable impacts on the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the EU;
Amendment 51 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Underlines the importance of paying additional attention to the territories with geographical specificities, such as rural regions, the islands, the outermost regions, mountainous regions and less densely populated regions, especially those which are isolated and highly dependent on fossil fuel or specific industries that are phasing out;
Amendment 56 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Strongly recommends the inclusion of a newpermanent policy objective on industrial transition within the EU cohesion policy beyond 2027; stresses that this objective should promote European strategic autonomy and address the adverse effects of the green and digital transitions, particularly focusing on mitigating the negative repercussions on employment through support and diversification of local and regional economies;
Amendment 73 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Reaffirms the need for a new "Just Transition Fund 2.0" to be established within the upcoming programing period beyond 2027 on a NUTS 3 level and fully integrated in the Common Provisions Regulation, based on the principles of partnership, multilevel governance and the place based approach oriented at supporting regions highly dependant on sectors which are undergoing a deep transformation such as the automotive sector;
Amendment 74 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Understands that in order to determine whether a region should be considered to be highly dependent on the automotive industry, the following indicators should be taken into account; the contribution of the automotive industry to their regional GDP; the contribution of automotive products to regional exports; the contribution of the automotive industry to regional employment and the contribution of the automotive industry to R&D total investments in the region;
Amendment 76 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to expand the ‘financing not linked to costs’ approach in order to reduce reporting exercises, strengthen the focus on outcomes and impacts rather on expenditure and achieve a more efficient implementation and use of the funds; Considers that the “simplified cost option” has proved to be a very positive measure and calls on the Commission and Managing authorities to expand its application to industrial, green and digital projects;
Amendment 80 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need to ensure the fair treatment of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the distribution of the ESIF by drastically simplifying the administrative steps required to access these funds, by adapting the requirements to the size of the company and by making progress towards full implementation of the ‘only once principle’, which means that citizens and businesses are only required to provide certain standard information to the authorities once; furthermore, acknowledges the fundamental role of SMEs in the industrial transition, and, considers as such, there should be robust mechanisms in place to ensure their active participation in projects, and to guarantee they secure adequate financing through mechanisms such as consortiums or alternative instruments;
Amendment 93 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Believes that public-private partnerships are a suitable way to support the development of these critical skills and of improving job prospects the adaptability of labour markets as well as their performance in terms of productivity and efficiency thus being key factors for any successful to any transition;
Amendment 96 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Recalls that less developed regions are likely to face a disproportionate burden during the green transition, especially concerning the transport sector's shift to decarbonized solutions;
Amendment 97 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Notes that manufacturing sectors exposed to global competition, and the regions specialised therein, may face challenges during the green transition, particularly if international competitors benefit from lower energy prices and utilise fewer renewable energy sources; stresses that the costs of renewable energy will also play a significant role in these dynamics;
Amendment 120 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recalls that any strategic decision taken by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to shift toward electric mobility, and other technical developments such as autonomous driving, digitalisation and additional safety functions in cars, will inevitably have a trickle down effect and an impact on lower tiers in the local and regional value chain;
Amendment 123 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Suggests considering the option of implementing the transition plans using a results-based approach, comprising a group of projects to be carried out by a beneficiary to contribute to the objectives of the plans; considers that in order to simplify and reinforce the result-based orientation, the management could be exclusively based on jointly agreed milestones, outputs and results previously agreed upon between the European Commission and the Managing Authorities; takes the view that control and audit of a transition plan should also be limited to whether it achieves its milestones and targets;
Amendment 137 #
2023/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Asks the European Commission to enlarge the “exchangeEU” and “TARGET” programmes to the automotive regions in transition, in order to promote the exchange of experiences and results between declining sector regions, such as coal or pet and the regions with transforming sectors such as automotive and suppliers; is convinced that the experience with the implemention of the transitions plans with Structural Funds could help automotive and supplier regions to achieve a smooth transition towards neutral-climate activity;
Amendment 1 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 349 thereof,
Amendment 5 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to the European Commission's renewed strategy for the EU's outermost regions, putting citizens first and unlocking their potential,
Amendment 15 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the conditions of activity in the outermost regions require unique and appropriate solutions to meet the challenges of endogenous development and food self-sufficiency;
Amendment 16 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the fact that the 2013 revision of the CMO Regulation resulted in a shift from certain types of interventions to an approach more oriented towards the long-term market, with a focus on development and innovation in the sector and without taking sufficient account of the exceptional situation of the regions referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 20 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers producer organisations (POs) and inter-branch organisations to be the backbone of the fishery and aquaculture sector, supporting the day-to- day management of the CFP and enabling its collective implementation at producer level;
Amendment 21 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that POs and inter-branch organisations have a key role in helping to achieve the objectives of the CFP, which is why they need to be further supported; notes that more must be done to promote the set-up, consolidation and financing of POs and inter-branch organisations across the EU, particularly in Member States where primary production has largely remained fragmented (aquaculture, small- scale fisheries); considers that strong PO presence and that of inter-branch organisations is crucial for enhancing the prosperity of coastal communities and strengthening the position of fishers in the supply chain, especially in the outermost regions;
Amendment 33 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Concludes that properly functioning POs and inter-branch organisations generally have successful measures and actions, but observes that there is still a lack of POs and inter-branch organisations organising small-scale fishers and aquaculture farmers in particular, especially in the outermost regions; notes that the aquaculture POs currently in operation have been particularly successful in their promotion and communication activities;
Amendment 41 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that there are currently organisations in the Member States that perform tasks and functions falling within the remit of POs and inter-branch organisations, but that these organisations cannot qualify as POs under the CMO Regulation;
Amendment 46 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the COVID-19 crisis resulted in the sudden closure of most outlets for fresh aquatic food products, including in the outermost regions, making it opportune to restore the option of using storage aid mechanisms and to extend these to cover aquaculture POs;
Amendment 53 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the fact that the Commission evaluation identified shortcomings in the existing framework in terms of its ability to achieve the objectives of the CMO Regulation, in particular, in taking account of the specific characteristics of the markets in the regions referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 83 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that POs and inter-branch organisations may be exempted from the application of competition rules in order to achieve their objectives, subject to certain conditions, including that their activities do not lead to the partitioning of markets, do not exclude competition and do not eliminate competition;
Amendment 84 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that this exemption is essential for allowing some practices used by POs and inter-branch organisations, especially in the outermost regions, such as controlling the quantities put on the market by POtheir members in order to stabilise markets and prices, comply with conservation requirements and avoid food waste; concludes that non-recognised collective bodies of producers (e.g. cooperatives, cofradías) may not benefit from the exemption under the current criteria for POs;
Amendment 102 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Believes that the Commission and the Member States need to make more effort to achieve more uniform implementation of the CMO Regulation across sectors, by taking sufficient account of the specific conditions under which markets operate in the outermost regions; is of the opinion that more uniform implementation could help to ensure consumer trust in the aquatic food products placed on the single market, and serve the objectives of endogenous development and food self-sufficiency in the outermost regions;
Amendment 106 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes the outcome of the negotiations on the revision of the Fisheries Control Regulation, in particular the rules aiming to strengthen traceability provisions for all fishery and aquaculture products; is of the opinion that this traceability information will be very important for European consumers, both on the continent and overseas; calls on the Commission to propose further action to ensure that this information reaches final consumers in a simple, accessible format;
Amendment 116 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Reiterates its call for the criteria for recognising POs and inter-branch organisations to be adapted to better accommodate all the different organisations in the Member States that perform tasks that largely fall within the remit of a PO; highlights, in this regard, organisations such as cofradías and prud’homies de pêche, as well as those operating in the outermost regions;
Amendment 1 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the Just Transition Fund3a _________________ 3a OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 1
Amendment 2 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 b (new)
Citation 4 b (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 December 2021 establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 and (EU) No 1307/20133b, _________________ 3b OJ L 435, 6.12.2021, p. 1
Amendment 3 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 c (new)
Citation 4 c (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2020/2220 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020 laying down certain transitional provisions for support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) in the years 2021 and 2022 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards resources and application in the years 2021 and 2022 and Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards resources and the distribution of such support in respect of the years 2021 and 20223c, _________________ 3c OJ L 437, 28.12.2020, p. 1
Amendment 7 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 30 a (new)
Citation 30 a (new)
– having regard to the working paper produced by the Directorate- General for Regional and Urban Policy of the European Commission entitled “The geography of EU discontent and the regional development trap” published in March 2023,
Amendment 9 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 30 b (new)
Citation 30 b (new)
– having regard to the analysis produced by the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) entitled “ITI and CLLD. The use of integrate territorial tools in cohesion policy” published in December 2022,
Amendment 10 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas cohesion policy is the main investment policy for the EU’s regions and cities and the Territorial Agenda is the guiding instrument for the European Union’s territorial policy; whereas the Territorial Agenda provides orientation for strategic spatial planning, calls for strengthening the territorial dimension of sector policies at all governance levels and seeks to promote an inclusive and sustainable future for all places and to help achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Europe;
Amendment 16 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the place-based approach to policy making based on integrated territorial development aims to unleash unique potential related to territorial capital, knowledge and assets, while recognising the need for tailored solutions in different types of territories;
Amendment 18 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas it appears that the main difficulties encountered by local actors for the period 2014-2020 were a lack of skills and knowledg, knowledge and capacity building, a poor multi-level cooperation between different levels of governance, in addition to a slow absorption of funds and bureaucratic barriers;
Amendment 24 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas micro-cohesion is a form of balance for underdeveloped areas within more developed regions; whereas intraregional disparities can only be addressed by paying more attention to the diversity of territories, along with their development potential and challenges, and designing place-based policies and strategies;
Amendment 30 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the implementation of ITIs and CLLD remains uneven across the Union and several Member States and managing authorities show weak commitment in implementing integrated territorial development; whereas interpretation and implementation of Policy Objective “Europe closer to citizens” (PO 5) is not being understood and used in the same way in each Member States, resulting in low implementation of ITI and CLLD;
Amendment 33 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the Territorial Agenda 2030 (TA2030) invites the European Parliament and its Committee on Regional Development to take its objectives into account by advocating its priorities in EU legislative processes; whereas integrated territorial development and place-based policies are necessary conditions to achieve the EU strategic objectives such as the green and digital transitions;
Amendment 35 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas place-based policies can help territories to escape from long-term economic decline and the so-called “regional development trap”, in which a region is unable to retain its economic dynamism in terms of income, productivity, and employment; whereas territories which feel left behind are faced with disengagement and discontent of their citizens in the long term;
Amendment 52 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Highlights the importance of the bottom-up approach to territorial development, which is a vehicle for social innovation and capacity building, empowering citizens to take ownership of the development of their territories through the design and implementation of strategies and projects; calls for a paradigm shift in the implementation of cohesion policy and a mainstreaming of the bottom-up approach;
Amendment 54 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the valuable contribution to territorial development delivered by actions implemented through CLLD such as those under the LEADER programme; calls on the Commission and the Member States to reinforce LEADER by increasing its budgetary envelope, by guaranteeing high level of autonomy of the Local Action Groups regarding their constitution and their decision making and reducing the administrative burden;
Amendment 55 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to use the results of the 2024 evaluation report for the 2014-2020 programming period to support programmes for the period 2021-202716 ; _________________ 16 Article 57 CPR tasks DG REGIO with conducting an evaluation of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund by the end of 2024notes the importance of qualitative analysis of territorial development tools; regrets, in this regards, the conclusion of the special report of the European Court of Auditors on LEADER and community- led local development16a; _________________ 16 Article 57 CPR tasks DG REGIO with conducting an evaluation of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund by the end of 2024. 16a European Court of Auditors, Special report 10/2022: LEADER and community-led local development facilitates local engagement but additional benefits still not sufficiently demonstrated.
Amendment 58 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Handbook of territorial and development strategies and the Handbook of Sustainable Urban Development Strategies as guides for the design, implementation and monitoring of territorial and urban development strategies; regrets, however, the belated publication of these Handbooks and encourages the Commission to produce timely guidelines to simplify the process for elaboration of the operational programmes; highlights the need to offer more guidance to Member States on the implementation of the Policy Objective “Europe closer to citizens” (PO 5) and incentives to allocate more funding to PO 5, such as allowing for projects contributing to more than one PO to count for thematic concentration of both POs;
Amendment 61 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States to promote strategic spatial planning that takes into account territories as a whole beyond metropolitan, urban and functional areas; further calls on Member States to strengthen rural-urban links as one way to achieve better balanced territorial development across the Union;
Amendment 64 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to promoteearmark funding for TA2030 programmeintegrated territorial development in rural areas and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps in the same way that 8 % of the cohesion policy funds are earmarked for the development of programmes under the Urban Agenda;
Amendment 66 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need for a paradigm shift in the involvement of local and regional authorities in the implementation and management of territorial tools; calls for an effective implementation of the partnership principle and in-depth consultation with local authorities and stakeholders prior to the definition of ITI and CLLD actions;
Amendment 72 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for territorial or local development strategies funded by more than one programme to merge into a single track in order to prevent delays and administrative obstacles; welcomes the possibility, introduced in the 2021-2027 programming period, to designate a leading fund for strategies funded by more than one fund;
Amendment 81 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the clear distinction between Member States that are committed to developing ITIs or CLLDs and those that are not; calls on the Commission to clarify this differentiation in order to avoid geographical disparities; takes the view that ITI and CLLD should be mandatory for Member States;
Amendment 85 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers TA2030 to be a real and proper instrument that ensures the EU’s cohesion through the management of each of its regions; notes that territorial instruments such as CLLDs and ITIs are proven measures that can bring Europe closer to citizens;
Amendment 91 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that TA2030 actions should be more decisive in the allocation of funds andplay a central role in Partnership Agreements and Operational Programmes; points out the need to promote the integration of the TA2030 into EU policies, with a focus on levels of governance closer to the ground; calls on the Commission to provide the TA2030 with its ownadequate funding in the future revision of the multiannual financial framework to finance actions implementing the TA2030 both in urban and rural areas;
Amendment 94 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines as essential the inclusion ofo apply Territorial Impact Assessment (TIA) to analyse the potential asymmetric territorial impacts of EU policies and legislative proposals and to include TA2030 priorities and objectives in the legislative instruments and operational programmes of the cohesion policy funds which should be tailored to each territory and must respect the partnership principle; welcomes the TA2030 pilot actions that have been developed and calls on the Member States and the Commission to continue investing in these actions, improving their geographical balance and better coordinating them with the principles of the TA2030;
Amendment 97 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for a strategy for mergingfacilitating synergies between different EU funds for projects implemented through territorial tools and for the administrative simplification for pilot actions financed by more than one fund;
Amendment 102 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States to develop their territorial agendas in line with the TA2030 as a basis for programming their territorial strategies and in order to stimulate the decision-making process and the design of territorial and urban policies; further calls on Member States to enable a CLLD approach for all EU regions including rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps, such as the northernmost regions and regions with very low population density, islands, cross-border regions and mountain regions;
Amendment 106 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to promote the implementation of the TA2030 beyond pilot actions, making this instrument a reference framework for action that provides concrete guidelines for EU territories to improve their performance; highlights the opportunity to make regional funding conditional on achieving TA2030 prioritineed to include TA2030 priorities in Partnership Agreements and Operational Programmes and calls on the Commission to develop monitoring indicators linking the TA2030 and the use of cohesion policy funds, in particular the ERFDF;
Amendment 115 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for a single framework for strategies aimed at both urban and wider territorial development, treating territorial requirements as a whole by taking as a basis unit functional areas at level 3 of the nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS); stresses that this could significantly reduce bureaucratic barriers in the acquisition of fund; stresses that this could significantly reduce bureaucratic barriers in the acquisition of funds; believes that each territory should autonomously choose the appropriate level of local governance for the implementation of territorial strategies;
Amendment 116 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Underlines the need to simplify the access to funds identifying “one-stop shops” for potential beneficiaries of EU Cohesion funds and ITI or CLLD projects, in particular to access information about the type of financing, administrative requirements and eligibility;
Amendment 118 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Requests Member States to foresee sufficient human resources in both managing authorities and implementation bodies in charge of ITI or CLLD, in order to ensure technical support and advisory service specifically for LAGs and for ITI partners to enable compliance with the regulations;
Amendment 119 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Stresses that one of the main obstacles encountered by final beneficiaries of cohesion funds, especially for small-scale and local projects, is the delay in payments; encourages Member States to put in place a national scheme of cash advance for projects implemented through ITI and CLLD based on partnerships between managing authorities, public and private banks;
Amendment 122 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Reiterates the need to strengthen the territorial dimension in the European Semester and improve the articulation between Cohesion Policy and the European economic governance, involving local and regional authorities at all stages of the procedures linked with the European Semester and its country specific recommendations;
Amendment 1 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/817 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 establishing Erasmus+: the Union Programme for education and training, youth and sport and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1288/20131a, __________________ 1a OJ L 189, 28.5.2021, p. 1
Amendment 3 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1296/20131a, __________________ 1a OJ L 231 30.6.2021, p. 21.
Amendment 4 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 b (new)
Citation 9 b (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the Just Transition Fund1a, __________________ 1a OJ L 231 30.6.2021, p. 1.
Amendment 5 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication of 30 June 2021 on A long-term Vision for the EU's Rural Areas - Towards stronger, connected, resilient and prosperous rural areas by 2040 (COM(2021)345),
Amendment 6 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
– having regard to the Decision (EU) 2023/936 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on a European Year of Skills1a, __________________ 1a OJ L 125, 11.05.2023, p.1
Amendment 7 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 14 September 2021 entitled ‘Towards a stronger partnership with the EU outermost regions’,
Amendment 8 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 b (new)
Citation 15 b (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 13 June 2023 on the assessment of the new Commission communication on outermost regions,
Amendment 12 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
– having regard to the working paper produced by the Directorate- General for Regional and Urban Policy of the European Commission entitled “The geography of EU discontent and the regional development trap” published in March 2023,
Amendment 13 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 a (new)
Citation 22 a (new)
– having regard to the OECD report entitled “Rethinking Regional Attractiveness in the New Global Environment”, published on 5 July 2023,
Amendment 15 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU’s population has grown steadily over the last 50 years; whereas population growth has slowed in recent decades; whereas current predictions point to growth at a limited rate until 2029, from which date population growth will begin to slow down13 ; whereas the population in the EU is ageing and birth rates have been declining since the 1960s; __________________ 13 See the Commission Staff Working Document entitled ‘The impact of demographic change – in a changing environment’ of 17 January 2023 (SWD(2023)0021).
Amendment 19 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas demographic trends have led to a shrinking working age population in the EU; whereas the EU working age population is expected to shrink over the next decades, with a loss of additional 35 million people by 2050; whereas this process will trigger new and growing territorial disparities;
Amendment 22 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas population loss is a sustained trend over time, particularly affecting rural areas with older populations on average than those found in cities and suburbs14 ; whereas young people are on average more likely to leave rural areas; whereas the loss of population in rural areas is deeply linked to the lack of connectivity, public services and, education and training opportunities and quality employment; whereas the postingdeparture of young workers poses significant challenges to demographic structures such as low generational renewal, ageing demographics and overall population decline; whereas mountainous, isolated and outermost regions are particularly affected by these phenomena; __________________ 14 See the Commission Staff Working Document entitled ‘The impact of demographic change – in a changing environment’ of 17 January 2023 (SWD(2023)0021).
Amendment 28 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas in spite of its temporary impact on the labour market, the COVID- 19 pandemic has resulted in a boost to teleworking, offering great potential to connect jobs from urban centres to smaller cities, suburbs and towns15 ; whereas emerging opportunities of the green and digital transition have brought renewed attention to non-urban areas and opened up new job opportunities; __________________ 15 See the Draft Council conclusions on telework in the context of remote work, paragraph 17.
Amendment 30 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the positive migration and integration of workers with or without tertiary education is one of the solutions to address the challenges faced by Member States and their regions with the highest percentage of population loss; whereas the success of action plans on migrants’ integration and inclusion depends on the involvement of local and regional authorities and civil society organisations;
Amendment 32 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas regions in, or at risk of, talent development trap are characterised by sharp working age population decline, low and stagnating share of people with a tertiary education, a significant departure of young people, lack of economic dynamism and economic diversification and low innovation capacity; whereas these regions have significantly higher rates of youth unemployment and NEETs compared to the average in EU; whereas, in these regions, wages, income and economic development are substantially lower than in the rest of the EU;
Amendment 36 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the talent drain is closely related to the need to improve the working and living condiconditions, job opportunities, wages, equal opportunities, availability of services and trust in institutions of people living in regions with low incomes, social gaps and other socio-economic disparities; whereas reducing such disparities is a commitment which has been reiterated through the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 40 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas regional and local authorities are best placed to create the socio-economic conditions for attracting talent; whereas governance in the EU is improving overall, but disparities remain between and within Member States, and the role and the capacities of sub-national governments remain unequal; whereas the quality of institutions of regions in, or at risk of, talent development trap is far below the EU average; whereas these administrations need economic reinforcement;
Amendment 49 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas talent retention does not refer exclusively to stopping the emigration of highly qualified persons from one country to another, or from one region to another, but also to attracting populations whose professional background is related to jobs and skills that are still in high demand in rural and sparsely populated areas; whereas regional attractiveness depends on various factors such as residents-wellbeing, economy and labour market, natural environment, connectedness, housing, cultural capital and tourism;
Amendment 53 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the outermost regions are particularly vulnerable to talent drain and have higher levels of unemployment and lower education rates, while their share of young people who are either unemployed or not in education is above the EU average16; , given their specific characteristics as recognised in Article 349 TFEU, in particular their structural economic and social situation, aggravated by their remoteness, insularity, small size, difficult topography and climate, economic dependence on a small number of products and the limited size of their market; whereas these regions have higher levels of unemployment and lower education rates, while their share of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) is above the EU average16; whereas young people in the outermost regions are often forced to move to other regions in order to continue their education or for specific training or to find a job, which has a strong impact on the demography and development of these territories; __________________ 16 Commission communication of 3 May 2022 entitled on “Putting people first, securing sustainable and inclusive growth, unlocking the potential of the EU’s outermost regions” (COM(2022)0198).
Amendment 64 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication on ‘Harnessing talent in Europe’s regions’, which is the first key deliverable of the European Year of Skills; appreciates the strategies presented as a mechanism to avoid economic, social and gender disparities between citizens affected by the green and digital transitions; considers it fundamental that the concept of ‘rural proofing’ include assessingnd to ensure that nobody is left behind in the green and digital transitions; recalls that new challenges require fresh money and asks to top up cohesion policy with new budgetary resources to address new challenges; considers it fundamental to implement the ‘rural proofing’ mechanism in the design of each EU legislative proposal, assessing, inter alia, the demographic impact, the issue of job creation, the impact on the educational framework and the gender impact;
Amendment 67 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication on ‘Harnessing talent in Europe’s regions’; appreciates the strategies presented as a mechanism to avoid economic, social, territorial and gender disparities between citizens affected by the green and digital transitions; considers it fundamental that the concept of ‘rural proofing’ include assessing the demographic impact, the issue of job creation, the impact on the educational framework and the gender impact;
Amendment 68 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that the strategies and mechanisms presented by the Commission in the context of the initiative entitled ‘Harnessing Talent in European Regions’ must adopt an ‘OR reflex’, as called for by Parliament in its resolution of 14 September 2021, meaning that the specific characteristics of the outermost regions should be systematically taken into account in EU initiatives and legislative proposals and in interinstitutional negotiations, in order to ensure that they respond to the local realities of these territories;
Amendment 78 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the creation of the Talent Booster Mechanism aimed at boosting talent in regions facing, or at risk of facing, what the Commission calls a talent development trap; calls for clear and objective criteria regarding the definition of regions in, or at risk of, a talent development trap; highlights the potential of the Technical Support Instrumentdraws attention on the worrying aggravation of this trend and urges the Commission and the Member States to seriously address this challenge setting regions in, or at risk of, a talent development trap as a core priority of their action and investment under cohesion policy; highlights the potential of the Technical Support Instrument to provide tailor-made technical expertise to Member States to design and implement smart, sustainable and socially responsible reforms, without requiring any co-financing;
Amendment 82 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises that regions in, or at risk of, a talent development trap have differing characteristics and need tailor- made solutions to boost investments in education, human capital, research and development, innovation, upskilling of work force and public sector reforms; calls on the Commission to provide flexibility to the Member States at programme level with the aim of urgently adopting specific and targeted measures, programmes and strategies to support these regions through a differentiated and territorial approach; asks to design and implement targeted smart specialisation strategies for the regions in, or at risk of, a talent development trap;
Amendment 91 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Bears in mind that less developed regions have the same particularities as those considered as being ‘in a talent development trap’, such as low population density, low economic resources, low employability, ageing of the population and a reduction in the population of working age; points out the need to include in the categorisation of such regions those deemed ‘less developed’, as defined in Article 108(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, while a considerable number of transition regions are considered as being “at risk of falling into a talent development trap” in the future; highlights, however, that demographic challenges concern all EU regions and may trigger new territorial disparities, if left unaddressed; in this regard insists on the necessity to tackle intraregional disparities, including in more developed regions;
Amendment 99 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages the financing of specific measures through the multiannual financial framework to addressHighlights that the next multiannual financial framework should provide for specific measures to tackle the demographic challenges, with a specific budget forespecially in regions with severe and permanent demographic difficulties; in this context, considers it necessary to reformulate the specific instruments of the cohesion policy by assigning greater weight to depopulation for the allocation of fundsindicators complementary to GDP, such as demographic, social and environmental criteria for the allocation of funds; insists on the importance to take into account depopulation, unemployment and youth unemployment rates, the share of people with a tertiary education as well as the departure of young talents, in order to give a more precise picture of the socio- economic situation at regional and sub- regional level;
Amendment 105 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines that regions in, or at risk of, a talent development trap are characterised by a percentage of the population living in rural areas above the EU average and that revitalising rural areas is crucial; welcomes the long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas and the launch of the Rural Pact and the EU Rural Action Plan; regrets nonetheless that no specific and dedicated financial support has been established for this initiatives; asks, therefore, the Commission to earmark, in the next programming period, at least 5 % of the cohesion policy resources at national level for rural areas;
Amendment 107 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Highlights the valuable contribution to rural development delivered by actions under the LEADER programme, which aims to engage local actors in the design and delivery of strategies, decision-making and resource allocation for the development of their rural areas; calls on the Commission and the Member States to reinforce LEADER by increasing its budgetary envelope, by guaranteeing high level of autonomy of the Local Action Groups regarding their constitution and their decision making and reducing the administrative burden;
Amendment 109 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers it essential to improve the executive and managerial capacity of local administrations and to reduce bureaucracygaps between and within Member States; calls on the Commission and Member States to reduce bureaucracy for managing authorities and final beneficiaries, avoid over-regulation, as well as to promote closer cooperation between the different institutions;
Amendment 115 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Believes it necessary to improve the exchange of good practices between national and local authorities of the different Member States; calls on the Commission to create, under the Erasmus+ Programme, a new training scheme dedicated to public administration civil servants, in order to offer them the opportunity to learn how European, national and local policies are designed and implemented in other Member States;
Amendment 122 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that it is essential that Member States, their regions and local authorities come up with innovative solutions tailored to each territory; welcomes the Commission’s proposal that Member States set up thematic and regional working groups to address specific challenges under the Talent Booster Mechanism; insists on the need to design and implement place-based strategies under this new dedicated EU mechanism, by adopting a bottom-up approach to local development in order to involve and empower citizens to take ownership of their territories’ development;
Amendment 125 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the need to help build strategies and solutions to combat brain drain and talent drain and increase the attractiveness of the outermost regions (ORs), especially for young people; calls on the Commission and the Member States to work with local stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, universities, training institutions, the private sector and civil society organisations, in order to support the establishment in each OR of a digital one- stop shop to help young jobseekers find local jobs or training tailored to their profile and skills; stresses the opportunities offered by the creation of agreements and partnerships between education and vocational training institutions and local businesses, in order to promote the provision of traineeships and apprenticeships and the creation of local jobs in the ORs; calls also on the Member States to support programmes for the return of workers and public officials from the ORs to their territories;
Amendment 129 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Highlights the potential of community-led local development (CLLD) to find local solutions to local problems and design strategies to boost demand for and supply of talent to avoid development traps; takes the view that CLLD should be mandatory for Member States;
Amendment 133 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to finance and promote specific projects for the development of initiatives to ensure young people’s access to training, with a particular focus on deficit or high-demand occupations, to stimulate the creation of quality jobs and to guarantee paid traineeships; highlights the potential of the Just Transition Mechanism, completing other financial instruments under Cohesion Policy and the Recovery and Resilience Facility, in supporting the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies to upskill and reskill the labour force and stimulate the dynamism and attractiveness of the territories; in this regard, encourages the Commission to provide further flexibility in the implementation of the Just Transition Fund to allow impacted territories to fully absorb financial resources and avoid carry-over;
Amendment 149 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges that direct financial support to regions in or at risk of a talent development trap will be provided under existing instruments; regrets nonetheless that no specific and dedicated financial support has been established for this purpose; suggests that the new programming period should include the creation of a new dedicated fund addressing the brain drainpriority area under the European Social Fund+ addressing the brain drain; this new priority area shall be financed with the new budgetary resources topping up the funding of the ESF+ of the current programming period;
Amendment 153 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses the importance of synergies between different funding tools to channel an adequate level of funding towards regions in, or at risk of, a talent development trap through a multi-fund approach; calls on the Commission to considerably reduce the administrative complexity which the managing authorities have encountered in implementing the multi-fund approach;
Amendment 163 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Advocates ensuring regions’Underlines the need to strongly improve access to quality public services such as health, education and social protection, as well as to essential transport infrastructure and digital connectivityespecially in areas with severe and permanent natural and demographic handicaps; encourages Member States to implement digital tools and platforms such as telemedicine or itinerant medicine solutions and services; highlights the importance of quality, affordable and safe public transports and transport infrastructure to improve mobility solutions; stresses the need to boost digital connectivity to enhance the attractiveness of regions as a destination for talents, firms and investors by facilitating teleworking, ensuring social connections and increasing opportunities for productivity and growth;
Amendment 168 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls for education and training to be accessible to all ages and social groups, both on-site and through remote access; points out the need for Member States to implement policies fostering women’s and girls’ participation in STEM education programmes and provide incentives to create jobs in sectors where their knowledge can be applied; emphasizes the importance of universities and vocational education and training providers in stimulating dynamic innovation ecosystems, harnessing talent, developing knowledge clusters and attract businesses into their areas by partnering with them on programmes to train workers in the new skills needed in the area;
Amendment 179 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers it essential to design policies to attract and retain families offering job opportunities for both partners, implementing programmes aimed at making communities safer for kids and environments friendly for women, offering affordable housing through specific grants and loans schemes, and implementing cultural policies to foster talent attraction and retention;
Amendment 181 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Encourages Member States and local authorities to implement policies and strategies aiming at mitigating brain drain and attracting back talents in the context of multi-level governance; suggests to involve all relevant stakeholders (public authorities, businesses, universities, NGOs, etc.) to contribute to design the most adapt tools such as subsidies for employers hiring young talents and talents returning to the country, grants covering return expenses and subsidies for the start of entrepreneurial activity;
Amendment 184 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Reiterates the need for an ambitious and sustainable policy on legal migration and integration at European level; underlines the need of a strategic approach to the integration of third- country nationals as a potential driver of local growth and welcomes measures paving the way towards a more sustainable and inclusive approach to labour mobility;
Amendment 185 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 d (new)
Paragraph 12 d (new)
12d. Acknowledges the central role of agriculture in rural and depopulated areas and the importance of the EU Pact for Skills in the agri-food sector; calls on the Commission to support generational renewal in the farming sector and the set- up of new businesses in rural areas; highlights the economic potential of women in rural areas and calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure targeted support, to facilitate access to funding opportunities and business skills, with a view to increasing female entrepreneurship;
Amendment 186 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 e (new)
Paragraph 12 e (new)
12e. Highlights the emergent phenomenon of “third places” as a new vector characterising the functioning of democratic societies; stresses their central role in revitalising rural and depopulated areas, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to local democracy and empowerment of citizens, enhancing innovation capabilities and creativity, improving the quality of life of workers and increasing the performance of companies and employees; calls on the Commission to launch a European initiative to support the creation and development of “third places”, matching citizens’ needs in terms of financial, networking, and methodological support;
Amendment 187 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Advocates the promotion of supranational cooperation networks aimed at promoting the exchange and circulation of talent, thereby acting as a driver for the dissemination of knowledge, experience and training; underlines, in this regard, the crucial role of the Interreg programme in contributing to enhance the attractiveness of border regions facing talent development trap; stresses the importance to remove obstacles to cross- border cooperation and strongly encourages the Commission and the Council to resume negotiations with the aim of adopting a new proposal removing administrative and legal barriers;
Amendment 189 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Reiterates that the European Semester should play an important role in fostering the reforms, notably in the labour market and in education and training; underlines, in this regard, the need to improve the articulation between cohesion policy and the European economic governance, involving local and regional authorities at all stages of the procedures linked with the European Semester and its country specific recommendations; suggests to envisage the possibility that public spending co- financed by cohesion policy, such as expenditure related to labour market, education and training policies, should be considered as strategic investment and not equivalent to structural expenditure as defined in the Stability and Growth Pact;
Amendment 190 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission and national agencies to develop, in the context of the Erasmus+ programme, new mobility opportunities tailored to regional assets and the demand for training and skills, particularly in new professions linked to the green and digital transitions; stresses, in this regard, the potential of the outermost regions to host young people on mobility schemes, particularly in the areas of the blue economy, biodiversity conservation and the circular economy;
Amendment 195 #
2023/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to work with the local and regional authorities of the outermost regions (ORs) to implement development strategies by stepping up integration and regional cooperation, in particular through the Interreg programme; stresses, in this regard, the potential of strengthening economic ties, student mobility and exchange programmes and sectoral cooperation between the ORs and partner countries in their regional areas;
Amendment 89 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Amendment 97 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines that COVID-19 was a wake-up call for low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) to accelerate progress towards building universal, publicly financed health systems; requests that grants and public sector promotion are prioritised to assure development aid reaches people first in the programming of the Instrument; stresses the importance of continuing to commit enough budget for improving social outcomes and addressing systemic issues ;
Amendment 135 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Worries that the Instrument was underfunded since the start of the MFF 2021-2027, in particular the thematic envelope; emphasises that the EU’s purchasing power has been reduced due to inflation, funding for key thematic programmes emptied due to COVID-19, and overall funds reduced due to the frontloading of resources in 2021 and 2022; asks that the long-term budget must be adapted to protect the EU’s positive impact, influence and credibility on the global stage; calls for funds which are urgently needed for humanitarian response, ODA, crisis response, Ukraine reconstructions and climate finance;
Amendment 141 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses that the long-term NDICI thematic and geographic programmes dedicated to sustainable development are not cut down or reallocated; underlines that the lack of funds creates a dangerous gap between the EU’s ambition and its ability to deliver on its promises; recalls that insufficient funding will also create damaging competition between short-term needs and long term investments, and between core development sectors, ultimately hampering the effectiveness of EU aid and its contribution to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda;
Amendment 160 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Worries that already 80% of the funding available in the Instrument’s cushion for emerging challenges for 2021-2027 has been earmarked only €1.92 billion (21%) is left until 2027; recalls that 100% of the funding available in the margin of Heading 6 for 2021-2023 has been used for the EU Facility for Refugees in Turkey; regrets that the Flexibility Instrument, used for Heading 6 in the past years, will no longer be available for external action ;
Amendment 207 #
2023/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Welcomes the European Commission’s recent proposal for a new and dedicated Ukraine facility by combining all future support to Ukraine in a separate single instrument under heading 6 of the MFF ;
Amendment 5 #
2023/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises the importance of volunteering in humanitarian aid operations in, notably solidarity activities, traineeships or job opportunities to promotinge European values, along with the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence; and based on the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid which provides the framework for EU responses to humanitarian crises;
Amendment 10 #
2023/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the high number of young people interested in the humanitarian aid strand, with over 42 000 expressions of interests received by May 2023; strongly supports as effectively as possible the efforts to increase engagement among young people, notably those most disadvantaged in society, including those with disabilities and with fewer opportunities; calls for concrete action to ensure these young people are included in a meaningful way, such asin particular by offering training and language, insurance, administrative and post-activity support to participants as well as the validation of the knowledge, skills and competences acquired through their European Solidarity Corps experience; stresses in this regard the importance of targeted communication campaigns and the, appropriate design of compulsory training programmes and the subsequent placementswhich should also include details of feedback received from participants or participating organisations, as well as subsequent placements and the facilitation of the transition into the labour market;
Amendment 17 #
2023/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to maintain the importance of adequate training, security and protection of volunteers which should be subject to regular information sharing and risk assessment especially in areas considered to be unstable;
Amendment 20 #
2023/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned about the lengthy volunteer selection procedure, in particular with regard to waiting times for mandatory in-person training, which could lead to candidates dropping out and losing interest; underlines that the selection procedure shall be carried out respecting the principles of non-discrimination, gender equality and equal opportunities; underlines that humanitarian operations require an adequate traininglearning and training phase in line with humanitarian aid principles and linked to projects in which volunteers will be involved;
Amendment 25 #
2023/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to allow organisations already holding a label certified under the EU Aid Volunteers initiative and signatories to a framework partnership agreement (FPA) between NGOs and DG ECHO at the Commission may be eligible for a simplified procedure for obtaining the label required by the new project;
Amendment 33 #
2023/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that most applicants are between 19 and 23 years old; invites the Commission to remove the age limit to allow more experienced candidates to participate without significantly affecting youth engagement in humanitarian operations; insists that the initiative should be accessible for any EU citizen or long-term resident of 18 years or over with proven skills and experience in the field of humanitarian aid, including for local volunteers from third countries;
Amendment 37 #
2023/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that around two thirds of the selected projects for 2023 are development-centred; calls for a more balanced humanitarian-centred approach for future selections of projects addressing specific challenges for the benefit of individuals or communities in need of solidarity efforts from society; calls on the Commission to consider the possibility of revising the regulation to allow volunteering in safe zones of conflict- affected countries, subject to clear security and safety protocols and background checks or other measures with a view to ensure volunteers’ safety and the fulfilment of the duty of care for volunteers during all stages of the solidarity experience.
Amendment 37 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
— having regard to the new 'Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation instrument – Global Europe' (called 'Global Europe') which entered into force on the 14th of June 2021;
Amendment 41 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 b (new)
Citation 21 b (new)
— having regard to the Green Deal launched by the European Commission on the 11th of December 2019;
Amendment 42 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 c (new)
Citation 21 c (new)
— having regard to the Global Gateway, launched by the European Commission and the EU High Representative on the 1st of December 2021;
Amendment 43 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 d (new)
Citation 21 d (new)
— having regard to the European Parliament resolution of the 24th of November 2022 on the future European Financial Architecture for Development;
Amendment 44 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 e (new)
Citation 21 e (new)
— having regard to the opinion of the European Committee of the Regions on Progress in the implementation of the SDGs (COR-2022/04274);
Amendment 45 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
Citation 24 a (new)
— having regard to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate of 24 September 2019,
Amendment 46 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
Citation 24 a (new)
— having regard to the 2023 SDG Summit which will be convened in September 2023, during the United Nations General Assembly high-level week;
Amendment 50 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 b (new)
Citation 24 b (new)
— having regard to the negotiations on a new Partnership Agreement between the EU and the countries of Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific (ACP), to replace the Cotonou agreement, which was to end on 29 February 2020, but has been prolonged;
Amendment 51 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 b (new)
Citation 24 b (new)
— Having regard to the Draft agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) of 4 March 2023,
Amendment 57 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, with less than seven years to go until the deadline for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, the new geopolitical landscape and the multiple crises in various areas have hindered the achievement of the SDGs; whereas the 2030 Agenda and the 17 SDGs are key to addressing the current challenges and reorienting the global compass towards a socially and environmentally just transition that leaves no one and no place behind;
Amendment 61 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas, with the compound shocks and permanent crises ranging from climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Russian war in Ukraine to the rising prices of energy, food and fertilisers, higher inflation, mounting debt burden and tightened monetary policy, a general trend emerges of a “two-track recovery” between advanced economies and developing countries, characterised by a great financial divide, highlighting the increasing asymmetry in which the crises hit poorer countries and their limited capacity and support received to respond to them;
Amendment 71 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas, with the adoption of the €79.5 billion Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe (NDICI-GE) under the EU budget for the period 2021-2027, the EU can deploy strategically and flexibly this single unified development instrument to support developing countries more effectively; whereas the establishment of the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+) provides an open architecture for public development banks (PDBs) and development finance institutions (DFIs) to leverage public and private finance through EU guarantees and blended finance, to achieve more ambitious inclusive development and green impact;
Amendment 82 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Amendment 87 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
A d. whereas the external dimension of the Green Deal and the Global Gateway strategy should allow Europe to better project itself abroad, articulating a green vision for climate mitigation and adaptation, nature protection and biodiversity, addressing infrastructure development and broader development needs anchored in European strategic objectives, combining development and geo-political ambitions; whereas in doing so, the EU is also committed to inclusive approaches, supporting women and youth, and leaving no one behind;
Amendment 94 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A e (new)
Recital A e (new)
A e. whereas the 2023 SDG Summit marks the mid-point of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda; whereas it will bring together political and thought leaders from governments, international organizations, the private sector, civil society, women and youth and other stakeholders; whereas the outcome of the Summit will be a negotiated political declaration; whereas the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen, has signalled her intention to attend the SDG Summit;
Amendment 146 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses its commitment to the 2030 Agenda, especially in light of the new geopolitical landscape and the ongoing climate, biodiversity and health crises; recalls that it is crucial to take into account the strong interdependence between such crises; warns against further polarisation in the distribution of wealth and income, which would lead to increased inequality and poverty; highlights, against this backdrop, the importance of implementing an integrated approach of the SDGs, which provide a universal compass for people’s prosperity and to protect the planet; recalls that a pledge to leave no one and no place behind lies at the heart of the 2030 Agenda and that the achievement of the SDGs should benefit all countries, people and segments of society;
Amendment 153 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Recognises that SDGs are a common concern for humanity as a whole; underlines the threats posed by further polarisation in the distribution of wealth and income, which increase inequality and poverty; highlights, against this backdrop, the importance of the SDGs, which provide a universal compass to protect the planet and provide the tools to achieve prosperity for all; recalls that a pledge to leave no one behind lies at the heart of the 2030 Agenda and that the achievement of the SDGs would benefit all countries, all territories, people and segments of society;
Amendment 175 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the implementation process for almost all the SDGs is lagging and that two consecutive years of regression have been recorded for many indicators9; reaffirms the importance of each SDG and highlights the key challenges that persist for sustainable development, particularly in relation to poverty (SDG 1), hunger (SDG 2), health (SDG 3), education (SDG 4), water and sanitation (SDG 6),climate change (SDG 13), oceans (SDG 14) and biodiversity (SDG 15); underlines the strategic role that SDG 10, on reducing inequality, can play in the global implementation of the 2030 Agenda; _________________ 9 UN Sustainable Development Report 2022, ‘From Crisis to Sustainable Development: the SDGs as Roadmap to 2030 and Beyond’: https://resources.unsdsn.org/2022- sustainable-development-report.
Amendment 176 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the implementation process for almost all the SDGs is lagging and that two consecutive years of regression have been recorded for many indicators9; reaffirms the importance of each SDG and highlights the key challenges that persist for sustainable development, particularly in relation to poverty (SDG 1), hunger (SDG 2), health (SDG 3), education (SDG 4), climate change (SDG 13), Life Below Water, includingoceans (SDG 14) and biodiversity (SDG 15); underlines the strategic role that SDG 10, on reducing inequality, can play in the global implementation of the 2030 Agenda; _________________ 9 UN Sustainable Development Report 2022, ‘From Crisis to Sustainable Development: the SDGs as Roadmap to 2030 and Beyond’: https://resources.unsdsn.org/2022- sustainable-development-report.
Amendment 191 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines the importance of the 2023 SDG Summit, which will gather heads of State and Government at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to follow-up and review the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as carry out a comprehensive review of the state of the SDGs, respond to the impact of multiple and interlocking crises facing the world, and provide high- level political guidance on transformative and accelerated actions leading up to the target year of 2030 for achieving the SDGs;
Amendment 194 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls on the EU to lead a political reset of the SDGs at the upcoming SDG summit, such as pushing for binding targets, mandatory review, and a more transformational approach towards achieving the SDGs as a whole;
Amendment 216 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Invites the Presidents of Parliament, the Commission and the Council to accompany this strategy with an interinstitutional statement renewing the EU’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda; stresses that this strategy should be published without delay, in order for the EU to play a leading role in reinvigorating the 2030 Agenda at the SDG Summit in September 2023; stresses that the strategy should be regularly reviewed and accompanied by corrective measures in areas where progress is deemed to be stalled or insufficient;
Amendment 251 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that voluntary national reviews are the cornerstone of the follow- up and review framework for the 2030 Agenda and a key accountability tool; welcomes the Commission’s initiative to draft and present the first EU voluntary review report in 2023; considers that 2023 is the moment for the global community to shift from voluntary reporting to mandatory reporting;
Amendment 290 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Deplores the fact that one EU country continues to keep ACP states and the rest of the EU hostage by refusing to ratify the negotiated post-Cotonou agreement, the principle objective of which is to contribute to the attainment of sustainable development in all ACP countries, in line with the provisions of the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals, through a strengthened and deepened political and economic partnership; insist that the European Commission and Council should address this strictly and without further delay.
Amendment 294 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the EU to learn from innovative projects implemented by certain third countries, such as the African-led "Great Green Wall" initiative, which aims to restore 100 million hectares of currently degraded land by 2030 throughout the Sahel region and to enable the development of agro- ecology and regeneration projects;
Amendment 318 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Points out that, in order to assess the Member States’ progress on the SDGs, the Eurostat sustainable development indicators must be improved by filling the gaps for some SDGs and better measuring policies’ impact on territories and specific vulnerable groups; Calls on Member States to report more thoroughly to the OECD on their development cooperation, so as to fill the data gap regarding the EU's external impact on third countries' SDG progress;
Amendment 324 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Is concerned that the EU annual SDGs monitoring report is based on national average instead of targets to achieve, making its results misleading for the purpose of assessing the implementation of SDGs;
Amendment 338 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Highlights the importance of voluntary local reviews and voluntary subnational reviews, including for the private sector, as a means of further localising the SDGs and therefore advancing their implementation; calls for Member States to put in place comprehensive tools for the effective implementation of SDGs, such as mapping;
Amendment 377 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Reiterates that the governance of the Global Gateway, EFSD+ and EIB Global, among others, are also meant to contribute to a better articulation of the EFAD; notes in that respect that there is a serious doubt around whether the Global Gateway is sufficiently attuned to assisting partners in their green and digital transitions, while upholding human rights, meeting basic needs, and reducing inequalities; is worried that the Global Gateway lacks a clear development mandate, and that its design and planning is surrounded by a lack of transparency and public scrutiny; insists that Global Gateway cannot be the EU’s primary means of SDG promotion in third countries, due the absence of fresh funding and its reliance on private finance which is inherently risk averse, and thus, its inability to reach the furthest behind first;
Amendment 404 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Strongly welcomes the Bridgetown Initiative in this regard and calls on the Commission and the Member States to constructively and proactively engage in the relevant discussions in international forums throughout 2023 so that ambitious reforms can be achieved swiftly; welcomes the fact that a Summit for a New Global Financial Pact is to be held in Paris in June 2023, making it possible to promote an inclusive approach by bringing together all the relevant stakeholders – in particular developed countries, developing countries, international financial institutions, development agencies and the private sector – with a view to making tangible progress in helping developing countries access the financing they need to achieve the SDGs; emphasises the crucial role that small island developing states play in forging local solutions and initiatives to build up resilience to the effects of climate change, and calls on the European Union and its Member States to back up these efforts and support the sharing of solutions;
Amendment 405 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Strongly welcomes the Bridgetown Initiative in this regard and calls on the Commission and the Member States to constructively and proactively engage in the relevant discussions in international forums throughout 2023 so that ambitious reforms can be achieved swiftly; stresses that the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact to be held in June 2023 in Paris is an opportunity to build a new contract between the North and the South; believes that this Summit should put forward solutions to restore fiscal space to the most indebted countries, foster the development of the private sector in low-income countries, encourage investment in "green" infrastructure in emerging and developing countries and to mobilise innovative financing for countries and regions vulnerable to climate change;
Amendment 434 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Stresses the importance of SDG 17 (Partnerships for the goals) for the cross- cutting achievement of the SDGs; regrets that only a minority of EU Member States have reached the target of dedicating 0.7% of their gross national income to official development assistance; recalls that this target has been repeatedly endorsed at the highest level at international aid and development conferences, and calls on the Member States to fulfil it without delay;
Amendment 23 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The support under the Facility should be provided to meet general and specific objectives, based on established criteria and with clear payment conditions safeguarded by comprehensive audit frameworks. The general objectives of the Facility should be to accelerate regional economic integration, progressive integration with the Union single market, socio-economic convergence of Western Balkans economies and alignment with Union laws, rules, standards, policies and practices with a view to Union membership. The Facility should also help accelerate reforms related to fundamentals of the enlargement process, including rule of law, public procurement and State aid control, public finance management and fight against corruption. These objectives should be pursued in a mutually reinforcing manner.
Amendment 27 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Facility should promote the development effectiveness principles, respecting additionality to the support provided under other Union programmes and instruments and striving to avoidpreventing duplication between assistance under this Regulation and other assistance provided by the Union, the Member States, third countries, multilateral and regional organisations and entities.
Amendment 28 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Facility should ensure consistency with, and support to the general objectives of Union external action as laid down in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union, including the respect for fundamental rights as enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. It will notably ensure the protection and promotion of human rights, and the rule of law which are the fundamental political prerequisites of the EU accession process.
Amendment 32 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) This regulation should promote the European code of conduct on partnership and the multi-level governance principle in order to prepare the Beneficiaries for the future implementation of the European Structural and Investment Funds.
Amendment 36 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and the Beneficiaries, should contribute to increased transparency and accountability in the delivery of assistance, including by implementing appropriate internal control systems and anti-fraud policies with enhanced levels of transparency and continuous evaluation by the Commission. The support under the Facility should be made available under the preconditions that each of the Beneficiaries continues to respect and uphold effective democratic mechanisms and institutions, including a multi-party parliamentary system, and the rule of law, and to guarantee respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. Another pre-condition should be that Serbia and Kosovo engage constructively in the normalisation of their relations with a view to fully implementing all their respective obligations stemming from the Agreement on the Path to Normalisation and its Implementation Annex as well as all past Dialogue Agreements and engage in negotiations on the Comprehensive Agreement on normalisation of relations.
Amendment 37 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and the Beneficiaries, should contribute to increased transparency and accountability in the delivery of assistance, including by implementing appropriate internal control systems and anti-fraud policies. The support under the Facility should be made available under the preconditions that each of the Beneficiaries continues to respects and upholds effective democratic mechanisms and institutions, including a multi-party parliamentary system, and the rule of law, and to guarantee respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to national, religious, cultural and sexual minorities. Another pre-condition should be that Serbia and Kosovo engage constructively in the normalisation of their relations with a view to fully implementing all their respective obligations stemming from the Agreement on the Path to Normalisation and its Implementation Annex as well as all past Dialogue Agreements and engage in negotiations on the Comprehensive Agreement on normalisation of relations.
Amendment 38 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and the Beneficiaries, should contribute to increased transparency and accountability in the delivery of assistance, including by implementing appropriate internal control systems and anti-fraud policies. The support under the Facility should be made available under the preconditions that each of the Beneficiaries continues to respects and upholds effective democratic mechanisms and institutions, including a multi-party parliamentary system, and the rule of law, and to guarantee respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. Another pre-condition should be that Serbia and Kosovo engage constructively in the normalisation of their relations with a view to fully implementing all their respective obligations stemming from the Agreement on the Path to Normalisation and its Implementation Annex as well as all past Dialogue Agreements and engage in negotiations on the Comprehensive Agreement on normalisation of relations.
Amendment 39 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Restrictions of eligibility in award procedures under the Facility should be allowed on account of the specific nature of the activity or when the activity affects security or public order in due process with adequate means of appeal to avoid arbitrary use of these provisions based on political partiality.
Amendment 40 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The Reform Agendas should include an explanation of the Beneficiary’s system to effectively prevent, detect and correct irregularities, corruption, fraud and conflicts of interests, when using the funds provided under the Facility, and the arrangements that aim to avoidshould prevent double funding from the Facility and other Union programmes as well as other donors.
Amendment 41 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) The Commission should ensure that the financial interests of the Union are effectively protected under the Facility. At the same time, given the long track record of financial assistance provided to the Western Balkans Beneficiaries also under indirect management and taking into account their gradual alignment with the Unions internal control standards and practices, the Commission may rely to a great extent on the operation of the national internal control and fraud prevention systems. In particular, the Commission and OLAF should be informed of all suspected cases of irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflict of interests affecting the implementation of funds under the Facility without delay. The Commission and OLAF should provide evaluation of said fraud prevention systems and offer recommendations for upgrades or fixes to the Beneficiaries in line with the EU acquis in case of deficiencies.
Amendment 58 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) boost quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling, and employment policies in line with the respective EU accession priorities;
Amendment 71 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Activities under the Facility shall mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity and environmental protection, human rights, democracy, gender equality and, where relevant, disaster risk reduction, and shall support progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. They shall avoid stranded assets, and shall be guided by the principles of ‘do no harm’ and of, ‘leaving no one behind’ and the European code of conduct on partnership and the multi-level governance principle, as well as by the sustainability mainstreaming approach underpinning the European Green Deal.
Amendment 83 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 7
Article 8 – paragraph 7
7. Tender applicants and candidates from non-eligible countries may be accepted as eligible in theonly in substantiated cases of urgency or where services are unavailable in the markets of the countries or territories concerned, or in other duly substantiated cases where application of the eligibility rules would make the realisation of an action impossible or exceedingly difficult, with full transparency and backed by legitimate justification.
Amendment 84 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point c a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point c a (new)
(c a) the Beneficiary's commitment to the fundamental EU principle of subsidiarity in the distribution of funds within its jurisdiction, preventing regional or political favouritism.
Amendment 95 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f a) provisions facilitating transparency and accountability through the means of easy public access to information related to the distribution of Facility funds.
Amendment 102 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
For the part of the Facility funding paid as financial assistance, channelled directly to the Beneficiaries’ national budgets, the Commission shall rely on existing and improved internal control systems of the Beneficiaries, including the National Audit Authorities and, where applicable, the Anti-Fraud Coordination Services of each Beneficiary established in the framework of the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance as well as on local civilian oversight facilitated by transparency measures in line with EU standards.
Amendment 25 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The STEP should identify resources which should be implemented within the existing Union programmes and funds, the InvestEU, Horizon Europe, European Defence Fund and Innovation Fund. This should be accompanied by providing additional funding of EUR 10 billion, by means of the revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework. Of this, EUR 5 billion should be used to increase the endowment of the Innovation Fund46 and EUR 3 billion to increase the total amount of the EU guarantee available for the EU compartment under the InvestEU Regulation to EUR 7,5 billion,47 taking into account the relevant provisioning rate. EUR 0.5 billion should be made available to increase the financial envelope under the Horizon Europe Regulation,48 which should be amended accordingly; and EUR 1.5 billion to the European Defence Fund.49 _________________ 46 Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32). 47 Regulation (EU) 2021/523 establishing the InvestEU Programme (OJ L 107, 26.3.2021, p. 30). 48 Regulation (EU) 2021/695 establishing Horizon Europe (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 1). 49 Regulation (EU) 2021/697 establishing the European Defense Fund (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 149.)
Amendment 33 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) While the STEP relies on the reprogramming and reinforcement of existing programmes for supporting strategic investments, it is also an important element for testing the feasibility and preparation of new interventions as a step towards a European Sovereignty Fund. The European Sovereignty Fund should strengthen the Union's strategic autonomy in key sectors while supporting the completion of the green and digital transitions. The evaluation in 2025 will assess the relevance of the actions undertaken and serve as basis for assessing the need for an upscaling of the support towards strategic sectors.
Amendment 52 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to help accelerate investments and provide immediate liquidity for investments supporting the STEP objectives under the ERDF, the ESF+59 and the JTF, an additional amount of exceptional pre-financing should be provided in the form of a one-off payment with respect to the priorities dedicated to investments supporting the STEP objectives. The additional pre-financing should apply to the whole of the JTF allocation given the need to accelerate its implementation and the strong links of the JTF to support Member States towards the STEP objectives. The rules applying for those amounts of exceptional pre-financing should be consistent with the rules applicable to pre-financing set out in Regulation (EU) 2021/1060. Moreover, to further incentivise the uptake of such investments and ensure its faster implementation, the possibility for an increased maximum EU financing rate of 100% for the STEP priorities should be available. When implementing the new STEP objectives, managing authorities are encouraged to apply certain social criteria or promote social positive outcomes, such as creating apprenticeships and jobs for young disadvantaged persons, in particular young persons not in employment, education or training, applying the social award criteria in the Directives on public procurement when a project is implemented by a body subject to public procurement, and paying the applicable wages as agreed through collective bargaining. _________________ 59 Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21).
Amendment 119 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2021/1058
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) – subparagraph 7
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) – subparagraph 7
By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rates for investments contributing to dedicated priorities established to support the STEP objectives shall be increased to 100 %.
Amendment 143 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2021/1058
Article 10 – paragraph 4 (new) – subparagraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 4 (new) – subparagraph 6
By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rates for investments contributing to dedicated priorities established to support the STEP objectives shall be increased to 100 %.
Amendment 146 #
2023/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2021/1057
Article 12 a (new) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6
Article 12 a (new) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6
By way of derogation from Article 112 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, the maximum co-financing rates for investments contributing to dedicated priorities established to support the STEP objectives shall be increased to 100 %.
Amendment 1 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Union has committed to the accelerated decarbonisation of its economy and ambitious deployment of renewable energy sources to achieve climate neutrality or net zero emissions (emissions after deduction of removals) by 2050. That objective is at the heart of the European Green Deal, the updated EU Industrial Strategy, and in line with the Union’s commitment to global climate action under the Paris Agreement31 . To reach the climate neutrality goal, Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 sets a binding Union climate target to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990. The proposed “Fit for 55”33 package aims to deliver on the Union’s 2030 climate target and revises and updates Union legislation in this respect. , while respecting the principle set in Just Transition Mechanism, Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council34a, making sure that no person and no region is left behind in the climate transition. _________________ 31 Council Decision (EU) 2016/1841 of 5 October 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change OJ L 282, 19.10.2016, p. 4. 32 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1). 33 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. 'Fit for 55': delivering the EU's 2030 Climate Target on the way to climate neutrality. COM(2021) 550, 14.7.2021. 34a Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the Just Transition Fund.
Amendment 3 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Green transition can offer new possibilities especially for less developed and transition regions. In this relation, climate policy needs to recognise regions special needs and possibilities. Renewable energy, biomass and other regional natural resources and geographical possibilities in relation to net-zero technologies offer possibilities for regions to participate in achieving common climate goals.
Amendment 4 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) To fulfil those commitments, the Union must accelerate its pace of transition to clean energy, notably by increasing energy efficiency and the share of renewable energy sources and support sustainable circular bioeconomy technologies . This will contribute to achieving the EU targets of the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan for 2030 of an employment rate of at least 78% and participation in training of at least 60% of adults. It will also contribute to ensuring that the green transition is fair and equitable34 . _________________ 34 Council Recommendation on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality, adopted on 16 June 2022 as part of the Fit for 55 package.
Amendment 6 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The net-zero transformation is already causing huge industrial, economic, and geopolitical shifts across the globe, which will become ever more pronounced as the world advances in its decarbonisation efforts. The road to net zero translates into strong opportunities for the expansion of Union’s net-zero industry, making use of the strength of the Single Market, by promoting investment in technologies in the field of renewable energy technologies , electricity and heat storage technologies, heat pumps, grid technologies, renewable fuels of non- biological origin technologies, electrolysers and fuel cells, fusion, small modular reactors and related best-in-class fuels, carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technologies, and energy-system related energy efficiency technologies and their supply chains, and sustainable circular bioeconomy technologies, allowing for the decarbonisation of our economic sectors, from energy supply to transport, buildings, and industry. A strong net zero industry within the European Union can help significantly in reaching the Union’s climate and energy targets effectively, as well as in supporting other Green Deal objectives, while creating jobs and growth.
Amendment 7 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Renewable, biobased energy resources have the potential to replace fossil energy resources and critical raw materials. These resources are derived from biological materials, which can be replenished naturally. In addition, they emit less greenhouse gas emissions, reduce the dependence on imported fossil fuels, support rural development and create jobs in rural areas and decrease waste and pollution by utilizing agricultural and forestry residues. Additionally, renewable resources lessen our reliance on critical raw materials that are becoming scarce.
Amendment 11 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) In addition, the Communication on the Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net- Zero Age42 sets out a comprehensive approach to support a clean energy technology scale up based on four pillars. The first pillar aims at creating a regulatory environment that simplifies and fast-tracks permitting for new net-zero technology manufacturing and assembly sites and facilitates the scaling up of the net-zero industry of the Union. The second pillar of the plan is to boost investment in and financing of net-zero technology production, through the revised Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework adopted in March 2023 and the creation of a European Sovereignty fund to preserve the European edge on critical and emerging technologies relevant to the green and digital transitions. The third pillar relates to developing the skills needed to make the transition happen and increase the number of skilled workers in the clean energy technology sector. The fourth pillar focuses on trade and the diversification of the supply chain of critical raw materials. That includes creating a critical raw materials club, working with like-minded partners to collectively strengthen supply chains and diversifying away from single suppliers for critical input. _________________ 42 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: A Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net-Zero Age, COM/2023/62 final, 01.02.2023.
Amendment 22 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
Amendment 34 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ‘net-zero technologies’ means renewable energy technologies66 ; electricity and heat storage technologies; heat pumps; grid technologies; renewable fuels of non-biological origin technologies; sustainable alternative fuels technologies67 ; electrolysers and fuel cells; advanced technologies to produce energy from nuclear processes with minimal waste from the fuel cycle, small modular reactors, and related best-in-class fuels; carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technologies; and energy-system related energy efficiency and renewable bioenergy technologies. They refer to the final products, specific components and specific machinery, including technologies for circularity, primarily used for the production of those products. They shall have reached a technology readiness level of at least 8. _________________ 66 ‘renewable energy' means ‘renewable energy’ as defined in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources 67 ‘sustainable alternative fuels’ means fuels covered by the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport, COM/2021/561 final and by the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and Council on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport COM/2021/562 final.
Amendment 35 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ‘net-zero technologies’ means renewable energy technologies66 ; electricity and heat storage technologies; heat pumps; grid technologies; renewable fuels of non-biological origin technologies; sustainable alternative fuels technologies67 ; electrolysers and fuel cells; advanced technologies to produce energy from nuclear processes with minimal waste from the fuel cycle, small modular reactors, and related best-in-class fuels; carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technologies; and energy-system related energy efficiency technologies. They refer to the final products, specific components and specific machinery primarily used for the production of those products. They shall have reached a technology readiness level of at least 87. _________________ 66 ‘renewable energy' means ‘renewable energy’ as defined in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources 67 ‘sustainable alternative fuels’ means fuels covered by the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport, COM/2021/561 final and by the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and Council on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport COM/2021/562 final.
Amendment 36 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ‘net-zero technologies’ means renewable energy technologies66 ; electricity and heat storage technologies; heat pumps; grid technologies; renewable fuels of non-biological origin technologies; sustainable alternative fuels technologies67 ; electrolysers and fuel cells; advanced technologies to produce energy from nuclear processes with minimal waste from theand their related fuel cycle, small modular reactors, and related best-in-class fuels; carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technologies; and energy-system related energy efficiency technologies. They refer to the final products, specific components and specific machinery primarily used for the production of those products. They shall have reached a technology readiness level of at least 8. _________________ 66 ‘renewable energy' means ‘renewable energy’ as defined in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources 67 ‘sustainable alternative fuels’ means fuels covered by the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport, COM/2021/561 final and by the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and Council on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport COM/2021/562 final.
Amendment 37 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ‘component’ means a small part of a net-zero technology that is manufactured and traded by a company starting from processed materials and recycled components;
Amendment 38 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ‘innovative net-zero technologies’ means technologies which satisfy the definition of ‘net-zero technologies’, except that they have not reached a technology readiness level of at least 87, and that comprise genuine innovation which are not currently available on the market and are advanced enough to be tested in a controlled environment.
Amendment 47 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. When preparing plans, including zoning, spatial plans and land use plans, national, regional and local authorities shall, where appropriate, include in those plans provisions fornational and regional plans, Member States shall ensure national cooperation between regional and local authorities to promote the development of net-zero technology manufacturing projects, including net-zero strategic projects. Priority shall be given to artificial and built surfaces, industrial sites, brownfield sites, and, where appropriate, greenfield sites not usable for agriculture and forestrynet-zero projects.
Amendment 52 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In support of achieving strategic autonomy, the EU commission develops a strategic action plan on how sustainable bioeconomy can contribute to the NZIA ambitions, including a strategic agenda for bio-based materials in the EU; outlining the materials needed, their sources, and manufacturing processes. (Will be added as a new paragraph.)
Amendment 61 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv) it adopts comprehensive low- carbon and circular manufacturing practices, including waste heat recovery, side streams valorisation and water efficiency.
Amendment 72 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Net-zero technology manufacturing projects corresponding to a technology listed in the Annex or the key actions in the European Strategic Technology (SET) plan, located in ‘less developed and transition regions’ and Just Transition Fund Territories and eligible for funding under cohesion policy rules shall be recognised by Member States as net-zero strategic projects.
Amendment 74 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)
(1) Regarding net-zero energy technology projects in the outermost regions and northern sparsely populated areas, shortfalls in funding will be compensated by granting the maximum amount allowed by EU regulations for cohesion funding or other financial instruments affiliated with the Net Zero Industry Act.
Amendment 83 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission and the Member States shall undertake activities to accelerate and crowd-in private investments in net-zero strategic projects. Such activities may, without prejudice to Article 107 and Article 108 of the TFEU, include providing and coordinating administrative support to net-zero strategic projects facing difficulties in accessing finance.
Amendment 85 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) assistance to project promoters to further increase the public acceptance of the project. The support must be point to ‘less developed and transition regions’ and Just Transition Fund Territories and eligible for funding under cohesion policy rules, especially outermost regions and northern sparsely populated areas.
Amendment 111 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) Make use of the best practices already in use in the member states, especially with regard to regional continuing education or additional training.
Amendment 113 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Special needs and support related to education should emphasize the less developed and transition regions, Just Transition Fund Territories and eligible for funding under cohesion policy rules.
Amendment 132 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – subheading 1
Annex I – subheading 1
Strategic net-zero technologies Table: 1. Solar photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies 2. Onshore wind and offshore renewable technologies 3. Battery/storage technologies 4. Heat pumps and geothermal energy technologies 5. Electrolysers and fuel cells 6. Sustainable biogas/biomethane technologies 7. Carbon Capture, storage (CCS / BECCS) and carbon utilization (CCU) technologies 8. Grid technologies 9. Renewable bioenergy technologies (Complements the original annex list.)
Amendment 133 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – subheading 1
Annex I – subheading 1
Strategic net-zero technologies 9. Nuclear technologies 10. Energy fusion technologies
Amendment 21 #
2023/0079(COD)
(3) Firstly, in order to effectively ensure the Union's access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials, that framework should include measures to decrease the Union's growing supply risks by strengthening Union capacities along all stages of the strategic raw materials value chain, including extraction, processing and recycling, towards benchmarks defined for each strategic raw material. Secondly, as the Union will continue to rely on imports, the framework should include measures to increase the diversification of external supplies of strategic raw materials. In this regard, a specific strategy will be put in place for raw materials from overseas countries and territories, territories that are part of the European family, whose association arrangements with the Union are laid down in Part Four of the TFEU and in Council Decision (EU) 2021/1764 of 5 October 2021 on the association of the Overseas Countries and Territories with the European Union. These territories will be given preferential access to funding and additional support. Thirdly, is necessary to provide measures to reinforce the Union’s ability to monitor and mitigate existing and future supply risks. Fourthly, the framework should contain measures to increase the circularity and sustainability of the critical raw materials consumed in the Union.
Amendment 27 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to diversify the Union's supply of strategic raw materials, the Commission should, with the support of the Board, identify Strategic Projects in third countries that intend to become active in the extraction, processing or recycling of strategic raw materials. To ensure that such Strategic Projects are with reduced complexity, increased efficiency and could be effectively implemented, they should benefit from improved access to finance and de-risking mechanisms for investments. In order to ensure their added value, projects should be assessed against a set of criteria. Like projects in the Union, Strategic Projects in third countries should contribute to the strengthening of the Union's security of supply for strategic raw materials, show sufficient technical feasibility and be implemented sustainably using the framework of a sustainability certification scheme on raw materials recognised by the Commission. For projects in emerging markets and developing economies, the project should be mutually beneficial for the Union and the third country involved and add value in that country, taking into account also its consistency with the Union’s common commercial policy, considering the specific economic strengths and interests of the EU and the EU’s partners. If needed, the EU will support third countries in reinforcing their legal framework, good governance models, for building institutional, professional and technological capacity and transparency in the raw materials sector with the aim of making the raw material partnership a win-win situation. A project should add value in that country, enabling it to move upwards the value chain while taking into account also its consistency with the Union’s common commercial policy as well as the principle of Policy Coherence for Development (PCD) as laid down in Article 208 TFEU. Such value may be derived from the project’s contribution to more than onone or more stages of the raw materials value chain as well as from creating through the project wider economic growth and social benefits, including the creation of employment in compliance with international standards. Where the Commission assesses these criteria to be fulfilled, it should publish the recognition as a Strategic Project in a decision.
Amendment 30 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to diversify the Union's supply of strategic raw materials, the Commission should, with the support of the Board, identify Strategic Projects in the overseas countries and territories referred to in Annex II to the TFEU or in third countries that intend to become active in the extraction, processing or recycling of strategic raw materials. To ensure that such Strategic Projects are effectively implemented, they should benefit from improved access to finance. In order to ensure their added value, projects should be assessed against a set of criteria. Like projects in the Union, Strategic Projects in third countries should strengthen the Union's security of supply for strategic raw materials, show sufficient technical feasibility and be implemented sustainably. For projects in emerging markets and developing economies, the project should be mutually beneficial for the Union and the third country involved and add value in that country, taking into account also its consistency with the Union’s common commercial policy. Such value may be derived from the project’s contribution to more than one stage of the value chain as well as from creating through the project wider economic and social benefits, including the creation of employment in compliance with international standards. Where the Commission assesses these criteria to be fulfilled, it should publish the recognition as a Strategic Project in a decision.
Amendment 39 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to ensure the sustainability performance of increased raw material production, new raw materials projects should be implemented sustainably. To that end, the Strategic Projects receiving support under this Regulation should be assessed taking into account international instruments and standards covering all aspects of sustainability highlighted in the EU principles for sustainable raw materials 31, including ensuring environmental protection, socially responsible practices, including respect for human rights such as the rights of women, and children, as well astransparent business practices. Projects should also ensure engagement in good faith as well as comprehensive and meaningful consultations with local communities, including with indigenous peoples. To provide project promoters with a clear and efficient way of complying with this criterion, compliance with relevant Union legislation, international standards, guidelines and principles or participation in an environmentalcertification scheme recognised under this Regulation should alwaysbe considered sufficient. _________________ 31 European Commission, Directorate- General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, EU principles for sustainable raw materials, Publications Office, 2021, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2873/27875
Amendment 45 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The environmental assessments and authorisations required under Union law, including in relation to the ocean, water, habitats and birds, are an integral part of the permit granting process for a raw material project and an essential safeguard to ensure that negative environmental impacts are prevented or minimised. In that context, special attention should be granted to the harmful consequences of deep-sea mining, notably as the European Parliament has called several times for an international moratorium on deep-sea mining and encouraged the Commission and the Member States to support this demand. However, in order to ensure that the permit granting processes for Strategic Projects are predictable and timely, any potential to streamline the required assessments and authorisations while not lowering the level of environmental protection should be realised. In that regard, it should be ensured that the necessary assessment are bundled to prevent unnecessary overlap and it should be ensured that project promoters and responsible authorities explicitly agree on the scope of the bundled assessment before it is implemented to prevent unnecessary follow-up.
Amendment 47 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Land use conflicts can create barriers to the deployment of critical raw material projects. Well-designTailored plans, including spatial plans and zoning, that take into account the potential for implementing critical raw material projects and whose potential environmental impacts are assessed, with active publicly executed risk monitoring, have the potential to help balance public goods and interests, decreasing the risk of conflict and accelerating the sustainable deployment of raw materials projects in the Union and in third countries. Responsible national, regional and local authorities should therefore consider including specific provisions for raw materials projects when developing relevant plans at multiple levels, with the aim to create significant economic opportunities, tangible benefits for local communities and fostering public acceptance.
Amendment 51 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) In order to overcome the limitations of the currently often fragmented public and private investments efforts, facilitate integration and return on investment, the Commission, Member States and promotional banks should better coordinate and create synergies between the existing funding programmes at Union and national level as well as ensure better coordination and collaboration with industry and key private sector stakeholders as well as examine the need for developing new instruments to facilitate investments in the high-risk raw material sector, which could give certainty and clarity of the financial support in terms of amounts and timing. To that end, a dedicated sub-group of the Board bringing together experts from the Member States and the Commission as well as relevant public financial institutions should be set up. This sub-group should discuss the individual financing needs of Strategic Projects and their existing funding possibilities in order to provide project promoters with a suggestion on how to best access existing financing possibilities. When discussing and making recommendations for the financing of Strategic Projects in third countries, the Board should in particular take into account the Global Gateway strategy42. including emerging markets and developing countries, the Commission and the Board, together with its partners, should make raw materials projects a priority under the Global Gateway strategy42, which consolidates development finance to support the EU’s partner countries in increasing their resilience and sustainable development, as well as to help the achievement of the shared goals of the Paris Agreement, Agenda 2030, the Green Deal and sustainable blue economy. _________________ 42 Joint Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank The Global Gateway (JOIN/2021/30 final).
Amendment 54 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) In order to overcome the limitations of the currently often fragmented public and private investments efforts, facilitate integration and return on investment, the Commission, Member States and promotional banks should better coordinate and create synergies between the existing funding programmes at Union and national level as well as ensure better coordination and collaboration with industry and key private sector stakeholders. To that end, a dedicated sub-group of the Board bringing together experts from the Member States and the Commission as well as relevant public financial institutions should be set up. This sub-group should discuss the individual financing needs of Strategic Projects and their existing funding possibilities in order to provide project promoters with a suggestion on how to best access existing financing possibilities. When discussing and making recommendations for the financing of Strategic Projects in third countries, the Board should in particular take into account the Global Gateway strategy42. All Strategic Projects should be fully aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. _________________ 42 Joint Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank The Global Gateway (JOIN/2021/30 final).
Amendment 55 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) In order to overcome the limitations of the currently often fragmented public and private investments efforts, facilitate integration and return on investment, the Commission, Member States and promotional banks should better coordinate and create synergies between the existing funding programmes at Union and national level as well as ensure better coordination and collaboration with industry and key private sector stakeholders. To that end, a dedicated sub-group of the Board bringing together experts from the Member States and the Commission as well as relevant public financial institutions should be set up. This sub-group should discuss the individual financing needs of Strategic Projects and their existing funding possibilities in order to provide project promoters with a suggestion on how to best access existing financing possibilities. When discussing and making recommendations for the financing of Strategic Projects in overseas countries and territories referred to in Annex II to the TFEU or in third countries, the Board should in particular take into account the Global Gateway strategy42. _________________ 42 Joint Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank The Global Gateway (JOIN/2021/30 final).
Amendment 61 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) The production of critical raw materials at different stages of the value chain causes environmental impacts, whether on climate, the ocean, water, fauna or flora. In order to limit such damage and incentivise the production of more sustainable critical raw materials, the Commission should be empowered to develop a system for the calculation of the environmental footprint of critical raw materials, including a verification process, to ensure that critical raw materials placed on the Union market publicly display information on such footprint. The system should be based on taking into account scientifically sound assessment methods and relevant international standards in the area of life cycle assessment. The requirement to declare the environmental footprint of a material should only apply where it has been concluded, based on a dedicated assessment, that it would contribute to the Union’s climate and environmental objectives by facilitating the procurement of critical raw materials with lower environmental footprint and would not disproportionately affect trade flows. When the relevant calculation methods have been adopted, the Commission should develop performance classes for critical raw materials, thereby allowing potential buyers to easily compare the relative environmental footprint of available materials and driving the market towards more sustainable materials. Sellers of critical raw materials should ensure that the environmental footprint declaration is available to their customers. Transparency on the relative footprint of critical raw materials placed on the Union market may also enable other policies at Union and national level, such as incentives or green public procurement criteria, fostering the production of critical raw materials with lower environmental impacts.
Amendment 62 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) The Environmental Footprint methods constitute a relevant basis for the development of the calculation rules. They rely on scientifically sound assessment methods which take into account developments on international level and cover environmental impacts, including climate change and impacts related to the ocean, water, air, soil, resources, land use and toxicity.
Amendment 66 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) The Union has concluded Strategic Partnerships covering raw materials with third countries in order to implement the 2020 Action Plan on Critical Raw Materials. In order to diversify supply, these efforts should continue and lead to the establishment of concrete (strategic) projects. To develop and ensure a coherent framework for the conclusion of future partnerships and with the aim of developing a common European raw materials diplomacy in line with the Union’s energy and climate diplomacy, the Member States and the Commission should, as part of their interaction on the Board, discuss and ensure coordination on, inter alia, whether existing partnerships achieve the intended aims, and if measures that practically address with long-term perspective local communities’ inputs, regarding specific problems of preservation of ecosystems, resources efficiency and waste reduction are identified; as well as the prioritisation of third countries for new partnerships, the content of such partnerships and their coherence and potential synergies between Member States' bilateral cooperation with relevant third countries. The Union should seek mutually beneficial partnerships with emerging market and developing economies, in coherence with its Global Gateway strategy, which contribute to the diversification of its raw materials supply chain as well as add value in the production in these countries, among which an enhanced collaboration between the EU's and partner countries' SMEs and locally based businesses, combining the expertise of different like-minded partners to create a pathway to sound entrepreneurship in the raw materials sector .
Amendment 70 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54 a (new)
Recital 54 a (new)
(54a) An integral part of the common European raw materials policy, as well as its energy and climate diplomacy, is to explain to our partners the Union’s requirements regarding sustainability, circularity and technological innovation of products and raw materials, like for example the environmental footprint in this regulation. The common European raw materials diplomacy should be conducted in close cooperation with reliable partners, business as well as European and International Financial Institutions and make use of or create international fora for better coordination and more transparency in the global raw material markets as well as platforms for joint purchase.
Amendment 78 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 2 – point b
Article premier – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) diversify the Union's imports of strategic raw materials with a view to ensure that, by 2030, the Union's annual consumption of each strategic raw material at any relevant stage of processing can rely on imports from several third countries, none of which provide more than 65% of the Union's annual consumption or overseas countries and territories referred to in Annex II to the TFEU, none of which provide more than 65% of the Union's annual consumption, although this threshold may be adjusted for imports from overseas countries and territories that are constitutionally linked to an EU Member State, as referred to in Annex II to the TFEU;
Amendment 89 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 62
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 62
(62) ‘Strategic Partnership’ means a commitment between the Union and a third country or an overseas country or territory referred to in Annex II to the TFEU to increase cooperation related to the raw materials value chain that is established through a non-binding instrument setting out concrete actions of mutual interest.
Amendment 129 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) improving cooperation along the critical raw materials value chain between the Union and partner countries and in the overseas countries and territories referred to in Annex II to the TFEU;
Amendment 133 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the coherence and potential synergies between Member States’ bilateral cooperation with the overseas countries and territories referred to in Annex II to the TFEU or relevant third countries and the actions carried out by the Union in the context of Strategic Partnerships;
Amendment 137 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) which overseas countries and territories referred to in Annex II to the TFEU or third countries should be prioritised for the conclusion of Strategic Partnerships, taking into account the following criteria:
Amendment 139 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) the potential contribution to security of supply, taking into account a third country'sthe potential reserves, extraction, processing and recycling capacities related to critical raw materials, of the overseas countries and territories referred to in Annex II to the TFEU or third countries;
Amendment 147 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) whether a third country's regulatory frameworkcooperation between the Union and a third country could improve a third country’s ability to ensures the monitoring, prevention and minimisation of environmental impacts, the use of socially responsible practices including respect of human and labour rights and meaningful engagement with local communities, the use of transparent business practices and the prevention of adverse impacts on the proper functioning of public administration and the rule of law;
Amendment 151 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
(iii) whether there are existing cooperation agreements between a third country and the Union and, for emerging markets and developing economies, the potential for the deployment of Global Gateway investment projects contributing to partner countries’ exploration of resources as well as to the development of own extraction, processing and recycling capacities that reflect the Union’s evolving capabilities, and supporting educational programmes and training of the labour force aimed at strengthening the pertinence of CRM-related skills and expertise by ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest digital and technical innovations.
Amendment 156 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
(iv) for emerging markets and developing economies, whether and how a partnership could contribute to local value additiondevelop in- country value creation as well as local value addition, including downstream activities, and would be mutually beneficial for the partner country and the Union.
Amendment 1 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. having regard to Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), which states, in part, that the Union must take account of the objectives of development cooperation in the policies that it implements which are likely to affect developing countries,
Amendment 1 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms the right to food as a fundamental human right; and recalls Sustainable Development Goal 2 of eradicating hunger by 2030; stresses the need for the EU to champion the right to adequate food as a priority of food systems in order to achieve food security and improve nutrition; Is deeply concerned by the fact that one in three people worldwide still do not have access to adequate, sufficient food and healthy nutrition and that 2.3 billion people in the world were moderately or severely food insecure in 2021, further notes that many of these people are employed in agriculture; deplores the fact that in 2022, according to the World Food Programme, acute food insecurity is affecting a record 349 million people; Regrets that hunger and food insecurity are increasing across the world and that many countries are significantly off track to achieve the zero hunger target in 2030; recalls that malnutrition represents a lifelong burden for individuals and societies as it prevents children from reaching their full potential, thus curtailing human and national economic development;
Amendment 2 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the impact of climate change, the COVID-19 crisis and conflicts on food security in developing countries; draws attention to the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which are exacerbating global food insecurity; at the global food crisis the world is facing today is not a new crisis but an additional layer linked to global population growth, climate change, and especially weather extremes, environmental degradation, conflicts and notably Russia’s armed aggression on Ukraine, the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic uncertainty; highlights that this global food crisis is also exacerbated by the current food price spike and the remaining weaknesses of global food systems, notably related to persistent dependencies related to food imports, inequalities and lack of social safety nets in certain partner countries; Urges the EU to acknowledge that climate change, biodiversity, food security and health are interlinked and have to be addressed together, taking into account the ‘One Health’ approach; recalls that food systems are contributing to up to one-third of greenhouse gas emissions and use up to 70% of freshwater; Calls on the Commission to support local farmers in defining and implementing measures to forestall extreme climate events and natural disasters; calls also on the Commission to support the introduction of mechanisms, programmes and networks for measuring, monitoring, evaluating and sharing best practices between partner countries in the adaptation of agriculture to climate change and its impact on food security; Draws attention to the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on food prices, global supply of grains, as well as on the price of energy and fertilisers, emphasises that countries already facing difficulties are being hit hardest by those consequences, which are exacerbating global food insecurity; emphasises the importance of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and calls on Russia to stop using food security as a weapon of war, to respect the agreement on the export of Ukrainian grain and to lift the naval blockades of Ukrainian ports; welcomes the introduction of Solidarity Lanes to allow for agricultural products blocked in Ukraine to be exported, commends the Union on its commitment to mobilise over EUR 1 billion for those lanes and to provide Ukraine with support to export its agri-food products, taking into account Ukraine’s key role in global grain supply; stresses the importance of building conflict resilient food and agricultural systems and the need to ensure that food reaches the most vulnerable, and calls on the Commission to support such efforts;
Amendment 3 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1a. having regard to the joint statement by the Council and the representatives of the governments of the Member States meeting within the Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission of 30 June 2017 on ‘The new European consensus on development’,
Amendment 3 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned by the fact that one in three people worldwide still do not have access to adequate food; deplores the fact that in 2022, according to the World Food PRecalls that the SDG 2 cannot be achieved without strengthening women’s rights and recognises the potential critical role played by women farmers in ensuring food security; Notes that according to the FAO women make up 43% of the global agricultural labour force, and yet face significant discrimination when it comes to land and livestock ownership, equal pay, participation in decision-making entities and access to credit and financial services; Stresses that it is children and women who are the most vulnerable to food insecurity, stresses that the gender gap in food insecurity globally has widened in recent years, notably due to prevalent gender inequality and discrimination in the countries concerned; points out that ensuring food security is one way of reducing inequalities between women and men; Calls on the Commission and local and regional authorities in partner countries to ensure that women, including women’s organisations, are involved in defining programme,s acute food insecurity is affecting a record 349 million people; stresses that it is children and women who are the most vulnerable to food insecurity; nd implementing projects as well as in the decision-making processes to combat food insecurity; also calls on the Commission to support the advancement of women farmers and to promote women’s access to legal status including through birth registration and inheritance rights for property and access to land; Highlights that addressing food insecurity also requires partner countries to take action to reduce inequalities, including through taxation and social protection schemes, so as to ensure all people can access affordable and healthy food; also emphasises that the creation of viable jobs in agriculture is central to ensure the long-term viability of this sector globally; Recalls that food security requires physical and affordable access to water and that access to high-quality water starts with the production and ends on the consumers' plate, therefore calls on the Commission to increase its support for WASH services to ensure access to water and sanitation in developing countries;
Amendment 4 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned by continuing rise in food prices; recalls that the World Food Price Index increased by more than 60% between 2020 and 2022; and the disruption of the global food market, that the invasion of Ukraine aggravated, in a context where both Russia and Ukraine are major food exporters; recalls that the World Food Price Index increased by more than 60% between 2020 and 2022; stresses that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in rising prices and reducing availability of agricultural products, fertilisers and energy; highlights that countries that were highly dependent on grain and oil imports from the Black Sea region were the first to suffer the effects of the crisis; Underlines the high dependence of developing countries on food imports and that a high dependency on food imports highly exposes populations to global market volatilities; Stresses that the Commission should develop a genuine integrated strategy with its partner countries to encourage the development, strengthening and scaling up of local food production capacities, reduce the vulnerabilities associated with international dependencies, especially on fertilisers and grains, while strengthening local and regional markets through infrastructure programmes, such as market infrastructure, cooling systems and roads, but also online farmers markets to enhance in particular smallholder farmers’ resilience, notably with the Global Gateway Initiative; Deplores the financial speculation on agricultural and food commodities, which is exacerbating price volatility and inflating wholesale prices; notes with concern that financial speculation on food commodities particularly affects developing countries and the most vulnerable populations, particularly in a context of war; In this context, calls on the Commission and Member States, also in collaboration with the relevant international organisations, to urgently put forward proposals to better regulate food prices at European and global level, aiming to stop financial speculation on agricultural and food commodities; notes that the ongoing review of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFiD) is an opportunity to tackle food financial speculation; Calls on the Commission and European Securities and Markets Authority to evaluate the role and extent of speculation in the determination of commodities prices; underlines that transparent statistics on grain stocks from both public and private stakeholders are essential; calls on the Commission, Member States and food business operators to intensify their efforts to strengthen transparency rules on global agricultural prices and stocks, particularly by strengthening and extending the Agricultural Market Information System; Points out that developing countries are the most vulnerable to rising global food and agricultural prices, which threaten the affordability of food; calls on the Commission and Member States to work on the FAO proposal aimed at establishing a Food Import Financing Facility to help low-income countries that are the most dependent on food imports to access global food markets; also stresses the need to work on trade rules, including in the remit of WTO, with the objective to help low-income countries in building stronger local food systems; Stresses that food dependency aggravates indebtedness of developing countries, thereby jeopardising the achievement of food security; calls on the Commission and the Member States to evaluate all the means available to avoid any default in the balance of payments of food importer countries, including debt relief under the auspices of international initiatives, direct funding and restructuring of their debt; reiterates the importance of grant-based financing especially for Least Developed Countries;
Amendment 5 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 c (new)
Paragraph -1 c (new)
-1c. having regard to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
Amendment 5 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls the importance of ensuring coherence among all EU policies in order to guarantee the effectiveness of the EU’s commitment to global food security; principle of Policy Coherence for Development enshrined in Article 208 TFEU, according to which ‘the Union shall take account of the objectives of development cooperation in the policies that it implements which are likely to affect developing countries’ and the importance of ensuring coherence among all EU policies in order to guarantee the effectiveness of development cooperation to the benefit of developing countries and to increase the effectiveness of the EU’s commitment to global food security; insists that ensuring Policy Coherence for Development in the field of food security is important to contribute to safeguarding basic human rights and preventing humanitarian crises; Calls on the Commission to adopt a more systematic approach in defining and assessing the impact of EU policies in relation to the Policy Coherence for Development (PCD) objectives as anchored in the European Consensus on Development; calls on the EU to minimise the possible contradictions and build synergies with development cooperation policy, and to assess on a regular basis the compliance of EU policies, such as the CAP and trade policy, with Policy Coherence for Development, in particular by using the monitoring indicators of SDG 2; Recalls that biodiversity and its associated ecosystem services are essential to provide sustainable food production and to harness food security in developing countries; urges the EU and its Member States to remain fully committed to their international engagements on climate and biodiversity; stresses that EU trade, investment policies and development cooperation towards developing countries should follow the ambitions of the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy, notably in favouring the preservation of biodiversity and forests; in this respect calls for the prompt implementation of the regulation aimed at prohibiting the importation on the Union’s market of products associated with deforestation; Stresses that biofuel production should not jeopardise food security, particularly in developing countries; calls on the EU and its Member States to ensure food production is prioritised over crop-based biofuel production, especially in a context of inflation of food prices;
Amendment 6 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Stresses the importance of ensuring that Free Trade Agreements contribute to the objectives and standards enshrined in the TSD chapters to guarantee high environmental, social and health standards in line with the Farm to Fork Strategy, the Biodiversity Strategy and the legislative package “Fit for 55” notably the proposal for a new Regulation on the Sustainable use of Plant protection products and the targets included to reduce the use of hazardous pesticides; also stresses the importance of supporting developing countries in achieving higher standards, notably through technical support provided under the NDICI-Global Europe instrument; Denounces the EU’s double standards on pesticides, which allow the export from the EU of hazardous substances which are themselves banned in the EU; calls on the Commission to ensure reciprocity in international trade agreements particularly in relation to agriculture and agricultural products and to lead by example by ensuring that hazardous pesticides banned in the EU are not exported to partner countries, preventing residues of banned pesticides from being tolerated in food on the EU market and strengthening the enforcement mechanism of the trade and sustainable development (TSD) chapters;
Amendment 7 #
2022/2183(INI)
144, 151, 154, 155, 156, 161, 163, 173B, 174 Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the commitment by the EU and its Member States to allocate nearly EUR 7.78 billion in humanitarian aid and development aid for global food security over the period 2021-2024; stresses, however, the need for European aid to reach the most vulnerable populations as quickly as possible and to adapt to the context of multidimensional crises; , including a further EUR 600 million to help the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries deal with the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; calls on the Commission to report to the European Parliament, every year until 2024, on the goals, measures and results of that commitment; Stresses the need for European aid to reach the most vulnerable populations as quickly as possible and to adapt to the context of multidimensional crises, and the importance of a reinforced humanitarian approach; underlines the fact that, in 2022, the Commission has already allocated over EUR 900 million to humanitarian food assistance, i.e. 60% more than in 2021 and nearly 80% more than in 2020; Calls on the European Union and its Member States to increase development cooperation, humanitarian aid, food assistance and scale up essential nutrition services in the most vulnerable countries and regions, particularly the 19 ‘hunger hotspots’ identified by FAO and WFP which continue to suffer from a lack of humanitarian financing; Calls on the EU to ensure continuity between humanitarian aid, development cooperation and peace actions in order to tackle the deep-rooted causes of food insecurity and address the weaknesses of food systems in developing countries, in line with the nexus approach; Calls on the Commission, Member States and European development financing institutions to create synergies between the NDICI – Global Europe instrument and the new Global Gateway strategy, using the Team Europe approach, in order to coordinate investments in food security in partner countries; Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to increase climate- funding to developing countries and enhance cooperation with other multilateral development banks to facilitate climate adaption; points out that adaptation to climate change is essential to ensure resilient sustainable food systems in partner countries; Calls on the European Commission to ensure that a significant proportion of the 30% envelope of the NDICI – Global Europe funds assigned to combatting climate change is allocated to projects which improve resilience and adaptation of agriculture to climate change, including through hillside stabilisation, land reclamation, reforestation, irrigation, watershed management and support to education efforts around this issue; insists that those investments shall be in line with Agenda 2030, the Paris Climate Agreement and the Convention on Biological Diversity and take into account the FAO/CFS Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the context of national food security (VGGTs) and the FAO/CFS Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems; Urges the European Commission, in the mid-term review process of the NDICI – Global Europe instrument, to closely examine the amounts and projects associated with food security in partner countries and to fully assess the effectiveness of the measures supported; points out that the mid-term review report should be published by the end of 2023; Welcomes the launch of several multilateral food security initiatives; calls, however, on the European Commission and Member States to play a leading role in coordinating the various initiatives to ensure an effective international commitment to global food security; calls on the EU and its Member States to support the establishment of an international food crisis preparedness and response mechanism, under the aegis of FAO and WFP, with the aim of identifying risks and vulnerabilities, particularly in critical food infrastructure and supply chains, and improving coordination of responses in the event of a crisis; furthermore supports the development of strategic food reserves, given the role that stocks can play in buffering the impacts of food crises; calls for the role of the Global Network Against Food Crises to be strengthened;
Amendment 8 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 d (new)
Paragraph -1 d (new)
-1d. having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/947 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 June 2021 establishing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe,
Amendment 8 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. CRecalls the need to increase food security in developing countries and enhance their capacity to meet the nutritional requirements of their populations; in that sense calls on the EU to also support local, regional and country initiatives in developing countries for food sovereignty; calls on the EU and its Member States, in particular through Team Europe, to help to build solutions with local actors, particularly local and regional authorities and NGOs, and to support initiatives tailored to local and regional realities in order to accompany partner countries towards food autonomy, through the development of local agricultural production capacities and the transition to sustainable and resilient agri-food systems. security and sovereignty, through the development of local and regional agricultural production capacities and the transition to ecologically sustainable and resilient agri- food and fisheries systems; calls on the EU to encourage solution-sharing between countries, particularly in small island developing states in the Indian Ocean, Caribbean and Pacific where climate change is a key factor in food insecurity; Stresses the importance of supporting local projects that encourage the transition to low-carbon agriculture and sustainable fisheries, simultaneously benefitting food security, environmental protection and the fight against climate change in partner countries; underlines that sustainable agriculture based on agroecological farming practices as defined in the UN Report A/HRC/46/33 contributes to food security and biodiversity; encourages the EU to prioritise in its external assistance to agriculture investments in agroecology, agroforestry and crop diversification; Recognises the crucial role played by small and medium scale farmers in ensuring food security as highlighted in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas; stresses there has been long- standing underinvestment in small-scale farming, including from donors; recalls that investments in the smallholder sector yield the best returns in terms of poverty reduction and growth, enhancing incomes of smallholder farmers, especially women smallholders; Therefore, calls on the EU, the Member States and the European banks for development to co-operate with small- scale farmers in developing countries to support them in shifting to sustainable farming practices, notably by promoting knowledge transfer and best practices through local farming organisations and co-operatives, boosting access to education and training, improving their access to credit, insurance, food market information and finance for research and innovation; also stresses the need to support small-scale farmers through programmes focused on climate-resilient agriculture respecting biodiversity and aiming to identify crops that are better adapted to local weather conditions, such as shift to more traditional crops, to promote the transition to agricultural infrastructure, inputs and irrigation systems that are less energy-intensive and consume less water and to support the financing of storage solutions in order to prevent farmers from harvest as well as post-harvest loss and to reduce food waste; In the light of the UN Report A/HRC/49/43 by the Special rapporteur on the right to food Michael Fakhri, points out that the right to food is inherently tied to farmers’ seed systems and their indivisible right to freely save, use, exchange and sell farm-saved seeds; and calls on Team Europe to support programmes that take the needs of farmers’ seeds systems or informal seed systems into account and support seed banks or seed libraries that allow collecting, conserving and sharing of native seeds, landraces and farmers’ varieties with farmers and gardeners; Stresses the importance of the protection and promotion of the right to food security for local communities; deplores, in this context, the fact that land grabbing is rife in many countries, which undermines food sovereignty; calls on the EU to strongly support the prevention of land grabbing and stresses the importance of launching an inclusive process with the aim of guaranteeing the effective participation of civil society organisations and local communities in the development, implementation and monitoring of policies and actions related to land grabbing; calls for the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure (VGGT) to be observed in all projects that promote the protection of land rights, including in trade, and also for measures to ensure that projects do not endanger the land rights of small-scale farmers;
Amendment 9 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
Amendment 10 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 e (new)
Paragraph -1 e (new)
-1e. having regard to the report entitled ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2022’, the report entitled ‘Hunger Hotspots – FAO/WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity – October 2022 to January 2023 Outlook’ and the information note entitled ‘The importance of Ukraine and the Russian Federation for global agricultural markets and the risks associated with the current conflict’ of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP),
Amendment 10 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1 a. whereas developing countries are susceptible to food insecurity particularly when depending on food imports; whereas recent crises have shown that global supply chains can be seriously disrupted; whereas food import dependencies have also arisen from changing dietary patterns, and notably a shift towards a handful of staple crops, i.e. wheat, rice and maize; whereas, according to the FAO, at the beginning of 2022, Ukraine and Russia accounted for nearly 30% of global wheat and maize exports, while Russia was the world’s top exporter of fertilisers, and whereas more than 30 countries, mainly in Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia, depend on Ukraine and Russia for over 30% of their wheat import needs; whereas Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is exacerbating this global food insecurity and could lead to a further 8 to 13 million people becoming food insecure, according to FAO simulations; whereas this dependency on food imports also makes a number of countries, notably in Africa, highly vulnerable to price shocks; whereas according to the FAO, Food Price Index hit high record in February 2022; whereas most food import dependent countries were already highly indebted before the Covid-19 pandemic; whereas the G7 Agriculture Ministers’ statement of 11 March 2022 declared that G7 Members commit to ‘fight against any speculative behaviour that endangers food security or access to food for vulnerable countries or populations’;
Amendment 11 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 b (new)
Paragraph -1 b (new)
-1b. having regard to the report of the Committee on Development (DEVE) on Policy Coherence for Development (2021/2164(INI)),
Amendment 11 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 b (new)
Paragraph -1 b (new)
-1 b. whereas the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy, whose targets aim to reduce the use of farm inputs and notably to decrease the overall use of chemical pesticides in the EU by 2030, address global climate and environmental challenges; whereas biodiversity and resilient ecosystems are essential to sustainable development; whereas agroecological principles are in line with biodiversity conservation, food autonomy and healthy nutrition; whereas biodiversity of crops is important as this allows individual farmers to adapt their agricultural planning to climate conditions and make food systems naturally more resilient against climate change, pests and pathogens; whereas at the same time this nature-based approach contributes to enhancing biodiversity; whereas EU support for sustainable food systems is one of the priorities of the multi-annual indicative programmes adopted with around 70 partner countries under the NDICI – Global Europe instrument for the 2021-2027 period;
Amendment 24 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. whereas, according to the United Nations Committee on World Food Security, a person is considered ‘food secure’ when they have the physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life;
Amendment 25 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. whereas, according to FAO, there are four dimensions of food security: food access, food availability, food safety and quality, and stability of food prices over time;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Amendment 27 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. whereas, according to FAO, in 2021 hunger affected 425 million people in Asia, 278 million in Africa and 56.5 million in Latin America and the Caribbean, with Africa being the region where the prevalence of undernourishment is highest;
Amendment 28 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. whereas Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is exacerbating global food insecurity, and whereas FAO simulations suggest that the consequences of the conflict could lead to a further 8 to 13 million people around the world becoming food insecure, and more if the war persists;
Amendment 29 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1f. whereas, according to FAO, at the beginning of 2022, Ukraine and Russia accounted for nearly 30% of global wheat and maize exports, while Russia was the world’s top exporter of fertilisers;
Amendment 30 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1g. whereas, according to FAO, more than 30 countries, mainly in Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia, depend on Ukraine and Russia for over 30% of their wheat import needs;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 h (new)
Paragraph 1 h (new)
Amendment 43 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 i (new)
Paragraph 1 i (new)
1i. whereas EU support for sustainable food systems is one of the priorities of the multi-annual indicative programmes adopted with around 70 partner countries under the NDICI – Global Europe instrument for the 2021- 2027 period;
Amendment 69 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
points out that climate change is a key factor in food insecurity, particularly in small island developing states in the Indian Ocean, Caribbean and Pacific, which are also being affected by the consequences of the war in Ukraine;
Amendment 72 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on Russia to stop using food security as a weapon of war, to respect the agreement on the export of Ukrainian grain, known as the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and to lift the naval blockades of Ukrainian ports so that global supplies of grain and other agricultural products can flow freely;
Amendment 73 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Welcomes the EU’s introduction of solidarity lanes, which have so far enabled more than 15 million tonnes of agricultural products blocked in Ukraine to be exported, and commends the Union on its commitment to mobilise over EUR 1 billion for those lanes;
Amendment 94 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Deplores the financial speculation in agricultural and food products, which is exacerbating price volatility, particularly in a context of war; calls on the Commission, Member States and food business operators to intensify their efforts to strengthen transparency rules on global agricultural prices and stocks, particularly by strengthening and extending the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) introduced by the G20;
Amendment 99 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in rising prices and reduced availability of agricultural products, fertilisers and energy; notes, in particular, that fertiliser shortages are having direct effects on agricultural yields and reducing food availability;
Amendment 100 #
2022/2183(INI)
4b. Notes the Commission communication of 9 November 2022 entitled ‘Ensuring availability and affordability of fertilisers’, particularly its international dimension; stresses, however, that the Commission should develop a genuine integrated strategy with its partner countries to encourage the development of local production capacity and reduce the vulnerabilities associated with international dependencies, especially on fertilisers and grains;
Amendment 102 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Points out that developing countries, particularly low-income countries, are the most vulnerable to rising global food and agricultural prices, which threaten the affordability of food and increase the debt burden; calls on the Commission and Member States to work on the FAO proposal aimed at establishing a Food Import Financing Facility to help those low-income countries that are the most dependent on food imports to access global food markets;
Amendment 110 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls the objective of policy coherence for development, in accordance with Article 208 TFEU, and the importance of ensuring coherence among all EU policies in order to guarantee the effectiveness of the EU’s commitment to global food security;
Amendment 114 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to adopt a more systematic approach to defining and assessing the impact of EU policies in relation to the Policy Coherence for Development objectives; calls on the Commission, in particular, to assess the impact of EU policies by using the monitoring indicators of Sustainable Development Goal 2 to eradicate hunger by 2030;
Amendment 124 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses the importance of ensuring reciprocity in international trade, and calls on the Commission to speed up the adoption of mirror clauses in trade negotiations and trade agreements signed by the EU, particularly in relation to agriculture and agricultural products; underlines the fact that reciprocity guarantees high environmental, social and health standards in developing countries and prevents double standards;
Amendment 126 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Welcomes the interinstitutional agreement reached on the proposal for a regulation aimed at prohibiting the making available on the Union market of imported products associated with deforestation, and calls for the prompt implementation of the regulation;
Amendment 131 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Stresses that biofuel production should not jeopardise food security, particularly in developing countries; notes, however, that biofuel production can be useful when implementing agro- ecological and energy transitions;
Amendment 135 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the commitment by the EU and its Member States to allocate nearly EUR 7.78 billion in humanitarian aid and development aid for global food security over the period 2021-2024, including a further EUR 600 million to help the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries deal with the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; stresses, however, the need for European aid to reach the most vulnerable populations as quickly as possible and to adapt to the context of multidimensional crises; calls on the Commission to report to the European Parliament, every year until 2024, on the goals, measures and results of that commitment;
Amendment 141 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines the fact that, in 2022, the Commission has already allocated over EUR 900 million to humanitarian food assistance, i.e. 60% more than in 2021 and nearly 80% more than in 2020; calls on the European Union and its Member States to increase their humanitarian support in the most vulnerable countries and regions, particularly the 19 ‘hunger hotspots’ identified by FAO and WFP which continue to suffer from a lack of humanitarian financing;
Amendment 142 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the European Union to ensure continuity between humanitarian aid and measures supported by development aid in order to tackle the deep-rooted causes of food insecurity in developing countries;
Amendment 143 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Calls on the European Commission to ensure that a significant proportion of the 30% envelope of the NDICI – Global Europe funds assigned to combatting climate change is allocated to projects which improve resilience to climate disasters and adaptation of agriculture to climate change;
Amendment 151 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Calls on the Commission, Member States and European development financing institutions to create synergies between the NDICI – Global Europe instrument and the new Global Gateway strategy, using the Team Europe approach, in order to coordinate investments in food security in partner countries;
Amendment 154 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Urges the European Commission, in the mid-term review process of the NDICI – Global Europe instrument, to closely examine the amounts and projects associated with food security in partner countries and to fully assess the effectiveness of the measures supported; points out that the mid-term review report should be published by the end of 2023;
Amendment 155 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
6f. Welcomes the launch of several multilateral food security initiatives, such as the Food and Agriculture Resilience Mission (FARM) launched on 24 March 2022; calls, however, on the European Commission and Member States to play a leading role in coordinating the various initiatives to ensure an effective international commitment to global food security;
Amendment 156 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 g (new)
Paragraph 6 g (new)
6g. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to support the establishment of an international food crisis preparedness and response mechanism, under the aegis of FAO and WFP, with the aim of identifying risks and vulnerabilities, particularly in critical food infrastructure and supply chains, and improving coordination of responses in the event of a crisis; calls also for the role of the Global Network Against Food Crises to be strengthened;
Amendment 170 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls on the Commission and local and regional authorities in partner countries to ensure that women are involved in defining programmes and implementing projects to combat food insecurity; points out that ensuring food security is one way of reducing inequalities between women and men; notes that food security measures in developing countries should also respect the rights of indigenous peoples;
Amendment 175 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Calls on the European Union to support small-scale agriculture and farmers in developing countries, particularly with the agro-ecological transition; stresses the need, in particular, to help them access finance for research and innovation in the transition to more sustainable agricultural practices, the adaptation of crops to local weather conditions, the reduced use of energy- intensive inputs, and the use of digital technologies for agriculture;
Amendment 176 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7d. Stresses the importance of supporting local projects that encourage the transition to low-carbon agriculture, simultaneously benefitting food security, environmental protection and the fight against climate change in partner countries; calls on the European Union to use its partnerships to encourage solution-sharing between countries;
Amendment 177 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 e (new)
Paragraph 7 e (new)
7e. Calls on the Commission to increase its support for WASH services to ensure access to water and sanitation in developing countries; stresses also the need to support local agricultural projects that encourage a transition to crops and agricultural infrastructure which consume less water;
Amendment 178 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 f (new)
Paragraph 7 f (new)
7f. Calls on the European Commission to support local actors, particularly farmers, in defining and implementing measures to forestall extreme climate events and natural disasters, especially in the most vulnerable areas; calls also on the Commission to support the introduction of programmes and networks for monitoring, highlighting and sharing best practices in the adaptation of agriculture to climate change between partner countries;
Amendment 179 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the European Commission and Member States to increase the involvement of local actors, particularly local and regional authorities and NGOs, by using the Team Europe approach;
Amendment 8 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles as a step forward in tackling the challenges linked to textile and clothes production; welcomes, unsustainable consumption patterns and waste; calls for further EU efforts on its commitments towards the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals; strongly encourages the international promotion of this approach and, including through strengthening cooperation with partners; developing countries with the overarching aim to limit the negative impacts of the worldwide textile industry on climate change and biodiversity;
Amendment 17 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the principle of policy coherence for development (PCD) and especially Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which states that ‘the Union shall take account of the objectives of development cooperation in the policies that it implements which are likely to affect developing countries’; highlights the importance of PCD to enable an integrated approach to achieve the SDGs;
Amendment 18 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that the production of textiles and clothing (T&C) often takes place outside the EU and most T&C traded in the EU are imported from third countries; recalls the need to promote circularity and to implement a life-cycle approach, taking into account the entire chain, from production to consumption, while ensuring traceability as well as supporting innovative textiles that are more durable, reusable, repairable, recyclable and energy-efficient; supports actions aiming at tackling greenwashing and raising awareness concerning the implications that ‘fast fashion’ and consumer behaviour have for the planet;
Amendment 48 #
2022/2171(INI)
5. Stresses that working conditions in the textile industry in third countries are often substandard and have a direct impact on workers’ living standards due to low wages, poor working conditions and inadequate safety standards; highlights that women are in particular in an even more vulnerable position; is equally concerned about persisting child and irregular migrant labour in the industry; reiterates the EU’s responsibility to design partnerships with local actors that promote human rights, democratic processes, good governance, gender equality and sustainability in the textile sector;
Amendment 63 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Strongly encourages the Commission, therefore, to supplement the Strategy with corresponding regional and country programming for developing countries in the framework of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI)-Global Europe and Team Europe initiatives, which should promote and communicate visibly around sustainable projects that help to build T&C production and distribution infrastructure which protects the environment as well as social and labour rights.
Amendment 10 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
— having regard to the final declaration of the 27th Conference of Presidents of the Outermost Regions of the European Union, held in Brussels from 15 to 17 November 2022,
Amendment 42 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas these regions have high levels of young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEETs) and early school leavers, higher than the EU and national averages7; whereas the youth unemployment rate is above 50% in Mayotte and the Canary Islands, almost 40% in Réunion, Guadeloupe and Martinique, and almost 30% in French Guiana; _________________ 7 https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/source s/policy/themes/outermost-regions/pdf/rup- 2022/comm-rup-2022-glance_en.pdf
Amendment 48 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine are having a destructive impact on the outermost regions through rising prices of energy, maritime freight, food, fertilisers and raw materials;
Amendment 53 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas air and maritime transport are essential for ensuring territorial continuity and connecting the ORs both to the European mainland and with each other;
Amendment 59 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the primary sector, in particular arable and livestock farming and fishing, is very important for the ORs; whereas the programme of options specifically relating to remoteness and insularity (POSEI) agriculture scheme is therefore essential for the ORs, as was the former POSEI fisheries scheme; scheme to compensate certain ORs for additional fisheries costs, which has since been incorporated into the EMFF and then into the EMFAF;
Amendment 63 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the ORs are home to around 80% of the EU’s biodiversity and are characterised by their wealth of natural heritage and ecosystems that are unique in the EU;
Amendment 68 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas the ORs are in the front line when it comes to the effects of climate change and are particularly vulnerable in the face of increasingly frequent extreme weather events such as cyclones and floods, as well as volcanic eruptions;
Amendment 76 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Recital G c (new)
Gc. whereas the ORs provide the EU with geostrategic locations in the Indian Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean and the Amazon basin, and whereas they help make the EU the second-largest maritime area in the world;
Amendment 78 #
2022/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the need to attract young people into fishery, forestry, and agriculture sectors, which are a major economic driver in these regions. Calls on the Commission to launch a pilot project that will aim to increase the attractiveness of those sectors as they contribute to food security in these regions;
Amendment 82 #
2022/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Recalls the aging of the fishing fleets in the Outermost regions and urges the Commission to allow as soon as possible the renewal of these fleets in order to ensure the safety of fishermen in the workplace;
Amendment 85 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the visible progress achieved by the EU strategies for the ORs, which is a sign of the fruitful cooperation between the Commission, Parliament and the Council, the ORs’ regional and local authorities, and civil society; regrets, nevertheless, the lack of commitment shown by the Commission in this new strategy in essential areas for the ORs, ignoring successive demands from both regional authorities and Parliamentn particular as regards boosting their competitiveness so that the EU can be seen as a major oceanic player;
Amendment 89 #
2022/2147(INI)
2. Reaffirms the need to maintain and strengthen coordinated action at EU, national, regional and local level; supports the greater involvement of regional and local authorities in the design of EU policies; with that in mind, proposes that an executive vice-president be designated within the College of Commissioners who would work closely with the Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms and the Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights to monitor the sustainable and inclusive development of the EU’s territories, and would have special responsibility for ensuring that account is taken across all EU public policies of the problems affecting the ORs;
Amendment 94 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets the fact that Article 349 is still not being automatically applied in every legislative initiative from the Commission, while recognising that some progress has been made; reiterates the call that Parliament made in its resolution of 14 September 2021 for the Commission and the Council to adopt an ‘OR reflex’, i.e. for the ORs’ specific characteristics to be systematically taken into account in EU legislative proposals and during interinstitutional negotiations, with a view to ensuring that EU legislation is able to cope with the specific challenges and local realities of the ORs;
Amendment 104 #
2022/2147(INI)
4. Calls on the Commission to expand the POSEI model to other sectors, with fisheries, connectivity and transport being priority areas; points out that these new programmes should under no circumstances undermine existing programmes for the ORs, such as the POSEI agricultural scheme;
Amendment 112 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to stepping up dialogue with the ORs and providing them with individualised support; calls on the Commission to adopt a tailor-made approach, working with the Member States, the local and regional authorities and the populations concerned, in particular by means of public consultations, to defininge an individual action plan for each OR in the context of a multi- level governance framework, with a timetable and common and specific measures and targets; calls on the Commission to publish an action plan for each OR before the proposals for the new post-2027 programming period are brought forward;
Amendment 124 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines the need to protect the ORs' interests in the international agreements (FTAs, EPAs, ODA) concluded by the European Union; calls on the Commission to systematically include in its impact studies an evaluation of the impact of a draft agreement on the ORs and to give due consideration to the ORs' interests in international negotiations;
Amendment 142 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. URecalls that young people make up a high proportion of the ORs' population and that, on average, half of the population of the six French ORs is under the age of 30; underlines the importance of young people for the revitalisation of traditional sectors in the ORs; calls for measures to attract young people into the primary sector;
Amendment 150 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Defends the creation of BlueCalls for enhanced opportunities for mobility through blue and green Erasmus+ to enable young people to take advantage of the opportunities of the blue economy, in terms of training and new professions, of the blue economy, the circular economy and the green transition more generally; underlines that the Commission and the national agencies must pay special attention to the ORs' potential to host young people on mobility schemes in these sectors, notably through targeted communication and specific support campaigns when receiving and sending participants;
Amendment 153 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to work with the Member States and the Erasmus+ national agencies to ensure better protection and support for young people from the ORs taking part in the Erasmus mobility programme in other parts of the European Union, in accordance with the inclusion chapter of the Regulation establishing Erasmus+, especially through pre-financing for mobility, additional specific subsidies and enhanced support;
Amendment 155 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to launch a pilot project, as soon as possible, aimed at combating early school leaving in the ORs; emphasises the 'second-chance school' model, supported by the ESF, which has proven effective in getting early school-leavers back into training and employment;
Amendment 161 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Points outRegrets that the call for proposals ‘Empowering youth in the EU Outermost Regions’ did not have the expected participation levels; defends an enlargement of the initiative to people up to the age of 30, and asks for the involvement of regional authorities in its promoturges local and regional authorities to provide more information on the specific initiatives for the ORs, and for young people in particular, supported by the European Union;
Amendment 175 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises the importance of having a well-coordinated, humanitarian, effective and safe EU Migration Policy, which takes into account the specific realities of the ORs, particularly those dealing with high migration flows; underlines the importance of helping the ORs to combat illegal migration; calls on the European Union and the Member States to work to expand the scope of the European Border and Coastguard Agency to include the French ORs;
Amendment 189 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Recalls that it is essential to renew the fishing fleets in order to ensure the safety of fishermen in the ORs, guarantee food security in the ORs and attract new people, particularly young people, to the fishing profession;
Amendment 191 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Urges the Commission and Member States to work together more closely to unlock funds to renew fishing fleets in the outermost regions; calls on the Commission to adjust the ecological, economic and technical indicators set to demonstrate the balance between fleet capacity and fishing opportunities, taking into account the particular characteristics of the ORs when revising its guidelines on State aid for the fisheries and aquaculture sector; also stresses the need to speed up the collection of the scientific data needed in the ORs;
Amendment 194 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Calls on the Commission to revise its guidelines on State aid in the fisheries and aquaculture sector in order to allow support for the fish aggregation devices anchored in the outermost regions;
Amendment 195 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recalls that the Commission has pledged to write an interim report on the EMFAF chapter on the ORs and to analyse the ORs’ need for an autonomous regulation for fisheries; reiterates its appeal for the re-establishment of the POSEI fisheries scheme in 2027; a stand-alone programme for fisheries and aquaculture for the ORs in 2027; points out that such a scheme would seek to offset the extra costs and structural difficulties faced by fishers in the ORs while financing structural investments to help develop the sector;
Amendment 201 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses the role that the ORs could play in combating illegal fishing and ocean pollution; Points out that the ORs are particularly affected by the effects of climate change, marine pollution and illegal fishing; Stresses the role that the ORs could play in combating illegal fishing and ocean pollution, in conserving marine biodiversity and in the transition towards a sustainable blue economy; welcomes the Commission's suggestion to issue a call for proposals on strategies for promoting a blue economy in the ORs in 2022-2023 and calls on the Commission to put this call into action as soon as possible;
Amendment 212 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls that the budget allocation for the POSEI agriculture scheme has neither been increased since 2009, nor has it been updated for inflation, which has resulted in chronic underfunding; advocates a fairsignificant increase in the current allocations for the POSEI agriculture scheme to better support farmers, breeders and planters in the ORs in the face of rising extra costs, but also to support agricultural diversification efforts, champion local production and help the ORs achieve food autonomy;
Amendment 216 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to urgently increase aid supplied under the specific supply arrangements (SSA) to take account of the continuous rise in agricultural input prices and import costs, particularly following Russia's invasion of Ukraine;
Amendment 225 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Amendment 231 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Supports the creation of a POSEI transport scheme in order to tackle the rising costs resulting from insularity and remotenessCalls on the Commission to propose the creation of a POSEI connectivity and transport scheme to help the outermost regions offset the extra costs resulting from insularity and remoteness, give the ORs territorial continuity and remedy the structural challenges they face in terms of transport infrastructure, mobility and digital connectivity;
Amendment 235 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Highlights the benefits associated with the trans-European transport network (TEN-T), particularly in terms of connectivity and access to funding; calls on the Commission and Member States to encourage the integration of more airports and ports located in the outermost regions into the TEN-T comprehensive network;
Amendment 240 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Highlights the difficulties faced by the outermost regions in accessing the opportunities offered by the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF); asks that the Commission give an account in the context of a mid-term evaluation of the projects that have applied for CEF funding in the ORs and consider the possibility of creating a specific budget line for the ORs within the CEF;
Amendment 244 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses the crucial role of tourism for the development of the ORs, which are highly exposed to externalities; urges the Commission to develop a truly European tourism policy, in particular by creating a single label for sustainable tourism, and to launch further measures to promote the recovery of the sector; calls on the Commission to launch a pilot project aimed at harnessing the potential of the outermost regions to develop and create new professions linked to blue and green tourism;
Amendment 260 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Regrets the fact that the specificities of the ORs have not been systematicallybeen taken into account only to a limited degree in the 'Fit for 55' package proposed by the Commission; urges the Commission and the Council to support, in the context of the ongoing interinstitutional negotiations, Parliament's proposals for the specific characteristics of the ORs to be better taken into account in the ‘texts of the 'Fit for 55’' package; insists, in particular, on the need to exclude all flights between the ORs and the rest of the European Economic Area in the context of the revision of the Emissions Trading System (ETS);
Amendment 267 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Insists that the opportunities for carbon retention offered by the ORs be considered, particularly blue carbon related to marine and coastal biodiversity and green carbon from forest carbon capture;
Amendment 270 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Underlines the ORs’ vulnerability to climate change effects, in particular to extreme weather events; defends the position, therefore, that the EU Solidarity Fund should be revised to enable it to respond to smaller-scale disasters, including in the ORs, and to include the costs associated with prevention, evacuation and the disruption of local economies in the event of cyclones, floods, forest fires or extended seismic activity;
Amendment 274 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Calls on the Commission to propose an EU Climate Change Adaptation Fund in the next multiannual financial framework to help regions, including the ORs, adapt their infrastructure and implement preventative actions to improve their resilience to climate shocks;
Amendment 280 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Reiterates the potential of the ORs for the development of innovative pilot projects on renewable energies; calls on the Commission to build on the ORs' potential and support the development and expansion of solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and salinity gradient energies, low-carbon hydrogen and biomass energy; stresses the need to support the ORs in transitioning to carbon-free energy autonomy tailored to local realities;
Amendment 297 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Proposes the creation of a research centre for tropical infectious diseases and medical conditions that are particularly common in the ORs, such as diabetes, obesity and certain cancers;
Amendment 319 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42a. Emphasises that the ORs represent European Union outposts and enhance the Union's outreach into neighbouring countries in their regional areas; calls on the Commission and Member States to work with the ORs' local and regional authorities to implement development strategies that include enhanced regional integration and cooperation; calls, in particular, on the Commission and local and regional authorities to promote synergies between actions supported by the NDICI-Global Europe international cooperation instrument and Interreg funds intended for the ORs;
Amendment 324 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Welcomes the Commission’s announcement of the creation of a portal on all available EU funds, programmes and policy initiatives for the ORs, which responds to a request made by Parliament in its resolution of 14 September 2021; urges the Commission to create this portal without delay;
Amendment 325 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Calls on the Commission's services and national and regional authorities to strike a balance between essential controls on the use of EU funds and the simpler, more flexible administrative rules needed to optimise them in order to encourage local initiatives, particularly in the ORs;
Amendment 330 #
2022/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 b (new)
Paragraph 43 b (new)
43b. Emphasises that the ORs enrich the European Union's cultural and linguistic heritage; calls on the Commission to further enhance the ORs' cultural wealth and promote exchanges with culture professionals in the ORs, especially by launching new pilot projects along the lines of Archipel.eu;
Amendment 6 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 32 a (new)
Citation 32 a (new)
— having regard to the PETI Mission Report following the fact-finding visit to the Mar Menor (Murcia), Spain, of 23- 25 February 2022, in relation to the environmental deterioration of Mar Menor,
Amendment 7 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 32 b (new)
Citation 32 b (new)
— having regard to the ECA Special report Climate spending in the 2014-2020 EU budget,
Amendment 10 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the EU committed to spending at least 20 % of the 2014-2020 MFF on climate action, declaring having spent €216 billion (20.1%) on climate- relevant measures; whereas the 2021- 2027 EU budget includes an increased target of 30% on climate action;
Amendment 17 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the density of waste has more than doubled in thirty years; whereas the improper management and treatment of waste from rivers and urban areas make the Mediterranean the area with the sixth largest accumulation of marine litter in the world; whereas several EU funded programmes have greatly contributed to reducing waste in the Mediterranean such as H2020 Initiative for a Cleaner Mediterranean, as well as actions in the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean;
Amendment 21 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the densquantity of waste has more than doubled in thirty years; whereas the improper management and treatment of waste from rivers and urban areas make the Mediterranean the area with the sixth largest accumulation of marine litter in the world;
Amendment 22 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the impact of maritime transport in the Mediterranean, which carries 20 % of the world’s trade in an area which makes up only 1% of the world´s ocean, which through the Mediterranean, generates between 100 000 and 200 000 tonnes per year of intentional hydrocarbon discharges; whereas industrial activities and intensive farming result in run-off into rivers and contamination of groundwater, and contribute, along with offshore oil and gas refineries, to worsening sea pollution in the whole basin;
Amendment 23 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the impact of maritime transport, which carries 20 % of the world’s trade through the Mediterranean, generates between 100 000 and 200 000 tonnes per year of intentional hydrocarbon discharges; whereas industrial activities and intensive farming may result in run-off into rivers and contamination of groundwater, and may contribute, along with offshore oil and gas refineries, to worsening sea pollution in the whole basin;
Amendment 30 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the Mediterranean basin is warming 20 % faster than the global average; whereas global warming will cause severe consequences that must be anticipated; whereas sea levels could rise up to 25 cm by 2040–2050; whereas meeting the Paris Agreement limit of 1.5 °C of warming calls for a halving of the EU’s energy demand by 2050 compared to 2015 levels and requires the other countries of the Mediterranean area to contribute through increased cooperation;
Amendment 47 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Deplores the continuous degradation of the environment in the entire Mediterranean basin, the loss of biodiversity and the increasing air and marine pollution;
Amendment 54 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on Managing Authorities to use Cohesion Funds to invest in technologies and infrastructure to recover materials from residual waste for circular economy purposes in cities and urban nodes on the coast and on rivers flowing into the Mediterranean Sea, in order to reduce the discharge of waste into the sea;
Amendment 55 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 66 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights the potential of all the Mediterranean regions for the development of onshore and offshore renewable energy sources and for a just and inclusive ecological transition;
Amendment 68 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Underlines that SMEs can contribute to finding innovative solutions not only for the deployment of renewable energies, circular and blue economy; considers that further simplification should be promoted to ensure that SMEs across all European regions access Cohesion Funds;
Amendment 75 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that overfishing is stillremains a threat to the survival of many species; is convinced that the development of a blue economy can support sustainable and inclusive development and quality jobs; calls on the Commission to continue to monitor data on stocks and to carry out impact assessments before taking decisions aimed at limiting fishing quotas;
Amendment 83 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Draws attention to the negative impacts caused by mass tourism due to its seasonality and its uncontrolled urban development (such as cruises, new polluting leisure activities); considers that seasonal tourism can lead to seasonal vulnerabilities such as differences in financial resources between the high and low tourist seasons; highlights, therefore, the need to diversify the economy of these areas by strengthening their secondary sectors in order to achieve a good balance and a diverse labour market; calls on the Member States and Regions to devise sustainable tourism action plans in consultation with stakeholders and civil society and in line with a future European roadmap for sustainable tourism, and to make full use of the Next Generation EU funds and Structural Funds to finance the tourism transition action plans;
Amendment 91 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Urges Member States to invest Cohesion Funds in remedying ecological disasters that have taken place in the Mediterranean such as the one occurred in El Mar Menor; calls on Member States and the Commission to monitor areas in danger of becoming an ecological disaster and mitigate the impact with Cohesion funds;
Amendment 95 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on Member States to adopt measures to mitigate the effects of heatwaves and droughts in coastal areas, which are expected to become more frequent in the context of climate change and which threaten human life and biodiversity; calls on the Commission to put forward a proposal for a strengthened Solidarity Fund;
Amendment 99 #
2022/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission to support, particularly by means of Interreg programmes, networks of marine protected areas in the Mediterranean along similar lines as the MedPAN network, with a view to fostering cooperation and the sharing of solutions with a view to instituting a sustainable blue economy and the more effective safeguarding of marine biodiversity, and to work on the project to create a ‘Blue Belt’, namely a global network of marine protected areas that would also include, in particular, the outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories;
Amendment 7 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms that culture is a key element of human development and a driver of sustainable development and an integral component of its social, economic and environmental dimensions, and; recalls that culture can create jobs, stimulate growth and foster long- term societal changes; recalls that culture is instrumental in the implementation of the 2030 UN Agenda and calls for strengthening the contribution of cultural actors to sustainable development through participation in enhanced dialogue, professional networks and multi- stakeholder partnerships;
Amendment 9 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that international cultural cooperation is a lever for promoting EU values, including democracy, the rule of law, freedoms, human rights and gender equality, and that it offers the EU, its Member States and partner countries the opportunity to learn from cultures, good practices and know-how, to stimulate the development of cultural and creative industries and tourism, to offer employment opportunities and to strengthen social cohesion;
Amendment 12 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses the need to protect cultural diversity and promote it as a condition for fruitful dialogue between countries and cultures; recalls that the EU has committed to contribute to the implementation of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions;
Amendment 20 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to launch more calls for proposals for cultural cooperation through the NDICI – Global Europe instrument and on partner countries to strengthen their cultural policies;
Amendment 21 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on the Commission to ensure full monitoring of actions involving international cultural cooperation supported by the NDICI – Global Europe instrument in the 2021-2027 programming period; stresses that the performance indicators set out in the NDICI – Global Europe Regulation for culture as a specific objective should therefore be closely evaluated;
Amendment 24 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the integration of a specific chapter on culture under Title III (Human and Social Development) of the proposed partnership agreement between the EU and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS); recalls for the strengthening of cultural programmes to stimulate job opportunities, tourism, inclusive and sustainablthat the EU-CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement includes a separate gprowth, and social cohesion, and to support the cultural sector which has been deeply impacted by the COVID- 19 pandemictocol on cultural cooperation, which contains provisions on cultural exchanges and dialogue;
Amendment 28 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that the EU has the potential to strengthen its international cultural cooperation partnerships through the Outermost Regions (ORs) and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), which are located at geographical, cultural and linguistic crossroads around the world and maintain strong relations with partner countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, America and the Pacific; calls on the EU to design and support international cultural cooperation projects involving the ORs and OCTs in order to foster regional integration and build new partnerships with partner countries;
Amendment 37 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the protection, conservation and restoration of cultural heritage is an essential factor in ensuring its transmission to future generations, in particular for young people; recalls that restoring cultural works and artefacts promotes the respect and mutual understanding of the value of different cultures, but also promotes peace, reconciliation and dialogue; encourages the EU and its Member States to facilitate dialogue and share best practices on the protection, conservation and restoration of cultural heritage in the framework of the NDICI – Global Europe Regulation.
Amendment 40 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for enhanced cooperation between the private sector and public actors on the protection and preservation of cultural heritage in partner countries; recalls that the private sector contributes to the administration, financing and protection of cultural sites;
Amendment 43 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Amendment 45 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Calls on the EU to step up the fight against the trafficking of cultural heritage and to contribute to efforts to ensure the return and restitution of cultural goods;
Amendment 3 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates its concern as regards the significant delay in the implementation of cohesion policy for the 2021-2027 period, as well as its call for the Commission and the Member States to speed up the adoption of the partnership agreements and programmes, without undermining their quality and while respecting the EU’s political priorities and the applicable principles; calls on the Member States to ensure that local authorities are included in the design and implementation of all programmes; reiterates the need for special consideration to be given to less-developed regions and island, islands, outermost regions and rural, remote and depopulated areas in this context;
Amendment 9 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls that in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 all actions implemented under cohesion policy shall take into account gender equality as a horizontal principle throughout their preparation, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation; calls on the Commission to implement a gender budgeting analysis as part of the mid-term review of the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework; strongly believes that publicly available gender assessments of the budget should be made on a yearly basis and allow adjustments within the next annual budget; recalls that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated gender disparities which necessitates targeted action;
Amendment 12 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Welcomes the European care strategy as a new initiative with a strong gender dimension; calls on the Commission for a dedicated investment package to promote the EU care sector and care economy as well as to ensure coordination among the different programmes and initiatives towards an effective implementation of the strategy;
Amendment 14 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines the necessity of providing the regions with appropriate financial means in order to deal with the waves of migration caused by the Russian aggression against Ukraine and its multifaceted consequences; recalls the pressing energy and food security concerns, and emphasises the need to address the grave difficulties that the current rise in energy costs is causing for the regionspeople, and to identify suitable financial instruments to deal with them at a regional ledirectly accessible at a regional level; stresses the need to further strengthen the Union’s solidarity capacities in times of crisis, and calls on the Commission to put forward a legislative proposal establishing a Ukrainian crisis Adjustment Reservel;
Amendment 24 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for a significant increase in the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) budget, which would help regions to anticipate and mitigate the effects of climate change, and for the scope of the EUSF to be broadened, so that it can also support more climate-resilient restoration or construction of public and private infrastructure; stresses the importance of the social dimension of the green transition and the need to provide targeted support to the regions, industries, workers and households facing the biggest challenges;
Amendment 29 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses the high potential of rural areas and the necessity to improve transport connectivity, high-speed broadband and the provision of services in order to help them meet challenges such as rural desertification, depopulation and ageing; asks, therefore, to increase the amount of resources at national level that are allocated to integrated territorial development in disadvantaged non-urban areas, suffering from natural, geographical or demographic handicaps; highlights the importance of synergies between different funding tools to channel an adequate level of funding towards rural areas through a multi-fund approach; reaffirms the importance of urban-rural linkages and of the development of strategies based on functional areas with the aim of preventing rural areas from shrinking;
Amendment 30 #
2022/2046(INI)
4 a. Stresses the role of urban areas in tackling the climate emergency, reiterates the need for further funding opportunities for cities to implement programmes locally; reminds that EUR 400 000 000 of the resources for the Investment for jobs and growth goal shall be allocated to the EuropeanUrban Initiative under direct or indirect management by the Commission as laid out in Regulation (EU) 2021/1058, calls for the European Urban Initiative to begiven a greater budget and scope, in order to support the delivery of the Urban Agenda in the next programming period;
Amendment 33 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Recalls that among the many inequalities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the digital divide is a serious one; highlights the need to allocate sufficient funds for the development of digital skills; calls for digital inclusion to be recognised as a right for all generations and for a clear commitment to achieve universal internet connectivity;
Amendment 42 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the MFF revision should be accompanied by the necessary legislative changesadjustments and flexibility to the NDICI – Global Europe Regulation.
Amendment 7 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
— having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/1755 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 October 2021 establishing the Brexit Adjustment Reserve1a, _________________ 1a OJ L 357, 8.10.2021, p. 1.
Amendment 8 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
— having regard to the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 May 2018 on a mechanism to resolve legal and administrative obstacles in a cross-border context (COM(2018)0373),
Amendment 9 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 3 May 2022 entitled ‘Putting people first, securing sustainable and inclusive growth, unlocking the potential of the EU’s outermost regions’ (COM(2022)198),
Amendment 11 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
Amendment 15 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas during the pandemic, the risk of unemployment and the gender gap were particularly pronounced in less developed EU regions; whereas in less developed regions, the gender employment gap is almost twice than in more developed regions (17 vs 9 percentage points);
Amendment 20 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas cohesion policy, even though it is not a crisis instrument, helps to respond effectively to asymmetric shocks such as the current refugee crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine; whereas cohesion policy, in its nature and identity, is a long-term investment policy;
Amendment 24 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas while developed eastern EU regions have been catching up with the rest of the EU, several middle-income and less developed regions are in economic stagnation or decline, suggesting that they are in a development trap; whereas these regions have experienced growth in GDP per head far below the EU average, productivity growth and employment creation lower than in other regions; whereas regions in a development trap have smaller manufacturing sectors than those in regions with a lower or higher GDP per head and their innovation and education systems and institutional quality are not strong enough to be competitive at the global level;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas convergence has been driven by strong growth in less developed regions, but the benefits they derive from lower costs and the returns on their investments are likely to diminish over time; whereas less developed regions will need to boost education and training, increase investments in research and innovation, and improve the quality of their institutions to avoid falling into a development trap;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas infrastructure quality, provision of services, access to healthcare and transports and mobility solutions differs vastly between urban and rural regions;
Amendment 38 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas demographic decline is more pronounced in rural regions, and 50 % of the EU population will be living in a region with a shrinking and ageing population by 2050; whereas these developments are likely to affect growth potential, skills development and access to services in rural areas; whereas Eurobarometers show that people in rural areas are more likely to feel that their voice does not count and distrust the EU;
Amendment 41 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas cohesion policy is of paramount importance in government capital investment, providing more than half of total public investment funding in some Member States; whereas the support provided by ESI funds should be additional to, and not replace, public expenditure by Member States;
Amendment 46 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the regional innovation divide has grown and education and skills gaps between more and less developed regions are often wide; whereas skills endowments are concentrated especially in capital regions and a large urban-rural divide has emerged;
Amendment 49 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas disparities remain in the speed of the digital transition across Europe; whereas very high-speed connections are only accessible to two out of three city residents and one out of six rural residents;
Amendment 53 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas significant progress has been made in improving employment and social inclusion, but regional disparities remain larger than before the 2008 financial crisis; whereas cohesion policy should provide efficient responses for tackling poverty and social exclusion, creating employment and growth, promoting investment in education, health, research and innovation, fighting climate change and tackling demographic challenges; whereas cohesion policy can only fulfil all these tasks if it is embedded in solid funding;
Amendment 60 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas governance in the EU is improving overall, but disparities remain between and within Member States, and the role and the capacities of sub-national governments remain unequal; whereas the rule of law has deteriorated over time in several Member States;
Amendment 67 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is convinced that cohesion policy can only continue to play its present role as a vector for investment and job creation, an instrument to reduce regional and intraregional disparities and a solidarity mechanism for all EU regions if it has solid and adequate funding; stresses that this implies providing at least for the same level of funding as in the 2021-2027 financial period, topped up with the Just Transition Fund (JTF) II budgetary resources; ; recalls that new challenges need fresh money and asks, when relevant, to top up cohesion policy with new budgetary resources to allow Member States and regional authorities to address the different challenges and crises affecting the European Union;
Amendment 69 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is convinced that cohesion policy can only continue to play its present role as a vector for investment and job creation and a solidarity mechanism for all EU regions if it has solid funding; stresses that this implies providing for the same level of funding as in the 2021-2027 financial period, topped up with the Just Transition Fund (JTF) II budgetary resources;
Amendment 75 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that the cohesion policy has shown to be a modern and flexible tool, which can be quickly deployed in emergency situation; recalls, however, the nature and the traditional role of the cohesion policy as a long-term investment policy supporting structural interventions; stresses that the role of cohesion policy in emergency management should not erode the very identity of this policy nor harm its structural and long-term objectives;
Amendment 83 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that delays in the multiannual financial framework (MFF) negotiations lead to considerable delays in the programming period; calls on the Commission, therefore, to explore legal solutions to speed up the negotiation process and eventually consider creating two distinct parts within the Common Provisions Regulation (CPR), namely the content-related part (political) and the MFF-related part (financial resources), for the programming period post-2027; believes that the content-related part should be negotiated and concluded before the MFF-related part, to allow for the management authorities to start preparing the partnership agreements and programmes in a timely manner; insists, however, on the importance for Member States and regional authorities to have a clear vision on their financial envelope in order to make political choices and identify investment priorities, and for Council committees responsible for cohesion funds and budgetary resources to ensure a smooth cooperation under the comitology procedure;
Amendment 95 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s introduction of the JTF to support regions facing challenges in their transition towards carbon neutrality; calls on the Commission to draw lessons from the implementation of the JTF; asks for a JTF II, which should be fully integrated into the CPR, to be established in the post- 2027 programming period, while applying shared management and partnership principles; believes that regions with high CO² per capita, as well as industries in transition, should have access to this fund; calls for this new JTF to differentiate between climate mitigation and adaptation; stresses that a certain proportion of funding should be allocated to the transition, in a socially just way, and to the reduction of the EU’s carbon footprint;
Amendment 96 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s introduction of the JTF to support regions facing challenges in their transition towards carbon neutrality; calls on the Commission to draw lessons from the implementation of the JTF; asks for a JTF II, which should be fully integrated into the CPR, to be establisheto continue supporting territories to achieve the green transition in a socially equal manner and fin the post- 2027 programming period, while applying shared management and partnership principles; believes that regions with high CO² per capita, as well as industries in transition, should have access to this fund; calls for this new JTF to differentiate between climate mitigation and adaptation; stresses that a certain proportion of funding should be allocated to the transition, in a socially just way, and to the reduction of the EU’s carbon footprint; ancing their efforts to address climate change and strengthen resilience to climate risks, advance the energy transition and provide for a sustainable economy; underlines the importance to draw lessons from the programming period 2021-2027 to explore different solutions to design a cohesion policy which makes a greater contribution to green transition, such as a revision of the thematic concentration, the continuation of JTF fully integrated into the CPR, or the creation of a new fund for the adaptation of regions to climate change; emphasizes, however, the need to design a simple architecture of the future cohesion policy post 2027 and avoid the tendency to multiply the funds;
Amendment 108 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 109 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Maintains that an unallocated flexibiTakes note that, even though cohesion politcy reserve of 15 % of the total allocation for cohesion pois not a crisis instrument, a certain degree of agility and flexibilicty instrumentof its rules should be put in placemaintained to strengthen regions’ resilience and responsiveness, enabling them to address new and upcoming challenges and absorb asymmetric shocks; recalls that this new added value should contribute to preserving a strong cohesion policy in the post-2027 MFF and not making it vulnerable to budgetary cuts or weakening reforms;
Amendment 112 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that the 8th Cohesion Report proposes the new principle of “do no harm to cohesion”, meaning no action should hamper the convergence process or contribute to regional disparities; believes that this principle should be further developed and integrated in policy making; calls on the Commission and the co-legislators to turn this concept into a reality in legislative terms and ensure that EU policies have a positive effect on cohesion;
Amendment 117 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 122 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – introductory part
Paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. Proposes that the European Regional Development Fund and ESF+ resources for the ‘Investment for jobs and growth’ goal should be allocated among the following two categories of NUTS-2 regions:Takes note of the recent changes applied to the different categories of NUTS-2 regions under the 2021-2027 programming period, especially the extension of the category of the transition regions (GDP per head between 75%- 100% of the EU-27 average); invites the Commission to assess the impact of these changes on the allocation of the European Regional Development Fund and ESF+ resources for the ‘Investment for jobs and growth’ goal during the current programming period with the aim of drawing lessons for the design of the future cohesion policy;
Amendment 125 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a
Paragraph 6 – point a
Amendment 127 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b
Paragraph 6 – point b
Amendment 131 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 137 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that there should only be two types of region; notes that most of the currentHighlights the importance to draw particular attention to the category of transition regions, especially because they seem stuck in a ‘development trap’ due to the following reasons: growth in GDP per head, between 2001 and 2019, far below the EU average; productivity growth and employment creation lower than in other regions; manufacturing sectors smaller trhansitional those in regions will be covered by the newly established JTF IIth a lower or higher GDP per head; innovation and education systems and institutional quality not strong enough to be competitive at the global level;
Amendment 141 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 145 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Believes, thatTakes note of the recent changes applied to the co-financing rate for the ‘Investment in jobs and growth’ goal at the level of each priority should not be higher than:under the 2021-2027 programming period; invites the Commission to assess the impact of these changes and insists on the need to increase the co-financing rate, especially for transition and more developed regions;
Amendment 147 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – point a
Paragraph 8 – point a
Amendment 150 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – point b
Paragraph 8 – point b
Amendment 157 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Invites to pursue reflection on the importance of indicators complementary to GDP in order to give a more precise picture of the socio-economic situation of the regions; supports, in this regard, the use of social, environmental and demographic criteria, in order to better identify the challenges and needs, including at sub-regional level;
Amendment 158 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Suggests opening a reflection on the contribution of cohesion policy to the achievement of the long-term EU strategic objectives, especially in light of the new challenges ahead; believes that the green and digital transition remains major challenges on which we should focus our investments in order to avoid new disparities; invites the Commission, the Member States and the managing authorities to strengthen the dialogue and join forces in the identification of the strategic objectives on which the future cohesion is expected to contribute;
Amendment 162 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that ‘rust belts’ still exist in most Member States; believes that, to address the potentially negative impact of the transition of old industries such as steel and aluminium and to support the development of the regions affected,urges to support the industrial transition of these territories and address its potentially negative impact making use of the cohesion fund and the JTF II resources should be directed towardsand by creating smart specialisation strategies tailored to each of the regions in industrial transition, fostering innovation-led growth and ensuring the spread of growth benefits;
Amendment 163 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that ‘rust belts’ still exist in most Member States; believes that, to address the potentially negative impact of the transition of old industries such as steel and aluminium and to support the development of the regions affected, JTF II resources should be directed towards creating smart specialisation strategies tailored to each of the regions in industrial transition, fostering innovation-led growth and ensuring the spread of growth benefits;
Amendment 169 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance of supporting rural areas by valuing their diversity and potential, improving transport connectivity and, high-speed broadband, the provision of services, economic diversification and job creation, and helping them meet challenges such as rural desertification, depopulation, ageing and rural abandonment, the decline of city- centre communities and insufficient healthcare; asks, therefore, that at least 5 % of the ERDF resources at national level under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, other than for technical assistance, are allocated to integrated territorial development in disadvantaged non-urban areas, suffering from natural, geographical or demographic handicaps;
Amendment 187 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that only 11.5 % of people living in rural areas work in agriculture, forestry and fisheries21 ; calls, therefore, for the reintegratinvites the Commission to assess the consequences of the exclusion of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) underfrom the strategic framework of the CPR; emphasises that being part of the cohesion policy fundsthe multi-fund approach strengthens possibilities for investments in rural areas beyond agriculture; _________________ 21 European Commission, JRC Technical Reports, Territorial Facts and Trends in the EU Rural Areas within 2015-2030, 2018.
Amendment 191 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Is convinced that the role of small cities, towns and villages should be bolstered in order to support local economies and address demographic challenges; reaffirms the importance of urban-rural linkages and of the development of strategies based on functional areas with particular attention to small and medium-sized towns with the aim of preventing rural areas from shrinking; underlines the importance of implementing tailor-made territorial approaches and investing especially on the smart villages initiative with the aim of revitalising rural services through digital and social innovation; backs, therefore, the reinforcement of the second pillar of the common agricultural policy, the EAFRD;
Amendment 199 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. NHighlights the importance to strengthen the bottom-up approach to rural and local development, which is a vehicle for social innovation and capacity building, empowering rural citizens to take ownership of their area's development through the design and implementation of strategies and projects; notes that the potential that exists at local level could be better mobilised by strengthening and facilitating community- led local development (CLLD); takes the view that CLLD should be mandatory for Member States;
Amendment 204 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses the importance of synergies between different funding tools, such as EARDF, ERDF, ESF+ and EMFAF, to channel an adequate level of funding towards rural areas through a multi-fund approach; regrets that, during the 2014-2020 programming period, only a quarter of local development projects carried out by local actors integrated more than a funding tool; calls on the Commission to considerably reduce the administrative complexity which the managing authorities have encountered in implementing the multi-fund approach;
Amendment 206 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Highlights the valuable contribution to rural development delivered by actions under the Leader programme, co-financed by the EARDF, which aims to engage local actors in the design and delivery of strategies, decision- making and resource allocation for the development of their rural areas; calls on the Commission and the Member States to reinforce the Leader programme by guaranteeing a high level of autonomy of the Local Action Groups regarding their constitution (no top-down design of areas and villages to be regrouped in a LAG but complete autonomy to the villages to gather and join forces in a LAG) and their decision making, reducing the administrative burden on local authorities and simplifying the access, promoting the local ownership of community-led development projects, and encouraging participation in local action groups;
Amendment 208 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes with concern the demographic challenges faced by the EU, such as an ageing population, the depopulation of rural and remote areas, and migratory flows and the arrival of refugees; highlights the potential of rural areas as spaces to foster inclusion and integration of the most vulnerable groups with specific needs, such as persons with disabilities, migrants, including seasonal migrants, refugees and minorities; encourages Member States to design and implement specific measures to promote their training and employment and safeguard their fundamental rights; insists especially on the necessity to prepare an immediate response to the arrival of Ukrainian refugees in order to ensure their quick and easy integration;
Amendment 214 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Welcomes the integration of datas on ORs into the statistic studies of the 8th Cohesion Report implementing an « Outermost Regions reflex » as requested by the European Parliament in its resolution of 14 September 2021; stresses that the ORs are among the poorest regions in Europe, that six of the thirty EU regions with the lowest GDP per capita are outermost regions; recalls that these regions have particularly high level of NEETs and suffer from youth unemployment, that is above 50% in the Canary Islands and Mayotte, and around 40% in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion; welcomes the new initiative launched by the Commission for ORs youth and calls for more EU actions dedicated to youth training, inclusion, employment and mobility following the new communication from the Commission on the EU’s outermost regions;
Amendment 216 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Emphasises the fundamental principles of Article 174(3) TFEU and calls for greater attention to de drawn on specific territorial characteristics, such as those of regions suffering from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps, such as northernmost regions with very low population density, islands, cross-border and mountain regions; underlines the importance of designing tailor-made programmes and actions for these regions and welcomes the recent adoption of agendas and strategies covering some of them;
Amendment 217 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Reaffirms the importance of Article 349 TFEU, which should be used to support the development of the outermost regions, maintaining and enhancing all the derogations intended to compensate for their structural disadvantages and meeting their specific needs with tailor-made solutions; welcomes the adoption of the Commission communication entitled ‘Putting people first, securing sustainable and inclusive growth, unlocking the potential of the EU’s outermost regions’ aimed at promoting the unique assets of the outermost regions; underlines their great potential to further develop key sectors such as the blue economy, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, space activities, research or eco-tourism;
Amendment 220 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Observes that some middle-income regions are facing a ‘middle-income trap’, often suffering from low growth, weak innovation, struggling manufacturing industries and vulnerability to shocks caused by globalisationweak competitiveness, low productivity struggling manufacturing industries, low institutional and government quality and vulnerability to shocks caused by globalisation; draws attention on the worrying aggravation of this trend and urges the Commission and the Member States to seriously address this challenge setting regions in the development trap as a core priority of their action and investment under cohesion policy;
Amendment 226 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises that these ‘middle- income trap’ regions need more investments in education; urges the Commission to define these regions and tohave differing characteristics and need tailor-made solutions to boost investments in education, human capital, research and development, innovation, upskilling of work force and public sector reforms; urges the Commission to further investigate the concept of regions in a development trap, better understand the structural factors that lead to the development trap and define these regions; calls on the Commission to provide flexibility to the Member States at programme level with the aim of urgently adopting specific and targeted measures, programmes and strategies to support these regions through a differentiated and territorial approach; asks to design and implement targeted smart specialisation strategies for the regions in a development trap and allocate higher amounts to them under the ESF+ in the next programming period;
Amendment 237 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Highlights the added value of territorial cooperation in general and cross-border cooperation in particular, especially in emergency situation such as the COVID-19 pandemic; asks for cooperation between regions in the framework of macro-regional strategies or sea-basin strategies to be extended and embedded in the cohesion policy; stresses the importance to remove obstacles to cross-border cooperation and emphasises that the European Cross Border Mechanism proposed by the Commission would have contributed to remove more than 50 % of the barriers; deeply regrets the fact that the legislative procedure relating to the ECBM has been blocked by the Council;
Amendment 241 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Amendment 250 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that cohesion policy reform for the financial period 2021-2027 has contributed to simplified and flexible use of funding for beneficiaries and management authorities; calls on the Commission to promote further simplification, flexibility and citizen participation; asks the Member States to provide support and training for potential beneficiaries, especially new beneficiaries of small scale projects, and bring cohesion policy close to all EU citizens, in particular through its new Policy Objective 5;
Amendment 256 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Invites the Member States to avoid over-regulation, make operational programmes strategic, concise and flexible documents, and make funding agreements between the managing authority and the beneficiary a tool of simplification; asks the managing authorities to include in funding agreements the information and details strictly necessary to ensure legal stability for the beneficiary, ensure they are discussed and signed in due time and before the start of the project and reduce risks related to interpretation;
Amendment 258 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Encourages to reduce the number of intermediate bodies involved in the management and control of cohesion funds by strengthening the coordination and competences of intermediate bodies having a critical size and identifying, where possible, one-stop-shops for beneficiaries;
Amendment 259 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. Calls on the Commission to encourage the use of Simplified Cost Options (SCOs), including by raising the thresholds below which the use of SCOs should be compulsory; invites to speed up the implementation of the e-cohesion, stresses the potential of digitalisation as regards monitoring and reporting activities, and encourages the exchange of good practices by establishing knowledge- sharing platforms;
Amendment 262 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19d. Considers it necessary to streamline public procurement procedures, reducing the burden on the compliance controls which have to be implemented by the managing authorities at project level; urges to improve the articulation of the cohesion policy with the State aid rules, introducing where possible presumption of compliance with the State aid regime, in order to place on an equal footing all EU investment policies and avoid competition between them;
Amendment 263 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 e (new)
Paragraph 19 e (new)
19e. Stresses the need to provide a framework which guarantees legal stability through simple, clear and predictable rules, particularly as regards management and auditing; asks for any retrospective application and interpretation of rules to be avoided as much as possible; suggests opening a reflection on the threshold of the total error rate for each year under which the programme's management and control system is considered to be functioning effectively and the capacity of managing authority to comply with this provision of the regulation without penalising beneficiaries; is of the view that this threshold should be raised to 5 %;
Amendment 265 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 f (new)
Paragraph 19 f (new)
19f. Observes that the control mechanism used by the Commission for funds under direct management seems much simpler; invites the Commission to improve transparency of its audit rules, strengthen the dialogue between auditors and policy makers, reduce statistical sample for audits of operations and implement the single audit principle to avoid duplication of audits and management verifications of the same expenditure; asks to make the control mechanism less burdensome, especially for small-scale projects;
Amendment 266 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 g (new)
Paragraph 19 g (new)
19g. Believes that the relationship between the Commission and the managing authorities should evolve towards a ‘contract of confidence’ built on the development and definition of objective criteria; considers it necessary to introduce a label to reward managing authorities which have demonstrated their ability to comply with the rules and reduce their rate of error; calls, in relation to monitoring and control, for greater reliance on national and regional authorities where their effectiveness has been verified;
Amendment 267 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 h (new)
Paragraph 19 h (new)
19h. Is of the view that simplification should be one of the key driver of the future cohesion policy and the reform of these provisions of the CPR should be designed and agreed in cooperation with managing authorities, involving the territories at an early stage of the reflection;
Amendment 280 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Amendment 285 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21c. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to continue making efforts in communication and visibility by improving information on operations of strategic importance and upcoming calls for proposals; welcomes the launch of the new database Kohesio and asks to make the website available in all the EU official languages as soon as possible; stresses that Kohesio should provide data on all cohesion and territorial projects, including those related to rural development, co-financed by the EARDF and under the Leader programme, and allow users to search for projects in relation to their thematic areas with the aim of providing a platform that shares good practices and promotes projects of excellence;
Amendment 4 #
2022/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that the TEN-T revision proposal provides for an increase in the number of urban nodes and sets the objective of each European region having at least one urban node; recalls that this revision will increase funding opportunities for Member States and local and regional authorities to develop transport infrastructure in urban nodes in line with the new objectives of the Union;
Amendment 8 #
2022/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to make social equity one ofand territorial cohesion the central points in the development of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) provided for in the context of the TEN-T revision, as these have a greater impact on regional areas outside the RTEN-T nodes and include a greater number of municipalities, towns and functional areas;
Amendment 13 #
2022/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to improve the 19 sustainable urban mobility indicators by 2022; calls on the Commission, furthermore, to prioritise the allocation of funds to municipalities and countricities, regions and Member States whose projects improve indicators and are in line with the SUMPs;
Amendment 16 #
2022/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the need for a new Urban Mobility Framework at European level takinghat takes into account regional, district and local levels and involves local and regional authorities; calls on the Commission to develop instruments for better urban mobility in all its regions, including the creation of urban mobility plans at regional level;
Amendment 20 #
2022/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the need for a new EU Urban Mobility Framework that takes an integrated territorial approach, taking into account the diversity of urban areas, in particular the situation of urban areas in outermost, insular and mountainous regions, and promoting urban-rural and cross-border interconnections;
Amendment 24 #
2022/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Recalls that urban areas in the outermost regions face structural constraints and specific transport challenges and that territorial continuity and connectivity need to be ensured in these regions; reiterates its call on the Commission to draw up a POSEI Transport programme to compensate for the structural handicaps of the ORs;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission and the Member States to incentivise public transport over private transport in order to achieve the 2050 climate neutrality targets; highlights the role of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Cohesion Fund, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and the Horizon Europe programme in promoting sustainable and smart multi-modal mobility, with a focus on sustainable transport interconnections and infrastructure, public transport, shared mobility and cycling, as part of the transition to a net-zero carbon economy;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Member States to accelerate the deployment of charging points for electric vehicles in urban areas, in line with the new targets to be set by the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR);
Amendment 33 #
2022/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote ‘low-emission zones’ in urban areas, particularly in the densest urban areas, in order to promote cleaner mobility and contribute to the transition towards ending the sale of new combustion-engine vehicles in the EU by 2035; stresses that these ‘low-emission zones’ must be introduced gradually, take account of the needs of all users and not lead to the exclusion from urban centres of the most socially vulnerable users;
Amendment 37 #
2022/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Recalls that the transition to softer, cleaner and more sustainable mobility offers opportunities to create new jobs, especially for young people;
Amendment 40 #
2022/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Encourages the Member States and local and regional authorities to increase the visibility of the carbon impact of public transport journeys for their users;
Amendment 42 #
2022/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5e. Calls on the Member States and local and regional authorities to pay particular attention to user safety in the context of new transport infrastructure and urban transport planning, especially for the most vulnerable users such as people with disabilities or cyclists;
Amendment 13 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls the EU’s responsibility in the protection, restoration and resilience of the world’s forests, which should prioritise proforestation in forest management as an external dimension strategy for increasing carbon sequestration and biodiversity benefits; insists that forests’ carbon dioxide storage capacities will allow to move towards carbon neutrality; stresses that forests provide a wide range of ecosystemic services beyond carbon sequestration, such as the natural filtration of water;
Amendment 17 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Highlights that forests are an important part of terrestrial and marine biodiversity, and contribute to mitigation and adaptation to the negative impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather disturbances, including flooding, droughts, storms, soil erosion, heat waves and fires; recalls that sustainable forest management can also ensure the protection of coastal areas and communities;
Amendment 23 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises the multifunctional role of forests; stresses that policies that enhance the protection and restoration of biodiversity will help tackle climate change; calls on the EU to strengthen forest resilience by addressing the challenges and trade-offs resulting from the increasing demand for wood for materials, energy and the bioeconomy and the related rising risks of embodied deforestation imports, land grabbing, illegal logging and violation of indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ rights; recalls the negative impacts of global warming on ecosystems and the migration of species due to climate change, which requires specific monitoring and surveillance;
Amendment 46 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Union and its Member States to exclude burninguse forest biomass from anyin a sustainable way in order to contribute to reach renewable energy targets;
Amendment 54 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Emphasises the scientifically proven links between health, environmental and climate crises; and considering that, without immediate action, biodiversity loss and climate change will increase at a global level, calls on the EU, as part of the Green Deal’s external dimension, to step up its technical assistance, as well as its sharing of information and best practices with third countries; stresses that the EU should learn from inspirational projects on sustainable forest management from indigenous and other communities that have ancestral knowledge on forests;
Amendment 72 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the forestry sector to feature prominently in the 30 % spending target on climate of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) – Global Europe, including financial or technical assistance for forest-producer partner countries. with the aim of achieving and promoting an integrated approach of the SDGs;
Amendment 73 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the EU to learn from innovative projects implemented by certain third countries, such as the African-led "Great Green Wall" initiative, which aims to restore 100 million hectares of currently degraded land by 2030 throughout the Sahel region and to enable the development of agro- ecology and regeneration projects.
Amendment 39 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
— having regard to the Sustainable Development Report 2021 of 14 June 20211a, entitled ‘The Decade of Action for the Sustainable Development Goals’, _________________ 1a Sustainable Development Report 2021, "The Decade of Action for the Sustainable Development Goals", 14 June 2021
Amendment 46 #
2022/2002(INI)
— having regard to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate of 20191b, _________________ 1b Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate, 2019
Amendment 47 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 b (new)
Citation 23 b (new)
— having regard to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report of 28 February 2022 entitled "Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability"1c _________________ 1c Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Sixth Assessment Report, "Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability", 28 February 2022
Amendment 70 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas there is a strong interdependence between health crises, environmental crises and climate crises; whereas such crises will increase in the coming years, in particular as a result of climate change and biodiversity loss;
Amendment 78 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the SDGs cover all of the major issues facing humanity and are not solely linked to development policies but also concern wider public policies at the European level;
Amendment 82 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas many of these challenges have systemic origins and therefore require systemic solutions; whereas the SDGs are a tool for an integrated approach to tackle such issues;
Amendment 84 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas, considering all the above, a European governance integrating the SDGs in a transversal approach would allow a greater coherence and efficiency of public policies; whereas for example SDG 14 "Life Below Water," which strives to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development, should be implemented as part of an integrated maritime policy;
Amendment 119 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms its commitment to the 2030 Agenda and the 17 SDGs; stresses that, in the light of the pandemic, the SDGs provide a unique pathway to both ensure a recovery that would leave no one and no place behind and build back better a more equitable and resilient world;
Amendment 159 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates that to achieve the SDGs, the 2030 Agenda requires a strong level of societal legitimacy and a genuine political reset; underlines the key role of local and regional governments; emphasises the immense value of civil society organisations in this regard; deeply regrets that the mandate of the multi-stakeholder platform was not renewed in 2019 and calls for its urgent reinstatement;
Amendment 183 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is highly concerned that the key provisions of policy coherence for development are acutely lacking in the landmark ‘Fit for 55’ legislative package7 and the Commission’s work in general; stresses that the SDGs should form the backbone of European public policies; _________________ 7 COM(2021)0550.
Amendment 203 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the view that the adoption of the new comprehensive implementation strategy should be preceded by a mapping of the SDGs and a broad public participatory consultation process;
Amendment 209 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for the strengthening of institutional governance and the creation of "Team Projects" - as exists for climate - in view of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon and the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development;
Amendment 250 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises the importance of voluntary local reviews and, voluntary subnational reviews and private sector reporting for the implementation of the SDGs; calls on the Commission to present an inclusive EU voluntary regional review ahead of the 2023 SDG Summit, and every four years thereafter;
Amendment 346 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the fact that Europe faces its greatest SDG challenges in the areas of sustainable diets and agriculture, climate and biodiversity (SDGs 2, 12, 13, 14 and 15); calls on the Commission to develop a robust comparative analysis of SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation) and SDG 14 (life below water), especially in view of the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon in June 2022 and the HLPF in July 2022, as trends cannot be calculated due to insufficient comparable data over the past five years;
Amendment 357 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) In order to take into account the risks related to a possible insufficient supply of a specific plastic waste for recycling, in particular in the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 TFEU, that might lead to excessive prices or adverse effects on health, safety and the environment, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of temporarily amending the targets for mandatory recycled content in plastic packaging. In evaluating the justification of such a delegated act, the Commission should assess well-reasoned requests from natural and legal persons.
Amendment 359 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 a (new)
Recital 33 a (new)
(33a) Plastic pollution particularly affects the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 TFEU. In addition to damaging the marine and terrestrial environment, it causes significant economic and social harm. Targeted bio- based and compostable packaging could play an important role in combating pollution in those regions, where, in many instances, there is limited infrastructure.
Amendment 1342 #
2022/0396(COD)
1. By [OP: please insert the date = 24 months from the entry into force of this Regulation], packaging referred to in Article 3(1), points (f) and (g), sticky labels attached to fruit and vegetables and very lightweight plastic carrier bags shall be compostable in industrially controlled conditions in bio-waste treatment facilities. Minimum bio-based content shall be 40 % from 1 January 2025, 50 % from 1 January 2028 and 60 % from 1 January 2030.
Amendment 1369 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Where appropriate waste collection schemes and waste treatment infrastructure are available to ensure that packaging referred to in paragraph 1compostable packaging enters the organic waste management stream, Member States are empowered to require that lightweight plastic carrier bags, and any other packaging compliant with the requirements listed in Annex III, shall be made available on their market for the first time only if it can be demonstrated that those lightweight plastic carrier bags have been entirely manufactured from biodegradable plastic polymers, whichand other packaging are compostable in industrially controlled conditions.
Amendment 37 #
2022/0326(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Across the Union, companies report difficulties to find workers with the necessary skills. In 2021, 28 occupations were classified as having shortages, including the healthcare, hospitality, construction and service sectors, in addition to there being shortages of IT and security specialists, in particular cybersecurity experts, and workers with science, technology, engineering and mathematics background.22 Increasing the participation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and artificial intelligence fields, as well as emphasising the importance of entrepreneurial skills, should ensure that more women enter these sectors in order to reduce the skills shortage, combat prevailing stereotypes and thereby promote women's empowerment and economic independence. Increasingly, the biggest constraint to a successful digital and green transition is the lack of workers with the right skills, as well as proper, affordable and accessible digital infrastructure and digital equipment. In many Member States, demographic ageing is expected to accelerate over the coming decade as “baby boom” cohorts retire, reinforcing the need to make use of the full potential of all working-age adults through continuous investments in their skills as well as activitating more people, in particular low-skilled, women and young people especially those not in education, employment or training (NEETs), and people belonging to vulnerable groups, marginalised persons and those living in remote and rural areas and in outermost regions. Knowledge and skills required to access employment in an innovative, rapidly changing technological landscape to all and how assistive technologies can increase accessibility to employment and be mainstreamed in the workplace. Strengthening career guidance from an early age and supporting equal opportunities and access to information and guidance for students and adult learners can help young people choose suitable educational vocational pathways leading to appropriate employment opportunities. _________________ 22 European Labour Authority, Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2021 and ENISA, Cybersecurity skills development in the EU, March 2020. The ENISA studies identify that there is a gap of 291,000 professionals in cybersecurity.
Amendment 83 #
2022/0326(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9 c (new)
Recital 9 c (new)
(9c) In its resolution of 14 September 2021, “Towards a stronger partnership with the EU outermost regions”, the European Parliament stresses the need to prioritise investment in all levels of education and lifelong training in the outermost regions as a way of preventing school drop-out by urging the Commission to regard education as a ‘key element’ in the development of the outermost regions, by helping regional and local authorities to design public policies that encourage young people and offer them new and attractive educational, training, skilling and reskilling options at local and regional level, including digital skills, whether through face-to-face learning or distance learning, so that they can build up a set of recognised skills.
Amendment 100 #
2022/0326(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) In its resolution of 5 July 2022 on mental health in the digital world of work1a, the European Parliament recalls proactive approaches to digitalisation, as improving digital skills in the workplace or allowing for flexible working hours to help mitigate work-related stress. It also expresses concerns that teleworking is not yet available to all workers and stresses the impact of the shift to teleworking on the mental health of those in danger of digital exclusion. It stresses the importance of fighting the digital divide in Europe and the necessity of retraining younger and older people in order to ensure a sufficient level of digital skills for all workers. It calls for more targeted investments in the provision of digital skills, especially groups that are more digitally excluded such as people of a low socio-economic status and a limited educational background, older people, people in rural and remote areas, people living in outermost regions and people with disabilities. The acute role of teleworking and telelearning, e.g. through a legislative European Teleworking Agenda, setting up National Digital Education Programs and investing in ethically sound programmes for European Artificial Intelligence that respect relevant data protection provisions should also be taken into account. _________________ 1a P9_TA(2022)0279.
Amendment 190 #
2022/0326(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. Matching people’s aspirations and skills-set with labour market opportunities especially those offered by the green and digital transitions and the core sectors in need of recovery from the pandemic. A special focus will be given to activate more people for the labour market, in particular women and young people especially those not in education, employment or training (NEETs), as well as persons with disabilities, marginalised groups and people living in remote areas and in outermost regions.
Amendment 17 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
having regard to the Intergovernmental Panel Special Report of 24 September 2019 on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (SROCC),
Amendment 20 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) As per the principle of Policy Coherence for Development (PCD) enshrined in Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which holds that the 'Union shall take account of the objectives of development cooperation in the policies that it implements which are likely to affect developing countries', it must be ensured that plant protection products banned from the European market are not exported to third countries, in particular developing countries. This ban must be coupled with additional support measures to assist developing countries in the necessary transition to agroecology, in particular by investing in research to find alternative solutions to plant protection products.
Amendment 29 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In the final report of the Conference on the Future of Europe, published on 9 May 2022, when it comes to the proposals on agriculture, food production, biodiversity and ecosystems, pollution, citizens ask the Union in particular to significantly reduce the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, in line with the existing targets, while still ensuring food security, and support for research to develop more sustainable and natural- based alternatives. Citizens ask for more research and innovations, including in technological solutions for sustainable production, plant resistance, and precision farming, and more communication, advisory systems, and training for and from farmers as well as asking the Union to protect insects, in particular indigenous and pollinating insects. Citizens are also calling for water sources to be protected and for something to be done to combat pollution of rivers and oceans55. _________________ 55 Conference on the Future of Europe – Report on the Final Outcome, May 2022, Proposals 1 and 2, pp. 43-44.
Amendment 35 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) With a view to complying with the EU's principle of policy coherence for development (PCD), and given the environmental and public-health effects of exporting plant protection products to third countries, Member States should encourage a transition towards agroecology in their partner countries. Agroecology is a set of agricultural production methods that fully respect natural ecosystems by considering them holistically. Such a shift would meet the objective of reducing the risks posed by the use of plant protection products and would help combat soil degradation, drought and desertification.
Amendment 38 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) The EU must also pay particular attention to the effects of plant protection products on the aquatic environment in developing countries. Pollution of surface and underground water and the depletion of water resources in general are major concerns for our international partners. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No 6 – 'ensure access to water and sanitation for all and ensure sustainable management of water resources' – thus aims to ensure universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all, particularly vulnerable groups, by 2030.
Amendment 39 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 b (new)
Recital 26 b (new)
(26b) Plant protection products, frequently detected in concentrations exceeding legal or environmental standards, are a source of diffuse pollution, contaminating water and harming aquatic organisms and biodiversity. Since water quality is essential for human well-being and our marine and coastal ecosystems, professionals in developing countries require support in cutting the use of plant protection products. The European institutions have a responsibility to encourage and support partner countries at international level in moving towards the sustainable use of pesticides, with particular emphasis on ensuring the availability of alternatives as soon as possible.
Amendment 47 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. By … [OP: please insert the date of application of this Regulation], Member States shall have in place appropriate measures to avoidlimit the extensive damage caused by diluted pesticides in aquatic ecosystems, halt the accelerating deterioration of surface and groundwater status as well as coastal and marine waters and allow achievement of good surface and groundwater status, to protect the aquatic environment and drinking water supplies from the impact of plant protection products to achieve, at least, the objectives set out in Directives 2000/60/EC, 2006/118/EC, 2008/105/EC, 2008/56/EC and (EU) 2020/2184.
Amendment 48 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24(a) Requirements concerning the sale and export of plant protection products to third countries Distributors shall take the necessary measures to ensure that plant protection products containing substances prohibited from sale under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 are not exported to third countries.
Amendment 660 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 7
Article 5 – paragraph 7
7. Member States with outermost regions, as listed in Article 349 of the Treaty, may take into account the specific needs of these regions as regards the use of plant protection products when adopting national 2030 reduction targets, due to the particular climatic conditions and crops in these regions. and to the size of the respective markets. The use of plant protection products in outermost areas shall be considered as minor uses in the meaning of article 51 of regulation (CE) 1107/2009
Amendment 476 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64
Recital 64
(64) It is appropriate to take into account the specific situation of the Union’s outermost regions, as listed in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), which provides for specific measures to support those regions. As envisaged in the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, particular focus should be placed on protecting and restoring the outermost regions’ ecosystems, given their exceptionally rich biodiversity value. while recognising, valuing and rewarding the ecosystem services that represent a pillar and a condition for the sustainable development of these outermost regions but also a solution to support their resilience to climate change. The biodiversity of the outermost regions should therefore be duly quantified, valued and protected .
Amendment 26 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Due to the direct links between a sustainable recovery, building the Union’s resilience and the Union’s energy security, and its role for a just and inclusive transition, the Recovery and Resilience Facility iand the European Structural and Investment Funds are well-suited instruments to contribute to the Union’s response to these newly emerging challenges.
Amendment 31 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Versailles Declaration of 10-11 March 2022 of the Heads of States and Governments invited the Commission to propose by the end of May a REPowerEU plan to phase out the dependency on Russian fossil fuel imports, which was subsequently reiterated in the European Council Conclusions of 24-25 March 2022. This should be done well before 2030 in a way that is consistent with the EU’s Green Deal and the climate objectives for 2030 and 2050 enshrined in the European Climate Law. Regulation (EU) 2021/241 should therefore be amended to enhance its ability to support reforms and investments dedicated to diversifying energy supplies, in particular fossil fuels, thereby strengthening the strategic autonomy of the Union alongside an open economy. Support should also be given to reforms and investments increasing the energy efficiency of the Member States’ economies, further investments in renewable energies, interconnections between Member States and supporting the most vulnerable households and SMEs suffering the consequences of the increase of energy prices.
Amendment 36 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) To maximise complementarity, consistency and coherence of policies and actions taken by the Union and Member States to foster independence and security of the Union’s energy supply, these energy-related reforms and investments should be established through a dedicated ‘REPowerEU chapter’ of the recovery and resilience plans and specific investments of the European Structural and Investment Funds within 2014-2020 and 2021-2027 programming period.
Amendment 48 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Investments in infrastructure and technologies alone are not sufficient to ensure a reduction of dependency from fossil fuels. Resources should be dedicated to the reskilling and upskilling of people, to further equip the workforce with green skills. This is in line with the objective of the European Social Fund Plus, which aims at supporting Member States in achieving a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the future world of work. In light of this, resources transferrallocated from the European Social Fund Plus should help support measures for the reskilling and upskilling of the workforce. The Commission will assess whether the measures included in the REPowerEU chapters significantly contribute to supporting a requalification of the workforce towards green skills.
Amendment 58 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle is essential to ensure that the investments and reforms undertaken as part of the recovery from the pandemic are implemented in a sustainable manner. It should continue to apply to the reforms and investments supported by the Facility and ESIF, with one targeted exemption to safeguard the EU’ immediate energy security concerns. Considering the objective of diversifying energy supplies away from Russian suppliers, the reforms and investments set out in those REPowerEU chapters and expenditure established within Programmes of shared management resources which aim to improve energy infrastructure and facilities to meet immediate security of supply needs for oil and gas should not be required to comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ and should therefore be exempted from such assessment.
Amendment 69 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a and Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council6 should be amended to provide for the possibility to transferexceptional additional flexibility to enable the Member States to concentrate on the necessary response to the unprecedented crisis by enhancing the possibility to mobilise non-utilised support from the Funds of the 2014-2020 programming period and up to 712.5% of resources of shared management programmes governed by that Regulation to the Facility for the achievement of the REPowerEU objectives, in addition to the existing transfer possibility of up to 5%. Such a possibility is justified by the need to coverof the 2021-2027 programming period and by simplifying procedural requirements linked to programme implementation to address the need for a rapid response to the energy crisis by ensuring key energy investments to accomplish the REPowerEU-related objectives, providing Member States with additional flexibility to address those urgent needs. Furthermore, the Facility allows for a fast disbursement of f and support vulnerable families and SMEs that are suffering the consequences of the rise in energy prices. _________________ 1a Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Funds, making it particularly well suited for financing of urgent energy-related measures. Such transfers should be justified by a higher financial need linked to additional reforms and investments included in the REPowerEU chapter. _________________ the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 6 Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159).
Amendment 71 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17 a) In order to provide an immediate response to the impact of the crisis, expenditure for operations for fostering energy crisis response capacities and support for vulnerable households and SMEs should be eligible as of 1 February 2022.
Amendment 72 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17 b) In order to provide additional flexibility to Member States for the reallocation of resources with a view to providing tailor-made responses to the energy crisis, The European Commision should asses the possibility to allow financial transfers under the Investment for growth and jobs goal between the ERDF, the ESF and the Cohesion Fund for both programmimng periods. Furthermore, transfer possibilities between categories of regions should also be exceptionally increased for Member States.
Amendment 73 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 c (new)
Recital 17 c (new)
(17 c) In order to ensure the fast implementation of projects furthering the "RepowerEU-Objectives" and to provide support to vulnerable households and SMEs suffering the consequences of the rise in enegy prices, co-financing rate of up to 100% should be possible under both programming periods.
Amendment 77 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Disbursements under REPowerEU shall be made following the rules of the Recovery and Resilience Facility until the end of 2026. Payments in relation to the resources transferred from shared management funds shall be subject to the availability of funds approved in the annual EU budget.
Amendment 83 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) A request for a dedicated funding for REPowerEU measures, including allocation from the Market Stability Reserve, transfers from the funds governed by Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 and allocated from European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, submitted in a plan, should be justified by a higher financial need linked to additional reforms and investments included in the REPowerEU chapter.
Amendment 148 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EU) 2021/1060
Article 26a
Article 26a
deleted (The deletion applies to the whole text of Article 26a.)
Amendment 158 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new) Regulation (EU) 2021/1060
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new) Regulation (EU) 2021/1060
(5 a) In Article 112, the following paragraph is added: 6a.Where a separate priority is established within a programme to support operations expenditure for fostering energy crisis response capacities in accordance with the RepowerEU objectives and support for vulnerable households and SMEs, a co- financing rate of up to 100 % shall be applied to expenditure declared in payment applications until the end of the accounting year ending on 30 June 2024. The total amount programmed under such priorities in a Member State shall not exceed 12.5% of the initial national allocation from the ERDF and the ESF+ combined. The Commission shall review the co- financing rate by 30 June 2024.
Amendment 161 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 60 – paragraphs 2 a, 2 b, 2 c (new)
Article 60 – paragraphs 2 a, 2 b, 2 c (new)
Amendment 12 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should designate as renewables go-to areas those areas that are particularly suitable to develop renewable energy projects, differentiating between technologies, and where the deployment of the specific type of renewable energy sources is not expected to have a significant environmental impact. These renewable go-to areas should be particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources, other than biomass combustion plants, except for installations located in an outermost region as referred to in Article 349 TFEU. In the designation of renewables go-to areas, Member States should avoid protected areas to the extent possible and consider restoration plans. Member States may designate renewable go-to areas specific for one or more types of renewable energy plants and should indicate the type or types of renewable energy that are suitable to be produced in each renewable go-to area.
Amendment 40 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should designate as renewables go-to areas those areas that are particularly suitable to develop renewable energy projects, differentiating between technologies, and where the deployment of the specific type of renewable energy sources is not expected to have a significant environmental impact. The renewable go-to-areas should be particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources, other than biomass combustion plants except for installations located in an outermost region as referred to in Article 349 TFUE. In the designation of renewables go-to areas, Member States should avoid protected areas to the extent possible and consider restoration plans. Member States may designate renewable go-to areas specific for one or more types of renewable energy plants and should indicate the type or types of renewable energy that are suitable to be produced in each renewable go-to area.
Amendment 89 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2
Article 2
(9a) ’renewables go-to area’ means a specific location, whether on land, subsurface or sea, which has been designated by a Member State as particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources, other than biomass combustion plants except for installations located in an outermost region as referred to in Article 349 TFUE. Maritime go-to- areas shall have a surface of at least 150 km2.
Amendment 1 #
2022/0142M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Strongly supports the conclusion of the negotiations on the Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) on forest law enforcement, government and trade (FLEGT) between the EU and Guyana, which will improve sustainable forest management and governance, reduce illegal logging and contribute to combating climate change; recalls the EU’s responsibility in the protection, restoration and resilience of the world’s forests which are an important part of terrestrial and marine biodiversity and responsible for a wide range of ecosystemic services, notably mangroves which are heavily impacted by climate change and human activity and represent a great opportunity for preservation, adaptation and mitigation policies in coastal areas;
Amendment 15 #
2022/0142M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that sustainable and inclusive forest management and governance is essential to achieve the objectives set in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement, notably through the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs); underlines the risks posed by Guyana’s expanding oil, gas and mining industries; notes with concern the lack of coherence between regulation in the forest sector and that in the mining sector;
Amendment 23 #
2022/0142M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the success of the entire FLEGT initiative depends on, among other things, guaranteeing full recognition of the customary rights of local communities and indigenous people, notably Amerindian communities, protecting environmental human right defenders and whistle-blowers, and improving the capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises to conduct their activities legally; stresses that the EU should learn from inspirational projects on sustainable forest management from indigenous and other communities that have ancestral knowledge on forests;
Amendment 510 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 b (new)
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
(7a) Article 9(3) is replaced by the following: ‘3. Where necessary, the competent authorities may amend the permit accordingly and may, for the purposes of meeting specific needs for installations located in the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 TFEU, authorise energy efficiency requirements suitable for combustion units and other units emitting carbon dioxide on-site in those territories, based on the best available techniques.’
Amendment 1 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the New European Bauhaus (NEB) aims to reimagine the way we live together and to create awareness about our built and designed environment, including in terms of quality and sustainability; whereas the NEB intends to make the benefits of the green transition a tangible reality in citizens' everyday lives and at a local and neighbourhood level; whereas New European Bauhaus projects should be in line with the principles of the EPSR and the UN SDGs;
Amendment 3 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the New European Bauhaus should facilitate and steer the transformation of our societies in line with three interlinked values: inclusion - from valorising diversity, to securing accessibility and affordability, to aesthetics- quality of experience and style, beyond functionality, and sustainability - from climate goals, to circularity, zero pollution, and biodiversity;
Amendment 3 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative, which is intended to round offgive the European Green Deal a strong creative and cultural dimension and complement strategies for territorial, social and economic cohesion with its values of beautiful, sustainable and inclusive solutions, thereby improving quality of life for people in the EU;
Amendment 9 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the implementation of the New European Bauhaus initiative is guided by the principlfour thematic axes of reconnecting with nature, regaining a sense of belonging, prioritising the places and people that need it most, and fostering long-term, life cycle and integrated thinking in the industrial ecosystem;
Amendment 9 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that opportunities to participate in the NEB must be fully inclusive and accessible to all EU citizens and all regions and territories, including peripheral urban areas and less populated, rural and mountain areas and islands; emphasises that, islands and outermost regions; emphasises that stakeholders such as local and regional authorities and stakeholder, SMEs and above all residents must be the drivers of NEB projects; in this regard, in order to ensure their implementation as close to the territorial needs as possible, notes the need to foster the funding of NEB projects through the European regional and cohesion funds, especially the ERDF, which should be one of the main funding instrument of the NEB, according to its Policy objective 2 (PO 2);
Amendment 10 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas a transdisciplinary approach to the opportunities and challenges arising from the green and digital transitions can foster innovative solutions which serve people and communities in a circular and future- proof way; whereas there is a need for such solutions to mainstream a gender- equal and intersectional approach, inclusivity for persons with disabilities as well as inter-generational solidarity;
Amendment 13 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the New European Bauhaus iswill be initially funded by different EU programmes, such asincluding Horizon Europe, the LIFE programme and the European Regional Development Fund as well as through resources and initiatives at Member State level; whereas around €85 million of EU funds will be dedicated to New European Bauhaus projects in 2021 – 2022;
Amendment 16 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the New European Bauhaus movement focuses on creating a healthy, sustainable, beautiful and accessible environment, landscape, housing, workplace, society, economy and way of living;
Amendment 20 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the New European Bauhaus aims to capitalise on social assets (social economy organisations, local associations, etc.), natural assets and cultural assets to regain a sense of belonging;
Amendment 24 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
D b. whereas the New European Bauhaus should ensure design for ability and empowerment, by designing environments that actively welcome everyone;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
D c. whereas inclusive environments such as shared infrastructures and services and public spaces enable a sense of shared identity and belonging;
Amendment 28 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
D d. whereas the inclusion of local communities and meaningful local ownership play a key role in the process of decarbonisation;
Amendment 29 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D e (new)
Recital D e (new)
D e. whereas the New European Bauhaus has been a co-creation process and its implementation should also involve the participation of the communities;
Amendment 33 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that sustainability and, inclusion and aesthetics are values at the core of the New European Bauhaus and calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure they support the universal right to adequate and healthy, accessible and healthy working and housing conditions, including social housing and housing design that is responsive to everyday life needs; welcomes the fact that the New European Bauhaus initiative acknowledges the importance of the architectural and archaeological heritage, landscapes, and tangible and intangible cultural heritage;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 40 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the NEB encompasses many dimensions and policy areas, which may make it difficult for regional and local authorities to fully understand how to make the most of its opportunities; underlines the crucial role of local and regional authorities in implementing the NEB, as decentralised management allows for a better territorial approach; calls on the Commission, therefore, to provide specific and targeted information on projects, funding, technological and capacity- building opportunities as well as clear definitions of award criteria;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Notes that inclusion implies pursuing a Design for All approach to remove accessibility barriers; calls on the Member States to pay particular attention to the groups and individuals who are at risk of exclusion, at greater risk of energy poverty and air pollution, or who are experiencing homelessness; calls on the Commission to ensure that the construction and built environment projected and funded through the New European Bauhaus consider a Design for All approach as a requirement;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Calls on the Commission and Member States to examine how the New European Bauhaus can contribute to the goal of reducing and eradicating homelessness and supporting homeless people's social inclusion; invites the Commission and Member States to explore links between the Housing First approach and the New European Bauhaus; encourages the Member States to draw inspiration from community- designing projects in the field of architecture and sociability such as Home not Shelter, mixed housing and cohousing for young people and refugees, intergenerational cohousing schemes, etc., and promote them in their housing policies;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to continue the green transiformation of the industrial ecosystem through the New European Bauhauson the basis of the principles of the New European Bauhaus, ensuring a fair energy transition in the housing sector, in order to maintain the affordability of the cost of living; stresses the need to equip workers and businesses with the required skills, qualifications and capacity to support a circular economy approach in production, provision and consumption of goods and services as well as infrastructure; stresses the role social economy enterprises and cooperatives can play in improving sectoral sustainability;
Amendment 48 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines that the NEB, in order to be really impactful, visible and successful in the long term, requires fresh financial resources;
Amendment 55 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 61 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Welcomes the European Commission’s European Level(s) framework which provides clear priorities and a standardised basis to assess and report on the sustainability of buildings throughout their fully lifecycle; encourages the Member States to use the Davos Baukultur Quality System (DBQS) to determine the Baukultur quality of a spatial intervention, its strengths and weaknesses from a Baukultur perspective;2a _________________ 2a For a definition, please refer to the Council conclusions on culture, high- quality architecture and built environment as key elements of the New European Bauhaus initiative of 30 November 2021.
Amendment 66 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the New European Bauhaus movement, as it contributes to creatstrengthening a common European identity and a shared sense of belonging by promoting and rehabilitating Europe’s cultural heritage buildings and natural areas while at the same time fostering creativity and innovation in the construction sector;
Amendment 71 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Recalls that cultural heritage plays an important role in enhancing and creating social capital because it helps to reduce social disparities, facilitates social inclusion, promotes social cohesion and intergenerational dialogue3a;notes that the uptake of digital technologies by cultural heritage sites can offer accessible and innovative experiences for communities; _________________ 3a Conclusions on cultural heritage as a strategic resource for a sustainable Europe, Council of the European Union, 20 May 2014
Amendment 73 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to promote and support life-proofand Member States, particularly in the context of the European Year of Youth 2022, to promote and support universal design, resilient housing and solidarity between the generations through the New European Bauhaus, enabling elderly people and persons with disabilities to live at home and to remain active in society for longer and to pass on their experience and knowledge to younger generationindependently and in their community, and to remain active in society in accordance with Article 19 of the UNCRPD and to pass on their experience and knowledge to younger generations; stresses these principles must extend beyond buildings to the built environment for public spaces and goods and services in particular in the transport, ICT and cultural sectors;
Amendment 76 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Considers that the New European Bauhaus should guarantee the quality of housing and social housing; welcomes the acknowledgement of the need to prioritise reuse, regeneration, life extension and transformation of existing buildings over the construction of new ones whenever these activities are technically, economically and functionally feasible as they contribute to reduced energy needs, carbon emissions and pressure for new buildings, and to an improved health, comfort and well-being; is concerned about the disproportionate impact of the poor energy performance of social housing on those who already have lower living standards;
Amendment 82 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Calls on the authorities to roll out stronger regulatory and fiscal support mechanisms for energy upgrade, repurposing and renovation of existing buildings, which take into consideration the intangible heritage and culture of buildings;
Amendment 85 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Calls on the European Commission to ensure that New European Bauhaus projects promote social and affordable housing as a way to combine social justice, environmental performance and urban aesthetics;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to invest in reviving traditional building techniques and materials which contribute to the objectives of the European Green Deal; urges the Commission and the Member States to also invest in high-quality spatial design and landscape and in developing new, sustainable building techniques and designs based on the above-mentioned quality criteria to create a New European Bauhaus way of thinking and to contribute to an EU-wide healthy lifestyle for all Europeans, to nourish cross- sectoral cooperation, participation, co- creation and trans-disciplinary approaches, particularly in terms of sustainability and policy coherence, and to contribute to an EU-wide healthy lifestyle for all Europeans; stresses the need to ensure synergies between the New European Bauhaus and the Renovation Wave;
Amendment 93 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Commission to define concrete guidelines and guiding principles according to the New European Bauhaus to ensure the quality of the concepts for our built environment in terms of architecture, space and sustainability of the materials used; notes, however, that public space, infrastructure and buildings must be constructed bearing in mind the local planning context, to prevent regional differences and specificities from becoming levelled out;
Amendment 96 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Believes that craftsmanship ensures the longevity of the infrastructure, buildings and public space; considers that craftspeople facilitate social cohesion and the preservation of rural communities, and, given their deep acquaintance with the raw materials they work with, usually local materials, their production has a lower carbon footprint;
Amendment 98 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Reiterates the call by the Council on the Commission to ensure that architectural quality and a professional architectural service are taken into account in all its measures, policies and programmes, and to encourage the mobility and training of professionals and students of that field;5a _________________ 5a Council Resolution of 12 February 2001 on architectural quality in urban and rural environments
Amendment 100 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6 d. Invites the Member States to incentivise the preservation and revaluation of know-how by finding local craftspeople, promoting their work, creating a network and bringing them closer to relevant VET and higher education curricula; encourages the Member States to launch targeted actions to support the upskilling of workers, innovation, research and education within the entire construction ecosystem with the support of professional organisations that offer continuous professional development; notes that innovative education and training models for architects and professionals in the construction sector are necessary to promote greater synergies between spatial planning, design, arts, landscape and interior architecture, craftsmanship and architecture, and achieve a high-quality built environment;
Amendment 102 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6 e. Considers that the digital transition can be key in enhancing the use of local resources and competences, as digital fabrication in fablabs or industries allows for a local distribution of production and, in many cases, gives a new life to certain traditions that could otherwise fade away;
Amendment 104 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
6 f. Underlines that Small and Medium Enterprises are important employers at the local level and can adapt quickly to innovate; cautions, however, against the risk that they may be pushed out of markets due to the very rapid transition to large scale solutions in industry such as the construction materials industry; invites the Commission and the Member States to reflect on how to best support SMEs in construction as well as in design and materials production;
Amendment 107 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 g (new)
Paragraph 6 g (new)
6 g. Welcomes initiatives such as Interreg’s CRAFTS CODE to improve the competitiveness of SMEs in the crafts sector by creating a framework stimulating capacity building and policy learning and improving the implementation of regional development policies and programmes aimed at supporting these SMEs across their life cycle;
Amendment 109 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to require Member States to ensure a minimum of 100 m² of green space per home whReminds the Member States of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11.7, whose aim is to provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible green and public spaces, in particular for children and women, planning New European Bauhaus housing projects, and a minimum of one hectare of continuous green space per New European Bauhaus neighbourhood; ersons with disabilities and older persons, by 2030; notes that green infrastructure in urban areas providing public space for exercise and relaxation mitigates stressors such as noise, improves community interactions and mental health, and decreases social isolation, a risk factor for adverse health outcomes4a; _________________ 4a EEA Report No 21/2019 “Healthy environment, healthy lives: how the environment influences health and well- being in Europe”.
Amendment 114 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Amendment 117 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Notes that empowering local communities to incorporate elements of food security within local areas and regions and to generate energy locally connects to employment and social affairs and can contribute to social equity, resilience and cohesion, ambitions that chime with the New European Bauhaus;
Amendment 119 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 127 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to recognise the digital dimension as an explicit part of how future spaces are conceived; notes that the values that New European Bauhaus promotes for the development of the built environment should be mirrored in the digital sphere;
Amendment 132 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Welcomes the so-called 15-minute city model implemented by some European cities and invites Member States to consider replicating that model in more cities; encourages the Member States to cluster rural towns to better share resources and capacities with a view to supporting resilience;
Amendment 133 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8 c. Calls on the Commission to present a clear NEB roadmap for the next decade with clear objectives; Invites the Commission to work alongside stakeholders to make the New European Bauhaus more understandable and inclusive for communities and local authorities; encourages the Commission to launch a dedicated website with an accessible and user-friendly repository of bottom-up best practices, including best practice adaptive re-use and energy upgrade;
Amendment 135 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8 d. Calls on the Member States who have not done so already to set up and support a state architect team (and similar) within their administration to provide strategic advice to authorities, promote spatial quality, improve the design and sustainability of public interventions, including their social inclusion considerations, and to foster a culture of place-making; calls on the Member States to set up a quality assurance system, an independent advisory body for public authorities, consisting of experts from other geographical areas and who have no personal interest in the place;6a _________________ 6a European Commission, Directorate- General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Towards a shared culture of architecture : investing in a high-quality living environment for everyone : executive summary, Publications Office, 2021, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2766/502671
Amendment 137 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 e (new)
Paragraph 8 e (new)
8 e. Encourages the Member States to appoint a New European Bauhaus contact to coordinate local efforts and participate in an EU wide informal network to exchange best practices in collaboration with the high-level roundtable; calls on the Commission to duly include all levels of governance in the development and implementation of the New European Bauhaus, be it national, regional or local – as the level closest to citizens -, and to build on the movement of civil society organisations and partners created by the New European Bauhaus;
Amendment 139 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 f (new)
Paragraph 8 f (new)
8 f. Calls on the Commission to designate 2023 the European Year of Craft, 40 years after the first European Year, namely the European Year of SMEs and Craft Industry, with a view to making the craft sector more visible, strengthening the principles championed by the New European Bauhaus and taking stock of the evolution of the sector in the last four decades.
Amendment 140 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 g (new)
Paragraph 8 g (new)
8 g. Stresses the importance for Member States to integrate New European Bauhaus projects as part of the reforms and investments foreseen in their national recovery and resilience plans in line with the six pillars of the RRF;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s presentation of its long-term vision for rural areas; emphasises that the development of rural areas must be kept high on the EU agenda, as rural areas are active actors in the EU’s green and digital transition;
Amendment 22 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses the multidimensional nature of rural development, which goes beyond agriculture, and insists on the need to implement a rural proofing mechanism to assess the impact of EU legislative initiatives on rural areas;
Amendment 23 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Highlights the importance to strengthen the bottom-up approach to rural and local development, which is a vehicle for social innovation and capacity building, empowering rural citizens to take ownership of their area's development through the design and implementation of strategy and projects;
Amendment 27 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a strong rural dimension in future cohesion policy regulations, which should include dedicated funding to that end; suggests that 30 % of the European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund should be earmarkthe distribution of funding within member states needs to be considered fmor rural areas, in addition to other beneficial investments for rural areas, particularly those encompassing more than one regione closely so as to ensure even development of regions also within the Member States, as well as across the Member States; considers it important to coordinate the work of the various EU funds at EU, national, regional and local level;
Amendment 35 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses the importance of synergies between different funding tools, such as EARDF, ERDF, ESF+ and EMFAF, to channel an adequate level of funding towards rural areas through a multi-fund approach; underlines the crucial role played by the Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) approach and regrets that, during the 2014-2020 programming period, only a quarter of local development projects carried out by local actors integrated more than a funding tool;
Amendment 37 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Highlights the valuable contribution to rural development delivered by actions under the Leader programme, co-financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, which aims to engage local actors in the design and delivery of strategies, decision-making and resource allocation for the development of their rural areas; calls on the Commission and the Member States to reinforce the Leader programme by guaranteeing a high level of autonomy of the Local Action Groups regarding their constitution (no top-down design of areas and villages to be regrouped in a LAG but complete autonomy to the villages to gather and join forces in a LAG) and their decision making, reducing the administrative burden on local authorities and simplifying the access, promoting the local ownership of community-led development projects, and encouraging participation in local action groups;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the fact that the main objective of the long-term vision should be to fight depopulation, ageing and rural abandonment, including through investment in infrastructure, ensuring efficient connectivity, including broadband connections, and the provision of services, including digital, as well as economic diversification, job creation and innovative mobility solutions; underlines the role of SMEs in achieving these objectives;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses the crucial role of cultural initiatives in rural areas in terms of social cohesion, territorial attractiveness and economic dynamism; regrets the lack of specific support for these initiatives in the various regional funds; calls for these cultural projects to be supported, in particular via the EAFRD, the ERDF and specific calls for projects, in co- construction with rural actors;
Amendment 71 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the opportunities that the green transition and green economy can provide in increasing rural resilience to natural disasters, climate change and economic crises; stresses the importance of rural areas in ensuring food and energy self-sufficiency and renewable raw materials in Europe; points to the potential of the bio- and circular economy and nature services brought by rural areas;
Amendment 73 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the opportunities that the green transition and green economy can provide in terms of job opportunities, in increasing rural resilience to natural disasters, climate change and economic crises and in bringing renewed attention to rural areas;
Amendment 82 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Highlights, furthermore, the potential of the ecological transition and the green economy to create a link between the economy and ecology by creating new jobs in rural areas particularly affected by unemployment, especially in the outermost regions;
Amendment 84 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that connections between rural and urban areas must be addressed in a complementary manner in order to implement rural strategies and action plans accordingly; underlines the importance of partnerships across rural areas and remote areas in particular as well as cooperation between rural areas across national borders; emphasises the importance of fighting the digital divide between urban and rural areas, especially as regards high- speed broadband connectivity and the promotion of digital skills;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Underlines the importance of quality, affordable and safe public transports connecting rural areas; stresses the need for EU cohesion funds to support the improvement of connectivity and mobility solutions in rural areas;
Amendment 93 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance of entrepreneurship, social economy and social innovation including the silver economy, especially when it comes to implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights in rural areas; calls on Member States and the Commission to boost awareness and to facilitate easier access to finance for entrepreneurs and self- employed in rural areas; encourages Member States and regional and local authorities to make use of the existing European Structural Funds to especially target and promote women entrepreneurs and self-employed women;
Amendment 96 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Underlines the need to strongly improve access to healthcare in rural areas through appropriate and, where necessary, itinerant medicine solutions and services, such as equipped buses offering citizens living in rural areas the possibility to undergo preventive screening tests or consultations;
Amendment 97 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Highlights the potential of rural areas as spaces to foster inclusion and integration of the most vulnerable groups with specific needs, such as persons with disabilities, migrants, including seasonal migrants, refugees and minorities; encourages Members States to design and implement specific measures to promote their training and employment and safeguard their fundamental rights; insists especially on the necessity to prepare an immediate response to the arrival of Ukrainian refugees in rural areas in order to ensure their quick and easy integration;
Amendment 100 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights the diversity of rural areas and the crucial importance of tailor- made territorial approaches in implementing the long-term vision, primarily in less developed, remote, sparsely populated areas and outermost regions.
Amendment 34 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
— having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/522 establishing a Programme for the Union’s action in the field of health (‘EU4Health Programme’) for the period 2021-2027,
Amendment 35 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 b (new)
Citation 16 b (new)
— having regard to the OECD and European Commission joint “State of health” initiative;
Amendment 36 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 c (new)
Citation 16 c (new)
— having regard to the International Labour Organization report of 7 March 2022, entitled “Care at work: Investing in care leave and services for a more gender equal world of work”,
Amendment 37 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 d (new)
Citation 16 d (new)
— having regard to the study about policies for long term carers of November 2021 provided by the European Parliament Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies,
Amendment 48 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 a (new)
Citation 23 a (new)
— having regard to the opinion of the Expert Panel on effective ways of investing in health on supporting mental health of health workforce and other essential workers of 23 June 2021,
Amendment 64 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 33 a (new)
Citation 33 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission's communication "A Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas" of 2021,
Amendment 66 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 34 a (new)
Citation 34 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 10 March 2022 on the EU Gender Action Plan III,
Amendment 80 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EPSR Action Plan sets out concrete initiatives for the implementation of principles that are essential for building a stronger social Europe for just transitions and recovery, including one specifically on long-term care;
Amendment 103 #
2021/2253(INI)
B. whereas care encompasses services to address the physical, psychological and social needs of dependcare recipients, as well as support to guarantee the equal exercise of rights, dignity, autonomy, inclusion and well-being for all members of society;
Amendment 109 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas a high level of human health protection is to be ensured in the definition and implementation of all Union policies and activities;
Amendment 111 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas accessing care services remains a challenge in the EU’s rural and remote areas, notably outermost regions, in a context of a declining and ageing population, and a lack of connectivity and infrastructure; whereas this demographic trend can contribute to the lower attractiveness of rural areas as places to live and work; whereas this affects in a disproportional way women, who face additional difficulties in trying to reconcile work and life; whereas rural areas face shortages of general practitioners and of specialised and emergency care leading to the emergence of the so-called “Medical Deserts";
Amendment 116 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas health is a fundamental right and ensuring access to quality and affordable care should be an obligation of all Member States;
Amendment 117 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas Personal and Household Services (PHS) are part of the care sector; whereas PHS provide both direct and indirect services; whereas the former include childcare, early childhood education and care (ECEC), long-term care in situations of invalidity, disability or dependence and the elderly peoples’ care and the latter consists of activities such as cleaning, ironing, maintenance, gardening, etc.;
Amendment 163 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas there is a lack ofcare should be of high quality, accessible and affordable care in nearlyin all Member States; whereas the monitoring of care is hampered by the lack of disaggregated data and the lack of quality indicators;
Amendment 177 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing challenges in terms of access to formal care servicesshowcasing the many structural problems entrenched in Europe's social care system, i.e. in terms of the ability to access and afford formal care and domestic services, including to timely, affordable and high-quality medical treatment, and highlighted pre-existing care workforce shortages, overloaded health-care systems, and overreliance on informal care or undeclared work, etc.; whereas this situation is worrying as ageing of population is increasing the need for long-term care;
Amendment 189 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Amendment 199 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Amendment 221 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the provision of quality care depends on the existence of a sufficiently large and well-trained workforce, the creation of decent working conditions, decent income and integrated services, and adequate funding;
Amendment 229 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas in a context of longer care pathways and evolution of practices and technologies, caregivers are accumulating expertise which has to be recognised;
Amendment 246 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the structures of care need to be changed from centralised institutions to home and community-based care; whereas that shift has been too slow and under-financed;
Amendment 264 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the undervaluation and invisibility of care work are closely linked with the fact that women dominate in tcarework is too often undervalued and suffers from lack of visibility; whereas women tend to be the primary care givers and dominate the care sector; whereas women’s participation in unpaid care is very high, standing at over 85% in all Member States when care sector; onsidering both daily and weekly engagement17ba; _________________ 17ba EIGE, Beijing Platform for Action 2020 report, 2021
Amendment 270 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Amendment 324 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas according to Eurofound1a, 15,4% of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) are in this situation because they are caring for children or incapacitated adults or have other family responsibilities; whereas 88% of those NEET are women; _________________ 1a https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/fr/topic/ neets
Amendment 375 #
2021/2253(INI)
Na. whereas the availability, accessibility and affordability of high- quality childcare facilities are crucial for enabling people, especially women with caring responsibilities to participate in the labour market;
Amendment 440 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 450 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of an integrated approach to common European action on care that pays equal attention to people’s physical, psychological and social needs; with a special attention for some groups in vulnerable positions such as women and girls, children, the elderly and people with disability;
Amendment 489 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that a substantial proportion of care models, services and facilities are outdated and that care recipients should be placed at the centre of care plans; stresses that people centricity is tied to increased integration of care and more holistic care pathways, which are essential to improve benefits to patients as well as quality of care; recognises that integration of care across Europe is currently limited due to lack of appropriate incentives and structures;
Amendment 512 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States to exchange information and best practices with a view to developing a common European quality framework for care, encompassing all care settings, encouraging upward social convergence, strengthening quality of life, and guaranteeing equal rights for all citizens;
Amendment 523 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to set ambitious targets for care services in consultation with the Member States and relevant stakeholders;
Amendment 528 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to promote equal participation and opportunities for women and men in the labour market in care services;
Amendment 536 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to present an ambitious European care strategy that builds on everyone’s right to affordable, accessible and high-quality care, as well as on other principles set out in the EPSR and EU strategic documents, and the individual rights and needs of both care recipients and carers, and that encompasses the entire life course, is based on reliable and comparable data, and includes concrete and progressive goals with a timetable and indicators to evaluate progress; is persuaded that this strategy should promote fair and equal working conditions and adequate wages in order to maintain the attractiveness of the care sector for both women and men;
Amendment 544 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to present an ambitious European care strategy that builds on everyone’s right to affordable, accessible and high-quality care, as well as on other principles set out in the EPSR and EU strategic documents, and the individual rights and needs of both care recipients and carers, and that encompasses the entire life course, is based on reliable and comparable data, and includes concrete and progressive goals with a timetable and indicators to evaluate progress and tackle inequalities;
Amendment 550 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises the need to consult all relevant stakeholders, at both EU, national and local levels, including informal carers representatives and patients organisations, in the preparation of the European Care Strategy to avoid silo policies and to take into account the diversity of situations and needs;
Amendment 565 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the Commission’s plans for the revision of the Barcelona objectives as part of the European care strategy package; calls for upward convergence to be encouraged and for further investment in high-quality care for every child in the EU; reminds that EU funds (Multiannual Financial Framework and notably the European Social Fund +, as well as the recovery and resilience facility) should be used to complement Member States’ investments in childcare;
Amendment 575 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Member States to design childcare, education as well as access to after-school activities such as sports, and other policies and measures in support of children and their families in an inclusive manner and one that upholds the swift and efficient implementation of the European Child Guarantee;
Amendment 576 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses the need for childcare to meet parent’s needs for care during their working hours and school holidays; highlights the importance of developing affordable early childhood education and care to facilitate parent’s return to work, especially women, and to strike a good work-life balance; calls on the Member States to respect a minimum duration for maternity and paternity leave, regardless of the status of the person concerned;
Amendment 579 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Highlights the importance to address the specific needs of children with disabilities, notably to ensure inclusive access to education and empowerment of children with disabilities; calls on the Member States to develop personal assistance services for children with disabilities and ensure decent and attractive working conditions to those professionals accompanying children with disabilities;
Amendment 584 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls that social protection and support to families isare essential and calls on the competent national authorities to ensure adequate and accessible social protection systems and integrated child protection systems to leave no one behind;
Amendment 615 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to reform and integrate their social services and protection systems in such a way as to provide effective, comprehensive and equal access to care services throughout the life course, taking a personalised approach, in order to enhance the continuity of care, preventive healthcare, rehabilitation and, whenever possible, independent living;
Amendment 624 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Member States to financially support ways to enhance independence, such as home adaptation or installation of digital detection systems and assistive technologies at home;
Amendment 634 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that accessibility of care derives from a combination of cost and flexibfactors such as cost and flexibility but also workforce availability, waiting time and geographical distances to the closest care facility; believes that in this respect different forms of care service provision should be available, such as in in-home and community-based settings;
Amendment 648 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop the tools required for the regular assessment of the accessibility, availability and affordability of care services and a comprehensive benchmark for monitoring the quality of both formal and informal care services; calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote accessible, available, affordable and quality care by ensuring a work-life family balance, promoting healthy lifestyles, setting quality standards of care services and organising quality assurance, ensuring the availability of care services in rural areas, and ensuring affordability;
Amendment 651 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop the tools required for the regular assessment of the accessibility of care services and a comprehensive benchmark for monitoring the quality of both formal and informal care services; Stresses the importance of identifying skills gaps and evaluating future needs, profession by profession, sector by sector, region by region, in order to train a sufficient number of workers to meet the demand;
Amendment 661 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that the free movement of persons and workers is one of the key pillars of the EU, but that challenges to cross-border care remain and that care drain can worsen situations of labour shortages, weakening the ability to provide timely access to care in emigration regions or countries; calls for the protection of the social security rights of all migrant and mobile care workers and care receivers, as this contributes to both dignified working conditions and reducing the propensity toward undeclared work; encourages the development of cross-border training, notably in cross-border regions, in order to share best practices for care staff and facilitate cross-border care;
Amendment 668 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses that a territorialized organization of care according to the density and needs of the population is likely to allow a rationalized and adapted care offer, while fighting against inequalities in access to services and care; calls on the Member States to secure timely access to care across their territories, by putting in place incentives to tackle labour shortages, investing more in care facilities and facilitating access to digital solutions such as telemedicine;.
Amendment 672 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Repeats its call for a common definition of disability, as well ascalls for the mutual recognition of disability status in the Member States; in line with Article 18 of the UNCPRD1a, supports the implementation and expansion of the European Disability Card to all Member States paving the way for a mutual recognition of disability rights across the EU; _________________ 1a https://www.un.org/development/desa/disa bilities/convention-on-the-rights-of- persons-with-disabilities/article-18- liberty-of-movement-and-nationality.html
Amendment 682 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Considers that the Care Strategy should contribute to the achievement of the goal of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of transitioning from institutional to family or community-based care;
Amendment 687 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for the prioritisation of mental health within public health policy at EU level by adopting a horizontal “Mental Health in all policies approach” providing for comprehensive prevention measures on Mental Health determinants and seeking to reduce inequalities including on access to support and treatment services;;
Amendment 704 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls onWelcomes the Commission to establish a comprehensive set of i’s commitment to present a revision of the Barcelona targets on early childhood education andi cators for long-term care, and correspondingre in 2022; Calls on the Commission and Council to develop comprehensive and similar targets and tools for disaggregating and monitoring the accessibility, availability, affordability and quality of care, similar to the Barcelona objectives for childcare; believes that targets and indicators are needed on decent care work, involving care service users, care workers and informal carers, and could be used to guide investment, funding and training to ensure better access to quality services for those in need as well as ensuring women’s continued participation in the labour market unhindered by unequal caring responsibilities;
Amendment 725 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses the need to evaluate the impact of care with indicators on the healthy life expectancy and the quality of life of beneficiaries;
Amendment 743 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that between 40 and 50 million people in the EU provide informal care on a regular basis, the majority of whom are women; notes that this work tends to be long term and can hinder formal labour market participation, resulting in less career’s opportunities or even acceptance of jobs below the level of skills of the informal carer, leading to a loss of income and aggravatingon of the gender pension gap; stresses that those detrimental effects are closely associated with the intensity of care provided;
Amendment 751 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Highlights the necessity to overcome the lack of sharing of unpaid domestic work and care responsibilities mainly performed by women and strengthen the fight against gender stereotypes, as well as to introduce family- friendly working arrangements, such as adaptable working hours and the possibility of teleworking, in order to allow women and men to better reconcile their professional life with their private life;
Amendment 757 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Calls on the Member States and relevant authorities to recognise the pivotal role of informal carers, especially women, not only though awareness activities but also through adequate support including financial compensation;
Amendment 761 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19 c. emphasizes the need of informal carers to be closely involved and supported by care professionals;
Amendment 762 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19d. stresses that, without undermining the need for informal care, investing in formal care services can significantly relieve the pressure on informal carers, notably women, and avoid some of the detrimental effects on their work-life balance and career’s prospects, therefore contributing to gender equality;
Amendment 781 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Urges the Commission to propose a common coherent package of actions at EU level on informal care, and, where the competences are at the national level, calls on the Member States to support this European strategy by ambitious and coordinated actions to identify and recognise the different types of informal care provided in Europe, and to guarantee carers minimum standards of rights, financial support and other additional support services, including time off for carers, andccess to education, training and life-long learning, pension rights, a work- life balance and rehabilitation services for carers and care recipients;
Amendment 801 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Member States to facilitate the labour market reintegration of workers who took a long career break to provide care to relatives, including through up-skilling and re-skilling;
Amendment 803 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Stresses the importance of involving informal carers representatives in the drafting of the European Care Strategy in order to take into account the diversity of their situations and needs;
Amendment 807 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 6
Subheading 6
Decent and attractive working conditions for all workers in the care sector
Amendment 811 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Urges the Member States to place adequate staffing levels and investment in care staff at the centre of their care policies, and to support the creation of quality jobs in the sector; with decent remuneration and further training and development opportunities in the sector, stresses in this regard the need for contracts with adequate work hours to ensure both quality of care, quality of working conditions and decent wages; believes in necessity to eliminate the gender income gap;
Amendment 829 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Highlights that both job creation perspectives and existing labour shortages are showing the urgent need to make those occupations more attractive;
Amendment 839 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure decent working conditions for all workers in the care sector, both formal and informal, and to adopt high standards of occupational health and safety, in line with and beyond the ambition of the recently adopted EU strategic framework on health and safety at work 2021-2027 in order to prevent work- place accidents and illness, which could lead to a reduction of absenteeism, turnover and poor workers health;
Amendment 846 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Recalls that certain medicinal products contain one or several substances which meet the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (categories 1A or 1B), mutagenic (categories 1A or 1B) or reprotoxic (categories 1A or 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No1272/2008 and therefore fall under the scope of Directive 2004/37/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or reprotoxics at work; looks forward for the foreseen publication in 2022 of the guidelines for handling those substances as well as for the development of a definition and indicative list of such Hazardous Medicinal Products;
Amendment 856 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Stresses that specific attention should be paid to the mental health of care workers which has been particularly impacted by the pandemic; Welcomes, in this regard, the contribution of the expert panel on effective ways of investing in health (EXPH) in its opinion on supporting mental health of health workforce and other essential workers; Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure adequate follow-up and implementation of these recommendations;
Amendment 862 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23 c. Stresses that wage increases are associated with greater recruitment of long-term care workers, longer tenure and lower turnover according to OECD17e; Welcomes the proposal for a directive on adequate minimum wages to improve the adequacy of minimum wages and promote collective bargaining, which could have a positive impact on the care workforce whose pay are often too low; encourages public and private entities go beyond the minimum level of wages to make care professions more attractive; _________________ 17e https://www.oecd- ilibrary.org/docserver/92c0ef68- en.pdf?expires=1647941287&id=id∾cna me=ocid194994✓sum=D863115B583D2A 82CECF11D7D54A37B1
Amendment 865 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 d (new)
Paragraph 23 d (new)
23d. Calls on the Member States to tap into the domestic care sectors' promising and unrealised job creation potential to increase the labour force;
Amendment 867 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 e (new)
Paragraph 23 e (new)
23e. Calls on the Member States to ensure enforcement of labour standards for all workers in the sector;
Amendment 879 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Member States to strengthen social dialogue and promote collective bargaining and collective agreements in the care sector, both profit and non-profitublic and private, as crucial mechanisms for the improvement of employment and working conditions and for tackling the gender pay gap, and as the most effective tools for securing an increase in the minimum wage and in wages in general;
Amendment 882 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Stresses that the role of caregivers should be, above all, to take care and therefore considers necessary to cut unnecessary red tape and avoid as much as possible assigning them administrative task which can be managed by administrative assistants or suitable digital tools;
Amendment 886 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Highlights that certain medical tasks can be shared with other health professionals (such as pharmacists or nurses), thus allowing a better distribution of workloads, more medical time to devote to patients, and closer collaboration between professionals, keeping in mind that multidisciplinary practices are also a guarantee of continuity of care and harmonization of care pathways;
Amendment 887 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 c (new)
Paragraph 24 c (new)
Amendment 888 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 d (new)
Paragraph 24 d (new)
24d. Calls on the European Commission and Member States to address the issue of undeclared work in the care sector;
Amendment 889 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Acknowledge that the care workforce is increasingly relying on migrants, hence, calls on the Commission to include this aspect in the forthcoming European Care Strategy with a view to avoid illegal forms of employment, stresses that the Migrants care workforce specific challenges, such as access to work permit or to formal employment and social protection coverage should be adequately addressed and that undeclared work should be tackled; Recalls that mobile and migrant workers play a significant role in the provision of bothhome, community-based and residential care and home care in the EU;
Amendment 902 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses, however, that due to a ‘care drain’ phenomenon (with many Long term care workers from Central and Eastern Europe moving to Western Europe for better salaries), certain Member States are facing labour shortages and therefore significant challenges to provide their population timely access to care; emphasizes the need for Member States to invest and develop all together the attractiveness of care professions to retain care workers;
Amendment 921 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Member States to swiftly and fully transpose and implement the Work-Life Balance Directive; stresses that only an equal share of care responsibilities between men and women by means of minimum non-transferable and adequately paid leave periods would enable women to increasingly engage in full-time employment and achieve a work- life balance;
Amendment 928 #
2021/2253(INI)
27. Calls on the Member States to facilitate the labour market reintegration of workers after care leave or longer career breaks paying special attention to women, whose career and income are more often affected by care leave;
Amendment 935 #
2021/2253(INI)
27a. Calls on Member States to draw on the EU Skills Agenda to ensure further skilling and upskilling of care workers, and provide opportunities for all carers to participate in vocational education and training and gain qualifications, paying special attention to women after care leave;
Amendment 982 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Stresses the importance of discouraging undeclared work and of promoting standardisation of care work, notably through better opportunities for declared care workers but also by formalizing means of covering expenses, for example via social vouchers;
Amendment 984 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29b. Calls on the Member States and the European Commission to reverse the highly stigmatised image of formal and informal care occupations through national and European awareness-raising campaigns, targeting specifically but not exclusively gender stereotypes;
Amendment 988 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on the Member States to adopt approaches to measuring and valuing the contribution and outputs of care, in particular informal/unpaid care and housework, and to address the prevalence of undeclared or under-declared care work to ensure decent working conditions and avoid negative impact on the right and well-being of workers as well as of care recipients;
Amendment 994 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Recalls on the Commission and the Member States to fund and promote measures that address the disproportionate burden of unpaid work that women have to bear, and to support actions helping women workers moving from the informal to the formal economy; underlines that women and men should equally share unpaid care and domestic responsibilities; calls for concrete steps to be taken towards recognising, reducing and redistributing unpaid care and domestic work;
Amendment 1 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
— having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU)2021/2106 of 28 September 2021 on supplementing Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility by setting out the common indicators and the detailed elements of the recovery and resilience scoreboard2a, _________________ 2a OJ L 429, 1.12.2021, p. 83.
Amendment 3 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
— having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU)2021/2105 of 28 September 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility by defining a methodology for reporting social expenditure3a, _________________ 3a OJ L 429, 1.12.2021, p. 79.
Amendment 4 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 1 c (new)
Citation 1 c (new)
— having regard to the recovery and resilience scoreboard4a, _________________ 4a https://ec.europa.eu/economy_finance/rec overy-and-resilience-scoreboard/
Amendment 5 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 1 d (new)
Citation 1 d (new)
— having regard to the European Commission’s Recoveryand Resilience Facility Annual Report of 01 March 20225a, _________________ 5a COM(2022) 75 final
Amendment 14 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the RRF created an unprecedented structure adapted to addressing the complex effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on economy, society and institutionaims to mitigate the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and make European economies and societies more sustainable, resilient and better prepared for the green and digital transitions through reforms and investments; whereas it created an unprecedented structure under the NextGenerationEUrecovery instrument making available EUR 385.8 billion in loans and EUR 338 billion in grants;
Amendment 21 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the release of funds under the RRF is contingent on the satisfactory fulfilment of relevant milestones and targets of reforms and investments by Member States as set out in their recovery and resilience plans (RRPs);
Amendment 27 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas social and territorial cohesion is oneand policies for the next generation are two of the six pillars of the RRF; whereas creating and fostering high- quality employment creation is one ofmitigating the social and economic impact of the COVID crisis, in particular on women, and contributing to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights are among the objectives included in the RRF Regulation;
Amendment 32 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas Article 16 of the regulation requires the European Commission to present a review report on the implementation of the Facility to the European Parliament and the Council by 31 July 2022; whereas this report should assess the extent to which the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans is in line with the six pillars and contributes to the general objective of the Regulation;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas the methodology for reporting on social expenditure in Member States’ recovery and resilience plans should ensure all reforms and investments with a primary social dimension are associated to one of nine social policy areas under the four broader social categories set out in the delegated act; whereas additionally all measures of a social nature that include a focus on children and the youth, or on gender equality, should be flagged in order to ensure specific reporting on expenditure under the RRF on these areas;
Amendment 57 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. In this regard welcomes the early disbursement of EUR 56.6 billion in pre- financing by the Commission to 21 Member States in order to ensure the frontloading of financial support to address the crisis andit’s consequent impacts;
Amendment 64 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that Member States must adopt reforms and include investments in access and opportunity for the next generation, children and youth related to education, health, nutrition, jobs and housing in line with the objectives of the Child Guarantee and reinforced Youth Guarantee; recalls that there is RRF funding expressly available for the development of education, training and skills, particularly digital skills and calls on the Member States to ensure such investment in human capital, in particular through up- and re-skilling and requalification of the workforce as well as for reintegration of the unemployed; stresses, further, the importance of the mutual recognition of skills, qualifications and competences in fostering labour mobility;
Amendment 74 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Welcomes that reforms and investments proposed by many Member States exceed the requirement of at least 20% of total allocation in each RRP to support digital objectives amounting to EUR 117 billion or 26%; stresses in particular the importance of investments in digital skills development for workers and citizens, digitalisation of businesses including SMEs and improving connectivity infrastructure particularly for rural areas to reduce the digital divide;
Amendment 81 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Welcomes that measures supporting social and territorial cohesion amount to EUR 193 billion of estimated expenditure including EUR 17.4 billion for adult learning, employment support and modernisation of labour market institutions, EUR 45.6 billion for accessibility, affordability, quality and inclusiveness, including digitalisation and infrastructure of education and early childhood education and care and EUR 37 billion for healthcare resilience, sustainability, adequacy, availability, accessibility, affordability and quality, including digitalisation and infrastructure; calls on Member States to continue investing in social expenditure under pillar 4 of the regulation to, inter alia, support job creation and entrepreneurship, life-long learning and VET, labour market and social inclusion of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, improved child and long-term care and resilient social protection systems;
Amendment 88 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Notes measures related to the next generation pillar account for EUR 49 billion, representing approximately 11% of estimated expenditure covering early childhood education and care, general primary and secondary school education, initial vocational education and training, and higher education and youth employment support and youth job creation;
Amendment 105 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support legislative and policy initiatives aimed at reducing inequalities and promoting decent working conditions for all, with a particular focus on telework, the right to disconnect, mental well-being at work, occupational health and safety, ensuring quality jobs for essential workers, and strengthening the role of the social partners and collective bargaining; calls in this regard for the swift adoption of the directives on improving working conditions in platform work pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms and on adequate minimum wages in the European Union;
Amendment 127 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the creation and publication of the Recovery and Resilience Scoreboard. as a performance-reporting tool to monitor the implementation of the RRF generally as well as Member States’ individual recovery and resilience plans and enhance transparency for the general public;
Amendment 132 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Welcomes the share of RRF social expenditure under the four social categories of employment and skills (20.4%), education and childcare (33%), health and long-term care (32%) and social policies (14.6%)for the RRPs endorsed thus far; calls on Member States to ensure ambitious social objectives in their investments and reforms;
Amendment 136 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Amendment 140 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Recalls that EUR 220 billion in loans is still available under the RRF; highlights the opportunity that new loans under the Facility could provide to Member States in addressing the current Ukrainian refugee crisis and encourages Member States to make use of the potential funding available to support refugees' needs in particular their educational, care, social and labour market integration in advance of the request deadline for loan support in mid- 2023;
Amendment 142 #
2021/2251(INI)
4 d. Recalls that respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for compliance with the principles of sound financial management and that RRF funds are subject to Regulation 2020/2092;
Amendment 143 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4 e. Recalls the need to ensure complementarity and coordination of RRF funding with other EU funds in particular ESF+;
Amendment 144 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 f (new)
Paragraph 4 f (new)
Amendment 2 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility,
Amendment 15 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas inthe European Semester provides a common framework for the surveillance and coordinatingon of economic, budgetary, and employment and social policies inacross the EU Member States, the European Semester must respect rules on sound public finance in order to ensure sound public finances, to prevent excessive macroeconomic imbalances, to support structural reforms and to boost investment; whereas the Semester has also been following the creation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility which will drive Member States' reforms and investments in line with the EU’s priorities as set out in the six pillars, while addressing the challenges identified in forthcoming country-specific recommendations;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU and its Member States have committed to upholds the fundamental values of the Treaties and the United Nations, and whereas the consequenceo implement the Paris Agreement, the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the European Pillar of Social Rights; whereas the 2022 Annual Sustainable Growth Survey must ensure that the continued mitigation of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, social affairs and employmeemployment and society, taking into account, the European Gparticular impact on childreen Deal and poverty must be taken into account in the 2022 annual sustainable growth strategyand youth, as well as the need for a sustainable, digital and resilient recovery which will create jobs and growth and will consolidate our strategic autonomy are the EU's priority in the coming Semester cycle;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas it is crucial to ensure that the Semester coordinates and monitors Member States’ efforts to deliver on the principles of the EPSR in particular the EU headline targets set out in the EPSR Action Plan ensuring that by 2030 at least 78% aged 20 to 64 are in employment, at least 60% of all adults should participate in training every year and that the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion should be reduced by at least 15 million, including at least 5 million children;
Amendment 36 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas while the economy has experienced a sharp downturn as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; whereas, according to the autumn 2021 European economic forecast, growth is expected to be 5 % in 2021, 4.3 % in 2022 and 2.5 % in 2023, buthigher than previously projected; whereas the recovery will however be heavily dependent on further pandemic developments1 and the restrictions to economic activity to contain it; __________________ 1European Commission institutional paper of November 2021 entitled ‘European Economic Forecast: Autumn 2021’, p. 2.
Amendment 38 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the impact of the crisis presents a stark challenge but also an opportunity to relaunch our economies and societies and accelerate the green and digital transitions in a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive manner; whereas such transformation should reverse increasing inequalities, bolster social cohesion and ensure that no one is left behind;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas the Recovery and Resilience Facility created an unprecedented structure adapted to the complex effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on economy, society and institutions; whereas the European Semester, as part of the EU's economic governance framework must adapt and upgrade in order to ensure recommendations to the Member States take into account not only the economic and social objectives, but also the objectives related to the green and digital transitions, consolidation of health systems, and access and opportunity for children and youth;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic is placing a heavy burden on familiespeople in the EU, particularly those from more vulnerable groups such as women, people with disabilities, children, young people and the elderly in terms of their everyday lives, working lives and general livelihoods2 ; __________________ 22021 report of the Bundesinstitut für Bevölkerungsforschung entitled ‘Belastungen von Kindern, Jugendlichen und Eltern in der Corona-Pandemie’.
Amendment 49 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Amendment 60 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas while attaining the EU’s climate targets represent ais of the utmost importance the challenge to theadapt our economyies and society; whereas they also present opportunities for businesses and opportunities to redeploy workers, which will mean that socially vulnerable people, familieies must be managed to ensure a fair and just transition; whereas the emergence of new related sectors also present opportunities for businesses and opportunities to re- and up-skill workers for future-oriented and sustainable jobs, which will require support both at EU and national level to manage social impacts on vulnerable households and micro- enterprises will come under pressure;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the increased need for funding to strengthen the economy is placing budgetary constraints on the Member StateMember States, supported by the EU, have extended unprecedented fiscal support and liquidity assistance to their economies to avoid mass lay-offs, preserve incomes and protect businesses in response to the COVID-19 crisis; whereas the activation of the ‘general escape clause’ within the procedures of the Stability and Growth Pact, adoption of the Next Generation EU plan and the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the CRII and CRII+ and the introduction of the SURE have been instrumental in this regard; whereas this strong and coordinated policy response highlights the importance of continued strong coordination of economic, employment and social policies through various policy and funding tools;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas demographic change affects social systems and markets3 and requires a comprehensive approach based on a mix of policy solutions in the fields of pensions, social security, child and long-term care services, housing, early childhood schools, health systems, social inclusion, integration of minorities and migrants, work-life balance and gender equality; __________________ 3 Commission report of 17 June 2020 on the impact of demographic change (COM(2020)0241).
Amendment 100 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the well-being of the EU isMember States’ economies and societies must be at the heart of a modern sustainability and economic strategy; points out that the dimensionsfour mutually reinforcing dimensions of competitive sustainability set out in the annual sustainable growth strategy – social and environmental sustainability, productivity, equityfairness and macroeconomic stability – serve as guiding principles for the development of the national rhould be complemented with the six pillars of the Recovery and rResilience plans and necessary reformFacility, and be in line with the objectives of the UN SDGs, EPSR and the Green Deal and serve as guiding principles for Member States' reforms and investments;
Amendment 111 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the aim of sustainable economic growth must be to weather future crises Member States’ long- term competitiveness and sustainable economic growth prospects can only be assured by ensuring a sustainable and inclusive recovery which leaves no one behind, bolstering the EU economic and social resilience to future shocks and addressing the challenges and reaping the best possible way; nefits of the green and digital transitions;
Amendment 117 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned thatStresses the need for Member States, with EU support, to countries were already heavily indebted before the COVID-19 pandemic, that these debts are to be borne by future generations and that some Member States have little room for manoeuvre to support economic recovery through national measures; is convinced that additional instruments are needed that do not place a lasting burden on national budgetsinue to provide targeted and temporary fiscal support in 2022 while safeguarding fiscal sustainability in the medium term; welcomes the activation of the general escape clause under the Stability and Growth Pact until at least the end of 2023 to provide Member States with the necessary flexibility to weather the economic and social impacts of the pandemic; stresses the need for Member States to enhance investment to achieve the twin transitions, to stimulate economic activity and create quality employment while simultaneously ensuring necessary reforms to enhance their resilience;
Amendment 121 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Highlights that democratic accountability for the current Semester evaluation process needs to be strengthened; calls on the Commission and the Member States to reform the financial legal framework and the European Semester process in order to ensure that the new economic governance framework will strengthen democratic accountability and the involvement of the European Parliament, strengthen the role and participation of EU and national social partners, and ensure a performance based and results oriented approach for policy objectives;
Amendment 141 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is convinced that bureaucratic obstacles hinder economic growth; calls on the Commission to recommend reforms to all Member States for immediate implementation to cut red tape and simplify access to funding opportunities, in particular for entrepreneurs, SMEs and social economy enterprises;
Amendment 158 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the central role inof the EU strategic framework of health and safety at work; notes that p 2021-2027 in ensuring healthy and safe workplaces in particular anticipating and managing change in the context of grevention so as to ensure safe and healthy working conditions contributes to the health of workers in order to maintain, digital and demographic transitions; stresses the importance of improving the prevention of work-related accidents and diseases, eliminating work- related deaths and increasing preparedness to respond to current and future health crises in order to maintain workers' health and safety thereby ensuring productivity and competitiveness;
Amendment 171 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that increasing purchasing power is a guaranteed means of ensuring further economic recovery; stresses the importance of tackling in- work poverty, energy poverty and long- term unemployment in this regard;
Amendment 177 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that 22.4 % of the EU population is at risk of poverty or social exclusion, of which 24.9 % are children6 ; stresses that the COVID-19 pandemic makesand its impact on children makes delivering the cChild gGuarantee even more important; calls on the Commission to be more active in combating poverty, especially child povertymore crucial than ever; calls on the Member States to utilise the resources available inter alia under the RRF and the ESF+ to ensure the Guarantee prevents and combats the social exclusion and poverty of children in need and fosters equal opportunities; further calls on the Commission to ensure the robust implementation of Member States' Child Guarantee Action Plans and to carefully monitor progress in this area via the forthcoming country-specific recommendations; __________________ 6European Commission web page entitled ‘Poverty and social exclusion’, accessed on 10 January 2022.
Amendment 191 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 199 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Amendment 200 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Highlights that it is necessary that Member States continue to invest sufficient ESF+ resources in measures supporting targeted actions and structural reforms for quality youth employment, vocational education and training, particularly apprenticeships and entrepreneurial skills; further stresses that Member States must include reforms and investments in the next generation, children and the youth in line with the objectives of the Child Guarantee and Youth Guarantee in order to access financing under the RRF; calls on the Commission to closely monitor Member States' investment in this area via the Semester cycle and the national reform programmes in line with the RRF;
Amendment 201 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 211 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 250 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that training, education and researchinvestment in the adoption of advanced digital technologies and research and innovation are key to future economic policyies to manage the digital transition; urges the Commission and Member States to address the digital investment gap in both the public and private sectors, in particular supporting SMEs;
Amendment 266 #
2021/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Points to the need for the principles of production, service and trade with certification to be improved so as to improve quality; stresses, with reference to the Commission’s proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on improving working conditions in platform work (COM(2021)0762), that adherence to social standards in the context of platform work is necessaryCalls on the Commission and the Member States to support legislative and policy initiatives aimed at reducing inequalities and protecting decent working conditions for all, with a particular focus on telework, the right to disconnect, mental well-being at work, occupational health and safety, ensuring quality jobs for essential workers, and strengthening the role of the social partners and collective bargaining; calls in this regard for the swift adoption of the directives on improving working conditions in platform work and on adequate minimum wages in the European Union;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the EU and its Member States to turn to the outermost regions (ORs) and overseas countries and territories (OCTs) in order to strengthen relations and implement cooperation projects with OACPS member countries; calls for OR and OCT involvement in the regional cooperation processes and dialogue mechanisms provided for in the Samoa Agreement to be encouraged;
Amendment 68 #
2021/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses the urgency of tackling global environmental challenges and of focusing on the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change especially by strengthening cooperation on resilience in the face of natural disasters and adaptation to climate change;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the EU and OACPS member countries to support cooperation projects designed to address shared challenges; highlights in particular the Great Green Wall project in Africa and the Blue Belt initiative for a global network for cooperation on protected marine areas and ocean governance;
Amendment 70 #
2021/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Welcomes the recognition by both parties of the essential role of the ocean for life on earth, sustainable development and food security, and their commitment to promote a blue economy and a systemic, integrated and ambitious international ocean governance, notably in the context of ongoing global negotiations;
Amendment 72 #
2021/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Insists on the importance of stepping up cooperation between the EU and OACPS countries on key growing challenges related to seabed mining, marine pollution (microplastics, pollution from military munitions at sea etc.), illegal fishing, the transition towards a more sustainable management of fisheries resources and the decarbonisation of maritime transport;
Amendment 100 #
2021/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes the provisions on global alliances and international cooperation included in the new agreement, with commitments to the rules-based international order and to promoting international dialogue and seeking multilateral solutions to drive global action forward; calls on the EU and OACPS member countries to back the roadmap for the Paris Pact for People and the Planet, in particular in the fight against poverty and regarding climate change adaptation;
Amendment 5 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the lack of adequate national regulations and strategies, as well as the lack of trained professionals, of funding, of the necessary infrastructure and of proper equipment and facilities,, facilities and learning materials, as well as the lack of stability and security are barriers to quality education in several developing countries;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the existing vulnerabilities in social services in Africadeveloping countries, in particular in the field of education;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Acknowledges that education is a cross-cutting issue relevant to all dimensions of sustainable development; points out that education is also a tool to empower young people and to support sustainable economic growth in Africa,developing countries and that in the long term, it indirectly paves the way to help eradicating poverty;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that access to quality education for all must be ensured regardless of socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural background, religion and the rural- urban divide; notes the particular importance of supporting girls in accessing quality education and of addressing the issue of girls dropping out of school at an early stage;
Amendment 66 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that in the context of the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, particular efforts must be undertaken to invest in well-trained teachers and education infrastructure in order to equip children with skills which are relevant to the job market;
Amendment 4 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 a (new)
Citation 23 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission's communication "EU Gender Action Plan (GAP) III – An ambitious agenda for gender equality and women's empowerment in EU external action" of 25 November 2020,
Amendment 10 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 b (new)
Citation 23 b (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 23 March 2022 entitled ‘Safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems’ (COM(2022)0133),
Amendment 11 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 c (new)
Citation 23 c (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 24 March 2022 on the need for an urgent EU action plan to ensure food security inside and outside the EU in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine,
Amendment 16 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
— having regard to The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2020 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO1a), _________________ 1a FAO, The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2020, https://www.fao.org/3/ca9231en/CA9231E N.pdf
Amendment 17 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital 10 b (new)
Recital 10 b (new)
— having regard to the sustainable fisheries partnership agreements between the EU and third countries,
Amendment 26 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
— having regard to the June 2020 report by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)1b, which highlights the link between combating climate change and conserving biodiversity, _________________ 1b IPBES-IPCC Co-Sponsored Workshop, Biodiversity and Climate Change, Workshop Report
Amendment 27 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital 23 b (new)
Recital 23 b (new)
Amendment 28 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 d (new)
Citation 23 d (new)
— having regard to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)'s report "Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability" of 27 February 2022,
Amendment 32 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas addressing food and nutrition security requires not only more funding but also decisive political focus and efforts; food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life1a; whereas addressing food and nutrition security requires not only more funding but also decisive political focus and efforts; _________________ 1a Voluntary Guidelines to Support the Progressive Realization of the Right to Adequate Food in the Context of National Food Security
Amendment 36 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the severity and magnitude of food crises has risen since 2020, with 161 million people severely food insecure in 2021 and in need of urgent food assistance12 ; whereas the 2021 Global Report on Food Crises reported the highest number of acutely food insecure people worldwide on record; _________________ 12 Global Report on Food Crises 2021, September update.
Amendment 46 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K c (new)
Recital K c (new)
K c. whereas the illegal, unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russia is putting additional pressure on ongoing food crises and food security in the world, pushing international food and feed prices well above their already elevated levels; whereas both countries are key suppliers of wheat to many countries in the world; whereas, according to FAO, nearly 50 countries depend on Russia and Ukraine for at least 30 percent of their wheat import needs and of these, 26 countries source over 50 percent on their wheat imports from both countries;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K d (new)
Recital K d (new)
Kd. whereas the World Food Programme was buying nearly half of its global wheat supplies from Ukraine; whereas the World Food Programme has pointed out that current food crises in countries such as Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Syria and Yemen will be the most affected by this situation due to their dependency on wheat;
Amendment 67 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Amendment 69 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Amendment 76 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 77 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas chronic poverty and high and persistent levels of inequality together with more frequent natural disasters, linked to climate change in particular, are the underlying causes of food insecurity and malnutrition;
Amendment 85 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J d (new)
Recital J d (new)
Jd. whereas climate change including increases in frequency and intensity of extremes have reduced food and water security, hindering efforts to meet the Agenda 2030 and its Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas building the resilience of biodiversity and supporting ecosystem integrity can maintain benefits for people, including livelihoods, human health and well-being and the provision of food;
Amendment 91 #
2021/2208(INI)
Fa. whereas there is a link between the increase in measures to protect and restore biodiversity and the guarantee of enhanced food security;
Amendment 96 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the number of people in need of urgent food, nutrition and livelihood assistance is on the rise15 ; whereas the major drivers of thisfood insecurity and malnutrition are conflict, climate variability and climate extremes, environmental degradation, economic shocks, global population growth and failed governance; whereas chronic poverty and high and persistent levels of inequality are additional underlying causes of food insecurity and malnutrition worldwide; _________________ 15 Global Report on Food Crises 2021.
Amendment 98 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the number of people in need of urgent food, nutrition and livelihood assistance is on the rise; whereas the major drivers of this situation, which is deteriorating, are conflict, climate variability and climate extremes, environmental degradation, economic shocks, global population growth and failed governance15; _________________ 15Global Report on Food Crises 2021.
Amendment 106 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the European Union should pay particular attention to countries facing famine, aggravated by natural disasters, like Madagascar, which was recently hit by violent cyclones and where two out of every five inhabitants are affected by acute food insecurity, especially in the Great South region, where more than 300 000 children are suffering from severe malnutrition;
Amendment 107 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas inclusive, efficient, resilient and sustainable food systems are crucial to achieving the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals; whereas the COVID-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in global food systems, exacerbating inequalities and threatening the lives and livelihoods of the most vulnerable; whereas the UN Decade for Action calls for accelerating game changing solutions to address global challenges for people and the planet, from poverty and gender to climate change, inequality and closing the finance gap;
Amendment 121 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas nutrition is an important investment as good nutrition during the first thousand days of a child’s life is critical to achieving full physical, intellectual and human potential; whereas good nutrition is therefore the cornerstone of prosperity for societies; whereas for every dollar invested in nutrition, 16 dollars can be generated in returns;
Amendment 125 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic left 370 million school children during the peak of the pandemic without access to a secured one school meal a day after a decade of consistent progress in this regard; whereas school meals programmes are an important element to combat child hunger and multiple forms of malnutrition;
Amendment 135 #
2021/2208(INI)
J. whereas women play key roles in feeding the world as farmers, caregivers and producers, but have unequal access to food, resources, services and assets; whereas women assume 75% of unpaid care and domestic work, and women in rural communities and low-income countries spend up to 14 hours a day on care work;
Amendment 137 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas women and local communities play key roles in feeding the world as farmers, caregivers and producers, but have unequal access to food, resources, services and assets;
Amendment 145 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J c (new)
Recital J c (new)
J c. whereas closing the gender gap among women and men farmers could increase agricultural output by 2.5 to 4% in the poorest regions and decrease global hunger by 17%;
Amendment 146 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas women constitute 43% of the agricultural labour force in partner countries, with this percentage rising to 50% or more in some countries of Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, women only represent less than 20% of ag-ricultural landholders;
Amendment 149 #
2021/2208(INI)
Ja. whereas there are 608 million family farms around the world, occupying between 70 and 80 percent of the world's farmland and producing around 80 percent of the world's food in value terms;
Amendment 153 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas one third of the food produced globally is either lost or wasted; whereas addressing food loss and waste is key to enhancing food security and nutrition and protecting biodiversity worldwide;
Amendment 159 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas, however, a number of innovative projects have been set up by some third countries, such as the African ‘Great Green Wall’ initiative, which promotes agro-ecological projects;
Amendment 163 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas the Committee on World Food Security is the foremost inclusive international and intergovernmental platform for all stakeholders to cooperate towards the common goal of ensuring food security and nutrition for all;
Amendment 11 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms that access to water is adrinking water and sanitation are vital imperatives and a fundamental rights;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the Council's conclusions of 19 November 2021 on water diplomacy in the EU's external action and agrees with them in that 'water is a prerequisite for human survival and dignity and a fundamental basis for the resilience of both societies and the environment';
Amendment 33 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the European Union to promote a rights-based approach to access to water and sanitation in its external action in accordance with the UN-declared Water Action Decade 2018-2028, and in keeping with Sustainable Development Goal 6, particularly at the next World Water Forum, in Dakar, and the high-level international conference on water in Dushanbe in 2022 and the high- level UN conference on the Water Action Decade in New York in 2023;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that water resources in coastal areas may be severely curtailed by rising sea levels as a result of climate change, as well as by diffuse pollution and refuse; calls, therefore, on the EU to conduct its water governance in a manner consistent with its waste and effluent management policies;
Amendment 86 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Draws attention to the major geostrategic dimension of water, which can give rise to sudden conflict and forced displacement; calls for local economic development to be fostered and for coastal communities dependent on marine resources to be strengthened; further calls on the Commission to promote regional cooperation on the shared management of water resources around the 286 transboundary river basins;
Amendment 96 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 113 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the need to support small projects, including those in rural areas, and to pay particular attention to women and, who in developing countries are often responsible for fetching water and are severely impacted by the economic and social consequences of climate change, as well as to the most vulnerable local communities as regards access to water and sanitation.
Amendment 7 #
2021/2166(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the EU’s obligation to incorporate the development cooperation objectives into any policies that it implements which are likely to affect developing countries, as set out in Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; recalls that many Union policies with a more domestic dimension contribute to the implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), and therefore achieving coherence across all Union policies is crucial to achieving the SDGs worldwide; recalls that adaptation action should be put in place to support the resilience of both terrestrial and marine ecosystems; insists on the importance for the EU strategy in developing countries to be designed in order to anticipate the effects of climate change and biodiversity loss;
Amendment 27 #
2021/2166(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to improving the analysis and reporting of the impact of proposals, in particular on developing countries and with regard to achieving the SDGs; recalls that the EU must raise its visibility in developing countries, notably with the growing presence of its geopolitical competitors in African countries, through efficient communication on its cooperation and spending programmes; such as Sustainable fisheries partnership agreements (SFPAs);
Amendment 37 #
2021/2166(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates the importance of policyensuring efficiency and dynamism of policy-making at the EU level, as well as coherence in relation to external EU policy affecting developing countries; welcomes any initiatives that make the EU’s approach more consistent in this regard.
Amendment 1 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
— having regard to Article 168 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Amendment 6 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
— having regard to the opinion of the Expert Panel on effective ways of investing in health of 23 June 2021 entitled “Supporting mental health of health workforce and other essential workers”,
Amendment 10 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
— having regard to its report of 12 June 2018 on pathways for the reintegration of workers recovering from injury and illness into quality employment (2017/2277(INI)),
Amendment 18 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas a high level of human health protection is to be ensured in the definition and implementation of all Union policies and activities;
Amendment 19 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A a (new)
Recital -A a (new)
-Aa. whereas “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well- being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” according to the World Health Organisation3a; __________________ 3a https://www.who.int/about/governance/co nstitution
Amendment 20 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A b (new)
Recital -A b (new)
-Ab. whereas “Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community” according to the World Health Organisation3b; __________________ 3b https://www.who.int/news-room/fact- sheets/detail/mental-health- strengthening-our-response
Amendment 24 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas 20 % of jobs in Europe are of poor quality 3c and put workers at increased risk regarding their health; whereas 14 % of workers have been exposed to a high level of psychosocial risks4 ; whereas 23 % of European workers believe that their safety or their health is at risk because of their work; __________________ 3c Five distinct profiles of job quality Patterns in job quality suggest that the picture is more nuanced than a straightforward polarisation between high and low quality jobs. The analysis groups workers into five job quality profiles: ‘high flying’ jobs (comprising 21% of workers); ‘smooth running’ jobs (25%); ‘active manual’ jobs (21%); ‘under pressure’ jobs (13%); and ‘poor quality’ jobs (20%). The pattern of the job quality scores between the profiles is dissimilar, reinforcing the premise that job quality comprises different dimensions 4 ‘Sixth European Working Conditions Survey – Overview report (2017 update)’, Eurofound, 2017, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.
Amendment 43 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas in the workplace, workers can be exposed to a cocktail of substances, which can increase health risks, cause adverse effects on their reproductive systems and impaired fertility or infertility, and have a negative impact on foetal development and lactation;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas it is important to apply a gender perspective to health and safety at work as workers can be more exposed and more vulnerable to different types of substances or risks depending on their gender;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C d (new)
Recital C d (new)
Cd. whereas tackling exposures to dangerous substances and other risk factors at the workplace is particularly relevant to address health inequalities, as some categories of workers among the most vulnerable can be overexposed;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C e (new)
Recital C e (new)
Ce. whereas estimates show that for every euro invested in occupational safety and health, the return for the employer is around twice as much;
Amendment 48 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C f (new)
Recital C f (new)
Cf. whereas workplaces can play an important role in public health, according to their logistical resources, to promote healthy lifestyles, to encourage the practice of sports and physical activities and to promote health in all its aspects more widely among employees;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C g (new)
Recital C g (new)
Cg. whereas Commission Recommendation 2003/670/EC recommends that Member States introduce into their national laws, regulations or administrative provisions concerning scientifically recognised occupational diseases liable for compensation and subject to preventive measures; whereas Member States should guarantee, in their national laws, that every worker has the right to compensation in respect of occupational diseases if he or she is suffering from an ailment which can be proved to be occupational in origin and nature;
Amendment 50 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C h (new)
Recital C h (new)
Ch. whereas the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which entered into force in the European Union in 2011 states that “States Parties shall take effective and appropriate measures, including through peer support, to enable persons with disabilities to attain and maintain maximum independence, full physical, mental, social and vocational ability, and full inclusion and participation in all aspects of life”, and “recognizes the right of persons with disabilities to work, on an equal basis with others, including the right to the opportunity to gain a living by work freely chosen or accepted in a labour market and work environment that is open, inclusive and accessible to persons with disabilities”;
Amendment 51 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C i (new)
Recital C i (new)
Ci. whereas EU citizens are unequal in their ability to return to work during or after an injury or illness with, according to Eurofound 7a , only one in three workers in the EU whose daily activities are severely or somewhat limited by a chronic disease are reporting that their workplace has been adapted to accommodate their health problem; whereas Eurofound also pointed out that workers with low educational attainment and those in low-skilled occupations are not only more likely to have a chronic disease and experience limitations in their daily activities but are also less likely to benefit from workplace accommodation; __________________ 7a https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/news/ne ws-articles/just-one-in-three-workers- with-limiting-chronic-disease-in-adapted- workplace
Amendment 52 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas over a quarter, according to Eurofound and EU-OSHA, in Europe 25% of workers in Europesay they experience excessive work- related stress; whereas 51 % of EU workers say stress is common in their workplace and nearly 80 % of managers are concerned about work-related stress8 for all or most of their working time and nearly 80 % of managers are concerned about work-related stress, which shows that psychosocial risks are of concern to a majority of companies8 ; whereas a European opinion poll conducted by EU-OSHA shows that about a half of workers consider the problem with work-related stress to be common in their workplace 8a ; whereas there are significant variations between the Member States’ legislation on psychosocial risks; __________________ 8‘Psychosocial risks in Europe: Prevalence and strategies for prevention’, Eurofound and EU-OSHA, 2014, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg. 8a‘Psychosocial risks and stress at work’, EU-OSHA [URL: https://osha.europa.eu/en/themes/psychos ocial-risks-and-stress
Amendment 58 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas mental health and wellbeing of the European population can be positively affected by paying attention to strategies implemented in the workplace; whereas preventing mental health problems and promoting mental health will also contribute to reducing associated health risk behaviours such as alcohol, drug and tobacco use, physical inactivity and poor diet;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the European Union must learn from the COVID-19 crisis and put in place an effective system for coordinating the response to any kind of future threat to public health, including prevention, preparedness and response planning at work;
Amendment 63 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas health literacy plays a fundamental role in preparing and mitigating the impact of health threats and contributing to a better understanding on the part of the population of the countermeasures and risk assessment of different threats to health;
Amendment 81 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas platform workers may be subject to increased health and safety risks which are not limited to physical health but can also affect psycho-social health with unpredictable working hours, intensity of work, competitive environments, information overload and isolation;
Amendment 107 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s strategic framework and, in particular, the introduction of the Vision Zero approach to work-related accidents and diseases; calls on the Commission to expand the Vision Zero approach to other injuries and accidents, as well as physical and mental attrition; stresses however that the Vision Zero should not lead to under-reporting of work-related accidents and diseases; calls on the Commission to significantly increase the focus on prevention strategies; calls for the ambitious implementation of the 7-year plan, also in the light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and believes that strong cooperation with social partners and legislative action isare needed on several aspects of EU policy on occupational health and safety in order to complement the variety of soft measures envisaged in order to make Vision Zero a reality; calls for a clear focus on workers’employers’ and employees' participation in the Vision Zero approach;
Amendment 115 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for Directive 2004/37/EC of 29 April 2004 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work to be updated on a continual basis and in an ambitious timeframe, ensuring that occupational exposure limits contained in the directive exist for a minimum of 50 priority substances by 2024; calls for the inclusion of reprotoxic substances and hazardous medicinal products in the scope of the directive; stresses in that regard the need for the Commission to increase the capacity for reviewing occupational exposure limits and adding new ones, including through increased staffing in relevant units and authorities; reminds the opportunity of the ongoing negotiations on the fourth revision of Directive 2004/37/EC to include hazardous medicinal products in Annex 1 in order to ensure the best possible general and individual protection measures for workers handling these drugs as well as to include reprotoxic substances in the scope of the directive; reiterates its call for a new coherent, transparent and risk-based system to be established for setting exposure limits and to better take into account workers' exposure to a combination of substances;
Amendment 124 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to give particular attention to segments of the population that are particularly exposed to hazardous chemicals such as workers in the chemical and agriculture industries, or particularly vulnerable such as pregnant or breastfeeding workers;
Amendment 126 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to present in 2022 a legislative proposal to further reduce workers’ exposure to asbestos; calls on the Commission to be ambitious in its endeavours to achieve the total ban of asbestos and with regard to its zero accidents at work vision, and to update the exposure limit for asbestos to 0.001 fibres/cm3 (1 000 fibres/m3); stresses the need for an EU framework directive for national asbestos removal strategies, including public asbestos registersVision Zero approach, reiterates in this regard all the Parliament’s requests formulated in its report on protecting workers from asbestos (2019/2182(INL);
Amendment 135 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that radiation from the sun contains invisible ultraviolet (UV) radiation which can lead to skin cancer; supports the strengthening of protection against exposure to UV radiation at EU level, especially in the framework of occupational health and safety legislation for outdoor workers; calls therefore on the Commission to revise Directive 2006/25/EC on the exposure of workers to risks from physical agents and to include solar radiation into the scope;
Amendment 138 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission to assess the implementation and effectiveness of current measures to protect workers exposed to ionising radiation and review them where necessary, in order to set proportionate measures;
Amendment 140 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Highlights the need for further action to prevent, detect and better recognise occupational cancers related to nightshift work;
Amendment 142 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Asks Member States to facilitate recognition of and compensation for proven work-related diseases;
Amendment 145 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that Council Directive 89/391/EEC on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work has not proven effective enough forshould be complemented to strengthen the assessment and management of psychosocial risks; recalls its request that the Commission include in the Strategic Framework for Occupational Safety and Health the right to disconnect and, explicitly, that it develop new psychosocial measures as part of the framework; calls on the Commission, in this regard, to step up the ambition of the Strategic Framework for Occupational Safety and Health; calls on the Commission to propose a directive on psychosocial risks and well-being at work aimed at the efficient prevention in the workplace of, inter alia, anxiety, depression, burnout and stress; calls on the Commission and the Member States to aim for the recognition of anxiety, depression and burnout as occupational diseases, to establish mechanisms for their prevention and the reintegration into the workplace of affected employees, and to shift from individual- level actions to a work organisation approach; calls on the Commission to define EU recommendations on minimum standards as regard the number of occupational physicians and psychologists per number of workers;
Amendment 180 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to guarantee that all workers, including non- standard workers, workers in platform companies and the self-employed are covered by occupational safety and health (OSH) legislation and policies; reiterates, in this regard, its recommendations formulated in the report on fair working conditions, rights and social protection for platform workers – new forms of employment linked to digital development (2019/2186(INI)); stresses that all platform workers should be entitled to receive compensation in case of work accidents and occupational diseases, and be provided with social protection, including sickness and invalidity insurance coverage;
Amendment 191 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Amendment 198 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Calls on the Member States to actively support reintegration, non- discrimination and the adaptation of working conditions of people with disabilities, with chronic diseases, or recovering from a disease; stresses the need to define and implement tailored and individualised strategies to facilitate the worker's recovery and rehabilitation process; notes the need to ensure the worker's autonomy in the workplace by providing reasonable accommodation at all stage of work; stresses that special attention should also be given to caregivers; calls on the Member States to encourage employers to introduce early assessments of the person's remaining capacities and rehabilitation programmes, as well as psychological, social and vocational counselling; and to promote employment and career advancement opportunities within the company;
Amendment 207 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Amendment 208 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 f (new)
Paragraph 8 f (new)
8f. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to launch an in-depth assessment of the effects of the pandemic and the efficiency of the EU and national OSH frameworks to develop emergency procedures and guidance for the rapid deployment, implementation and monitoring of measures in potential future health crises, in close cooperation with public-health actors;
Amendment 209 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 f (new)
Paragraph 8 f (new)
8f. Considers that enhancing the communication of verified information should be at the core of any health preparedness plan in order to strengthen adherence to prevention measures, to fight against disinformation, and therefore to mitigate the impact of health threats, including at work;
Amendment 210 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 f (new)
Paragraph 8 f (new)
8f. Supports the call on the Member States to draw up preparedness plans for future crises in their national OSH strategies, including implementation of EU guidelines and tools; stresses the need for effective EU coordination mechanisms of these plans;
Amendment 211 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 f (new)
Paragraph 8 f (new)
8f. Calls on the Member States to draft their national OSH preparedness plans in consultation with national social partners and to give particular attention to cross-border regions, including neighbouring border regions, to enhance the cooperation;
Amendment 212 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 g (new)
Paragraph 8 g (new)
8g. Considers that protection and promotion of mental health should be an integral part of OSH preparedness plans for future health crises, stresses that specific attention should be paid to the mental health of health care workers and of other essential workers; welcomes, in this regard, the contribution of the expert panel on effective ways of investing in health (EXPH) in its opinion on supporting mental health of health workforce and other essential workers ; calls on the Commission and Member State to ensure adequate follow-up and implementation of these recommendations;
Amendment 213 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 h (new)
Paragraph 8 h (new)
8h. Considers that in cross-border regions, joint cross-border trainings and sharing of best practices for healthcare staff and public health staff should be promoted;
Amendment 214 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 i (new)
Paragraph 8 i (new)
8i. Considers that the declaration of a Union Public Health emergency situation provided by Regulation 2020/0322 on serious cross-border threats to health should trigger the implementation and EU coordination of the measures provided in the national OSH preparedness plans;
Amendment 218 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls the commitment by the Commission to assess the need for further actions to improve the functioning of the existing EU regulatory framework for health and safety and the need to amend the Biological Agents Directive; calls on the Commission to conduct, without delay, a targeted revision of the Biological Agents Directive, drawing on the lessons learned from the unprecedented crisis with a view to better preparedness and, response planning and increasing resilience in all workplaces;
Amendment 224 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve research and data collection and to conduct a detailed assessment of problems with, as well as opportunities and challenges, related to health and safety associated with teleworking;
Amendment 249 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to propose a directive on minimum standards and conditions to ensure that workers are able to exercise effectively their right to disconnect and to regulate the use of existing and new digital tools for work purposes; in line with its resolution of 21 January 2021 with recommendations to the Commission on the right to disconnect (2019/2181(INL));
Amendment 261 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Repeats its call on the Commission to undertake an urgent study of the situation of the employment and health and safety conditions of cross-border and seasonal workers, including the role of temporary work agencies, recruiting agencies, other intermediaries and subcontractors, with a view to identifying protection gaps and the need to revise the existing legislative framework in order to close the identified gaps as well as ensuring pandemic-proofing;
Amendment 279 #
2021/2165(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses that all workers should be adequately protected no matter the size of the enterprises and that support should be provided in particular to micro enterprises and SMEs to help them in the correct applications of OSH rules; highlights the role of the European Agency for Health and Safety at Work to provide micro enterprises and SMEs with the right tools and standards of practices to assess the risks for their workforce and implement adequate prevention measures; considers that the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work should be strengthened in order to better promote healthy and safe workplaces across the Union and further develop initiatives to improve workplace prevention in all sectors of activity;
Amendment 7 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas Policy Coherence for Development is recognized within the institutions and within multilateral frameworks as a tool with which to achieve sustainable development and legitimacy of external action and policy creation, through the achievement of concrete goals in all policy related sectors;
Amendment 21 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas a lack of a clear definition of PCD in policy creation undermines the creation of concrete goals, achievements and agenda-setting and its translation into reality; whereas this can lead to negative effects of PCD;
Amendment 23 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
Amendment 25 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas EU delegations and EU Member States' diplomatic missions play a key role in ensuring PCD in partner countries; whereas there is, however, no clear approach towards applying PCD through EU delegations and EU Member States' diplomatic missions in partner countries;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
F b. whereas individual approaches to PCD and sector specific partnership agreements can undermine the effectiveness of PCD;
Amendment 29 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas a lack of accountability reports within the EU Commission and the Council, without follow-up action on conclusions and recommendations of previous reports undermines the credibility of the actions of the EU in development cooperation; whereas there is a lack of willingness on the part of the Council to raise PCD as a priority;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Amendment 33 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas, as co-legislator and a contributor to policy-making, Parliament bears much of the responsibility for the EU’s implementation of PCD; whereas its Committee on Development (DEVE) plays a key role in this through opinions to other committees; whereas for PCD to work properly a ‘whole-of-Parliament’ approach is needed, with active contributions from all parliamentary committees involved in different policies, which has so far rarely been the case; whereas there is a need for a strengthened coordination on PCD between the committees in the EP;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas the private sector plays an integral part in development cooperation, most notably through private and blended funding;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Commission to work closely with the OECD and Member States to establish a common approach to the implementation and respect of PCD, also with regards to developing countries; Calls on the Commission to partake in the exchange of best practices with developing countries on PCD so as to establish good governance and a more coherent multilateral approach to the achievement of the SDGs;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for a communication that clarifies the definition and role of PCD in the context of the SDGs and is accompanied by an action plan on PCD with a clear methodology and concrete quantitative and qualitative indicators to measure the implementation of PCD by the EU and Member States and ensure accountability by including this in a new framework for monitoring and coordination of development policies across the EU; calls for this communication to be published beforey the en23rd of the current Commission’s mandateJune 2023;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that PCD needs to remain a key part of the EU’s foreign policy and calls for it to be given more visibility and for the EU to play a leading role in promoting PCD globally, most notably within multilateral organisations, including at the OECD Development Assistance Committee and at the UN;
Amendment 58 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Recalls the necessity for the EU to advocate for establishing a clear multilateral framework for PCD within the UN and to establish a more substantial cooperation between the EU and the UN on PCD;
Amendment 70 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Recommends the establishment of an EU platform for PCD, to allow for better coordination between the relevant European Institutions, the UN, the OECD, the World Bank and with developing countries, to ensure alignment and cooperation on PCD, to better cooperate on the achievement of the SDGs, and to find new synergies on development cooperation between the EU and its Member States and with third countries;
Amendment 71 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Calls on the European Commission and the European Parliament to establish a clear definition and reachable goals for PCD, which can be translated into reality through effective reporting, the establishment of partnership agreements and internal coordination and evaluation by the European Council, the European Commission and the European Parliament;
Amendment 81 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 6 – indent 3 a (new)
- to provide for an assessment of the current state of play of PCD in EU Policy, which includes a re-evaluation of the effectiveness of PCD, by the 23rd of June 2023;
Amendment 87 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – indent 4 a (new)
Paragraph 6 – indent 4 a (new)
- to establish clear mid- and long- term goals for the effective translation in reality and achievement of PCD;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises the critical role of the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) in ensuring the implementation of PCD in the Commission; calls on DG INTPA to actively and meaningfully engage with other DGs as early as possible through all available mechanisms to ensure that PCD is implemented in all relevant Commission initiatives; welcomes DG INTPA’s complementary studies on the impact of key legislative initiatives on developing countries, but notes that these should instead be fully analysed in the relevant impact assessment; calls for the re- establishment of a dedicated PCD team within DG INTPA to coordinate and reinforce the PCD work of thematic units; calls on the European Parliament to consider the establishment of a similar coordination unit in its administration;
Amendment 103 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 9 – indent 1 a (new)
- strengthen public and private communication on the effectiveness of PCD, on the efforts of the EU on ensuring PCD and on the positive results of development cooperation as a whole, in third countries and within the EU, so as to increase visibility of and support for the EU in partner countries;
Amendment 105 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – indent 2
Paragraph 9 – indent 2
- systematically include PCD among the topics to be discussed in policy dialogues with developing countries and in multilateral organizations;
Amendment 111 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – indent 3
Paragraph 9 – indent 3
- regularly monitor the impact of EU policies on developing countries and contribute to detailed bi-annual reporting on PCD;
Amendment 115 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 – indent 3
Paragraph 11 – indent 3
- devote appropriate expertise and resources, and establish coordination mechanisms, in their national administrations to effectively implement PCD and report on its implementation and to establish better coordination between and among Member States and their relevant ministries on PCD, to hold regular peer-reviews on even ground and to implement the recommendations made in previous reports and evaluations on PCD;
Amendment 121 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 – indent 5 a (new)
Paragraph 11 – indent 5 a (new)
- to resume holding meaningful and regular exchanges with the Commission and the Parliament on PCD during high- level and inter-ministerial working group meetings;
Amendment 122 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – indent 1
Paragraph 12 – indent 1
- instructs DEVEthe European Parliament and most notably the DEVE Committee to clarify the role of its Standing Rapporteur for PCD and its cooperation with other committees;
Amendment 123 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 12 – indent 1 a (new)
- Recommends all parliamentary committees to evaluate and commit to screening all of its future own initiative reports and legislative reports, for alignment with PCD as established by the commission and as set out in this report;
Amendment 126 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – indent 3
Paragraph 12 – indent 3
- instructs Parliament’s Research Service (EPRS) to regularly screen the Commission’s Work Programme and European Parliament Own Initiative Reports (INI) for PCD issues, systematically analyseing how PCD is dealt with in Commission impact assessments and relevant proposals, and to report when important weaknesses or omissions are found;
Amendment 128 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – indent 4
Paragraph 12 – indent 4
- intends to strengthen its own awareness and expertise on PCD at political level by providing voluntary training and information on PCD for new and sitting MEPs, and at administrative level, in particular among the staff of bodies involved in legislation;
Amendment 130 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the Council of the European Union to rapidly conclude the signing and ratification of the draft new Partnership Agreement between the European Union and members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) (post-Cotonou Agreement);
Amendment 131 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Recalls that the implementation of PCD is in part dependent on good governance in partner countries; encourages the Commission to ensure a level playing field and cooperative framework with partner countries, by establishing common goals and measures to ensure PCD in policy fields in which partner countries are directly affected; calls on the Commission to share best practices on PCD with partner countries;
Amendment 132 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12 c. Calls for the inclusion of the private sector in the future of the PCD framework;
Amendment 1 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that, as indicated in the Annual Report of the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2020, the estimated level of error in spending on ‘Economic, social and territorial cohesion’ decreased from 4,4% in 2019 to 3,5% in 2020; welcomes the continuous improvement, but is disappointed that it has not proven possible to decrease the error rate below 2% and the effects of error are therefore material and pervasive; notes that the main reasons for this error rate are ineligibility of projects and costs, infringement of internal market rules mainly related to state aid and public procurement, and absence of essential supporting documents;
Amendment 8 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that high-risk expenditures are often subject to complex rules and eligibility conditions, leading to an increased risk of errors; notes that the estimated level of error decreased from 4,9% in 2019 to 4,0% in 2020 and that six possible fraud cases were reported to OLAF in comparison to 2019’s nine; recalls that the way funds are disbursed has an impact on the risk of errors and welcomes efforts to simplify requirements for project managers and management authorities under the 2021-2027 programming period; encourages wider use of the simplified cost options that have the potential to reduce beneficiaries’ administrative burden and are considered less prone to error, while at the same time ensuring that the scheme does not result in excessive imbalances in favour of Member States;
Amendment 11 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes that six possible fraud cases were reported to the EU’s Anti Fraud Office (OLAF) in comparison to 2019’s nine and highlights the role of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in investigation and prosecution of fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/13711a; _________________ 1a Directive(EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29)
Amendment 12 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the work of audit authorities in the Member States plays a critical role in limiting residual error rates and is worried about the weaknesses found in the work of several audit authorities which continue to limit the reliance that can be placed in their work; urges the Commission to offer support and technical assistance to audit authorities in order to eliminate inefficiencies and disseminate good practices; welcomes that, in 2020, the Commission increased the number of its compliance audits and recognises the Commission’s capacity to detect errors and its commitment to correct them in due time, which reduced the estimated level of error by 0,7%;
Amendment 13 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets that the absorption rate of European Structural and Investment Funds , which increased from 12% in 2019 to 15% in 2020 , is slower than expected with 45 % (EUR 209 billion) remaining to be absorbed and presents considerable disparities between Member States; acknowledges that the relaxation of the eligibility rules introduced for Covid-19 related expenditure resulted in a significant progress made in implementing financial instruments (FIs) supported by European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) in the 2014- 2020; welcomes that this accelerated implementation allows the EU to achieve the target set out in the Investment Plan for Europe to double the use of ESIF FIs in the programming period 2014-2020;
Amendment 17 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 19 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Acknowledges that, in order to react to the Covid-19 pandemic, the EU co-legislators introduced the relaxation of applicable rules to facilitate the use of ESI funds to provide liquidity, flexibility and simplification; welcomes the timely adoption of such measures allowing managing authorities to accelerate the deployment of Financial Instruments to support 365.000 SMEs across Europe during 2020; calls on the Commission to provide support to the Member States to minimise the risk that these exceptional measures could weaken the control systems and increase the risk of errors and irregularities;
Amendment 21 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes note that the EU will be able to spend significantly more than in the previous programming period, with an overall allocation of EUR 1 824 billion from NextGenerationEU and the MFF; urges the Commission to limit the risk of delayed start to the implementation of shared managed funds and ensure the sound financial management in the use of funds, including the respect for the rule of law and the fundamental rights. due to late adoption of the legislation and the overlapping of the programming periods, provide support to Member States to avoid the risk of double funding due to the overlapping of the RRF's scope and objectives with the cohesion policy, and ensure the sound financial management in the use of funds, including the respect for the rule of law and the fundamental rights as essential precondition for sound financial management and effective funding; calls on the Commission, in accordance with the Financial Regulation, Council Regulation (EU) 2017/19394a, Regulation (EU) 2021/10605a and Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/20926a, to protect the financial interests of the Union through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative sanctions. _________________ 4a Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1) 5a Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159–706) 6a Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget (OJ L 433I , 22.12.2020, p. 1–10)
Amendment 21 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the right to access quality healthcare, including preventative care is part of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Amendment 47 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
G b. whereas cross-border healthcare- related cooperation requires the support and involvement of a wide range of partners, medico-social institutions, health insurance entities and public authorities;
Amendment 50 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Recital G c (new)
Amendment 51 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G d (new)
Recital G d (new)
Gd. whereas a European Health Union should contribute to and foster closer cooperation, coordination and knowledge sharing on health between Member States and relevant stakeholders and increase the EU's capacity to combat cross-border health threats;
Amendment 53 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that instruments such as those provided by the cohesion policy should be used in order to provide equal access to minimum quality standards of medical services across the European Union; calls on the Commission and Member States to work better together and pool their resources to achieve this goal;
Amendment 58 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Underlines that asymmetric information, different taxation and social security systems, and obstacles in the recognition of qualifications for healthcare staff and institutions are serious impediments to a well functioning cross border healthcare system;
Amendment 59 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Believes that the EU should develop a strategic and integrated approach when it comes to major diseases, by bringing together diverse resources from several funds, including cohesion funds; emphasises the need to replicate the model of Europe's Beating Cancer Plan for tackling other health problems such as mental health and cardiovascular diseases;
Amendment 60 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Underlines the rise of mental illnesses and disorders, especially in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic; calls on the Commission to propose a new European Action Plan for Mental Health as soon as possible, using all the instruments available, including cohesion policy, in the form of a comprehensive plan with measures and targets to leave no one behind, on the model of Europe's Beating Cancer Plan;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Believes that the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic is an opportunity to build stronger and more resilient health systems by using the instruments of the cohesion policy; supports the Commission in the creation of a well functioning European Health Union and to unlock the huge potential of health cooperation;
Amendment 79 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines that the European Reference Networks could improve access to healthcare for rare and complex diseases; calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure ongoing support and better resources to the European Reference Networks (ERN) and national centres of expertise for rare and complex diseases, and to extend the ERN field of work to other fields such as severe burns and organ transplantation programmes; calls on the Commission to analyse the feasibility of establishing a dedicated fund, under the Cohesion Policy, to guarantee equitable access to approved therapies for rare diseases;
Amendment 97 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that citizens in rural and remote areas and the outermost regions often encounter barriers to equality of access to healthcare that limit their ability to obtain the care they need, especially in the form of basic health infrastructure and access to vital drugs; stresses that, in order for them to acquire sufficient access, as well as the appropriate healthcare which they need, services must be available and obtainable in a timely manner;
Amendment 108 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that, in order to overcome the major obstacles that exist in terms of equality of access to healthcare in rural areas, wide use should be made of advanced technologies, such as e-Health, robotic surgery or 3D printing, as an integral part of the ‘smart villages’ concept11 , with the goal of improving access to healthcare and increasing efficiency and quality; _________________ 11 https://enrd.ec.europa.eu/enrd-thematic- work/smart-and-competitive-rural- areas/smart-villages_en
Amendment 109 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Underlines the merits of a European approach in tackling the Covid- 19 pandemic, through joint acquisitions, stockpiles and other measures; calls for the continuation and development of this approach, using the instruments of the cohesion policy, for other joint EU acquisitions of medical equipment and treatments such as cancer-preventing vaccines like HPV, hepatitis B vaccines, emergency equipment, to improve affordability and access to treatments;
Amendment 120 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Points out that sustainable long- term investment in the healthcare workforce is more urgent than ever before, given the economic and health impact of the COVID-19 crisis, in particular investment in higher education from the ESF+, funding specialisations and sub- specialisations of the health workforce in the countries and regions which are facing a brain drain; calls on Member States which are confronted with a brain drain in the healthcare sector to prioritize the investments from the cohesion policy towards improving the working conditions of medical personnel;
Amendment 134 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Encourages the use of NextGenerationEU funds and cohesion funds to radically upgrade the digital capabilities of healthcare systems; emphasizes the need for enhanced interoperability of IT systems, as this is the main pillar for facilitating cross- border provision of eHealth services and especially of telemedicine services;
Amendment 135 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to use the cohesion policy instruments in order to promote the digitalization of medication in European hospitals, including traceability systems, to reduce medication errors, to improve communication between care units and to simplify bureaucracy; calls for the implementation and development of the eHealth Digital Service Infrastructure (eHDSI), including a single European digital patient file, which ensures that citizens have rapid access to adequate medical services everywhere in the European Union;
Amendment 136 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Calls on the Commission to establish a European lists of essential medicines and to ensure their availability and affordability through permanent stocks, joint price negotiations and joint procurement, using EU instruments, including those provided by the cohesion policy;
Amendment 147 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Believes the financial resources available under the European Territorial Cooperation Goal should be employed to create functional cross-border public health services, and not be used single- handedly as an instrument to create disconnected health facilities; stresses, furthermore, that projects under Interreg should have a clear cross-border functionality component; calls on the Commission and Member States to foster the creation of comprehensive joint territorial planning for border areas in terms of healthcare services;
Amendment 158 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Amendment 160 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the existing coordinating bodies will facilitate cross-border treatments based on Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMP) and to ensure that patients across Europe enjoy equitable access to innovative therapies; calls on Member States to authorize these innovative treatments abroad in an effective and timely manner and to accelerate the reimbursement processes for patients;
Amendment 168 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to encourage better management of cross- border healthcare, as EU patients still face challenges in accessing healthcare in other Member States and only a minority of potential patients are aware of their rights to seek cross-border healthcare; calls on the Commission and Member States to better disseminate information about the access to cross-border healthcare;
Amendment 172 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to carry out a comprehensive study on the cooperation framework between insurance systems in the EU, looking at potential bottlenecks and shortcomings that patients looking for medical services in the territory of another Member State encounter, as well as administrative barriers that prevent citizens to benefit from cross-border healthcare, and to highlight how the cohesion policy instruments could be used to solve these potential problems;
Amendment 186 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the European Commission and Member States, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, to support, jointly through cohesion policy and the EU4Health Programme, the development of response strategies, protocols and procedures at national and European levels to enable better cooperation in case of future public health emergencies;
Amendment 188 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Considers that cross-border health cooperation under cohesion policy would not be fully possible without the recognition of diplomas and qualifications in the field of medical services across all Member States; calls on the Commission to propose a framework which allows for the automatic recognition of the level of higher education diplomas at European level building on the decision signed in 2015 by the Benelux States;
Amendment 3 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 14 September 2021 entitled 'Towards a stronger partnership with the EU outermost regions'1 a, _________________ 1 a Text adopted, P9_TA(2021)0368
Amendment 6 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
— having regard to the opinion of the European Committee of the Regions on the European Commission report on the implementation of the renewed strategic partnership with the EU’s outermost regions (2021/C 37/10) of 10 December 2020,
Amendment 7 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 b (new)
Citation 12 b (new)
— having regard to the final declaration of the XXVI Conference of Presidents of the Outermost Regions of the European Union adopted in the Azores on 18 and 19 November 2021,
Amendment 9 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas insularity is recognised as a serious and permanent natural handicap in Article 174 TFEU, and whereas Article 349 TFEU states that the fragile structural social and economic situation of the nine outermost regions is compounded by insularity;
Amendment 13 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas islands often suffer from a combination of multiple and permanent strucnatural handicaps, such as small size, low population density, small market, double insularity (island and archipelago), difficult topography very similar to mountainous regions, a dependence on maritime and air transport or a dependence on a small number of products;
Amendment 15 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the specific characteristics of islands areparticular situation of island regions is recognised by Article 174 TFEU and whereas ithey should be taken into account in EU policies, in particular by drawing up a dedicated strategy and a Europeann Island Policy Agenda with clearly defined priorities for action plan;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the islands’ physical disconnection from the mainland acts as a permanent impedimenand their remoteness from the mainland creates additional constraints, including for the labour market, transport lin many areas, including the labour marketks and mobility, the importing of raw materials and consumer products, access for island products to neighbouring external markets, education, health care, business, water andaccess to water and sanitation, energy supply and waste management facilities;
Amendment 20 #
2021/2079(INI)
G. whereas the long-term social, economic, environmental and cultural consequences of the COVID-19 crisis on the island territories of the Union are of particular concern, and whereas Europe’s recovery must include the islands and must not create further regional disparities;
Amendment 24 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas islands are on the front line of climate change, affected by rising sea levels and coastal erosion and, the warming and acidification of seas and oceans and the increased frequency and violence of natural disasters; whereas they can be excellent testbeds for a range of ecological transition processes and seek to achieve energy autonomy based on renewables;
Amendment 25 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas islands, and especially the outermost regions, are particularly at risk from natural disasters such as cyclones, volcanic eruptions, forest fires and storms;
Amendment 29 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas islands’ marine and terrestrial biodiversity is largely endemic, and therefore more fragile; whereas marine and coastal pollution, as well as overfishing and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, can be a source of concern for islands;
Amendment 30 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
Amendment 38 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that Articles 174 and 349 TFEU recognises insularity as a permanent strucnatural handicap and stipulate that the Union must pay particular attention to thesethat it calls for special attention to be paid to island regions;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that Article 349 TFEU provides for specific measures for the nine outermost regions (the Azores, the Canary Islands, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, Madeira, Martinique, Mayotte and Saint Martin), and states that insularity compounds their fragile structural social and economic situation;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that one of the islands’ major handicaps lies in their geomorphological and natural conditions; notes that islands generally have a double or triple natural handicap, i.e. insularity, mountainous terrain and being part of an archipelago;
Amendment 48 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that insularity creates structural problems of dependence on maritime and air transport, with additional costs for importing and exporting goods, raw materials, including energy commodities, and consumer products, as well as for passenger transport; stresses that, in the case of archipelagos, these difficulties are multiplied by a double insularity;
Amendment 53 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the deficit in terms of population, raw materials and resources of all kinds, and notes that in many islands access to drinking water and sanitation is a central issue in people’s lives, the development of agriculture, energy production, the sustainability of the island and its tourism carrying capacity;
Amendment 60 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that island economies are oriented towards the primary and tertiary sectors and that hyper-specialisation weakens the economic fabric by making it more vulnerable to economic slowdowns and crises; is concerned about long-term developments which in many EU islands can create an economy that is based solely on tourism;
Amendment 64 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes with concern the ongoing and long-term effects of the COVID-19 crisis, which is exacerbating an already precarious situation for EU islands in many areas;
Amendment 66 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis are even starker in the outermost regions, as reflected in soaring maritime freight prices, and are exacerbating the structural social and economic difficulties that are characteristic of these regions;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Regrets the EU’s lack of vision for European islandsCalls for a European island vision to be developed and for the islands’ strengths to be exploited;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Amendment 76 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that many islands have a fragile environment and endemic marine and terrestrial biodiversity, and that the development of tourism, in particular on certain Mediterranean islands, is further increasing the pressure on biodiversity; calls for a strengthening of biodiversity protection capacities, the promotion of a blue economy focused on sustainable tourism, sustainable and fisheries and support for seabed research; calls on the Commission to assess the impact of climate change on islands;
Amendment 80 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that islands are on the front line of climate change, particularly with rising water levels and, the warming of seas and oceanand acidification of seas and oceans and the proliferation of natural disasters; notes with concern the risks associated with overfishing and marine and coastal pollution; calls, in the context of the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal, for specific support for islands to combat and adapt to climate change;
Amendment 84 #
2021/2079(INI)
Access to water and waste management
Amendment 88 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the increasingly precarious condition of all islands in terms of their environmental assets, particularly water resources; calls, in this context, on the Commission to adopt a common water management policy for islandsmobilise additional funding to provide better support for island regions in access to and management of water; recalls also the challenges connected with waste management in island territories and the strategic role of the circular economy;
Amendment 91 #
Amendment 92 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Recalls that the green transition must leave no one behind and must not aggravate social difficulties; calls for instruments to compensate for the social impact of the Green Deal to be deployed in island regions;
Amendment 112 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Economic and social development: health, employment, youth and digital
Amendment 113 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Points out that the COVID-19 crisis has exposed the health fault lines in many island regions; stresses, therefore, the importance of developing and improving health infrastructure, access to care and medical coverage in these regions;
Amendment 117 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for urgent measures to counteraclimit the depopulation of islands and to improve quality of life, support local businesses and protect jobs; calls also for the development of education, professional training and employment establishments for island inhabitants to be promotednhabitants of island regions, so as to give these regions a boost and better tackle unemployment, particularly youth unemployment;
Amendment 121 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Points out that access to digital services is essential, particularly for young people in education or training; calls for equipping islands with digital infrastructure and technologies to be made a priority, in order, for example, to avoid 'black spots' and enhance the provision of education and training services; calls on the Commission to harness the potential that island regions offer for innovation and the development of future digital capacities;
Amendment 124 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Highlights the importance of supporting the local economic fabric of island regions, in particular SMEs and VSMEs as well as the craft industry, in order to promote local know-how;
Amendment 126 #
Amendment 127 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the need for increased support for island agriculture, animal husbandry and aquaculture, sustainable fisheries, craftslocal production and the blue economy in island regions, including through European cooperation programmes; calls on the Commission to draw up a regulation laying down specific measures in the area of agriculture for all NUTS 2 and NUTS 3 level islands with a view to achieving food autonomy and increassupport food self- sufficiency, agricultural diversification and the competitiveness of island production, without prejudice to existing instruments, such as the regulation laying down specific measures in the area of agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union and the regulation laying down specific measures ing the competitiveness of their productarea of agriculture in favour of the smaller Aegean islands;
Amendment 135 #
Amendment 138 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that the tourism sector is the main contributor to the economic growth of island regions in terms of income and employment; calls, therefore, on the Commission to provide specific additional financial support fortailored to sustainable tourism in islands and to helping islands that are heavily dependent on tourism to diversify their economies; calls also on the Commission to establish a European sustainable tourism label that would champion the strengths and efforts of the island regions in this area;
Amendment 142 #
2021/2079(INI)
Amendment 152 #
Amendment 154 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for the development and improvement of island transport infrastructure, for support for the development of sustainable transport in island countries and regions to be fostered, and for support for the modernisation and greening of road, airport and port infrastructure;
Amendment 163 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 168 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 174 #
Amendment 176 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the inhabitants of island regions, particularly those furthest from mainland Europe, can participate fully and equitably in European mobility programmes such as Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps, DiscoverEU and the future ALMA programme;
Amendment 177 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Believes that culture and the development of the cultural sector on the islands are fundamental; considers that the cultural and linguistic identities of the islands should be protected and promoted as they help them to develop and improve their reach on all fronts;
Amendment 182 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that the lack of statistical data on islands is hindering the development of targeted policies; calls on the Commission to set up a European Institute for DisadvanCalls on the Commission to improve the collection of statistical data on island regions, since the lack of comprehensive data is hindering the development of targed Territories to collect data at all administrative levelted policies;
Amendment 185 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission to take note of the studies already produced by island regions concerning the challenges and additional costs associated with insularity, and to establish interdisciplinary analyses covering the demographic, geographical and economic, economic, social and environmental characteristics of island territories;
Amendment 187 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls for an additional budget allocation to be established togeared towards helping the island regions overcome the challenges they face and covering the extra costs connected with European islands under the future 2028-2034 cohesion policy;
Amendment 200 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 9
Subheading 9
Amendment 201 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls on the Commission to undertake a dynamic assessment of Article 174 TFEU and to build on that article to create a European strategy for islandsput forward a genuine European Island Agenda that takes into account the specific features of each of the EU’s sea basins; calls on the Commission to carry out a study on the situation of island territories and to consider a strategy for islands with tangiblregional sea basins via concrete proposals;
Amendment 207 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls for this European Islands PactAgenda to be drawn up and implements soon as possible and used, along the lines of the Urban Pact ands a basis for an island pact along the lines of the future Rural Pact;
Amendment 209 #
2021/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Calls on the Commission to make 2024 the European Year of Islands and to set up a European competition for the islands, along the lines of the European capitals initiative, to showcase the assets and richness of the Union's insular regions;
Amendment 22 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas long standing inequalities have been deepened by the pandemic; whereas vulnerable groups such as homeless, elderly, Roma, people with disabilities, victims of gender-based violence, migrants and refugees, have become even more vulnerable; whereas cities face challenges such as social exclusion and a lack of accessibility as well as environmental issues;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas many European cities are facing a record-breaking surge in energy prices that threatens to affect the post- pandemic economic recovery;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas multi-level governance including the active involvement of urban authorities, based on coordinated action by the EU, the Member States and regional and local authorities, and in accordance with the partnership principle as laid down in the Common Provisions Regulation, are essential elements for the design and implementation of all EU policierograms;
Amendment 56 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas the global urban population is expected to increase by up to three billion people by 2050, and as a result cities will require extensive urban construction that must also mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming;
Amendment 58 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Amendment 59 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
F c. whereas job losses are estimated to be higher in large cities than elsewhere, hitting low-skilled, self-employed, and migrant workers, as well as those with precarious contracts and people working in the informal economy particularly hard; whereas the risk of unemployment is highest among young people, whose education and training pathways have been disrupted, many not finding the internships or apprenticeships required in order to complete their studies;
Amendment 60 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the social, economic, territorial, cultural and historical diversity of urban areas across the Union, draws attention to challenges such as segregation and poverty;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that overconcentration of the population in certain urban areas has already led to repercussions such as congestion, the growing challenge of affordable housing, pollution, a deterioration in quality of life, urban sprawl, and a significantwhile the density of cities has many advantages in terms of sustainable living, high concentration of the population in certain urban areas may also have repercussions on the affordability of housing, the level of pollution, the quality of life, the risk of poverty and social exclusion for certain segments of the population;
Amendment 74 #
2021/2075(INI)
2 a. Notes that economic migration has a direct impact on the inclusiveness of cities, requiring tailored policy responses; points to the potential of the EU Action Plan on Integration and Inclusion 2021- 2027 in building inclusive and cohesive societies; notes also that community-led local development strategies are an essential tool to create jobs and increase accessibility to services at urban level;
Amendment 79 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to promote the inclusion of marginalised communities such as people with disabilities, more isolated older people, homeless people and ethnic minorities such as Roma; calls for funding needs to be addressed at a local level, including those of urban areas, in order to support these marginalised communities sustainably; recalls that sufficient national resources are key to the successful implementation of policy measures put forward by the EU Roma strategic framework for equality, inclusion and participation; stresses the role of urban authorities in ensuring that these measures reflect the actual needs of Roma Communities;
Amendment 91 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the Commission to develop a new EU anti-poverty framework to support integrated city strategies on poverty reduction; highlights the role of urban authorities in coordinating the process to design, implement and monitor strategies, as well as in targeting programmes to the most deprived neighbourhoods;
Amendment 92 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Reminds that in deprived urban areas, children often experience multiple risk factors, such as poor housing, risk of discrimination, violence and unequal access to services such as childcare, healthcare and education; calls on Member States to support local Child Guarantee schemes to address the specific urban challenges of child poverty;
Amendment 93 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Emphasises the need for an EU framework to support local and national strategies to fight homelessness by promoting an integrated approach combining housing support with social care and health services, and active inclusion;
Amendment 95 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the role played by cities towards gender equality and recalls that all actions implemented under cohesion policy should take into account gender equality as a horizontal principle throughout their preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; underlines that action aimed at bridging the gender gap under cohesion policy should employ an intersectional approach that also takes age, race and disabilities into consideration; stresses, moreover, that the beneficiaries of cohesion policy should not adopt any discriminatory policies, least of all against minorities, such as the LGBTI community;
Amendment 99 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Highlights that in addition to health risks, women are more vulnerable to the economic risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic; recognizes that in a post-pandemic context, supporting women in the formal and informal sectors is essential for urban economic recovery; strongly recommends that urban governing bodies set up spaces to engage women and girls in COVID-19 response and recovery efforts through women’s organisations and other community partners;
Amendment 103 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the widespread gender data gap in the field of cohesion policy and urban planning and calls on the Member States to introduce data collection methods using sex-disaggregated data; stresses that gender blindness in data collection and monitoring can be detrimental to evidence-based policy responses and to cities delivering on the UN Sustainable Development Goals; notes that gender disaggregating data helps understand which groups of women are the most vulnerable and how risks to their health and wellbeing can be mitigated;
Amendment 104 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the widespread gender data gap in the field of cohesion policy and urban planning and calls on the Member States to introduce data collection methods using sex-disaggregated data and to carry out ex ante and ex post gender impact assessment when managing cohesion funds;
Amendment 107 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to spikes in domestic violence; calls on the Commission and the Member States to allocate cohesion policy funding and mobilise urban authorities to address the global increase in gender-based violence; encourages European cities to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive approaches to prevent and respond to sexual harassment and gender-based violence in public spaces by committing to the principles of the UN Women’s Global Flagship Initiative “Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces for Women and Girls”;
Amendment 112 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the Council to urgently conclude the EU ratification of the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women, asks the Commission to submit a legal act tackling all forms of gender-based violence and take the necessary steps to have violence against women included in the catalogue of EU-recognised crimes;
Amendment 113 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Recognises the burden placed on women as principal caregivers in formal and informal settings, whereas 80% of all care provided across the EU is provided by (unpaid) informal carers, 75% of whom are women; as well as its social value, especially during the COVID-19 crisis; points at the relevant role of Cohesion Funds in securing investment in care services; welcomes the Commission’s intention to propose a European Care Deal;
Amendment 114 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. Believes that the beneficiaries of the Cohesion Policy should not adopt any discriminatory policy, in particular against minorities, such as the LGBTI community; encourages the rejection of applications from potential beneficiaries, including from regional or local authorities, which have adopted discriminatory policies against members of the LGBTI community such as the declaration of ‘LGBT-free zones’;
Amendment 116 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Draws attention to unemployment and youth unemployment in particular, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic; calls on the Member States to actively involve urban authorities in devising programmes that meet the needs of young people in cities, as well as policies focusing on the mental health and well-being of young people, especially crucial in the post-COVID 19 context;
Amendment 140 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 148 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Highlights that retrofitting buildings to lower energy use, and redesigning cities to increase green spaces and promote walking and biking, will generate savings, create jobs, help fight energy poverty, and yield climate benefits long after the pandemic fades;
Amendment 150 #
2021/2075(INI)
13. Stresses that the commitment of urban areas is crucial for the transition to a climate-neutral society; believes, therefore, that morenotes that local governments often lack the know-how, human resources, as well as access to high quality data necessary for launching actions and making progress, believes, therefore, that more capacity building, technical support and funding must be made available for urban areas to achieve the targets of the European Green Deal;
Amendment 159 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Believes that COVID-19 crisis has shown the need for new urban planning and mobility solutions in order to make urban areas more resilient and adaptable to mobility demand and it should be an occasion to reduce transport congestion and greenhouse emissions;
Amendment 160 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Calls for investment promoting sustainable urban mobility through environmentally friendly transport systems; highlights the need to promote and develop public transport systems in urban areas, and to adapt public transportation capacity to the growing demand of day-to-day job travel in or out of city centres;
Amendment 161 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13 c. Calls on Member States to reassess their investment in urban mobility and to give priority to digital infrastructure that will benefit the general experience of all passengers, including people with reduced mobility, and which can be adapted to the post-COVID-19 needs of transport workers;
Amendment 162 #
2021/2075(INI)
13 d. Calls for action to improve the urban air quality to minimise the risks for human health and stresses the need to promote energy transition and climate adaptation;
Amendment 165 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines that among the many inequalities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the digital divide is a serious one; notes that the pandemic has accelerated digitalisation, with technology becoming imperative for teleworking, home-schooling, e-commerce, e-health, e- government, digital democracy, and digital entertainment; recalls that digitalisation and digital connectivity must be a priority for local communities in their recovery;
Amendment 168 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for actions and policies for a just digital transition, which should be deployed across various levels, from cities to the EU itself; calls for digital inclusion to be recognised as a right for the new generation and for a clear commitment to achieve universal internet connectivity for cities, recommends the launch of pilot projects on the urban level, as cities are best suited to testing policies for digital inclusion;
Amendment 172 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for actions and policies for a just digital transition, which should be deployed across various levels, from cities to the EU itself; calls for digital inclusion to be recognised as a right for the newall generations and for a clear commitment to achieve universal internet connectivity for cities;
Amendment 174 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Highlights that libraries and cultural centers can support local communities and disadvantaged groups in facilitating digital inclusion, social inclusion, lifelong learning and pathways to employment;
Amendment 179 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Stresses that cities must be able to regulate the impact of digital platforms on the urban realities in which they operate, while emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence must adhere to ethical criteria to avoid the repeat of existing social inequalities;
Amendment 183 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Considers that existing urban primary health structures need to be strengthened physically and financially; notes that the shift in healthcare delivery shall also propel the arrival of digital innovation and improve the integration of care through up-to-date information channels to deliver more targeted, personalised, effective and efficient healthcare;
Amendment 185 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16 c. Calls on the Commission to work with the Member States and urban authorities to develop networks to educate citizens in the use of digital healthcare and digital public administration, enabling universal and equitable access, with the highest levels of protection of sensitive data and prevention of cybercrime; highlights the crucial role of Member States in supporting city authorities in their efforts to shape and ensure digital inclusion, by protecting citizens data and empowering people and local business through access to data;
Amendment 188 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines the need to adapt to the new reality in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic and to reflect on a new model for the EU’s urban areas; believes that the Conference on the Future of Europe is an opportunity to bring cities more prominently into EU decision-making processes, and give them a strong role in building stronger participatory democracy and dialogue with citizens;
Amendment 190 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines the need to adapt to the new reality in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic and to reflect on a new model for the EU’s urban areas; stresses that the new model must take into account and protect the specific characteristics of the outermost regions in accordance with Article 349 TFEU;
Amendment 194 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recognises the fact that despite the lack of explicit EU competences on urban development, a broad range of EU initiatives do have an impact on towns, cities and functional urban areas; recognises the need for stronger cooperation on EU programmes and policies relevant for urban areas; is concerned that while various initiatives have grown in recent years to go beyond cohesion policy, coordination remains low with risks for duplication and unsuccessful impacts;
Amendment 200 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the Urban Agenda for the EU as a new model of multi-level governance; believes that this should not remain a voluntary process, urges the Member States and the Commission to commit to implementing the recommendations received;
Amendment 205 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Recognizes the important role that urban areas play in the concrete implementation of programmes and projects derived from EU legislation;
Amendment 207 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to provide proper support to local and regional authorities and their project management teams on EU programmes and funding opportunities;
Amendment 209 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates the need for further funding opportunities for cities to implement programmes locally; calls for the European Urban Initiative to be given a greater budget and scope while ensuring effective and facilitated access to cities in the outermost regions;
Amendment 210 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates the need for further funding opportunities for cities to implement programmes locally; calls for the European Urban Initiative to be given a greater budget and scope, notes that it shall support the delivery of the Urban Agenda in the next programming period;
Amendment 216 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Highlights that economic recovery of cities will be impeded by soaring energy prices; Calls on proper steps to advance the Energy Union and to strengthen the resilience of the European energy market;
Amendment 220 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Highlights the importance of EU funding for implementing social inclusion locally; calls for its impact to be strengthened through a common management and reporting framework; as well as through better participation of social services at national and European level;
Amendment 223 #
2021/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Recognises the need to establish a structured dialogue between the Commission and cities on the Recovery and Resilience Facility to monitor the involvement of urban authorities in the implementation of National Recovery and Resilience Plans; calls on the Commission, in its review report on the implementation of the facility, to examine the role of cities and if needed to strengthen their role in order to guarantee an effective implementation of the Facility; highlights that urban authorities must be provided with the necessary support to properly implement NRRPs through capacity building, exchanges and technical assistance;
Amendment 20 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas global challenges such as digitalisation and the fight against climate change, regardless the COVID-19 crisis, persist and require a just transition so as to leave no one behind;
Amendment 29 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas social protection systems are under severe pressure to mitigate the social impact of the crisis and ensure decent living conditions for all as well as access to essential services such as health, education and housing;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that according to the treaties the Union shall work for the sustainable development of Europe based on balanced economic growth and price stability, a highly competitive social market economy aiming at full employment and social progress, a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment, the promotion of scientific and technological progress, combatingeradicating poverty, combating inequalities, social exclusion and discrimination, and promoting up-ward social convergence, social justice and protection, equality between women and men, solidarity between generations and protection of the rights of the child; insists that these goals must be the overarching priorities for the EU’s long-term sustainable growth strategy in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the EPSR, the Green Deal, and underpin Member States’ recovery and resilience plans;
Amendment 64 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Member States to make full use of the potential offered by the general escape clause, the new MFF and Next Generation EU to support companies which are in difficulty and are lacking liquidity, particularly by improving access for SMEs to funding, safeguarding the jobs and working conditions of people working in the EU and accompanying enterprises and workers in the green and digital transitions;
Amendment 65 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Is concerned about the serious social and employment effects of the COVID-19 crisis, especially for young people; calls on the Member States and the Commission to make sure that every young European has access to education, training and the labour market; calls on the Member States and the Commission to prioritise the fight against youth unemployment, particularly in the context of the European ‘Next Generation EU’ recovery; to make full use of financial instruments such as the Youth Guarantee and European programmes such as Erasmus +; and to take appropriate measures to tackle youth unemployment and improve the employability of young people; highlights also that the new European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for displaced workers (EGF) could be mobilised in response to the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis on employment; calls therefore on the Member States to rapidly submit to the Commission applications for funding to support European workers who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19 in their retraining, requalification and reintegration into the labour market;
Amendment 66 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that economic policy cannot only be analysed from a purely macroeconomic perspective focused on traditional indicators of growth, debt, deficit and employment rate; insists that the SustainableEuropean Semester must be based on an integrated approach combining, on an equal footing, economic, social and environmental policies, that together ensure coordination between Member States, make sure that they go in the same direction towards a climate neutral and more digital economy leaving no one behind as well as address structural change for social progress, sustainable development and well-being;
Amendment 76 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes EU leaders’ commitment to the implementation of the EPSR and to the three new EU headline targets to be achieved by 2030; warns, however, that the ambition remains insufficientcalls on the Commission to follow its Action Plan on how to implement the EPSR with concrete steps and achievements and to make sure that each proposal delivers and reaches its goal;
Amendment 86 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to draw lessons from this crisis and work towards the implementation of a differentrenewed sustainable governance architecture in the EU; warns againstcalls on the Commission to takinge the decision, at least after 2022, to deactivate the general escape clause based onlyin the light onf an overall assessment of the state of the economy based on quantitative criteria, with the level of economic activity in the EU compared to pre-crisis levels as the key quantitative criterion; is concerned that this criterion will not properly reflectand of the employment, social and health context as well as in light of the level of economic activity in the EU compared to pre-crisis levels; is of the opinion that all these aspects taken together will help to reflect also the underlying inequalities;
Amendment 99 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that excessive and inflexible fiscal disciplincertain political choices and fiscal policies made in the wake of the financial and economic crisis may have led to health and social systems in manysome Member States being ill-not enough prepared to face the pandemic; stresses that it is essential to take into account otheradditional criteria, especially those that take into consideration the need for sustained public, social and environmental investment, public sector economic activity, and preventing jeopardisingencourage social progress towards the implementation of the EPSR in the Member States; believes that merely reaching pre-crisis economic activity levels might not be sufficient to consolidate a sustainable recovery; believes that the Stability and Growth Pact and Euro Plus Pact should be revised to reflect the increased need for social investment before any deactivation of the general escape clause; stresses that temporary exemptions or different treatment regarding country-specific situations willhe current instruments might not be enough to overcome risks of economic stagnation, increasing inequalities and social and territorial divergence;
Amendment 106 #
2021/2062(INI)
6. Recalls that the President of the Commission has committed to placing sustainability, social inclusion and citizens’ well-being at the heart of the EU economic strategy; deplores the fact that this is not reflected in the Commission’s analysis; calls on the Commissioninvites Member States to participate in the review of the EU fiscal rules in order to encourage sustainable growth-enhancing social investment while maintaining fiscal sustainability; calls on the Commission, especially in the COVID- 19 crisis and in the green and digital transitions context, to integrate more social and environmental imbalances into its analysis in the framework of the Semester;
Amendment 118 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets thatCalls on the Commission is stillto make sure that any proposinged measures that might put at risk supports the adequacy and sustainability of social protection systems in Member States by continuing, for instance, to promote reforms aiming to ensure fair taxation and a shift of taxation from labour to the environment, especially in a context of serious macroeconomic imbalances; warns about the risks of replacing stable taxes with others from more volatile sourceswards other sources where it will have a less detrimental effect on sustainable growth and employment levels ; stresses that the EU should first consolidate the minimum corporate tax of 15 % to avoid tax dumping and ensure fairness for the middle class and working people in the EU;
Amendment 131 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights that well-designed labour taxation systems are essential to ensuring high standards of worker protection against risks and illness, and the provision of old age pensions; believes that tax sysMember Statems should focus on taxing high- income, and especially high-wealth, property, capital income and gains, and wealth at the same level as labour income in order to make the systems fairer, to reduce inequalities anddesign their national tax and benefit systems in a way that reduces inequalities, promotes fairness, protects households and provides incentives for education and labour market participation; calls on the Commission and the Member States to sfignificantly increase the revenuht tax evasion and tax avoidance; stresses that this revenue could be used to fund key priorities and help address Member States’ fiscal challenges, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of public finances, including by strengthening the coverage, adequacy of health and social protection systems for all, and ensuring their long- term funding;
Amendment 134 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the importance of better integrating sustainable well-being in the EU budgetary planningocial objectives, including on sustainability, inclusion, social progress and well-being, accros all EU policies, especially in the EU budgetary planning; calls on the Commission to give prominence to the social impact of EU policy measure in its impact assessment;
Amendment 148 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
EU sustainable well-beingand inclusive governance framework 2022
Amendment 156 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that, in the context of the Recovery and Resilience Plans, skyrocketing public debt levels and the upcoming reform of the Stability and Growth Pact and the Semester process, Parliament’s proposal for the adoption of a sustainable well-being and social progressinvestment pact making social and sustainable targets mandatory in order to achieve the Green Deal objectives, the EPSR and the UN SDGs has become more relevant than ever;
Amendment 162 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that this pact could define thesocial and sustainable well-being related policy objectives in an improv renewed fiscal policy framework ensuring that the EU economic and fiscal governance would be viable on the long run and work towards the achievement of these objectives; points out that this pact would contain legally binding provisions under a comprehensive surveillance procedure within a renewed sustainable well-beingand inclusive governance system; considers that the pact’s fiscal components should comprise a set of provisions which clearly take account of qualitative aspects of fiscal policies, reward sustainable well- being-oriented, social and inclusive investments and reforms, and thus contain incentives for related action at the national level; points out that the sustainable well-being pact should consider the use of fiscal standards instead of fiscal rules, committing government spending to the pursuit of sustainability and well-being-related policy objectivand social investment pact should maintain fiscal objectives to ensure sound and sustainable budgetary policies, and set out an effecpublic finances over tivme methodology to assess and ensure the sustainability of public finances over timewhile ensuring and permitting the necessary investments for building a sustainable, innovative, inclusive and socially fair society;
Amendment 180 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
From protecting to creating sustainablegreen and quality jobs: the role of public investments and the care dealneed for an ambitious European social agenda
Amendment 184 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Acknowledges that the Member States are projected to reach their pre-crisis level of quarterly output by the end of 2022; warnunderlines that for the recovery to be sustainable, it is essential that quality jobs are also created for medium- and low- skilled workers and especially for women, as it has been proved that they are essential for the resilience of our societies and economies; welcomes the Commission’s proposal on strengthening 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; welcomes the fact that this proposal introduces binding pay transparency measures; urges the swift adoption of these measures in order to avoid further gender-based inequalities; calls on the Member States and the Commission to support entrepreneurship among women and facilitate access to financing for them; calls on the Member States to unblock, urgently, the negotiations on the Women on Boards Directive in the Council;
Amendment 192 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Underlines the importance of ensuring that workers in the EU are protected by adequate minimum wages defined by law or collective agreements, according to national tradition and practices, ensuring they have a decent standard of living wherever they work; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission’s proposal for a directive on adequate minimum wages in the European Union, which aims to increase collective bargaining coverage, fight against in-work poverty and increase up- ward social convergence;
Amendment 204 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to agree on a quality job creation target with a tracker system on public investments at all levelmonitor, with a specific system, the creation of quality jobs in all sectors, including a dedicated section on green jobs, digital jobs and the gender perspective, and to agree on a system of quality and green job creation conditionalities for companies accessing public funds;
Amendment 206 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Calls on the Member States to take measures to remedy the lack of access to social protection systems, in particular by following the Council Recommendation of 8 November2019 on access to social protection for workers and the self- employed; welcomes, once again, the adoption of this recommendation as a first measure and the Commission’s commitment to strengthening social protection systems in Europe, but stresses the need to make universal access to social protection a reality, especially in the current difficult situation; calls on the Commission to present a European regulatory framework aimed at strengthening and ensuring decent working conditions, rights and access to social protection for platform workers and non-standard workers;
Amendment 208 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Stresses that implementing the EU skills agenda equitably is critical for tackling skills shortages, especially for people in new fields of work; calls on the Commission and the Member States to maximise their efforts to invest in affordable, accessible, inclusive and high- quality vocational education and training, to reinforce upskilling and reskilling measures, including digital and transferable skills, and to promote lifelong learning to prepare workers for the needs of the labour market affected by the green and digital transformations; underlines that the mutual recognition of qualifications is key for overcoming skills shortages and skills mismatches;
Amendment 219 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Underlines that homelessness is one of the most extreme forms of social exclusion; welcomes the launch of the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness with the ultimate objective of ending homelessness by 2030; calls on Member States to adopt ambitious national strategies, with adequate national and EU funding, based on the housing first principle promoting the prevention of homelessness and providing access to adequate, safe and affordable housing; calls on the Commission and the Member States to come up with specific proposals to adequately address the problem of energy poverty in the context of our Green Deal objectives;
Amendment 222 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Underlines the importance of the intra-EU labour mobility and that free movement of workers contributes to economic growth and cohesion in the Union and creates job opportunities; underlines also that labour mobility must go hand in hand with fair and common rules based on the principle of equal treatment; calls, in that sense, on the Commission to establish clear quantitative and qualitative indicators for the purposes of the European Semester and the publication of country-specific recommendations in order to monitor the implementation and enforcement of the rules on the free movement of workers; calls on the Commission to analyse brain drains in certain regions and sectors, and to support mobile workers by ensuring fair mobility and strengthening the portability of rights and entitlements; calls on the Member States to commit fully to the digitalisation of public services in order to facilitate fair labour mobility, particularly with regard to the coordination of social security systems; therefore asks the Commission to put forward an ambitious proposal for a digital EU Social Security Pass;
Amendment 223 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17 c. Underlines that the COVID-19 crisis has shown the necessity to develop an EU common approach towards health, including health at work ; calls for the creation of the European Health Union based on the principles of solidarity, strategic autonomy and cooperation, placing public health considerations at the core of the definition and implementation of all Union policies and activities, as enshrined in the Treaty, with systematic health impact assessment of all relevant policies; welcomes the ambitious target to "zero work related death" in the new EU Strategic framework for Health and Safety at work; recalls, once again, the need for the inclusion of substances toxic to reproduction in the scope of the Carcinogens and Mutagen Directive, and for Hazardous Medicinal Products to be included in Annex 1 of the Directive to better protect healthcare workers;
Amendment 229 #
2021/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. WarnUnderlines that onlythe country- specific recommendations (CSRs) that contribute to the social objectives established in the RRF Regulation canmust be taken into account in national recovery and resilience plans (NRRPs), and that for NRRPs CSRs have to be interpreted in a way that contributes to the achievement of the Regulation’s social objectives; demands a revision of the CSRs in order to ensure coherence between them CSRs and the general and specific objectives of the RRF Regulation; insists that the NRRPs, in line with the RRF Regulation, contribute to achieving the UN SDGs, implementing our growth strategy as set out in the Green Deal and fulfilling the principles of the EPSR;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission proposal of 14 March 2012 for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on improving the gender balance among non-executive directors of companies listed on stock exchanges and related measures (Women on Boards Directive);
Amendment 13 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 32 a (new)
Citation 32 a (new)
— having regard to the fourth Eurofound European Company Survey of 13 October 2020 on Workplace practices unlocking employee potential;
Amendment 28 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the voice of workers is a key element of the European Social Model, whose shared legacy of social dialogue, workers’ participation, collective bargaining, employee representation on boards, promotion of occupational health and safety representation, and tripartism are the building blocks of a diverse, economically and socially sustainable future;
Amendment 36 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas democracy at work plays a key role in strengthening human rights in the workplace and society, not least when trade unions and workers’ representatives are actively involved in business due diligence processes; whereas more democracy at work as well as increased transparency in big corporations would be an effective way of addressing the inequalities at work and in society;
Amendment 41 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas workers’ participation, collective bargaining coverage and unionisation are declining across the EU; whereas Eurofound reported that fewer than one-third (31%) of companies in the EU facilitated the regular direct participation of employees in organisational decision-making in 2019;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas trade unions and workers’ representatives have played a key role in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the workplace, from the introduction of measures to protect the health and safety of workers, notably essential workers in highly exposed workplaces, to the implementation of job retention schemes such as short-time work and new forms of work organisation like working from home; whereas the COVID- 19 pandemic has aggravated pre-existing gender inequalities on the labour market and widened the gender gap in labour force participation;
Amendment 56 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas technological developments, the transition to a low carbon economy and the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic provide an opportunity to transition workplaces to high-involvement forms of work organisation at all levels;
Amendment 63 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas sustainable corporate governance can only be achieved with employee involvement; whereas the economic model baseda mere focus on the short-term ‘shareholder value’ principle has failed to encouragemight hamper long-term investment in human capital and proper respect for human rights and, in particular, for the participation rights of trade unions and workers during past crises20 ; the environment. __________________ 20Rapp, M. S., Wolff, M., Udoieva, I., Hennig, J. C., ‘Mitbestimmung im Aufsichtsrat und ihre Wirkung auf die Unternehmensführung’, Hans-Böckler- Stiftung, No 424, June 2019; Ernst and Young, Study on directors’ duties and sustainable corporate governance, July 2020.
Amendment 70 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas studies have shown that worker participation enhances productivity, innovation, work organisation, gender equality,work engagement, innovation, gender equality, and improves good work organisation and decision-making and provides alternatives to crisis-induced employment reduction22 ; __________________ 22 FitzRoy, F., Kraft, K., ‘Co- determination, Efficiency and Productivity’, British Journal of Industrial Relations, Vol. 43, Issue 2, June 2005, pp. 233-247; Kraft K., Stank J., Dewenter R., ‘Co-determination and innovation’, Cambridge Journal of Economics, Vol 35, Issue 1, 2011, pp. 145-172.
Amendment 78 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the active inclusion of workers in companies’ decision-making processes will be essential to ensure the fast, substantial and sustainable policy and strategy changes required by the twin digital and green transitions, which will herald tremendous changes in the world of work; it will also lead to a better inclusion of the most vulnerable workers in the transition process towards a green and digital economy;
Amendment 104 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to develop initiatives to improve familiarity with rules governing employee representation in corporate bodies in the various EU Member States and foster exchanges of best practices, assessing the different forms of worker participations and the socioeconomic effects thereof;
Amendment 108 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to respect the agreements between European social partners at both cross-industry and sectoral level and to refrain from unilaterally deciding, in spite ofexamine the possibility to transpose, upon the joint request of those social partners, not to transpose such agreements through a generallysuch agreements in a binding Council decision;
Amendment 113 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that through loopholes, the EU Statute for a European Company (Societas Europeae – SE) iscan inadvertently enablinge companies to circumvent national regulations, particularly on board-level employee representation; regrets the fact that the 2019 Company Law Package24 is serving to perpetuate these shortcomings rather thandoes not resolve them; notes that cross- border mergers are alsomight be used to avoid representation rights; stresses that companies use complex corporate structures and supply or subcontracting chains to circumvent social standards; __________________ 24Directive (EU) 2019/2121 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2019 as regards cross-border conversions, mergers and divisions (OJ L 321 12.12.2019, p. 1).
Amendment 124 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to make the necessary improvements to the frameworks regulating SEs and European Cooperative Societies and to the Company Law Package, and to amend Council Directive 2001/86/EC to introduce minimum EU rules governing employee representation, including on gender equality, on supervisory boards;
Amendment 131 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to establish the necessary conditions and requirements to ensure that at least 80 % of corporations in the EU are covered by sustainable corporate governance agreements by 203025 ; calls, to this end, for the establishment of strategies agreed with workers to positively influence environmental, social and economic development through governance practices and market presence, to strengthen the role of directors in pursuing the long-term interests of their company, to improve directors’ accountability towards integrating sustainability into corporate decision-making, and to promote corporate governance practices that contribute to company sustainability, including corporate reporting, board remuneration, a maximumincreased transparency on board remuneration, and more balanced rules on CEO-to-worker pay ratio, gender-balanced board compositions and stakeholder involvement26 ; __________________ 25Commission staff working document of 4 March 2021 accompanying its European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan (SWD(2021)0046). 26 Ibid.
Amendment 145 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to deliver on its commitment to put forward without further delay a directive on binding human rights and environmental due diligence and responsible business conduct, including workers’ rights such as the right to organise and collectively bargain, health and safety, social protection and working conditions; stresses that this directive should establish mandatory rules on due diligence covering companies’ activities and their business relationships, including those of supply and subcontracting chains, and should ensure the full involvement of trade unions and workers’ representatives throughout the whole due diligence process;
Amendment 148 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is convinced that introducing and monitoring new digital technologies in the workplace successfully and in a trustworthy manner will require timely and meaningful information for and consultation with trade unions and workers’ representatives to ensure full respect for their health, safety, data protection, equal treatment and well-being at work and prevent undue exploitation and surveillance of workers, in particular via management by algorithms; emphasises that new digital technologies and artificial intelligence should not replicate existing discrimination and societal biases but should help the social inclusion and participation of diverse groups; underlines the fact that trade unions and workers’ representatives should have the necessary access and means to assess and evaluate digital technology;
Amendment 163 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Commission to take account of the existence of good practices as well as the results of studies and assessments of the socioeconomic effects and consequences of employee representation in corporate bodies while amending existing directives affecting this issue and which can help improve corporate governance;
Amendment 182 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. States that much remains to be done to ensure gender equality in all aspects of worker participation across the EU; reiterates that gender equality and diversity in the boardrooms is a key democratic principle with positive economic side effects;
Amendment 206 #
2021/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to guarantee information and consultation rights to ensure that the European Works Council can deliver its opinion before consultation is completed at the respective level; calls on the Commission, moreover, to ensure access to justice, to put an end to exemptions for old, so-called ‘voluntary’ pre-directive agreements after more than 20 years, to introduce sanctionstrengthen reinforcement mechanisms, to consolidate the concept of the ‘transnational character of a matter’ and incorporate it into the European Works Council Directive, to prevent the abuse of confidentiality rules, and to ensure the efficient coordination of information, consultation and participation at local, national and EU levels;
Amendment 56 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Next to the deadlines of 2030 and 2050 that have already been introduced under Regulation (EU) 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council19 , an intermediary deadline of 2040 for the compliance of the network with this Regulation should be added for the extended core network that is part of the European Transport Corridors. The same intermediary deadline should also apply for new standards on the core network that have been introduced in addition to the requirements in Regulation (EU) 1315/2013 as to allow for the necessary investments in due time. Incentives should be set to ensure the completion of the 2030, 2040 and 2050 targets. _________________ 19 Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network and repealing Decision No 661/2010/EU (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 1).
Amendment 58 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The comprehensive network should be sufficiently equipped with alternative fuels infrastructure in order to ensure that it effectively supports the transition to zero- emission mobility, in line with the milestones set in the Sustainable and Smart Mobility StrategyRegulation of the European Parliament and Council on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, and repealing Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Amendment 60 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The core network has been identified on the basis of an objective planning methodology. That methodology has identified the most important urban nodes, ports and airports, as well as border crossing points. Wherever possible, tThose nodes are to be connected with multimodal links as long as they are economically viable and feasible by 2030. The methodology has ensured the interconnection of all Member States and the integration of the main islands into the core network.
Amendment 62 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25 a) The TEN-T network should fully take into account the diversity of challenges facing EU regions including geographic or significant physical constraints, for example in outermost regions and other remote, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions or in sparsely populated areas, or for isolated or partially isolated networks. All regions should be included in the whole core network, extended core network and comprehensive network to ensure the territorial cohesion of our Union.
Amendment 63 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Exemptions from the infrastructure requirements applicable to the core, extended core and comprehensive network should be possible only in duly justified cases and subject to certain conditions. This should include cases where investment cannot be justified, or where there are specific geographic or significant physical constraints, for example in outermost regions and other remote, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions or in sparsely populated areas, or for isolated or partially isolated networks.
Amendment 66 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) Projects of common interest for which Union funding is sought should be the subject of a socio-economic cost- benefit analysis based on a recognised methodology, taking into account the relevant social, economic, climate-related and environmental benefits, territorial balance and costs as well as the life-cycle approach. The analysis of climate-related and environmental costs and benefits should be based on the environmental impact assessment carried out pursuant to Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council21 . _________________ 21 Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1).
Amendment 71 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 a (new)
Recital 50 a (new)
(50 a) When determining urban nodes special attention should be paid to supporting functional urban areas due to their importance in triggering cooperation between local authorities and partners across administrative borders as well strengthening urban-rural linkages furthermore, special attention should be paid to traffic density in order to improve the connectivity between urban nodes and the surrounding rural/suburban areas and ensure a more balanced territorial approach.
Amendment 80 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) A sufficient number of fast recharging points for light and heavy-duty vehicles accessible to the public should be deployed across the trans-European transport network. This aim should ensure full cross-border connectivity and allow electric vehicles to circulate throughout the Union. Distance-based targets for the trans- European transport network as defined in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] are to ensure a minimum of sufficient coverage of electric recharging points along the Union’s main road networks including areas facing geographical and demographic challenges and outermost regions.
Amendment 85 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 66
Recital 66
(66) European Transport Corridors should help to develop the infrastructure of the trans-European transport network in such a way as to address bottlenecks, enhancsure cross-border connections and improve efficiency and sustainability. They should contribute to cohesion throughby improveding territorial cooperation through a bottom up approach that takes into account the needs of local communities, local and regional authorities. They should also address wider transport policy objectives and facilitate interoperability, modal integration and multimodal operations while respecting geographical approach. The corridor approach should be transparent and clear and the management of such corridors should not create additional administrative burdens or costs.
Amendment 88 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) 'urban node' means an urban area where elements of the transport infrastructure of the trans-European transport network, such as ports including passenger terminals, airports, railway stations, bus terminals, logistic platforms and facilities and freight terminals, located in and around the urban area, including their functional urban areas, are connected with other elements of that infrastructure and with the infrastructure for regional and local traffic;
Amendment 90 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) 'isolated network' means the rail network of a Member State, or a part thereof, with a track gauge different from that of the European standard nominal track gauge (1435 mm), for which certain major infrastructure investments cannot be justified in economic cost-benefit terms by virtue of the specificities of that network arising from its geographic detachment or peripheral locationunless they are oriented towards converging to the European standard;
Amendment 91 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) reduction of infrastructure quality gaps between Member States by further developing interconnections and ensuring the effective connectivity of EU border regions;
Amendment 105 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) provides for a nominal track gauge for new railway lines of 1435 mm, except where the new line is an extension on a network the track gauge of which is different and detached from the main rail lines in the Union;
Amendment 128 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 6
Article 52 – paragraph 6
6. The European Coordinator mayshall consult regional and local authorities, infrastructure managers, transport operators, in particular those which are members of the rail freight governance, the supply industry, transport users and representatives of civil society in relation to the work plan and its implementation. In addition, the European Coordinator responsible for ERTMS shall closely cooperate with the European Union Agency for Railways and Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking and the European Coordinator for the European Maritime Space with the European Maritime Safety Agency.
Amendment 131 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 63 – paragraph 1
Article 63 – paragraph 1
The provisions relating to railways, and in particular any requirement to connect airports and ports to railways as well as the provisions related to safe and secure parking and multimodal freight terminals shall not apply to Cyprus, Malta and outermost regions and Malta for as long as no railway system is established within their territory.
Amendment 233 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a – point i
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a – point i
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
For the calculation of a Member State's gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources referred to in Article 7 and of the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target referred to in Article 25(1), first subparagraph, point (a), the share of biofuels and bioliquids, as well as of biomass fuels consumed in transport, where produced from food and feed crops, shall be no more than one percentage point higher than the share of such fuels in the final consumption of energy in the transport sector in 2020 in that Member State, excluding the share of high indirect land-use change risk biofuels, bioliquids or biomass fuels produced from food and feed crops for which a significant expansion of the production area into land with high-carbon stock is observed, with a maximum of 7 % of final consumption of energy in the transport sector in that Member State. By way of derogation, Member States may decide to exclude bioliquids used for electricity production in the outermost regions and non-interconnected areas from the aforementioned 7 % ceiling for the transport sector;
Amendment 238 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 27 point 1a
Article 27 point 1a
(c a) the share of biofuels and biogas for transport produced from grape marc and wine lees may be considered to be twice its energy content during a 6-years transitional period starting from the entry into force of the directive.
Amendment 241 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 point 1
Article 29 point 1
— (a) in the case of solid biomass fuels, in installations producing electricity, heating and cooling with a total rated thermal input equal to or exceeding 510 MW,
Amendment 242 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 point 1
Article 29 point 1
— (b) in the case of bioliquids, in an installation producing electricity, heating and cooling with a total rated thermal input equal to or exceeding 10 MW,
Amendment 243 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 point 1
Article 29 point 1
— (b) in the case of gaseous biomass fuels, in installations producing electricity, heating and cooling with a totaln average rated thermal input equal to or exceeding 2 MW,
Amendment 256 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 18 a (new)
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 18 a (new)
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 point 13
Article 29 point 13
Amendment 1022 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a – point i
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
For the calculation of a Member State's gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources referred to in Article 7 and of the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target referred to in Article 25(1), first subparagraph, point (a), the share of biofuels and bioliquids, as well as of biomass fuels consumed in transport, where produced from food and feed crops, shall be no more than one percentage point higher than the share of such fuels in the final consumption of energy in the transport sector in 2020 in that Member State, with a maximum of 7 % of final consumption of energy in the transport sector in that Member State.; excluding the share of high indirect land-use change risk biofuels, bioliquids or biomass fuels produced from food and feed crops for which a significant expansion of the production area into land with high-carbon stock is observed, with a maximum of 7 % of final consumption of energy in the transport sector in that Member State. By way of derogation, Member States may decide to exclude bioliquids used for electricity production in outermost regions and non- interconnected areas in the above mentioned 7% ceiling for the transport sector.
Amendment 1153 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – point 1
Article 29 – point 1
— (a) in the case of solid biomass fuels, in installations producing electricity, heating and cooling with a total rated thermal input equal to or exceeding 510 MW,
Amendment 1158 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – point 1
Article 29 – point 1
Amendment 1160 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – point 1
Article 29 – point 1
— (b) in the case of gaseous biomass fuels, in installations producing electricity, heating and cooling with a totalaverage rated thermal input equal to or exceeding 2 MW,
Amendment 1166 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a (new)
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 point 13
Article 29 point 13
(aa) Article 29 point 13 is amended as follows: "For the purposes referred to in point (c) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 of this Article, Member States may derogate, for a limited period of time, from the criteria laid down in paragraphs 2 to 7 and 10and 11 of this Article by adopting different criteria for: (a) installations located in an outermost region as referred to in Article 349 TFEU to the extent that such facilities produce electricity or heating or cooling from biomass fuels as well as the transport sector and in particular the space sector ; and (b) biomass fuels used in the installations and the transport sector referred to in point (a) of this subparagraph, irrespective of the place of origin of that biomass, provided that such criteria are objectively justified on the grounds that their aim is to ensure, for that outermost region, a smooth phase- in of the criteria laid down in paragraphs 2 to 7 and 10 and 11 of this Article and thereby incentivise the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable biomass fuels. The different criteria referred to in this paragraph shall be subject to a specific notification by the relevant Member State to the Commission. " Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.L_.2018.328.01.0082.01.ENG)
Amendment 295 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) With a view to ensuring the ecological transition in the outermost regions is accompanied by economic and social cohesion, an impact assessment should be carried out before the end of the transition period on the potential economic and social impacts specific to these regions. The Commission must ensure compliance with Article 349 TFEU and propose appropriate measures for the outermost regions in implementing the CBAM, in particular because of the specific customs and tax arrangements that apply to the outermost regions.
Amendment 587 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt implementing acts to adapt, if necessary, the conditions for implementing the CBAM in those regions on the basis of Article 349 TFEU.
Amendment 169 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) As Directive 2020/262 specifies that it and Directives 92/83/EEC, 92/84/EEC, 2003/96/EC and 2011/64/EU do not apply to the French and Spanish outermost regions referred to in Article 349 of the TFEU, in the recast of Directive 2003/96/EC, flights to and from those regions and shipping to and from them should be considered exempt from intra-EU taxation.
Amendment 87 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Special consideration should be given to promoting accessibility for the outermost regions of the Union. Therefore, a derogation from the EU ETS should be provided for emissions from flights betweenfrom and to an aerodrome located in an outermost region of a Member State and an aerodrome located in the same Member State.
Amendment 112 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 c – paragraph 7
Article 3 c – paragraph 7
7. By way of derogation from Articles 12(2a), 14(3) and Article 16, Member States shall consider the requirements set out in those provisions to be satisfied and shall take no action against aircraft operators in respect of emissions taking place until 2030 from flights betweenfrom and to an aerodrome located in an outermost region of a Member State and an aerodrome located in the same Member State outside that outermost regwithin the meaning of Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.’;
Amendment 154 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Special consideration should be given to promoting accessibility for the outermost regions of the Union. Therefore, a derogation from the EU ETS should be provided for emissions from flights betweenfrom and to an aerodrome located in an outermost region of a Member State and an aerodrome located in the same Member State.
Amendment 189 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 c – paragraph 7
Article 3 c – paragraph 7
7. By way of derogation from Articles 12(2a), 14(3) and Article 16, Member States shall consider the requirements set out in those provisions to be satisfied and shall take no action against aircraft operators in respect of emissions taking place until 2030 from flights betweenfrom and to an aerodrome located in an outermost region of a Member State and an aerodrome located in the same Member State outside that outermost regwithin the meaning of Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.’;
Amendment 93 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) Particular attention needs to be paid to tenants in the private rental market. Those tenants include vulnerable households in energy poverty and lower middle-income ones, that are significantly affected by the price impacts of increased heating costs or by higher rental prices following renovation, but are not in a position to renovate the building they occupy. As part of their Social Climate Plans, Member States should therefore develop, in consultation with landlords, specific measures and investments to support vulnerable tenants on the private rental market in order to make renovation measures and contribute to the Union’s climate targets.
Amendment 94 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Porto Declaration of 8 May 2021 reaffirmed the European Council’s pledge to work towards a social Europe ensuring a fair transition, and its determination to continue deepening the concrete implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights at EU and national level, with due regard for respective competences and the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality.
Amendment 96 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 b (new)
Recital 12 b (new)
(12 b) Mobility poverty represents an equally concerning challenge for the Union. Addressing this issue is becoming more pressing as a result of the increasing phase-out requirements for combustion engine vehicles, high fuel prices, or high dependencies on transport availability, accessibility and costs to go to work or for daily mobility needs due to living in rural, insular, outermost regions, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas or for less developed regions or territories, including less developed peri-urban areas.
Amendment 103 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) A Social Climate Fund (‘the Fund’) should therefore be established to provide funds to the Member States to support their policies to address the social impacts of the emissions trading for buildings and road transport on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users. This should be achieved notably through temporary income support and measures and investments intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through increased energy efficiency of buildings, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport to the benefit of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users.
Amendment 109 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) For that purpose, each Member State should prepare together with the relevant stakeholders listed in Article 8.1 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 such as social partners, regional and local authorities and submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’). Those Plans should pursue two objectives. Firstly, they should provide vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users the necessary resources to finance and carry out investments in energy efficiency, decarbonisation of heating and cooling, in zero- and low-emission vehicles and mobility. Secondly, they should mitigate the impact of the increase in the cost of fossil fuels on the most vulnerable and thereby prevent energy and transport poverty during the transition period until such investments have been implemented. The Plans should have an investment component promoting the long-term solution of reduce fossil fuels reliance and could envisage other measures, including temporary direct income support to mitigate adverse income effects in the shorter term.
Amendment 118 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Member States, in consultation with the stakeholders listed in Article 8.1 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 (CPR) such as social partners, local and regional level authorities, are best placed to design and to implement Plans that are adapted and targeted to their local, regional and national circumstances as their existing policies in the relevant areas and planned use of other relevant EU funds. In that manner, the broad diversity of situations, the specific knowledge of local and regional governments, research and innovation and industrial relations and social dialogue structures, as well as national traditions, can best be respected and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall support to the vulnerable.
Amendment 132 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The increase in the price for fossil fuels may disproportionally affect vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users who spend a larger part of their incomes on energy and transport, who, in certain regions, including in rural, insular, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas or for less developed regions or territories, including the outermost regions and less developed peri-urban areas, do not have access to alternative, affordable mobility and transport solutions and who may lack the financial capacity to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption.
Amendment 146 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19 a) Renewable energy communities and citizen energy communities can help Member States to achieve the objectives of this Regulation via a bottom-up approach initiated by citizens, as those communities empower and engage consumers and enable certain groups of household customers, both living in urban and in rural, insular, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas or for less developed regions or territories, including less developed peri-urban areas, to advance energy efficiency in households, support the use of renewable energy and at the same time contribute to fighting energy poverty. For this purpose, Member States should promote the role of renewable energy communities and citizen energy communities and regard them as eligible beneficiaries of the Fund.
Amendment 152 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Member States should submit their Plans together with the update of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council35 after the consultation with stakeholders listed in Article 8.1 of Regulation (EU)2021/1060 such as social partners, local and regional level authorities. The Plans should include the measures to be financed, their estimated costs and the national contribution. They should also include key milestones and targets to assess the effective implementation of the measures. _________________ 35 Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1).
Amendment 163 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Mobility poverty has no clear Union-level or national definitions are available. However, the problem is becoming more pressing to address as a result of the increasing phase-out requirements for combustion engine vehicles, high fuel prices, or high dependencies on transport availability, accessibility and costs to go to work or for daily mobility needs due to living in rural, insular, outermost regions, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas or for less developed regions or territories, including less developed peri-urban areas.
Amendment 164 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The financial envelope of the Fund should, in principle, be commensurate to amounts corresponding to 25% of the expected revenues from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC in the period 2026-2032. Pursuant to Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/205341 , Member States should make those revenues available to the Union budget as own resources. Member States are to finance 50% of the total costs of their Plan themselves. For this purpose, as well as for investment and measures to accelerate and alleviate the required transition for citizens negatively affected, Member States should inter alia use their expected revenues from emissions trading for buildings and road transport under Directive 2003/87/EC for that purpose. Moreover, the financial envelope should be reinforced by using additional revenues from a higher carbon price generated by the extension of the scope of Directive2003/87/EC to buildings and road transport. In the event of a higher carbon price, additional revenues should automatically finance the Fund. _________________ 41 Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/2053 of 14 December 2020 on the system of own resources of the European Union and repealing Decision 2014/335/EU, Euratom (OJ L 424, 15.12.2020, p. 1).
Amendment 165 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23 a) To ensure that financial support provided by the Fund can reach vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, vulnerable transport users in the initial years of the entry into force of the Fund, Member States, upon a request submitted together with the Social Climate Plan, can receive an amount of up to 13% of their financial allocation in the form of pre-financing within two months after the adoption by the Commission of the legal commitments.
Amendment 168 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) In order to facilitate the preparation of the Social Climate Plan and to ensure transparent rules for monitoring and evaluation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of setting out the template based on which Member States shall prepare their Social Climate Plans and the common indicators for reporting on the progress and for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the Plans. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. 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, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.
Amendment 174 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 3
Article premier – paragraph 3
The measures and investments supported by the Fund shall benefit households, micro-enterprises and transport users, which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas, and the outermost regions).
Amendment 177 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
The measures and investments supported by the Fund shall benefit households, micro-enterprises and transport users, which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas)in mobility poverty.
Amendment 207 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2 a) ‘mobility poverty’ means a household’s lack of access to essential transport and mobility services required to meet essential socio-economic needs and participation in society due to a disproportionate share of mobility expenditure to their disposable income or a limited availability of affordable public or alternative modes of transport, with a particular focus on households in rural, insular, outermost regions, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas or less developed regions or territories, including less developed (peri-)urban areas;
Amendment 210 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) For that purpose, each Member State should prepare together with the relevant stakeholders listed in Article 8.1 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 such as the social partners, regional and local authorities and submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’). Those Plans should contribute to the implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals while ensuring that no one is left behind as well as pursue two objectives. Firstly, they should provide vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users the necessary resources to finance and carry out investments in energy efficiency, decarbonisation of heating and cooling, in zero- and low-emission vehicles and mobility. Secondly, they should mitigate the impact of the increase in the cost of fossil fuels on the most vulnerable and thereby prevent energy and transport poverty during the transition period until such investments have been implemented. The Plans should have an investment component promoting the long-term solution of reduce fossil fuels reliance and could envisage other measures, including temporary direct income support to mitigate adverse income effects in the shorter term.
Amendment 214 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
(10 a) 'citizen energy community' means citizen energy community as defined in Article 2, point (11) of Directive (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a; _________________ 1a Directive (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on common rules for the internal market for electricity and amending Directive 2012/27/EU Text with EEA relevance
Amendment 216 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 b (new)
(10 b) ‘renewable energy community’ means renewable energy community as defined in point (16) of Article 2 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Union and of the Council1a. _________________ 1a Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources
Amendment 218 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
Amendment 229 #
2021/0206(COD)
(13) ‘vulnerable transport users’ means transport users, including from lower middle-income households, that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC and lack the means to purchase zero- and low- emission vehicles or to switch to alternative sustainable modes of transport, including public transport, particularly in rural and remote areas, and the outermost regions.
Amendment 230 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Member States, in consultation with the stakeholders listed in Article 8.1 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 (CPR) such as social partners, local and regional level authorities, are best placed to design and to implement Plans that are adapted and targeted to their local, regional and national circumstances as their existing policies in the relevant areas and planned use of other relevant EU funds. In that manner, the broad diversity of situations, the specific knowledge of local and regional governments, research and innovation and industrial relations and social dialogue structures, as well as national traditions, can best be respected and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall support to the vulnerable.
Amendment 240 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall prepare, in consultation with the relevant stakeholders listed in Article 8, paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 such as social partners, local and regional authorities and submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 14(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that Article. The Plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating, cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the Union.
Amendment 259 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Pending the impact of those investments on reducing costs and emissions, well targeted direct income support for the most vulnerable would help the just transition. Such support should be understood to be a temporary measure accompanying the decarbonisation of the housing and transport sectors. It would not be permanent as it does not address the root causes of energy and transport poverty. Such support should omainly concern direct impacts of the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, not electricity or heating costs related to the inclusion of power and heat production in the scope of that Directive. Eligibility fSuch direct income support should decrease in time as the investments in energy efficiency, in building renovation and in zero- and low-emission mobility and transport should have paid off. Such direct income support should be limited in timeto 40% of the total estimated costs of the Plans for the period 2024-2027 and should be limited to 30% for the period 2028-2032.
Amendment 274 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households, and in particular on incidence of energy poverty and mobility poverty, on micro- enterprises and on transport users, comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation, taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected, particularly territories which are remote such as outermost regions and rural;
Amendment 276 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households, and in particular on incidence of energy poverty, on micro-enterprises and on transport users, comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation, taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected, particularly territories which are remote and rural, and the outermost regions;
Amendment 278 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Taking into account the importance of tackling climate change in line with Paris Agreement commitments, the commitment to the European Pillar of Social Rights and the commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the actions under this Regulation should contribute to the achievement of the target that 30% of all expenditure under the 2021- 2027 multiannual financial framework should be spent on mainstreaming climate objectives and should contribute to the ambition of providing 10% of annual spending to biodiversity objectives in 2026 and 2027, while considering the existing overlaps between climate and biodiversity goals. For this purpose, the methodology set out in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council33 should be used to tag the expenditures of the Fund. The Fund should support activities that fully respect the climate and environmental standards and priorities of the Union and comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council34 . Only such measures and investments should be included in the Plans. Direct income support measures should as a rule be considered as having an insignificant foreseeable impact on environmental objectives, and as such be considered compliant with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’. The Commission intends to issue technical guidance to the Member States well ahead of the preparation of the Plans. The guidance will explain how the measures and investments must comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852. The Commission intends to present in 2021 a proposal for a Council Recommendation on how to address the social aspects of the green transition. _________________ 33 Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159). 34 Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2020 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (OJ L 198, 22.6.2020, p. 13).
Amendment 284 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) where the Plan provides for measures referred to in Article 3(2), the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients, the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the Plan are expected to reduce energy and transportmobility poverty and the vulnerability of households, micro-enterprises and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices;
Amendment 289 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) the arrangements for the effective monitoring and implementation of the Plan by the Member State concerned, to be undertaken in consultation with the relevant stakeholders listed in Article 8, paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU)2021/1060 such as social partners, local and regional authorities, in particular of the proposed milestones and targets, including indicators for the implementation of measures and investments, which, where relevant, shall be those available with the Statistical office of the European Union European Statistical Office and the European Energy Poverty Observatory as identified by Commission Recommendation 2020/156354 on energy poverty; _________________ 54 OJ L 357, 27.10.2020, p. 35.
Amendment 299 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Member States should submit their Plans together with the update of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council35 , after the consultation with stakeholders listed in Article 8.1 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 such as social partners, local and regional level authorities. The Plans should include the measures to be financed, their estimated costs and the national contribution. They should also include key milestones and targets to assess the effective implementation of the measures. _________________ 35 Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1).
Amendment 299 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt, within three months after the entry into force of this Regulation, a delegated act in accordance with Article 25 to supplement this Regulation in order to set out a template based on which Member States shall prepare their Social Climate Plan.
Amendment 313 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) reductions in the number of vulnerable households, especially households in energy poverty, of vulnerable micro-enterprises and of vulnerable transport users, including in rural and remote areas, and the outermost regions.
Amendment 314 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) reductions in the number of vulnerable households, especially households in energy poverty and mobility poverty, of vulnerable micro-enterprises and of vulnerable transport users, including in rural and remote areas and outermost regions.
Amendment 333 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) support building renovations, especially for those occupying worst- performing buildings, with a special attention to tenants, including in the form of financial support or fiscal incentives such as deductibility of renovation costs from the rent, independently of the ownership of the buildings concerned, and support for renovation of social housing;
Amendment 335 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The financial envelope of the Fund should, in principle, be commensurate to amounts corresponding to 25% of the expected revenues from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC in the period 2026-2032. Pursuant to Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/205341 , Member States should make those revenues available to the Union budget as own resources. Member States are to finance 50% of the total costs of their Plan themselves. For this purpose, as well as for investment and measures to accelerate and alleviate the required transition for citizens negatively affected, Member States should inter alia use their expected revenues from emissions trading for buildings and road transport under Directive 2003/87/EC for that purpose. Moreover, the financial envelope should be reinforced by using additional revenues from a higher carbon price generated by the extension of the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC to buildings and road transport. In the event of a higher carbon price, additional revenues should automatically finance the Fund. _________________ 41 Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/2053 of 14 December 2020 on the system of own resources of the European Union and repealing Decision 2014/335/EU, Euratom (OJ L 424, 15.12.2020, p. 1).
Amendment 342 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) To ensure that financial support provided by the Fund can reach vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, vulnerable transport users in the initial years of the entry into force of the Fund, Member States, upon a request submitted together with the Social Climate Plan, can receive an amount of up to 13% of their financial allocation in the form of pre-financing within two months after the adoption by the Commission of the legal commitments;
Amendment 352 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) support public and private entities in developing and providing affordable zero- and low-emission mobility and transport services and the uptake of attractive active mobility options for rural, insular, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas or for less developed regions or territories, including less developed peri-urban areas, and the outermost regions.
Amendment 361 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Member States may include into the estimated total costs financial support provided to public orentities, private entities and renewable- or citizen energy communities other than vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport uses, if those entities carry out measures and investments ultimately benefitting vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users.
Amendment 363 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) In order to facilitate the preparation of the Social Climate Plan and to ensure transparent rules for monitoring and evaluation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of setting out the template based on which Member States shall prepare their Social Climate Plans and the common indicators for reporting on the progress and for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the Plans. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. 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, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.
Amendment 368 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The implementation of the Fund should be carried out in line with the principle of sound financial management, including the protection of the Union budget in the case of breaches of the principles of the rule of law, the effective prevention and prosecution of fraud, tax fraud, tax evasion, corruption and conflicts of interest.
Amendment 373 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Each year, the programmed baseline allocation in the EU budget should be reinforced in case there is any increase of the carbon price, as this raise would create additional burden on the vulnerable households and microenterprises as well as vulnerable transport users. Such annual reinforcements should correspond to the carbon price increase and be accommodated within the MFF by means of an automatic ‘upward adjustment’ of the ceiling of Heading 3 and the payment ceiling, the mechanism for which is to be provided for in the MFF regulation according to Article 312 TFEU.
Amendment 389 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Alongside the Member State allocations set out in paragraph 1, an additional specific allocation corresponding to an aid intensity of EUR 40 per inhabitant will be provided for the outermost NUTS level 2 regions referred to in Article 349 of the TFEU and the northern sparsely populated NUTS level 2 regions in order to address the specific challenges of these regions.
Amendment 392 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Amendment 395 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
The measures and investments supported by the Fund shall benefit households, micro-enterprises and transport users, which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas)in mobility poverty.
Amendment 413 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
The general objective of the Fund is to contribute to thea socially fair transition towards climate neutrality notably by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC. The specific objective of the Fund is to support vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport with the objective to gradually phase out fossil fuels dependence.
Amendment 440 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Where a Social Climate Plan, including relevant milestones and targets, is no longer achievable, either in whole or in part, by the Member State concerned because of objective circumstances, in particular because of the actual direct effects of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC, the Member State concerned may, in consultation with the relevant stakeholders listed in Article 8, paragraph 1 of Regulation(EU) 2021/1060 such as social partners, local and regional authorities, submit to the Commission an amendment of its Plan to include the necessary and duly justified changes. Member States may request technical support for the preparation of such request.
Amendment 444 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy povertya household’s lack of access to essential energy services that underpin a decent standard of living and health, including adequate warmth, cooling, lighting, and energy to power appliances, in the relevant national context, existing social policy and other relevant policies as defined in point [(49)] of Article 2 of Directive (EU) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the European Parliament and of the Council50 ; _________________ 50 [Directive (EU) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ C […], […], p. […]).] [Proposal for recast of Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency]
Amendment 447 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2a) ‘mobility poverty’ means households that have a disproportionate share of mobility expenditure to their disposable income or a limited availability of affordable public or alternative modes of transport required to meet essential socio-economic needs, with a particular focus on households in rural, insular, outermost regions, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas or less developed regions or territories, including less developed (peri-)urban areas, caused by one or a combination of factors: high fuel prices, the phase-out of internal combustion engine cars, high costs for the replacement of internal combustion engine cars with zero-emission cars, high- costs or lack of availability of adequate, affordable public or alternative modes of transport;
Amendment 459 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each Member State concerned shall, on a biennial basis, and in consultation with the relevant stakeholders listed in Article 8, paragraph 1 of Regulation(EU) 2021/1060 such as social partners, local and regional authorities, report to the Commission on the implementation of its Plan as part of its integrated national energy and climate progress report pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and in accordance with Article 28 thereof. The Member States concerned shall include in their progress report:
Amendment 468 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty or households, including lower middle- income onehouseholds, that are significantly affected by the transition towards climate neutrality, especially the price impacts of the incluextension of buildings into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC to buildings and road transport and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy;
Amendment 470 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 4(2a) and Article 23(4) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time.
Amendment 479 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘vulnerable micro-enterprises’ means micro-enterprises that are significantly affected by the transition towards climate neutrality, especially the price impacts of the incluextension of buildings into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC to buildings and road transport and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy or to purchase zero- and low-emission vehicles;
Amendment 500 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘vulnerable transport users’ means transport users, including from lower middle-income households, that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of road transport intotransition towards climate neutrality and at risk of mobility poverty, especially because of the price impacts of the extension of the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC to road transport and lack the means to purchase zero- and low- emission vehicles or to switch to alternative sustainable modes of transport, including public transport, particularly in rural and remote areas and outermost regions.
Amendment 516 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall prepare, in consultation with the relevant stakeholders listed in Article 8, paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 such as social partners, local and regional authorities and submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 14(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that Article. The Plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the impact of the transition towards climate neutrality, especially energy and mobility poverty including the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating, cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the Union.
Amendment 535 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The Plan may include national measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of the increase in the price of fossil fuels and especially resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC.
Amendment 581 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) detailed quantitative and qualitative information on energy and mobility poverty concerning the following: a mapping of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users identified at the start of the Plan, on the basis of the definition in Article 2;
Amendment 599 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households, and in particular on incidence of energy poverty and mobility poverty, on micro- enterprises and on transport users, comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation, taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected, particularly territories which are remote such as outermost regions and rural;
Amendment 602 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) indicative national targets and objectives to reduce the number of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users over the duration of the Plan, including an indicative timetable with intermediary targets and objectives;
Amendment 609 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) where the Plan provides for measures referred to in Article 3(2), the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients, the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the Plan are expected to reduce energy and transportmobility poverty and the vulnerability of households, micro-enterprises and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices;
Amendment 632 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) the arrangements for the effective monitoring and implementation of the Plan by the Member State concerned, to be undertaken in consultation with the relevant stakeholders listed in Article 8, paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU)2021/1060 such as social partners, local and regional authorities, in particular of the proposed milestones and targets, including indicators for the implementation of measures and investments, which, where relevant, shall be those available with the Statistical office of the European Union European Statistical Office and the European Energy Poverty Observatory as identified by Commission Recommendation 2020/156354 on energy poverty; _________________ 54 OJ L 357, 27.10.2020, p. 35.
Amendment 645 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt, within three months after the entry into force of this Regulation, a delegated act in accordance with Article 25 to supplement this Regulation in order to set out a template based on which Member States shall prepare their Social Climate Plan.
Amendment 668 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) greenhouse gas emissions reductions and gradually ending the fossil fuel dependence;
Amendment 675 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) reductions in the number of vulnerable households, especially households in energy poverty and mobility poverty, of vulnerable micro-enterprises and of vulnerable transport users, including in rural and remote areas and outermost regions.
Amendment 695 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Fund shall only support micro-enterprises that respect applicable working conditions resulting from relevant national labour law or collective agreements.
Amendment 711 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may include the costs of measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and vulnerable households that are transport users to absorb the increase in road transport and heating fuel prices. Such support shall decrease over time and be limited to the direct impact of the emission trading for buildings and road transport. Eligibility for such direct income support shall cease within the time limits identified under Article 4(1) point (d). Such direct income support shall be limited to 40% of the total estimated costs of the Plans for the period 2024-2027 and shall be limited to 30% for the period 2028-2032.
Amendment 726 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) support building renovations, especially for those occupying worst- performing buildings, with a special attention to tenants, including in the form of financial support or fiscal incentives such as deductibility of renovation costs from the rent, independently of the ownership of the buildings concerned and support for renovation of social housing;
Amendment 738 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) contribute to the decarbonisation, including the electrification, of heating and cooling of, and cooking in, buildings and the integration of energy from renewable sources that contribute to the achievements of energy savings including subsidies and zero-interest loans to invest in products and services to increase the energy efficiency of buildings and to integrate renewable energy sources in buildings;
Amendment 782 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) support public and private entities in developing and providing affordable zero- and low-emission mobility and transport services and the uptake of attractive active mobility options for rural, insular, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas, including the outermost regions or for less developed regions or territories, including less developed peri- urban areas.
Amendment 819 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Member States may include into the estimated total costs financial support provided to public or private entities, strictly excluding financial intermediaries, other than vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport uses, if those entities carry out measures and investments ultimately benefitting vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users. Such entities shall comply with the requirements on visibility set out in Article 22a.
Amendment 845 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Fund for the period 2028-2032 shall be EUR 48 500 000 000 in current prices, subject to the availability of the amounts under the annual ceilings of the applicable multiannual financial framework referred to in Article 312 TFEU.
Amendment 851 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Each year, the programmed baseline allocation in the EU budget should be reinforced in case there is any increase of the carbon price, as this raise would create additional burden on the vulnerable households and microenterprises as well as vulnerable transport users. Such annual reinforcements should correspond to the carbon price increase and be accommodated within the MFF by means of an automatic ‘upward adjustment’ of the ceiling of Heading 3 and the payment ceiling, the mechanism for which is to be provided for in the MFF regulation according to Article 312 TFEU.
Amendment 886 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Support under the Fund shall be additional to the support provided under other Union and national funds, programmes and instruments. Measures and investments supported under the Fund may receive support from other Union funds, programmes and instruments provided that such support does not cover the same cost.
Amendment 898 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Amendment 930 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) whether the Plan represents a response to the social impact on and challenges faced by vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in the Member State concerned from establishthe transition towards climate neutrality, especially from extending the emission trading system forto buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty and mobility poverty, duly taking into account the challenges identified in the assessments of the Commission of the update of the concerned Member State’s integrated national energy and climate plan and of its progress pursuant to Article 9(3), and Articles 13 and 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, as well as in the Commission recommendations to Member States issued pursuant to Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in view of the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 2050. This shall take into account the specific challenges and the financial allocation of the Member State concerned;
Amendment 940 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii a (new)
(iia) whether the Plan is expected to ensure that no measure or investment included in the Plan does benefit micro- enterprises that do not respect applicable working conditions resulting from relevant national labour law and collective agreements;
Amendment 952 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
(i) whether the Plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the on the EU’s 2030 target, on climate neutrality and on the challenges addressed by that Plan and in particular on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users, especially households in energy poverty and mobility poverty, in the Member State concerned;
Amendment 978 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. On the basis of the assessment in accordance with Article 15, the Commission shall decide on the Plan of a Member State, by means of an implementing act, within sixthree months from the date of the submission of that Plan pursuant to Article 3(1) of this Regulation.
Amendment 980 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the Union financial allocation allocated in accordance with Articles 13 and 13a of this Regulation to be paid in pre-financing and instalments once the Member State has satisfactorily fulfilled the relevant milestones and targets identified in relation to the implementation of the Plan, which shall be subject, for the period 2028-2032, to the availability of the amounts referred to in Article 9(2) of this Regulation under the annual ceilings of the multiannual financial framework referred to in Article 312 TFEU;
Amendment 992 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Where a Social Climate Plan, including relevant milestones and targets, is no longer achievable, either in whole or in part, by the Member State concerned because of objective circumstances, in particular because of the actual direct effects of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC, the Member State concerned may, in consultation with the relevant stakeholders listed in Article 8, paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 such as social partners, local and regional authorities, submit to the Commission an amendment of its Plan to include the necessary and duly justified changes. Member States may request technical support for the preparation of such request.
Amendment 1009 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. After the Commission has adopted a decision as referred to in Article 16, it shall in due time conclude an agreement with the Member State concerned constituting an individual legal commitment within the meaning of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 covering the period 20254-2027. That agreement may be concluded at the earliest one year before the year of the start of the auctions under Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC.
Amendment 1028 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. In implementing the Fund, the Member States, as beneficiaries of funds under the Fund, shall take all the appropriate measures to protect the financial interests of the Union and to ensure that the use of funds in relation to measures and investments supported by the Fund complies with the applicable Union and national law, in particular regarding the protection of the Union budget in the case of breaches of the principles of the rule of law, the prevention, detection and correction of fraud, corruption and conflicts of interests. To this effect, the Member States shall provide an effective and efficient internal control system as further detailed in Annex III and the recovery of amounts wrongly paid or incorrectly used. Member States may rely on their regular national budget management systems.
Amendment 1030 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In implementing the Fund, the Commission shall take all the appropriate measures in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 to ensure the protection of funds in relation to measures and investments supported by the Fund in the case of breaches of the principles of the rule of law in the Member States. The Commission shall provide, to that effect, an effective and efficient internal control system and the recovery of amounts wrongly paid or incorrectly used.
Amendment 1047 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1051 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a Visibility of Union funding 1. Each Member State and each intermediary entities benefiting from support under Article 8 shall ensure: (a) the visibility for final beneficiaries of Union support in all activities relating to operations supported by the Fund including by displaying the emblem of the Union and an appropriate funding statement that reads “funded by the European Union - Social Climate Fund” on documents and communication material; (b) communication to Union citizens of the role and achievements of the Fund through a single EU website portal in all official Member States languages, providing access to all programmes involving that Member State; (c) a short description of the operation, proportionate to the level of support, including its aims and results, and highlighting the financial support from the Union to be provided on their official website and social media sites, where such sites exist; (c) the display for operations involving physical investment or equipment durable plaques or billboards clearly visible to the final beneficiaries and the public, that present the emblem of the Union, as soon as the physical implementation of operations involving physical investment starts or purchased equipment is installed; (d) communication for operations involving financial instruments, including for temporary direct income support in accordance with Article 6(1), the amount of support from the Fund to the final recipients.
Amendment 1054 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each Member State concerned shall, on a biennial basis, and in consultation with the relevant stakeholders listed in Article 8, paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 such as social partners, local and regional authorities, report to the Commission on the implementation of its Plan as part of its integrated national energy and climate progress report pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and in accordance with Article 28 thereof. The Member States concerned shall include in their progress report:
Amendment 1058 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) detailed quantitative information on the number of households in energand micro- enterprises in energy poverty and mobility poverty;
Amendment 1063 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) when applicable, detailed information on progress towards the national indicative targets and objectives to reduce the number of households in energand micro-enterprises in energy poverty and mobility poverty;
Amendment 1088 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 July 20287, the Commission shall provide the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions with an evaluation report on the implementation and functioning of the Fund.
Amendment 1103 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 4(2a) and 23(4) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time.
Amendment 181 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Low and medium income households, vulnerable customers, including final users, people facing or risking energy poverty and, people living in social housing and in the outermost regions should benefit from the application of the energy efficiency first principle. Energy efficiency measures should be implemented as a priority to improve the situations of those individuals and households or to alleviate energy poverty. A holistic approach in policy making and in implementing policies and measures requires Member States to ensure that other policies and measures have no adverse effect on these individuals and households.
Amendment 233 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) Where using an obligation scheme, Member States should designate obligated parties among transmission system operators, energy distributors, retail energy sales companies and transport fuel distributors or retailers on the basis of objective and non-discriminatory criteria. The designation or exemption from designation of certain categories of such distributors or retailers should not be understood to be incompatible with the principle of non-discrimination. Member States are therefore able to choose whether such transmission system operators, distributors or retailers or only certain categories thereof are designated as obligated parties. To empower and protect vulnerable customers, people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing, and to implement policy measures as a priority among those people, Member States can require obligated parties to achieve energy savings among vulnerable customers, people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing and in the outermost regions. For that purpose, Member States can also establish energy cost reduction targets. Obligated parties could achieve these targets by promoting the installation of measures that lead to energy savings and financial savings on energy bills, such as the installation of insulation and heating measures.
Amendment 256 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) As an alternative to requiring obligated parties to achieve the amount of cumulative end-use energy savings required under Article 8(1) of this Directive, it should be possible for Member States, in their obligation schemes, to permit or require obligated parties to contribute to an Energy Efficiency National Fund , which could be used to implement policy measures as a priority among vulnerable customers, people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing and in the outermost regions.
Amendment 270 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 60
Recital 60
(60) In accordance with Article 9 of the Treaty , the Union's energy efficiency policies should be inclusive and should therefore ensure equal access to energy efficiency measures for all consumers affected by energy poverty. Improvements in energy efficiency should, be implemented as a priority among vulnerable customers and final users , people affected by energy poverty, and, where appropriate, among medium-income households and people living in social housing , elderly people and those living in rural and remote areas and in the outermost regions. In this context, specific attention should be paid to particular groups which are more at risk of being affected by energy poverty or more susceptible to the adverse impacts of energy poverty, such as women, persons with disabilities, elderly people, children, and persons with a minority racial or ethnic background. Member States can require obligated parties to include social aims in energy-saving measures in relation to energy poverty and this possibility had already been extended to alternative policy measures and Energy Efficiency National Funds. That should be transformed into an obligation to protect and empower vulnerable customers and final users and to alleviate energy poverty , while allowing Member States to retain full flexibility with regard to the type of policy measure, their size, scope and content. If an energy efficiency obligation scheme does not permit measures relating to individual energy consumers, the Member State may take measures to alleviate energy poverty by means of alternative policy measures alone. Within its policy mix, Member States should ensure that other policy measures do not have an adverse effect on vulnerable customers, final users, people affected by energy poverty and, where applicable, people living in social housing. Member States should make best possible use of public funding investments into energy efficiency improvement measures, including funding and financial facilities established at Union level.
Amendment 308 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 92
Recital 92
(92) The contribution of renewable energy communities, pursuant to Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council80 , and citizen energy communities, according to Directive (EU) 2019/944 towards the objectives of the European Green Deal and the 2030 Climate Target Plan, should be recognised. Member States should, therefore, consider and promote the role of renewable energy communities and citizen energy communities. Those communities can help Member States to achieve the objectives of this Directive by advancing energy efficiency at local or household level. They can empower and engage consumers and enable certain groups of household customers, including in rural and remote areas, remote areas and in the outermost regions, to participate in energy efficiency projects and interventions. Energy communities can help fighting energy poverty through facilitation of energy efficiency projects, reduced energy consumption and lower supply tariffs. _________________ 80 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82).
Amendment 314 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 96
Recital 96
(96) It is necessary to ensure that people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing and in the outermost regions are protected and, to this end, empowered to actively participate in the energy efficiency improvement interventions, measures and related consumer protection or information measures that Member States implement.
Amendment 317 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 97
Recital 97
(97) Public funding available at national and Union level should be strategically invested into energy efficiency improvement measures, in particular for the benefit of vulnerable customers, people affected by energy poverty and those living in social housing and in the outermost regions. Member States should take advantage of any financial contribution they might receive from the Social Climate Fund82 , and of revenues from allowances from the EU Emissions Trading System. These revenues will support Member States in fulfilling their obligation to implement energy efficiency measures and policy measures under the energy savings obligation as a priority among vulnerable customers and people affected by energy poverty, which may include those living in rural and remote regions. _________________ 82 Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Social Climate Fund, COM 2021 568 final.
Amendment 318 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 98
Recital 98
(98) National funding schemes should be complemented by suitable schemes of better information, technical and administrative assistance, easier access to finance that will enable the best use of the available funds especially by people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing and in the outermost regions.
Amendment 324 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 108
Recital 108
(108) Member States and regions should be encouraged to make full use of the European funds available in the MFF and Next Generation EU including the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the Cohesion Policy Fund s , the Rural Development Fund and the Just Transition Fund, as well as the financial instruments and technical assistance available under InvestEU, to trigger private and public investments in energy efficiency improvement measures. Investment in energy efficiency has the potential to contribute to economic growth, employment, innovation and a reduction in energy poverty in households, and therefore makes a positive contribution to economic, social and territorial cohesion and green recovery . Potential areas for funding include energy efficiency measures in public buildings and housing, and providing new skills to promote employment in the energy efficiency sector. The Commission will ensure synergies between the different funding instruments, in particular the funds in the shared management and in the direct management (like the centrally-managed programmes: Horizon Europe or LIFE), as well as between grants, loans and technical assistance to maximise their leverage effect on private financing and their impact on the achievement of energy efficiency policy objectives. In accordance with Article 349 TFEU, the Commission will pay particular attention to the outermost regions in the implementation of funds, financial instruments and technical assistance.
Amendment 331 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 119 a (new)
Recital 119 a (new)
(119a) In view of the structural handicaps and specific characteristics of the outermost regions, as recognised in Article 349 of the TFEU, in particular as regards energy connection, production, supply and consumption, and the increased risk of energy poverty, particular attention should be paid to the outermost regions and their inhabitants in drawing up, implementing and evaluating the measures set in this Directive.
Amendment 434 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Each Member State shall set national energy efficiency contributions for final and primary energy consumption to meet, collectively, the binding Union target set in paragraph 1 , taking into account, for the Member States concerned, of the specific characteristics and particularities of the outermost regions, as defined in Article 349 of the TFEU. Member States shall notify those contributions together with an indicative trajectory for those contributions to the Commission as part of the updates of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, and as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans as referred to in, and in accordance with, the procedure set out in Article 3 and Articles 7 to 12 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 . When doing so, Member States shall use the formula defined in Annex I of this Directive and explain how, and on the basis of which data, the contributions have been calculated.
Amendment 641 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Member States shall implement energy efficiency obligation schemes, alternative policy measures, or a combination of both, or programmes or measures financed under an Energy Efficiency National Fund, as a priority among people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing and in the outermost regions. Member States shall ensure that policy measures implemented pursuant to this Article have no adverse effect on those persons. Where applicable, Member States shall make the best possible use of funding, including public funding, funding facilities established at Union level, and revenues from allowances pursuant to Article 22(3)(b) with the aim of removing adverse effects and ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition.
Amendment 649 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Member States shall achieve a share of the required amount of cumulative end-use energy savings among people affected by energy poverty vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing and in the outermost regions. This share shall at least equal the proportion of households in energy poverty as assessed in their National Energy and Climate Plan established in accordance with Article 3(3)(d) of the Governance Regulation 2018/1999. If a Member State had not notified the share of households in energy poverty as assessed in their National Energy and Climate Plan, the share of the required amount of cumulative end-use energy savings among people affected by energy poverty vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing, shall at least equal the arithmetic average share of the following indicators for the year 2019 or, if not available for 2019, for the linear extrapolation of their values for the last three years that are available:
Amendment 688 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. Member States may require obligated parties to achieve a share of their energy savings obligation among people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing and in the outermost regions. Member States may also require obligated parties to achieve energy cost reduction targets and to achieve energy savings by promoting energy efficiency improvement measures, including financial support measures mitigating carbon price effects on SMEs and micro-SMEs.
Amendment 696 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Article 9 – paragraph 5
5. Member States may require obligated parties to work with local authorities or municipalities to promote energy efficiency improvement measures among people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing and in the outermost regions. This includes identifying and addressing the specific needs of particular groups at risk of energy poverty or more susceptible to its effects. To protect people affected by energy poverty vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing and in the outermost regions, Member States shall encourage obligated parties to carry out actions such as renovation of buildings, including social housing, replacement of appliances, financial support and incentives for energy efficiency improvement measures in conformity with national financing and support schemes, or energy audits.
Amendment 699 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Article 9 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall require obligated parties to report on an annual basis on the energy savings achieved by the obligated parties from actions promoted among people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing, and in the outermost regions, and shall require aggregated statistical information on their final customers (identifying changes in energy savings to previously submitted information) and regarding technical and financial support provided.
Amendment 804 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall take appropriate measures to empower and protect people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing and in the outermost regions.
Amendment 808 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall implement energy efficiency improvement measures and related consumer protection or information measures, in particular those set out in Article 21 and Article 8(3), as a priority among people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing and in the outermost regions to alleviate energy poverty.
Amendment 810 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. To support vulnerable customers, people affected by energy poverty and, where applicable, people living in social housing and in the outermost regions, Member States shall:
Amendment 827 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 22 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
c) to set up methods and measures to ensure affordability, the promotion of housing cost neutrality, or ways to ensure that public funding invested in energy efficiency improvement measures benefit both, owners and tenants, of buildings and building units, in particular regarding vulnerable customers, people affected by energy poverty, and, where applicable, people living in social housing and in the outermost regions;
Amendment 1011 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall, where appropriate, directly or via the European financial institutions, assist Member States in setting up financing facilities and project development assistance facilities at national, regional or local level with the aim of increasing investments in energy efficiency in different sectors , and protecting and empowering vulnerable customers, people affected by energy poverty and, where applicable, people living in social housing and in the outermost regions including by integrating an equality perspective so that no one is left behind .
Amendment 1021 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 9
Article 28 – paragraph 9
9. Member States may set up an Energy Efficiency National Fund. The purpose of this fund shall be to implement energy efficiency measures, including measures pursuant to Article 8(3) and Article 22 as a priority among vulnerable customers, people affected by energy poverty and, where applicable, people living in social housing and in the outermost regions, and to implement national energy efficiency measures to support Member States in meeting their national energy efficiency contributions and their indicative trajectories referred to in Article 4(2). The Energy Efficiency National Fund may be financed with revenues from the allowance auctions pursuant to the EU Emission Trading System on buildings and transport sectors.
Amendment 79 #
2021/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Account should be taken of the specific situation of undertakings which, although not having any legal establishment in the Union, regularly carry out a significant economic activity in it. Such undertakings should be subject to the same obligations as those established in the territory of the Union.
Amendment 84 #
2021/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) Certain sectors of economic activity are recognised as posing particularly significant sustainability risks. In order to ensure that this Directive can also apply to such high-risk sectors of economic activity they should be defined and the power to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union in respect of establishing a list of high-risk sectors of economic activity should be delegated to the Commission. 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 of13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making1a. In particular, to ensure their equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, Parliament and the Council should receive all documents at the same time as Member States’ experts, and their experts should systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. Medium- sized undertakings carrying out a high- risk economic activity should also be subject to sustainability reporting obligations. _________________ 1a OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
Amendment 109 #
2021/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) Sustainability reporting standards should specify the information that undertakings should disclose on social factors, including employee factors andworkers' social and labour rights, equality, diversity and inclusion as well as human rights. Such information should cover the impacts of undertakings on its workers, people, including on human health. The information that undertakings disclose about human rights should include information about forced labour in their value chains where relevant. Reporting standards that address social factors should specify the information that undertakings should disclose with regard to the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights that are relevant to businesses, including equal opportunities for all and fair working conditions. The European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan adopted in March 2021 calls for stronger requirements on undertakings to report on social issues. The reporting standards should also specify the information that undertakings should disclose with regard to the human rights, fundamental freedoms, democratic principles and standards established in the International Bill of Human Rights and other core UN human rights conventions, the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organisation, and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
Amendment 124 #
2021/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 71
Recital 71
(71) Member States are invited to assess the impact of their transposition act on SMEs in order to ensure that they are not disproportionately affected, giving specific attention to micro-enterprises and to the administrative burden, and to publish the results of such assessments. Member States should consider introducinge measures to support SMEundertakings in applying the voluntary simplified reporting standards.
Amendment 126 #
2021/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2013/34/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The coordination measures prescribed by Articles 19a, 19d, 29a, 30 and 33, Article 34(1), second subparagraph, point (aa), paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 34, and Article 51 of this Directive shall also apply to the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the following undertakings, provided that they meet the criteria laid down in Article 19a(1), regardless of their legal form:
Amendment 129 #
2021/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Article 2 – point 20 a (new)
Article 2 – point 20 a (new)
(20a) ‘High-risk economic activity sector’ means economic activities likely to have serious negative impacts on sustainability matters
Amendment 130 #
2021/0104(COD)
1. Large undertakings and, as of 1 January 2026, small and medium-sized undertakings which are undertakings referred to in Article 2, point (1), point (a undertakings referred to in Article 3(7) which are governed by the law of a third country and are not established in the territory of the Union when they operate in the internal market selling goods or providing services under the arrangements set out in Article 19b(1), and, as of 1 January 2026, small and medium-sized undertakings which are undertakings referred to in Article 2, point (1), point (a), and medium-sized undertakings referred to in Article 3(3) which operate in one or more of the high- risk economic activities referred to in Article 19a(8), shall include in the management report information necessary to understand the undertaking’s impacts on sustainability matters, and information necessary to understand how sustainability matters affect the undertaking’s development, performance and position.
Amendment 136 #
2021/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2013/34/EU
Article 19a – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19a – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In accordance with the EU labour law acquis and national law and practice, the central management shall consult with the trade unions and/or workers' representatives at the beginning of the reporting period on the reporting system and in the identification of risks and impacts of the undertaking on the environment and people. Trade unions and workers' representatives shall be provided with the adequate resources to ensure the effective exercise of the rights arising from this Directive. Member States shall ensure that workers' rights to information and consultation are respected in relation to sustainability reporting and are exercised in accordance with EU law and national law and practice.
Amendment 186 #
2021/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2013/34/EU
Article 19 a – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 19 a – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 49 to establish and amend the list of high-risk sectors of economic activity set out in Article 2, point (20a). That list shall take into account the work of the Platform on Sustainable Finance established in accordance with Article 20 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct, including for mining, extractive industries, agriculture, clothing and footwear, finance and international shipping. The list of sectors taken into account in this definition shall take account of correspondence with the NACE classification1a. _________________ 1a Statistical classification of economic activities in the European Union, NACE Rev. 2.
Amendment 188 #
2021/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2013/34/EU
Article 19b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 19b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) complementary information that undertakings shall report with regard to the sustainability matters and reporting areas listed in Article 19a(2), where necessarywhether this information should relate to the company's direct operations and activities or those of its value and supply chain and reporting areas listed in Article 19a(2), where necessary. The level of detail regarding impacts within the value chain should be specified and may differ between economic activities. The reporting obligations within the value and supply chain should therefore be adapted to each economic activity and based on a risk analysis of potential impacts. The Commission's delegated acts should provide the criteria for establishing this risk analysis ;
Amendment 189 #
2021/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2013/34/EU
Article 19b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point ii a (new)
Article 19b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point ii a (new)
(iia) the criteria and implementing rules for sustainability reporting for medium-sized undertakings referred to in Article 19a(1);
Amendment 191 #
2021/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2013/34/EU
Article 19 b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point ii b (new)
Article 19 b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point ii b (new)
(iib) the criteria and implementing rules for sustainability reporting for undertakings referred to in Article 3(7), which are governed by the law of a third country and are not established in the territory of the Union when they operate in the internal market selling goods or providing services.
Amendment 198 #
2021/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2013/34/EU
Article 19b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b – point i
Article 19b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b – point i
(i) equal treatment and opportunities for all, including gender equality and equal pay for equal work, training and skills developmentwork of equal value, diversity, pay transparency, measures against violence and harassment, training and skills development, in particular the rate of workers participating in training, and employment and inclusion of people with disabilities, in particular the rate of disabled workers;
Amendment 207 #
2021/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2013/34/EU
Article 19b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b – point ii
Article 19b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) working conditions, including secure and adaptable employment, wages, social dialogue, collective bargaining and the involvementemployment, adequacy of wages in allowing workers a decent standard of living, social dialogue, freedom of association, collective bargaining and the information, consultation and participation rights of workers, work-life balance, and a healthy, and safe and well- adapted work envirty, the rate of workers who have been injured at work, and just transition ment; asures adopted through social dialogue;
Amendment 248 #
2021/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a – point ii
Directive 2013/34/EU
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point aa
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point aa
(aa) where applicable, express an opinion based on a limited assurance engagement as regards the compliance of the sustainability reporting with the requirements and scope of this Directive, including the compliance of the sustainability reporting with the reporting standards adopted pursuant to Article 19b, the process carried out by the undertaking to identify the information reported pursuant to those reporting standards, and the compliance with the requirement to mark- up sustainability reporting in accordance with Article 19d, and as regards the compliance with the reporting requirements of Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852.;
Amendment 211 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The gender pay gap is caused by various factors, part of which can be attributed to direct and indirect gender pay discrimination. A general lack of transparency about pay levels within organisations maintains a situation where gender-based pay discrimination and bias can go undetected or, where suspected, are difficult to prove. Binding measures are therefore needed to improve pay transparency, encourage organisations to review their pay structures to ensure equal pay for women and men doing the same work or work of equal value, foster the adoption of remedial measures on the ground where unjustified differences are identified and enable victims of discrimination to enforce their right to equal pay. This needs to be complemented by provisions clarifying existing legal concepts (such as the concept of ‘pay’ and ‘work of equal value’) and measures improving enforcement mechanisms and access to justice.
Amendment 215 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The application of the principle of equal pay between men and women should be enhanced by eliminating direct and indirect pay discrimination through transparency and remedial measures. This does not preclude employers to pay differently workers doing the same work or work of equal value on the basis of objective, gender-neutral and bias-free criteria such as performance and competence.
Amendment 255 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In order to respect the right to equal pay between men and women, employers must have pay setting mechanisms or pay structures in place ensuring that there are no pay differences between male and female workers doing the same work or work of equal value that are not justified by objective and gender-neutral factors. Such pay structures should allow for the comparison of the value of different jobs within the same organisational structure. In line with the case law of the Court, the value of work should be assessed and compared based on objective criteria, such as educational, professional and training requirements, skills, effort and responsibility, work undertaken and the nature of the tasks involved.49 _________________ 49 For example, Case C-400/93, Royal Copenhagen, ECLI:EU:C:1995:155; Case C-309/97, Angestelltenbetriebsrat der Wiener Gebietskrankenkasse, ECLI:EU:C:1999:241; Case C-381/99, Brunnhofer, ECLI:EU:C:2001:358; Case C-427/11, Margaret Kenny and Others v Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and Others [2013] ECLI:EU:C:2013:122, paragraph 28.
Amendment 263 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The identification of a valid comparator is an important parameter in determining whether work may be considered of equal value. It enables the worker to show that they were treated less favourably than the comparator of a different sex performing equal work or work of equal value. In situations where no real-life comparator exists, the use of a hypothetical comparator should be allowed, allowing a worker to show that they have not been treated in the same way as a hypothetical comparator of another sex would have been treated. This would lift an important obstacle for potential victims of gender pay discrimination, especially in highly gender-segregated employment markets where a requirement of finding a comparator of the opposite sex makes it almost impossible to bring an equal pay claim. In addition, workers should not be prevented from using other facts from which an alleged discrimination can be presumed, such as a reference to an existing classification based on social partners’ collective agreements at branch or at sector level, statistics or other available information. This would allow gender-based pay inequalities to be more effectively addressed in gender-segregated sectors and professions.
Amendment 290 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The lack of information on the envisaged pay range of a job position creates an information asymmetry which limits the bargaining power of applicants. Ensuring transparency should enable prospective workers to make an informed decision about the expected salary without limiting in any way the employer’s or worker’s bargaining power to negotiate a salary even outside the indicated range. It would also ensure an explicit and non- gender biased basis for pay setting and would disrupt the undervaluation of pay compared to skills and experience. This transparency measure would also address intersectional discrimination where non- transparent pay settings allow for discriminatory practices on several discrimination grounds. The information toshould be provided to applicants prior to employment, if not published in a job vacancy notice, could be provided to the applicant prior to the job interviewwho enter the final stage of recruitment prior to employment by the employer or in a different manner, for instance by the social partners.
Amendment 316 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) AllWorkers whose employer employs at least 50 workers should have the right to obtain information, upon their request, on their pay and on the pay level, broken down by sex, for the category of workers doing the same work or work of equal value provided that this information has not already been communicated to the workers' representatives. Employers must inform workers of this right on an annual basis. Employers may also, on their own initiative, opt for providing such information without workers needing to request it.
Amendment 331 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Employers with at least 250 workers should regularly report on pay, in a suitable and transparent manner, such as including the information in their management report. Companies subject to the requirements of Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council52 may also choose to report on pay alongside other worker-related matters in their management report. _________________ 52 Directive 2013/34/EU, as amended by Directive 2014/95/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 as regards disclosure of non- financial and diversity information by certain large undertakings and groups (OJ L 330, 15.11.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 339 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Pay reporting should allow employers to evaluate and monitor their pay structures and policies, allowing them to proactively comply with the principle of equal pay. At the same time, the gender- disaggregated data should assist competent public authorities, workers’ representatives and other stakeholders to monitor the gender pay gap across sectors (horizontal segregation) and functions (vertical segregation). Employers may wish to accompany the published data by an explanation of any gender pay differences or gaps. In cases where differences in average pay for the same work or work of equal value between female and male workers cannot be justified by objective and gender-neutral factors, the employer should take measures within a reasonable time to remove the inequalities.
Amendment 357 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Joint pay assessments should trigger the review and revision of pay structures in organisations with at least 250 workers that show pay inequalities. The joint pay assessment should be carried out by employers in cooperation with workers’ representatives; if workers’ representatives are absent, they should be designated for this purpose. Joint pay assessments should lead, within a reasonable time, to the elimination of gender discrimination in pay in particular through the adoption of remedial measures where relevant.
Amendment 416 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 41
Recital 41
Amendment 441 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) In order to ensure proper monitoring of the implementation of the right to equal pay between men and women for the same work or work of equal value, Member States should set up or designate a dedicated monitoring body. This body, which may be part of an existing body pursuing similar objectives, should have specific tasks in relation to the implementation of the pay transparency measures foreseen in this Directive and gather certain data to monitor pay inequalities and the impact of the pay transparency measures. Member States should ensure the monitoring body has adequate resources in order to fulfil its tasks.
Amendment 516 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) ‘workers’ representatives’ means trade unions or workers’ representatives according to national law and practices;
Amendment 561 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The tools or methodologies shall allow assessing, in regard to the value of work, whether workers are in a comparable situation, on the basis of objective criteria which shall include. Those criteria shall be agreed with the social partners and shall include, for instance : (a) educational, professional and training requirements,; (b) skills, effort and responsibility,including the knowledge necessary to meet the requirements of a job, interpersonal skills and problem solving; (c) responsibility, including for people, goods and equipment, information and financial resources; (d) work undertaken and; (e) the nature of the tasks involved. They shall not contain or be based on criteria which are based, whether directly or indirectly, on workers’ sex.
Amendment 581 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Whenever differences in pay can be attributed to a single source establishing the pay conditions, the assessment whether workers are carrying out the same work or work of equal value shall not be limited to situations in which female and male workers work for the same employer but may be extended to that single source. The assessment shall also not be limited to workers employed at the same time as the worker concerned. Where no real comparator can be established, a comparison with a hypothetical comparator or the use of other evidence allowing to presume alleged discrimination shall be permitted such as a reference to an existing classification based on social partners’ collective agreements at branch or at sector level.
Amendment 598 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Applicants for employment who enter the final stage of recruitment shall have the right to receive from the prospective employer information about the initial pay level or itspay range, based on objective, gender- neutral criteria, to be attributed for the position concerned. Such information shall be indicated in a published job vacancy notice or otherwise provided to the applicant prior to the job interview without the applicant having to request it.
Amendment 636 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Workers whose employer employs at least 50 workers shall have the right to receive information on their individual pay level and the average pay levels, broken down by sex, for categories of workers doing the same work as them or work of equal value to theirs, in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4 provided that this information has not already been communicated to the workers' representatives.
Amendment 683 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Employers with at least 250 workers shall provide the following information concerning their organisation, in accordance with paragraphs 2, 3, and 5:
Amendment 715 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 722 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) the proportion of female workers who benefited from a pay rise following their return from maternity leave.
Amendment 731 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Employers shall provide the information referred to in paragraph 1 by ... [2 years after the entry into force of this Directive] and thereafter as follows: (i) for employers with 50 to 250 workers, every two years; (ii) for employers with at least 250 workers, every year.
Amendment 749 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The employer shall publish the information referred to in paragraph 1, points (a) to (fe) on an annual basis in a user-friendly way on its website or shall otherwise make it publicly available. The information from the previous four years, if available, shall also be accessible upon request. In addition, the employer shall share this information with the monitoring body referred to in paragraph 6.
Amendment 768 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. The employer shall provide the information referred to in paragraph 1, point (g) and point (g a) to all workers and their representatives, as well as to the monitoring body referred to in paragraph 6. It shall provide it to the labour inspectorate and the equality body upon their request. The information from the previous four years, if available, shall also be provided upon request.
Amendment 776 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall entrust the monitoring body designated pursuant to Article 26 to collect the data received from employers pursuant to paragraph 1, points (a) to (fe) and to ensure that this data is public and allows a comparison between employers, sectors and regions of the Member State concerned in a user-friendly way.
Amendment 786 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 7
Article 8 – paragraph 7
7. Workers and their representatives, labour inspectorates and equality bodies shall have the right to ask the employer for additional clarifications and details regarding any of the data provided, including explanations concerning any gender pay differences. The employer shall respond to such request within a reasonable time by providing a substantiated reply. Where gender pay differences are not justified by objective and gender-neutral factors, the employer shall remedy the situation within a reasonable time in close cooperation with the workers’ representatives, the labour inspectorate and/or the equality body.
Amendment 804 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall take appropriate measures to ensure that employers with at least 250 workers conduct, in cooperation with their workers’ representatives, a joint pay assessment where both of the following conditions are met:
Amendment 852 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. If the joint pay assessment reveals differences in average pay for equal work or work of equal value between female and male workers which cannot be justified by objective and gender-neutral criteria, the employer shall remedy the situation within a reasonable time, in close cooperation with the workers’ representatives, labour inspectorate, and/or equality body. Such action shall include the establishment of gender-neutral job evaluation and classification to ensure that any direct or indirect pay discrimination on grounds of sex is excluded.
Amendment 951 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19
Article 19
Amendment 969 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall ensure that fines are applied to infringements of the rights and obligations relating to equal pay for the same work or work of equal value. They shall set a minimum level for such fines ensuringbased, for instance, on the employer’s gross annual turnover or on the employer’s total payroll and shall ensure that that minimum level is proportionate and has a real deterrent effect. The level of the fines shall take into account:
Amendment 1021 #
2021/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall ensure the monitoring body has adequate resources in order to fulfil its tasks.
Amendment 3 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 15 January 2020 on the European Green Deal; 1a _________________ 1a 2019/2930(RSP)
Amendment 4 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 b (new)
Citation 3 b (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 11 December 2019 to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions entitled ‘The European Green Deal’(COM(2019)0640);
Amendment 5 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 16 January 2020 on the 15th meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP15) to the Convention on Biological Diversity; 11a _________________ 11a 2019/2824(RSP)
Amendment 9 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 17 May 2021 to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on a new approach for a sustainable blue economy in the EU Transforming the EU's Blue Economy for a Sustainable Future (COM/2021/240);
Amendment 13 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the Atlantic area is the largest sea basin in the European Union;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas coastal and maritime tourism has been hit particularly hard by the socioeconomic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, even though it is a major source of employment for the Atlantic regions;
Amendment 17 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the European Atlantic area extends off the African coast to encompass Madeira, the Azores and the Canary Islands, and across the Atlantic to take in the Netherlands Antilles, the French Antilles, French Guiana and Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and whereas the Atlantic strategy should address all these regions while remaining open toenabling a close cooperation with third countries and their regions;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Amendment 34 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that the 1 200 new maritime projects announced by the Commission, worth almost EUR 6 billion, have no direct link to the Atlantic strategy, and takes the view that the regions have been insufficiently involved in the governance of the strategy; regrets the ex- post rationalisation which does not provide a real overview of the projects implemented through the strategy;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the new strategy’s more strictly defined priorities and calls for practical measures to be taken, directly resulting from the strategy;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Deplores the fact that the EU budget contains no appropriations for the Atlantic action plan; with this in mind, calls on the Commission to consider labelling projects that meet the various priorities and objectives of the new strategy, in order to make it easier to finance them under the relevant European programmes and funds; in this respect, considers that the strategy should be mentioned in the Operational Programmes of the funds in the concerned regions;
Amendment 56 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that greater synergies are needed between the different European Funds and Programmes, particularly with directly managed programmes, as well as with national and regional programmes, to support a sustainable, robust and competitive blue economy in the Atlantic regions;
Amendment 63 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underscorlines the importance of fisheries and warns against the; calls for this key sector of the blue economy to be included in the new strategy, in line with the Commission's Communication of 17 May 2021 on a new approach for a sustainable blue economy in the European Union; recalls that overfishing is harmful in the long- term effects of over; stresses the need for Member States and regions of the Atlantic area to have a fair cooperation against unreported illegal fishing;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the need to develop high- quality, sustainable tourism, enhancing the value of coastal areas by diversifying the activities on offer, while at the same time preserving them by combating the harmful effects of mass tourism on coastlines, the environment and the cultural heritage; notes the significant potential of gastronomic tourism linked in particular to fisheries and aquaculture products;
Amendment 75 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Stresses the importance of REACT-EU, which could give the Atlantic regions a new start in coastal tourism, innovation and sustainable port infrastructure;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Hopes that the strategy will encourage joint planning and development of the sectors of the blue economy in the Atlantic area, with environmental and climate policies as central pillars, thus contributing towards the achievement of the Union's decarbonisation objectives and promoting renewable offshore power generation technologies, while fighting against marine litter;
Amendment 89 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Underlines the fundamental and strategic role of ports as gateways to Europe, logistics platforms, hotspots for tourism, energy production and storage hubs and industrial hubs; notes the need to adopt measures as soon as possible to protect ports from climate change, particularly sea level rise;
Amendment 95 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for the strategy to focus squarely on jobs; wishes to see an ambitious social component to promote job creation and, in particular, training for and access to maritime professions for young people; stresses the need to create networks between universities and learning centres in the field of research and training on blue topics, and notes with interest the opportunities offered by the Erasmus + 2021-2027 programme via the new initiatives of European university alliances and Centres of Vocational Excellence; encourages the further development of the European Blue Schools;
Amendment 100 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for the concept of Atlantic connectivity to include links between ports and the development of hinterland areas via multimodal connections; regrets the persistent problems concerning interoperability of rail transport in the Atlantic corridor;
Amendment 104 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for steps to be taken to eliminate rail bottlenecks, draw up plans for multimodal transfer to sustainable modes of transport, support the development of the Atlantic rail motorway, enhance rail-port connections and link them with other major TEN-T corridors with the other Atlantic Arc lines, in particular the Mediterranean, North Sea- Mediterranean and Rhine-Alps corridors, and the other lines of the Atlantic Arc; notes with satisfaction the planned realignment of the maritime corridors between Europe and Ireland following Brexit, and in particular the integration of Ireland into the Atlantic corridor;
Amendment 112 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Proposes yearly high-level meetings; bringing together the Commission and representatives of the Member states and regions concerned; calls for more visibility on the new governance structure and future meetings;
Amendment 118 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
Amendment 123 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls the managing authorities of the funds, whether centrally or decentrally managed, for an increase in the number of specific calls for projects as part of the Atlantic strategy;
Amendment 126 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Recommends that the members of the Atlantic strategy and the members of the INTERREG Atlantic Area Monitoring Committee establish common objectives and decision-making procedures, while stressing that the INTERREG Atlantic Area programme does not have the administrative and financial capacity, nor the vocation, to be the main source of funding for projects falling under the Atlantic strategy;
Amendment 129 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Amendment 134 #
2020/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Advocates thatsks for the Atlantic strategy to be developed into an Atlantic macro- regional strategy and that an Atlantic macro-region be created with a view to improving coordination between measures addressing issues on land and at sea, provide multi- level governance and rationalise the sources of funding; recalls that the Council, in its conclusions of 5 June 2019 on the implementation of EU macro- regional strategies, remains open to the creation of new macro-regions; calls for the inclusion of Outermost regions in this new macro-region and stresses the need to take due account of their specificities by developing in each basin - the Caribbean basin, the Amazon basin and the Macaronesia basin - dedicated strategies focusing on Outermost regions' particular challenges;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
— having regard to the report on the State of knowledge of soil biodiversity - Status, challenges and potentialities of FAO launched in 2020,
Amendment 9 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 b (new)
Citation 10 b (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 9 March 2020 “Towards a comprehensive Strategy with Africa”,
Amendment 10 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 c (new)
Citation 10 c (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 24 February 2021“Forging a climate-resilient Europe - the new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change",
Amendment 11 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 d (new)
Citation 10 d (new)
— having regard to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS),
Amendment 13 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 20 May 2020 “A Farm to Fork Strategy - for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system”,
Amendment 16 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
— having regard to the mid-term review of the EUs Biodiversity Strategy,
Amendment 18 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
— having regard to the IPBES Workshop Report on Biodiversity and Pandemics of 29 October 2020,
Amendment 40 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas forests harbour more than 75% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity and more than 25% of the world’s population rely on forest resources for their livelihoods;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas a growing body of research is showing that IPLC possess crucial knowledge and play a vital role in the sustainable management of natural resources and the conservation of biodiversity; whereas global biodiversity targets cannot be achieved without the recognition of the rights of IPLC;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas biodiversity is the basis of food security and its sustainable use is crucial for food security, human well- being and development worldwide; whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted areas of inequalities across agri-food systems and the necessity to adapt and improve smallholder production sustainably, ensure that the livelihoods of rural populations are more resilient, to transform agri-food systems and reorient agriculture towards climate sustainability;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas the EU Biodiversity Strategy aims at achieving that all of the world’s ecosystems are restored, resilient, and adequately protected by 2050, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and is committed to no human-induced extinction of species by 2050, to the to the principle of equality, including respect for the rights and the full and effective participation of indigenous populations and local communities;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
I b. whereas the EU Biodiversity Strategy is committed to a fair and equitable sharing of the benefits from the use of genetic resources linked to biodiversity and to foster enabling framework, making use of research, innovation and technology tools;
Amendment 82 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is alarmed at the fact that the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services willis undermineing progress in approximately 80 % of the assessed targets for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
Amendment 86 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the EU to address the root causes of biodiversity loss and to mainstream obligations on conservation and the sustainable use of resources into broader development policiesand restoration of ecosystems into broader development and partnership policies, and to integrate policy coherence on biodiversity conservation, restoration, sustainable use of resources in all EU policies, to reduce the pressure on biodiversity worldwide;
Amendment 96 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls on the EU to step up support to partner countries across the world to achieve the new global targets, fight environmental crime, and tackle the drivers of biodiversity loss;
Amendment 110 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. UWelcomes that NDICI will contribute to the overall MFF biodiversity target; underlines the fact that planning, scrutinising and monitoring the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) are key to the pursuit of the EU’s global biodiversity goals; calls for a minimum 10 % annual spending target on biodiversity under the NDICI and the effective application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle to biodiversity across EU spending and programmes, including the NDICI;
Amendment 113 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Regrets the fact that the EU external budget for supporting external biodiversity policy remains considerably low in comparison with that earmarked for climate change policies; calls for the effective application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle to biodiversity across EU spending and programmes; Calls for a significant share of EU official development assistance dedicated to climate action to be directed towards supporting nature-based solutions for climate mitigation and adaptation;
Amendment 117 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the EU to pass a mandatory due diligence law to make companies and their fin9. Reiterates the request that the Commission submit in 2021a proposal for an EU legal framework to halt and reverse EU-driven global deforestation and forest degradation, which imposes on companciers directly responsible fora requirement to conduct due diligence to ensuringe that their imports are not tainted by land grabs and deforestation products placed on the EU market are not associated with deforestation, conversion of natural ecosystems and violations of indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ rights;
Amendment 121 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. calls on the Member States to implement effective regulatory measures to provide identify, assess, prevent, cease, mitigate, monitor, communicate, account for, address and remediate the potential and/or actual adverse human rights abuses and hold businesses accountable when it comes to ensuring that they fulfil their due diligence obligations regarding the impact of biodiversity loss and climate change on human rights in line with UN guiding principles on Business and HumanRights;
Amendment 122 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to develop a legislative proposal on mandatory human rights and environmental corporate due diligence for companies throughout their supply chains; recommends that this legislative proposal should support and facilitate the development of common impact measuring methodologies for environmental and climate change impacts; stresses the importance of effective, meaningful and informed consultation and communication with different all affected or potentially affected stakeholders, such as human rights including environmental defenders, civil society, trade unions, indigenous people and local communities;
Amendment 156 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Insists that EU external funding for agriculture should be in line with the transformative nature of the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Climate Agreement and the UN CBD; considers that investment in nature- based solutions, agro- ecology, agroforestry and crop diversification should be prioritised accordingly;
Amendment 160 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. CRecalls onthat the Commission to no longer authorise GMO crops for import or cultivation in the EU owing to the damage they cause to biodiversity and the health risks they pose; precautionary principle in regard to GMOs has to be applied in accordance with the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union of25 July 2018 in Case C-528/16, which includes the need for companies to provide methods to identify the relevant organisms as well as mandatory approval process, including risk assessment and labelling;
Amendment 170 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls foron the EU to put an end to the double standards towards pesticides whereby hazardous substancesupport collaboration among developing countries to strengthen pesticide risk regulation, strengthen research and education in alternatives to pesticides and stop all exports of crop protection products banned in the EU can be exported from the Uniond support the re- evaluation of pesticide registrations in developing countries to be in line with FAO/WHO Code of Conduct;
Amendment 179 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls on the EU to promote sustainable agricultural and fisheries practices to protect and restore the world’s forests in all of its international cooperation, with a particular attention to to sustainable water resource management, the restoration of degraded land, and the protection and restoration of biodiverse areas with high ecosystem services and climate mitigation potential;
Amendment 182 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21 b. Calls on the Commission to support the establishment of a global capacity building programme for the use and management of soil biodiversity and the Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory; Calls on the Commission to support on- going efforts in FAO’s Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture for a Global Plan of Action to address the decline of biodiversity for food and agriculture and promote its sustainable management;
Amendment 192 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that in order to be enforceable, the environmental objectives of the EU’s free trade agreements (FTAs) must be clear, quantifiable, verifiable and include sanctions for non-com; Calls on the EU Commission to consider further actions and resources to effectively implement Trade and Sustainable Development Chapters (TSDs) within the upcoming review of the 15-point action pliance;
Amendment 196 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Stresses that the EU need to engage with partner countries to ensure a smooth and fair transition, mobilising inparticular Aid for Trade to ensure that partners reap the benefits of biodiversity- friendly trade;
Amendment 204 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls that ecological restoration is critical for the implementation of the ‘One Health’ approach; Stresses that the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of recognizing the intrinsic connection between human health, animal health and biodiversity;calls on the Commission to present, in collaboration with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, a European Strategy against zoonotic pandemics, building upon cooperation with EU partner countries to reduce the risk of future zoonotic pandemics;
Amendment 216 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Highlights the numerous allegations of large-scale violations of the rights of indigenous peoples reported by the UN Special Rapporteur onand of the rights of indigenous peoplesthe environmental defenders, as reported by the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, denouncing a growing number of attacks, death threats, murders against them;
Amendment 230 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Urges the EU to ensure that the NaturAfrica Initiative to protect wildlife and key ecosystems while offering opportunities in green sectors for local populations, promotes a rights- based approach to conservation and is developed in consultation with the IPLC concerned, together with the civil society groups who support them;
Amendment 241 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37 a. Calls on the Commission to revise the EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking in 2021 to crack down on illegal wildlife trade; Welcomes the draft measures published by the Commission aimed to effectively ban EU trade in ivory and urges to revise the Environmental Crime Directive, by expanding its scope and introducing specific provisions for criminal sanctions;
Amendment 246 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Stresses that there is no permanent international mechanism to monitor and address environmental damage and destruction that alters the global commons or ecosystem services; calls for the EU and the Member States, to this end, to support a paradigm shift to include ecocide and the right of future generations in international environmental law; in this regard, encourages the EU and the Member States to promote the recognition of ecocide as an international crime under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC);
Amendment 6 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges a shift away from trade- oriented agricultural policies and towards support for food sovereignty and local and regional marketRecalls that sustainable food production and food security are essential pre-requisites for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement; Considers that the Farm to Fork Strategy should promote the global transition towards resilient, fair and sustainable agri-food systems, while also addressing the food and nutritional needs of partner countries; is of the opinion that a comprehensive approach is needed to meet these objectives, which recognises the role of trade, including at local and regional levels; calls for the EU to further develop the external dimension of the Farm to Fork Strategy, in close cooperation with Member States and partner countries; recalls that agroecology’s capacity to reconcile the economic, environmental and social dimensions of sustainability has been widely recognised;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Insists that EU funding for agriculturethe Farm to Fork Strategy must be in line with Agenda 2030 and prioritisesupport investments in agroecology, agroforestry and crop diversification; stresses the importance of preserving agricultural biodiversity, local animal and plant breeds and local varieties; emphasises the need to strengthen resilience to climate change, particularly among smallholder farmers;
Amendment 34 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
(1) Recalls the Sustainable Development Goal 2, which aims to achieve zero hunger by 2030; is deeply concerned that 265 million people worldwide were acutely food insecure in 2020 and that this figure could double as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; regrets that food and nutrition security are not a priority in the Team Europe approach despite the escalating food crisis; urges the EU to mobilise additional resources to secure nutritious, safe, affordable and high quality food, particularly for those left furthest behind;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets that increasing vertical and horizontal concentration in the agri- food sector reinforces the industrial food and farming model; believes that the Green New Deal requires the creation of a new anti-trust environmentConsiders that the process of economic recovery offers an opportunity to better integrate small farmers and producers into local and regional markets and to develop more sustainable livelihoods; highlights the central role of women in agriculture and the need to fully engage them in efforts to create more sustainable agri-food systems; supports the boosting of regional trade, which presents opportunities for economic growth and diversification while also offering affordable food for consumers; calls for the EU to support capacity building for regional integration efforts, for example the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA);
Amendment 47 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls on the EU to boost investments in the transition towards more sustainable agriculture in partner countries, for example by supporting innovative farming methods; considers that this could create new opportunities for employment and sustainable economic growth; calls for increased engagement with the private sector, including through blended finance, in this regard; underlines the key role of civil society in helping the poorest communities and smallholder farmers by linking them to training, resources, markets and value chains;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 66 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that EU free trade agreements (FTAs) should not disrupt local agriculture, damage small producers or exacerbate dependency on food imports; calls into question international trade rules which allow dumping through the WTO green boxand Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) can be beneficial for partner countries, by generating increased revenue for poverty reduction and essential services like health and education; recalls however, that the benefits of such agreements must be shared evenly and that they should support local agriculture and small producers; considers that the EU has an important role to play in promoting the upward convergence of standards on food safety and animal welfare in partner countries and facilitating their integration into global markets; welcomes the Commission’s commitment to ensure compliance of EU trade agreements with the Paris Agreement, and calls for market access in FTAs to be conditional on compliance with process and production methods criteria; ;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
(1) Welcomes moves by the EU to promote fairer and more sustainable value chains, including through mandatory legislation on due diligence; calls for continued efforts to ensure coherence between the EU’s trade and development policies, in line with the principle of policy coherence for sustainable development;
Amendment 78 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Denounces the EU’s double standards on pesticides, which allow the export from the EU of hazardous substances banned in the EU.Considers that the EU should support developing countries in ensuring the safe use of pesticides;
Amendment 83 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Highlights the need for the EU to support the Committee on Food Security as the foremost multilateral policy platform on food systems; urges the EU and Member States to champion food security and sustainable agricultural development as priorities of the upcoming UN Food Systems Summit;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas global challenges such as digitalisation and the fight against climate change, regardless the COVID-19 crisis, persist and require a just transition so as to leave no one behind;
Amendment 35 #
2020/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas social protection systems are under severe pressure to mitigate the social impact of the crisis and ensure decent living conditions for all as well as access to essential services such as health, education and housing;
Amendment 67 #
2020/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas new forms of employment have emerged or intensified, such as teleworking and non-standard ways of working, and whereas new realities have also emerged and existing trends have intensified during lockdowns, including blurring of boundaries between work and private life, domestic violence against women and health problems among workers, particularly not only directly linked to the COVID-19 pandemic but also musculoskeletal disorders or psychological ontroubles;
Amendment 96 #
2020/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas we face a critical time in our history, with the idea that economic growth automatically trickles down to all sectors of society being widely discredited; whereas we are witnessing a thinning of the middle class, increasingly precarious job conditions for blue collar and low- skilled platform workers and growing polarisation in terms of income and wealth;
Amendment 123 #
2020/2244(INI)
2. States that 10 years after the introduction of the European Semester cycle of economic policy coordination, employment and social imbalances in Europe, such as labour market segmentation, wage dispersion and child poverty, have not been resolved but have worsened in some Member States, demonstrating that public policies at the national level arcould be insufficient for building a fairer European labour market, and that stronger and further-reaching policies at EU level are needed;
Amendment 175 #
2020/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 182 #
2020/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop a quality employment package, including legislative initiatives aimed at improving wages and protecting decent working conditions for all, with a particular focus on telework, the right to disconnect, mental well-being at work, occupational health and safety, the rights of platform workers, ensuring quality jobs for essential workers, and strengthening democracy at work and the role of the social partners and collective bargaining; calls for a coordinated approach at EU level in order to avoid unfair and unhealthy labour cost competition and increase upward social convergence for all;
Amendment 189 #
2020/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Is concerned about the devastating social and employment effects of the COVID-19 crisis; highlights that the new European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for displaced workers could be mobilised in response to the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis on employment; calls therefore on the Member States to rapidly submit to the Commission applications for funding to support European workers who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19 in their retraining, requalification and reintegration into the labour market;
Amendment 192 #
2020/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that social dialogue and collective bargaining are key instruments for employers and trade unions to establish fair wages and working conditions, and that strong collective bargaining systems increase Member States’ resilience in times of economic crisis; welcomes in this regard the Commission's proposal for a directive on adequate minimum wages in the Union aiming to increase the collective bargaining coverage and ensure that workers in the European Union are protected by minimum wages set at adequate levels;
Amendment 202 #
2020/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. calls on the Member States to take measures to remedy the lack of access to social protection systems, in particular by following the Council Recommendation of 8 November 2019 on access to social protection for workers and the self- employed; welcomes, once again, the adoption of this recommendation as a first measure and the Commission’s commitment to strengthening social protection systems in Europe, but stresses the need to make universal access to social protection a reality, especially in the current difficult situation;
Amendment 223 #
2020/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the Commission to propose an EU framework for national homelessness strategies, by adopting the Housing First principle; stresses, moreover, the need to collect better and more harmonised data on homeless people in the EU; calls on the Commission and the Member States to come up with specific proposals to adequately address the problem of energy poverty in the context of the Green Deal;
Amendment 228 #
2020/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for better coordination between economic and social policies and between the different recovery funds and structural funds, in order to improve synergies and boost social investment resources; insists that the recovery plan must contribute to achieving the UN SDGs, implementing our growth strategy as set out in the Green Deal, and fulfilling the principles of the EPSR; calls on the Member States to make full use of the potential offered by the general escape clause to support companies which are in difficulty and lack liquidity, particularly SMEs, safeguard the jobs, wages and working conditions of European workers and invest in people and social welfare systems;
Amendment 238 #
2020/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to analyse brain drains in certain regions and sectors, and to support mobile workers by ensuring fair mobility and strengthening the portability of rights and entitlements; calls on the Member States to commit fully to the digitalisation of public services in order to facilitate fair labour mobility, particularly with regard to the coordination of social security systems; therefore asks the Commission to put forward a proposal for a digital EU Social Security Number;
Amendment 250 #
2020/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. stresses that small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs) play a key role in sustainable and inclusive development, economic growth and job creation in the EU; calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen their support for SMEs and their workers in the resumption of economic activity and in the transition towards a more digital and greener economy;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
— having regard to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and in particular Articles 14 and 15 thereof,
Amendment 7 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
— having regard to the UN Sustainable Development Goal 4,
Amendment 8 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 2 b (new)
Citation 2 b (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘achieving the European Education Area by 2025’, (COM(2020)0625) and to the accompanying Commission staff working document (SWD(2020)0212),
Amendment 12 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 2 c (new)
Citation 2 c (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘European Skills Agenda for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience’(COM(2020)0274) and to the accompanying Commission staff working documents(SWD(2020)0121) and (SWD(2020)0122),
Amendment 14 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 2 d (new)
Citation 2 d (new)
— having regard to the Council Recommendation on vocational education and training (VET) for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience (2020/C417/01),
Amendment 16 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 2 e (new)
Citation 2 e (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Digital Education Plan 2021-2027. Resetting education and training for the digital age’, (COM(2020)0624) and to the accompanying Commission staff working document (SWD(2020)0209),
Amendment 18 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 2 f (new)
Citation 2 f (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘A New Industrial Strategy for Europe’ (COM/2020/0102),
Amendment 19 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 2 g (new)
Citation 2 g (new)
— having regard to Decision (EU) 2018/646 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 April 2018 on a common framework for the provision of better services for skills and qualifications (Europass) and repealing Decision No 2241/2004/EC,
Amendment 20 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 2 h (new)
Citation 2 h (new)
— having regard to Eurofound research on the impact of digitalisation on skills use and skills development,
Amendment 21 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 2 i (new)
Citation 2 i (new)
— having regard to the Cedefop study entitled ‘Empowering adults through upskilling and reskilling pathways’, volumes 1 and 2,
Amendment 22 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 2 j (new)
Citation 2 j (new)
— having regard to Cedefop’s report entitled ‘Skills forecast - trends and challenges to 2030',
Amendment 27 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas everyone has the right to inclusive and quality education, training and lifelong learning in order to acquire and maintain the skills and competences that will enable them to develop their professional and personal potential to the fullest extent;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas investing in education, training and the effective use of skills will beis crucial for the EU’s economic and social prosperity, particularly in the light of the green and digital transitions, demographic change and globalisation, which are changing the nature of work, the content of jobs and the skills and qualifications required;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has drastic consequences for the EU social market economy and the changing nature of our labour market needs; whereas education and training, up- skilling and re-skilling, is essential for leveraging opportunities and addressing the challenges generated by the crisis;
Amendment 64 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas the COVID crisis exacerbated existing divides and inequalities in access to education and skills; whereas these have a significant impact on citizen’s employment prospects, earnings and inclusion in society; whereas policies aimed at building inclusive educational systems and labour markets should be intersectional;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
C c. whereas digital skills but also non- formal and informal skills have taken increased importance for citizens to actively participate in the labour market and society as a whole; including media literacy, critical and innovative thinking;
Amendment 82 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Insists on considering education and training as a common investment for not only the recovery, resilience and competitiveness of the Union, but also for ensuring its social cohesion and allow all people to find their life-course; welcomes the efforts of the European Commission and Member States to ensure pedagogical continuity during the COVID-19 crisis; highlights the need for greater cooperation and exchange of practice at the Union level on common opportunities and challenges related to education and training; urges the European Commission to ensure via Next Generation EU and Member States in their national recovery and resilience plans, to devote a substantial part of resources and reform to education, training and research; calls for a modernised and fully-fledged governance system for the implementation of the European Education Area, building on the ET 2020 framework;
Amendment 100 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the importance of ensuring inclusive and quality education, and promoting lifelong learning, including vocational education and training (VET), for all across the Union, to ensure equal opportunities in the labour market; welcomes, in this context, the development of a European approach to micro-credentials and individual learning accounts the launch of the Erasmus+ 2021-2027programme; calls the European Commission and Member States to promote and facilitate increased mobility for teachers and learners of all age; calls for the European Education Area, Skills Agenda, Council Recommendation on VET and interlinked policy initiatives to complement and mutually reinforce each other;
Amendment 104 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Insists on the valorisation of vocational education and training as a path of excellence leading to employment, fully integrated in the European Education Area and recognised on the labour market; welcomes, in this context, the initiative of Centres of Vocational Excellence and the development of a European approach to micro-credentials, modularisation and individual learning accounts; encourages the European Commission and Member States to work towards longer periods of mobility in vocational education and training, with a genuine European apprenticeship statute, and in partnership with the private sector; encourages the European Commission to work with Member States on an action plan to remove the remaining obstacles to European mobility, such as linguistic and administrative;
Amendment 110 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Calls for the European Education Area to support the Pact for Skills, requiring collective action of Member States, companies, social partners and other stakeholders; reiterates the need to unlock public and private investment in the up- and re-skilling of the European workforce; calls for more public-private partnerships in VET to strengthen the efficiency of educational systems and to match labour market needs, for instance in supporting teachers and trainers education, setting up training centres and contributing to research on labour market trends; urges Member States to support the private sector with education and training incentive measures;
Amendment 114 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. UHighlights the role of the European Education Area in fostering citizen’s sense of being part of European savoir-faire; underlines that basic, soft and cross- cutting skills, up- and re-skilling and lifelong learning are vital for sustainable growth, productivity, investment and innovation, and are therefore key factors for the competitiveness of businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); insists on the short and long term benefits of the practice of mentoring in educational systems, businesses and our society as a whole; encourages Member states to incentivise associations and companies using mentoring programmes with thorough policies and resources; encourages the European Commission to promote mentoring and ultimately work with Member States towards the development of mentoring certification and labelling;
Amendment 138 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate and promote transparent mobility through the full implementation of the Professional Qualifications Directive1 , and better useimprove the use and visibility of tools such as the European Employment Services (EURES) job mobility portal, the Europass online platform and the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) classification system; highlights, in this context, the need to improve the recognition of third-country nationals’ competences on the Union’s labour market; _________________ 1Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications, OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 22.
Amendment 13 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas these developments plausibly facilitate human-machine synergies, thereby producing a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate outcomes, but also pose serious challenges in terms of workforce reorganisation and the potential elimination of more sectors and employment than the new forms they createand can lead to greater workforce access to previously excluded social groups such as people with disabilities, while risks linked to employment sector disappearance must mitigated by ensuring more and better jobs are created than are lost;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. Whereas the digital divide has specific socio-economic gender, age, geographic and accessibility aspects which must be addressed;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the positive impact AI can have on European labour markets, leading to job creation, safer and more inclusive workplaces, combating discrimination in recruitment and pay and promoting better skill-matching and work-flows, as long as risks are mitigated and regulatory frameworks updated with regularity as the digital wave progresses;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that AI must serve exclusivelyforemost as an aid to human performancedevelopment and comply with all rules ensuring respect for fundamental rights, including the protection of personal data and privacy, and the prohibition of arbitrary profiling, with sufficient access to information available to all those workers and employers who will be affected;
Amendment 72 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
b. Stresses the importance of addressing the digital gender gap and ensuring the participation of women and girls in the development and implementation of digital technologies and AI to ensure that existing inequalities are not exacerbated or replicated; further underlines the importance of women and girls' equal access to STEM and digital education and subsequent employment in the digital, STEM and ICR sectors;
Amendment 76 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the implementation of AI enforcesis included in the dialogue between social and economic partners, and to allow trade unions access to the work floor, albeit in digital form, in orderhat digital solutions are employed to promote collective bargaining and guarantee a human-centred approach to AI at work;
Amendment 89 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the importance of cooperation between academics, industry, social partners and governments on research and innovation in digital technologies, so that all human aspects are taken into account1 and that proper and rigorous testing and training frameworks exist in the implementation of AI; __________________ 1 European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, ‘Digitalisation and occupational safety and health – An EU-OSHA research programme’, p. 10.
Amendment 115 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates its call for legal protection for platform workers and telecalls the adoption of the Council Recommendation on Access to social protection for workers and the self- employed and strongly reiterates the need to ensure platform workers, as well as recognition of their status as such, to ensure that their entitlement to full social security protection is uphelworkers in the gig economy have access to adequate to and coverage from social protection; considers that a legislative framework that has the aim of regulating telework conditions across the Union should be introduced;
Amendment 128 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to improve labour conditions for platform workers in its upcoming legislative proposal in order to guarantee healthy and safe working environments, quality employment and wages, the right to disconnect, the obligation of employers to offer perpetual digital retraining, and full, transparent checks of employees’ online access to adequate social protection, fair and transparent working conditions, decent wages, right to collective representation, right to disconnect, training offers enabling skilling and re-skilling, as well as reliable verification processes of the platform user's identityies;
Amendment 136 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls onWelcomes the Commission and the Member States to's update thed European Skills Agenda and the new Digital Education Action Plan, so that workers can upskill and become qualified for the challenges of the future world of work; (2021- 2027), which will help workers to up and re-skill and become qualified for the future world of work and manage the digital wave; further welcomes the recently adopted Council Recommendations on VET and calls on the Member States to swiftly implement it by updateing their national vocational and professional training and upskilling programmes so as to ensurhance digital literacy and promote digital inclusion (οn average, 16 % of EU workers fear that digitalisation will render their skills outdated2 ); __________________ 2 Cedefop, ‘Artificial or human intelligence? Digitalisation and the future of jobs and skills: opportunities and risks’, p. 3.
Amendment 302 #
2020/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls that stereotypes and taboo surrounding menstruation remain widespread in our societies, and that these can delay diagnosis of diseases such as the endometriosis disease, which despite affecting 1 women on 10 of reproductive age, being the first cause of women's infertility, causing chronic pelvic pain, has a median delay of 8 years for its diagnosis and for which there is no cure ; Calls on Member states to ensure comprehensive and scientifically accurate education about menstruation, to raise awareness and to launch major information campaigns on endometriosis targeting the public, healthcare professionals and legislators, and to invest on research about the causes and treatments of this disease;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that developing countries are the most exposed to climate change, and that their human rights activists and environmental defenders are particularly subjected to threats, repression and judicial persecution for defending their land, heritage and environment from the consequenceoften members of indigenous or traditional communities who have to deal with multiple forms of violence, ranging from psychological and physical threats to restrictions ofn the exploitation of natural resourcesir liberty, judicial persecution and even assassination;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 13 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Emphasises the fact that developing countries cannot deal with the effects of climate change by themselves and that they are often dependent on international assistance in relation to their crisis management capacity and their capacity to adapt to and anticipate the effects of climate change; in this connection, recalls the commitment made by the signatory countries to the Paris Agreements to mobilise at least USD 100 billion per year to undertake climate change mitigation and adaptation activities in developing countries in order to strengthen the resilience of the residents affected;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Stresses the importance of the key role of environmental activists in protecting the fundamental rights and the dignity of those impacted by the effects of climate change; emphasises that they are vital in highlighting and protecting our public goods, and in particular indigenous and community heritage areas;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Amendment 19 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is deeply concerned about the increased criminalisation and persecution of environmental activists in developing countries by governments and multinational companies that are investing in the exploitation of natural, non- renewable resources,, particularly of women, victims of attacks carried out by many perpetrators who can be difficult to trace, such as armed groups and militias or private individuals that are investing in projects thusat contributinge to deforestation, loss of biodiversity and human rights violations, mostly affecting indigenous peoples; in this connection, calls for enhanced international support for the collective rights of indigenous peoples over the land, regions and resources that they protect and which contribute to limiting the effects of global warming;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that in the next few years climate change will create more environmental migrants from developing countries, and that in order to better protect their human rights, environmental refugee status needs international recognitionCalls for solutions to be found to assisting peoples from regions that will, in the short or long term, become uninhabitable because of the effects of climate change in order to better protect their human rights and support their resilience; notes, in this connection, that the 1951 International Convention relating to the Status of Refugees does not cover the protection of persons displaced for environmental reasons; calls for common terminology to be clarified, both internationally and Europe-wide, regarding the conditions applicable to people moving as a result of climate change;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Deems that the introduction of bindingHighlights the importance of the private sector in the fight against climate change and the vital role of private investment in helping developing countries to anticipate and adapt to its effects; deems that the introduction of EU legislation on business due diligence can help improve the defence of human rights and compliance with environmental standards in the fight against climate change in developing countries; in this connection, welcomes the Commission’s plan to draft a legislative proposal on this topic; calls on the Commission to continue working towards the approval of the UN binding treaty for transnational corporations on human rights;
Amendment 61 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that the actions of environmental activists are absolutely in keeping with the Sustainable Development Goals and that a systemic implementation of these goals should be pursued locally, nationally and internationally;
Amendment 65 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Invites the Commission to do more toimprove the framework of protection for human rights defenders, and environmental activists andby enabling them to have a better awareness of their rights and the protective measures from which they may benefit, but also to strengthen the network and improve connectivity between organisations engaged in the fight against climate change in developing countries.;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the European Union to support a regional approach in the response to the effects of climate change in developing countries in order to give decentralised local authorities, local civil society organisations and environmental activists a greater role in tackling the environmental, social and economic effects of climate change;
Amendment 75 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Points to the provisions of the Escazú agreement on international environmental law, particularly in relation to the interdependence between the environment and human rights and the need to protect environmental activists; encourages the Commission and Member States to conclude similar agreements with other macro regions worldwide;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the decisive contribution of SMEs to innovation, including to social innovation, job creation and an inclusive labour market; is extremely concerned about the rising unemployment rates in the EU and the risk of millions of people losing their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 crisis; recognises that at present SMEs are faced with severe liquidity problems and, in this context, highlightsstresses the importance of wide-ranging and coordinated action to secure Europe’s industrial fabric, stimulate the economy and support employment; highlights, moreover, the need for sustainable finance to bridge the current investment gap and to reinforce SMEs’ ability to innovate and move towards more sustainable, resource- efficient, circular and climate-neutral solutions, ensuring the successful implementation of the European Green Deal and the related just transition, in order to ensure that no one is left behind; considers also that the development of the circular economy represents an opportunity for SMEs by creating jobs and new markets, as well as increased business efficiency;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the EU recovery instruments and the relevant MFF programmes should be fully utilised to complement national schemes, supporting SMEs, particularly in the sectors most affected by the pandemic, preserving jobs, income and know-how, and striving to ensure the EU’s industrial independence through such measures as onshoring strategic industrial activities; Recalls, furthermore, that these instruments must contribute to achieving the objectives of sustainable development, the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that SME-related actions should be at the core of the EU’s industrial and green recovery plans and initiatives and should go hand in hand with measures to protect workers; considers the strengthening of EU rules on coordination of social security systems and the portability of rights as essential for fair labour mobility and protecting workers, in particular those in precarious situations; stresses, in this regard, the need to ensure respect for the principle of equal treatment of workers and fair and equitable working conditions for mobile workers within the Union;
Amendment 61 #
2020/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the systematic application of health and safety measures in the workplace, and welcomes the guidelines of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) on adapting workplaces and protecting workers in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic; considers that such guidelines should be further developed in order to provide a coordinated and efficient response in case of future cross-border threats to public health; stresses the need to ensure the efficient and rapid implementation of health protocols, as well as their adoption by workers in the various occupational sectors, in particular through on-the-job training;
Amendment 101 #
2020/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the EU to support the digital and green transitions by investing in artificial intelligence and in lifelong learning, reskilling and upskilling initiatives to foster digital literacy, the uptake of human, social and advanced digital skills and the new skills for new occupations and sectors that will emerge from the transition to a sustainable, carbon- neutral economy; highlights the need to adopt a forward-looking approach to vocational education and training and skills, in particular digital skills; stresses, as a matter of priority, the need to address the mismatch between skills/qualifications and the needs of the labour market. calls, in this regard, on the Commission and the Member States to promote, reinforce and support apprenticeships in order to facilitate the sustainable integration of young people into the labour market;
Amendment 115 #
2020/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to encourage and support female entrepreneurship, in particular through easier access to finance or training and by ensuring a better work- life balance;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. AcknowledgeHighlights that there is sufficient strong evidence that shows that the voluntary efforts of Union companies tocompanies domiciled or operating in the Union to identify, prevent and, mitigate and account for the negative impacts of their behaviour on developing countries have failednot been sufficient, as violations of the human rights of individuals, in particular worker’s rightsmen and children, and of local communities are still taking place at the end of the supply chainthroughout the supply chain, as are violations of environmental standards and corruption abuses; acknowledges that there is growing political, public and private sector support for Union legislation on due diligence to level the playing field, as responsible companies are currently competing with less scrupulous ones;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that there is strong need for a mandatory, harmonised framework at Union level to contribute to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement, and to ensure a level playing field for business and welcomes; calls on the Commission’ to step up its ongoing work on legislation requiring that Union companies domiciled or operating in the Union conduct due diligence on respect for human rights and environmental obligations throughout their supply chains; insists on the importance of consultation with developing countries and civil society organisations in both the Union and developing countries;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that all human rights should be covered by the future legislation; considers that emphasis should be placed on workers and trade union rights, women, children or, in particular women and children, trade union rights and the rights of indigenous people; stresseinsists that full alignment with existing legal obligations and standards at European and international level should be sought; is of the opinion that the legislation should address all types of human rights abuses;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Strongly believes that future legislation should also mandate environmental due diligence, to ensure compliance with Union and internationally recognised environmental standards and rights, including on climate change and biodiversity;
Amendment 60 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that the obligation to respect and protect human rights, the environmental standards and to avoid the risk of corruption, should be embedded throughout whole global value chains, products, services and business relationships;
Amendment 68 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is of the opinion that the new legislation should apply to all sectors, to all types of enterprises, whether public or private, and of all size across the Union; considers that the focus should be placed on the riskss domiciled or operating in the Union, while upholding the principle of proportionality; considers that the focus should be placed on the risks and that there should be positive incentives for companies that can demonstrate high levels of compliance with the ambitions of the new legislation;
Amendment 82 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the opinion that the future legislation should establish mandatory and effective corporate due diligence processes covering all violations linked to companies’ activities and their business relationships, including their supply and subcontracting chains, and should include a duty to report activities accordingly;
Amendment 94 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the need to design a sound monitoring and accountability system and to provide competent authorities (at Union and at national level) with effective instruments to monitor the compliance with the legislation, in particular at local level;
Amendment 103 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses the opinion that the future legislation should establish a comprehensive system of liability that includes administrative, civil and criminal liability, and a sanctioning mechanism to enforce compliance with the new legislation and ensure enforcement, including through penalties and sanctions of all nature such as for example, disqualification from acting as a company director, in addition to intermediate steps before prosecution;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the ORs make the European Union the world’s largest maritime area with over 25 million km2 of EEZ;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas over 80% of Europe’s biodiversity is in the ORs and the European overseas countries and territories;
Amendment 32 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for the appointment of an ‘OR permanent rapporteur’ to help the European Parliament monitor the correct application of Article 349 TFEU in European public policy;
Amendment 35 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recommends that better use be made of the various platforms for exchange between administrations, such as the TAIEX-REGIO PEER 2 PEER programme for cohesion funds, the TAIEX-EIR PEER 2 PEER programme for environmental matters or the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, and proposes the creation of an ‘Erasmus’ for administrations managing European funds in the ORs, in order to ensure that best practices are shared so as to optimise the use of cohesion funds;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls for youth employment in the ORs to be supported by working with the private sector, universities and local authorities to establish a digital one-stop- shop in order to help young people who are seeking their first job or looking to establish or take over businesses in the ORs;
Amendment 60 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Encourages the mobilisation of European funds to create ‘campuses of excellence’ in the geographical areas of the ORs, promoting the interconnection of schools, universities and training centres in those regions;
Amendment 65 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the need to encourage local initiatives by supporting VSMEs, SMEs and companies in the tourism, craft, building and construction, industrial and digital sectors;
Amendment 76 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Encourages the ORs to join the ‘Local2030’ network and develop sustainable development scorecards so that they can better share their solutions;
Amendment 82 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recalls that Article 29d of the EMFAF Regulation provides for a mid- term evaluation of the measures adopted under the chapter on the ORs (Chapter Va) in order to move forward with developing a separate regulation for the fisheries sector in the ORs, along the lines of the POSEI Regulation in the agricultural sector;
Amendment 90 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Urges the Commission to help the Member States to improve the collection of scientific data needed to meet the eligibility conditions for fishing fleet renewal aid in the ORs;
Amendment 92 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Stresses the need to protect the ORs when concluding fisheries agreements with third countries; expresses concern about the consequences that failing to renew fisheries agreements with neighbouring third countries, in particular Madagascar and Mauritius, will have for the fisheries sector in the ORs;
Amendment 110 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 8
Subheading 8
Environment, biodiversity, health, climate and energy
Amendment 125 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Welcomes the fact that the LIFE programme includes the BEST initiative; calls for at least EUR 8 million to be allocated every year to the BEST initiative to help territories implement the new EU biodiversity strategy, which requires at least 30% of land and sea areas to be protected;
Amendment 126 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Calls for the BEST initiative to be replicated in the EU health programme, with specific funding for the ORs so that work on medicinal plants in particular can be supported;
Amendment 127 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Proposes the creation of a centre for research into tropical infectious diseases and pathologies that particularly affect the ORs, such as diabetes, obesity and certain cancers, and calls for the funds needed to address the underdevelopment of healthcare in the ORs;
Amendment 146 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls for innovative solutions to be developed in order to reduce and also recover waste in the ORs;
Amendment 155 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Urges the Commission to take proper account of the specific situation of the ORs, particularly their remoteness from the European continent and their small markets, when implementing its competition policy;
Amendment 161 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Stresses the need to consolidate and develop maritime and air connections between the ORs, within the ORs, and also with the European continent and neighbouring third countries in order to support their opening-up;
Amendment 181 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls for the creation within the Commission of an ‘OR impact of trade policy’ task force, which would ensure the effective involvement of the ORs, including representatives from the OR economic sectors; emphasises that there must be a fair balance between protecting sensitive agricultural products and defending the EU’s offensive interests, by envisaging transition periods and appropriate quotas for OR products, among others, and, in some cases, the exclusion of the most sensitive products, such as speciality sugars;
Amendment 190 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28b. Recalls the joint declaration by the three institutions annexed to the Regulation on the stabilisation mechanism which was revised when Ecuador joined the EU-Colombia/Peru Trade Agreement: ‘The Commission will continue to carry out regular analyses of the state of the market and the situation of Union banana producers after expiry of the stabilisation mechanism. If a serious deterioration in the state of the market or the situation of Union banana producers is found to have occurred, given the importance of the banana sector for outermost regions, the Commission will examine the situation, together with the Member States and the stakeholders, and decide whether appropriate measures should be considered. The Commission could also convene regular monitoring meetings with the Member States and the stakeholders’;
Amendment 201 #
2020/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Stresses that the ORs are strongly affected by migration flows from their immediate neighbourhood; warns of the impact of managing migration flows on local public policies and calls for the new Pact on Asylum and Migration to take account of the real challenges facing the ORs in this area and for increased support to be provided;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms that the right to migrate is a human right; calls on the Commission to promotebuild up development and humanitarian policies that protect the human and social rights of all migrants, wherever EU action is deployed and irrespective of their legal statuare based on, promote and protect fundamental and human rights including for all migrants;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that EU development cooperation must have as its main objective the reduction and eradication of poverty and that it must be based on partner countries’ development agendas, following a needs andfocus on the needs of the most vulnerable, including when it comes to migrants and refugees and must have as its main objective the reduction and eradication of poverty and inequality, the empowerment of individuals and the promotion of rule of law through a rights- based approach, and not on EU domestic interests;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the EU align its external migration objectives with its sustainable development objectives; calls on the EU to advance development cooperation and funding on the basis of closer cooperation with third countries; highlights that these policies should be harboured in the approach that strengthens the resilience of the most vulnerable; calls on the EU to tailor its ODA towards tackling the root causes of poverty and minimizing negative incentives for irregular migration and forced displacement by improving democratic processes and good governance, creating opportunities for youth engagement and entrepreneurship, advancing gender equality, tackling climate change, and by providing access to services; insists on the importance of designing policies tailored to local circumstances and in partnership with local actors;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Calls on the EU to strengthen its Regional Development Protection Programmes (RDPPs) within a human rights framework and to foster third countries' capacity-building, conflict resolution and the protection, promotion and respect for human rights; calls on the EU to encourage and assist partnership countries to achieve greater cooperation with international organizations, civil society and regional bodies and organizations to facilitate regional mobility and to enhance mobilization of resources to treat migrants, refugees and returnees with dignity and in compliance with international humanitarian law;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes note ofWelcomes the EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum; expresses its regret that the proposed measures are insufficient to ensure respect for migrants’ human rights and is especially worried about the externalisation of EU border managementReiterates that respect for migrants’ human rights are and shall remain central to the EU's Migration and Asylum policy; insists that the EU conduct a humane and safe border control and migration controlmanagement;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Insists on the need for humanitarian corridors and safe and legal migration pathways from neighbouring and developing countries into the EU; calls on the EU to tackle human trafficking networks;
Amendment 35 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the EU to develop new and improve on existing safe and legal pathways for migrants; considers that the EU should strive to develop a more sustainable circular labour migration policy in its partnership with third countries and to offer safe two-way migration mobility, such as for labour and academic purposes;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. ReiteratStresses thate neithered for coherence between development assistance norand bilateral or multilateral partnerships withestablished in developing countries must be conditional on cooperation on migration policand the EU’s migration policy, by using instruments, tools and levers to enhance the efforts of partner countries;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. ExpStresses its deep concern about the possible misuse of development funds for border control purposes, including those of the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF), and the suspected human rights violations linked to the EUTF in Libya, Ethiopia and Nigerthe need to provide direct assistance to refugees and migrants near the homes they fled or moved from, notably through strengthening effectiveness of such instruments as the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF); expresses its deep concern about the misuse of development funds for actions that result in the violation of human rights in border management; deplores the alleged human rights violations linked to the EUTF in Libya, Ethiopia and Niger; reiterates the need for a thorough investigation into the alleged human rights abuses including those at EU borders; welcomes therein the introduction of a new independent monitoring mechanism in the Commission's New Pact on Migration and Asylum;
Amendment 54 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Deplores the lack of transparency of the EUTF and the fact that Parliament is not involved in its scrutiny; calls on the Commission to comprehensively review the implementation of the EUTF to ensure that it falls in line with the EU's development and humanitarian objectives;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Amendment 4 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
- having regard to Articles 9, 145, 148, 149, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 158, 165, 166, 168, 174 and 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU),
Amendment 16 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 41 a (new)
Citation 41 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 20 October 2010 entitled ‘Solidarity in Health: Reducing Health Inequalities in the EU’ (COM(2009)0567),
Amendment 19 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 58 a (new)
Citation 58 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 10 July 2020 on the EU’s public health strategy post-COVID-191, ________________________________ 1 Texts adopted, P9_TA-PROV(2020)0205
Amendment 31 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the COVID-19 crisis is a symmetric shock affecting all Members States, though the impact of the crisis is set to be uneven; whereas the COVID-19 crisis requires a coordinated European response ensuring social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas effective European economic, social and health policy coordination with the European Semester at its core is crucial for mitigating the effects of the crisis and ensuring a recovery which is economically innovative, socially fair and environmentally responsible;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the urgency of the recovery must go hand in hand with the commitments of the European Union and its Member States to implement the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the European Pillar of Social Rights, the objectives of the Green Compact and the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas austerity policies resulted in less protective andcertain political choices made in the wake of the financial and economic crisis had regrettable consequences on the level of protection provided by the sometimes underfunded social and healthcare systems, which aggravated the effects of the pandemic in certain Member States;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the euro area unemployment rate is expected to increase from 7,.5 % in 2019 to about 9,.5 % in 2020, with substantial differences among Member States; whereas many companies have either been forced to close or are likely to have to do so; whereas national short-time working systems, supported by European measures, enable jobs to be maintained and salaries to be broadly kept unchanged; whereas many jobs remain at very high risk in the medium term;
Amendment 90 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the crisis will have a significant impact on social conditions, in particular for vulnerable groups;; whereas the COVID-19 crisis affects vulnerable groups in particular, resulting in increased inequalities, fragility, poverty, unemployment and social divergences, as well as undermining social and employment standards in Europe; whereas young people and non- standard workers are at greatest risk of losing their jobs and falling into poverty,
Amendment 97 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the pay and pension gaps between men and women remain and are likely to widen with the COVID-19 crisis; whereas across the EU, women still earn on average 16% less than men and the gender gap for pensions is around 37.2% in the EU;
Amendment 110 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas fair living wages, strong collective bargaining systems, and social protection can reduce in-work poverty, decrease inequalities and, generate demand and improve health and wellbeing;
Amendment 116 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas social protection systems are under severe pressure to mitigate the social impact of the crisis and ensure decent living conditions for all as well as access to essential services such as health, education and housing;
Amendment 122 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas a high level of human health protection shall be ensured in the definition and implementation of all Union policies and activities;
Amendment 123 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas the Commission communication of 20 October 2010 entitled ‘Solidarity in Health: Reducing Health Inequalities in the EU’ (COM(2009)0567) underlines that, throughout the EU, there is a social gradient in health status; whereas the WHO defines this social gradient as being the link between socioeconomic inequalities and inequalities in the areas of health and access to healthcare; whereas health inequalities are rooted in social inequalities in terms of living conditions and models of social behaviour notably linked to gender, educational standards, employment, income and the unequal distribution of access to medical assistance, sickness prevention and health promotion services;
Amendment 127 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas global challenges such as digitalisation and the fight against climate change persist and require a just transition so as to leave no one behind;
Amendment 134 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the Commission’s 2020 country-specific recommendations (CSRs); expresses its concern that Member States have made limited or no progress in six out of 10 CSRs addressed to them in 2019; regrets the fact that too many CSRs are not implemented and urges the Member States to implement them, particularly those concerning employment and social aspects;
Amendment 137 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is concerned about the devastating social effects of the COVID-19 crisis, in particular on vulnerable groups, especially workers who were in the front line during the crisis; stresses that only a decisive and coordinated European response will offset the consequences of the current crisis; calls in this context on the Member States to use the REACT-EU package to ensure aid for the most deprived by guaranteeing adequate funding for the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD), to support retention and the return to employment by prioritising young people in the funding provided by the European Social Fund (ESF), and to take specific action in support of cohesion and the territories of the Union, in particular the outermost regions;
Amendment 170 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that, despite the importance of sound and responsible fiscal policies, budgetary stability should not be detrimental to; calls, nonetheless, on the Member States and the Commission, in response to the health crisis, to boost public investment, especially in education, social and healthcare systems;
Amendment 180 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes Next Generation EU, the EU’s recovery plan; insists that the recovery plan must contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, implementing our growth strategy as set out in the Green Compact, and fulfilling the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights; calls on the Member States to make full use of the general escape clausepotential offered by the general escape clause to support companies which are in difficulty and lack liquidity, particularly SMEs; safeguard the jobs, wages and working conditions of European workers; and invest in people and social welfare systems; calls for specific social progress plans to ensure more effective and stronger welfare states;
Amendment 203 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the Commission’s SURE proposal as an emergency measure in the context of the COVID-19 crisis, and calls on the Member States to reach a swift agreement to allow its urgent implementation and, as a result, to increase the chances of companies obtaining the liquidity necessary for resuming economic activity and safeguarding jobs;
Amendment 206 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines the Commission’s commitment to mobilising the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund in response to the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis on employment; calls therefore on the Member States to rapidly submit to the Commission applications for funding to support European workers who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19 in their retraining, requalification and reintegration into the labour market;
Amendment 241 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to prioritise the fight against youth unemployment, particularly in the context of the European ‘Next Generation EU’ recovery; to make full use of financial instruments such as the Youth Guarantee and European programmes such as Erasmus +; and to take appropriate measures to tackle youth unemployment and improve the employability of young people;
Amendment 270 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes with concern the inadequacy of access to social protection systems and the lack of such access for non-standard and self-employed workers; calls on the Member States to take measures to remedy these problems, in particular by following the Council Recommendation of 8 November 2019 on access to social protection for workers and the self- employed; welcomes, once again, the adoption of this recommendation as a first measure and the Commission’s commitment to strengthening social protection systems in Europe, but stresses the need to make universal access to social protection a reality, especially in the current difficult situation;
Amendment 278 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Asks the Commission to propose legal instruments to ensure decent working conditions for all workers, strengthen collective bargaining coverage, bancombat the improper use of precarious and non- standard contracts, particularly zero- hour contracts, end and cases of bogus self- employment, set strict limits on subcontracting practices, and improve social protection standards; calls on the Commission to present a European directive on decent working conditionsconduct a comprehensive assessment of the working conditions of non-standard workers and to present a European regulatory framework aimed at strengthening and ensuring decent working conditions, rights and access to social protection for platform workers and non-standard workers;
Amendment 298 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for an EU teleworking agenda, including a legislative proposal to ensure decent working conditions including respect for working hours, leave and the right to disconnect, and to ensure a work-life balance;
Amendment 310 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. ACalls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen the portability of rights and ensure fair and just working conditions for mobile, cross- border and seasonal workers in the EU; calls on the Member States to commit fully to the digitalisation of public services in order to facilitate fair labour mobility, particularly with regard to the coordination of social security systems; therefore asks the Commission to put forward a proposal for a digital EU Social Security Number;
Amendment 329 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to present an EU child guarantee in 2020, a rights- based, comprehensive and integrated anti- poverty strategy, an EU framework on national homelessness strategies by adopting the ‘Housing First’ principle, to conduct a comparative study on the different minimum income schemes in the Member States, and to highlight best practice cases with a view to presenting a framework in this regard;
Amendment 338 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to put forward specific proposals to ensure a just transition in terms of improving the energy efficiency of housing and to adequately address the problem of energy poverty in relation to the objectives and principles of the Green Compact;
Amendment 342 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to introduce binding pay transparency measures, andincluding a male- female wage equality index; urges their swift adoption of these measures in order to avoid further gender-based inequalities; calls on the Member States and the Commission to support entrepreneurship among women and facilitate access to financing for them; calls on the Member States to unblock the negotiations on the Women on Boards Directive in the Council;
Amendment 352 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for accessible and affordable quality childcare and early education services, as well as short- and long-term care services, including for the elderly and people with disabilities; calls, in this regard, on the Member States to swiftly and fully implement the Directive on work-life balance for parents and carers;
Amendment 361 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to put forward a comprehensive and long-term post-2020 EU Disability Strategy; notes that the guiding principles underlying the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, such as full and effective participation and inclusion in society, equal opportunities and accessibility, must be fully applied at both EU and national level;
Amendment 368 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Member States to improve the quality, accessibility and inclusiveness of their education systems, and to ensure high-quality basic skills training with tailored support, especially for the most marginalised groups in society; calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up their efforts to invest in quality, accessible education and training, strengthening requalification and retraining measures, in particular the acquisition of digital skills, and to promote lifelong learning; stresses that matching qualifications with skills on the one hand and job opportunities on the other is a prerequisite for the creation of a competitive European labour market and that this should be achieved by facilitating closer cooperation of education systems with businesses, for example by promoting learning, work experience and lifelong learning;
Amendment 385 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses that small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs) play a key role in sustainable and inclusive development, economic growth and job creation in the EU; calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen their support for SMEs and their workers in the resumption of economic activity and in the transition towards a more digital and greener economy;
Amendment 387 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. States that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased health and safety risks for millions of workers; calls on the Commission to present a new Strategic Framework for Health and Safety, a directive on work-related stress and musculoskeletal disorders, a directive on mental well-being at the workplace, and an EU mental health strategy; calls for the role of the EU-OSHA to be strengthened to promote healthy and safe workplaces across the Union; stresses that investments in occupational health and safety improve job quality and the wellbeing of workers and contribute to the productivity and competitiveness of the European economy;
Amendment 394 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for the creation of a European Health Union, calls based on the Member States to ensure access to high-quality healthcare that is affordable for allprinciples of solidarity, strategic autonomy and cooperation, placing public health considerations at the core of the definition and implementation of all Union policies and activities, as enshrined in the Treaty, with systematic health impact assessment of all relevant policies;
Amendment 402 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Highlights the need to address the social, economic and environmental determinants of health; considers, in this regard, that the European Green Deal brings opportunities for diseases prevention, in line with the “One Health” approach recognising the interconnection between human health, animal health and the environment and that implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights would contribute to tackle the social gradient in health and reduce health inequalities;
Amendment 405 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Calls on the Commission to adopt a common set of health determinants to monitor health inequalities by age, sex, socio-economic status and geographic location and establish a methodology for auditing the health situation in the Member States, with a view to identifying and prioritising areas in need of improvement and increased funding; considers that the Commission should evaluate the effectiveness of measures in order to reduce health inequalities resulting from policies covering social, economic and environmental risk factors;
Amendment 406 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 c (new)
Paragraph 24 c (new)
24c. Calls on the Member States to ensure access to high-quality healthcare that is affordable for all;
Amendment 5 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas a domestic industry is a motor of growth, innovation and social well-beingprosperity within the EU;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU’s SMEs play a crucial role in the EU industry and have traditionally generated a high share of the EU’s employment, and in so doing havtherefore ensureding social and economic well-being and prosperity all over the EU territory;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Amendment 16 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
- having regard to the European Council conclusions of 22 March 2019 (EUCO 1/19),
Amendment 17 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas regions are the place where innovative and industrial ecosystems can grow and develop, and make the links between industry, SMEs, research centres, innovation stakeholders and local communities;
Amendment 18 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas local specificities are both inevitable and desirable to develop the strength of the European industry;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas the COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated the potential across all European regions to provide concrete and innovative answers to societal challenges;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B e (new)
Recital B e (new)
Be. whereas the changing nature of geopolitical tensions and the recent COVID-19 crisis have led to disruptions in value chains and shown the vulnerabilities in key European strategic industrial sectors;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B f (new)
Recital B f (new)
Bf. whereas the effects of industry relocation tend to be localised, hitting specific regions disproportionately;
Amendment 28 #
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, resilientinnovative, inclusive, resilient, digitalised and environmentally sustainable; whereas such a strategy should cover the transition of European industries to digitalisation and climate-neutrality, strengthen European leadership and competitiveness and decrease dependency from other parts of the world in strategic value chains, while preserving an open market, prioritising the ‘energy efficiency first’ principles, energy savings and decarbonised and renewable energy technologies;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the EU’s industrial future is linked to an alignment of the economy with the principles of the European Green Deal, a roadmap towards a new growth policy for the EU, and the transition to a digital economy , bringing citizens, cities and regions together, and allowing for a just transitionin particular in those regions undergoing the process for a just transition, so that no one is left behind;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that investment in innovative means of productionResearch and Innovation and deployment of innovative technologies, means of production and upskilling workers particularly in SMEs should foster cohesion amongst all EU regions, allowing them to accomplish fair, resilient and inclusive economic growth, allowing them to transition and innovate to access market opportunities;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Union’s industrial strategy should ensure the correctfull functioning of the single market, create a level playing field inside and outside EU in particular by making reciprocal access to markets a principle 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 56 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the Union’s sovereignty and strategic autonomy require an autonomous and competitive industrial base and a massive effort in research and innovation; whereas the industrial strategy should contain an action plan to strengthen shorten and diversify the supply chains of European industry in order reduce over-reliance on few markets and increase their resilience as well as a strategy on smart reshoring to increase the production and investments in strategic sectors, redeploy industries in Europe and relocate industrial production in some strategic sectors for the EU;
Amendment 72 #
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, all sectors of the economy have been impacted ,in particular SMEs across sectors, and some have come to a complete standstill; this is particularly the case for the tourism and catering industry, the creative and cultural industry, but also for more traditional industries (automotive, building, space, aeronautics, aluminium, steel, textiles, etc.); whereas in this context any future- looking industrial strategy should start by addressing industrial recovery while taking into account industrial long-term objectives;
Amendment 75 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates that theprivate and public sectors hasve an important new role to play in facilitating a just transition by promoting a green and fair energy transition, green and , blue, digital and sustainablue investments, the circular economy, as well as climate adaptation and risk prevention in all EU regions, in particular in Outermost regions;
Amendment 82 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that a priority of the New Industrial Strategy for Europe should be to support regions in the diversification of existing industries, upgrading industrial capacity, as well as in stimulating investment and innovation to re-develop and strengthen the resilience of local and regional economies; welcomes the focus put by the European Commission on industrial and innovative regional ecosystems, and asks that the EU industrial strategy enables full involvement of regions and regional stakeholders in its governance and implementation;
Amendment 83 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Recalls that a place-based industrial policy allows for a tailored approach that enables to develop existing advantages, specialties and capabilities, creates an industrial policy based on the existing comparative advantages and strives to support enterprises to move towards high-technology sectors, typical of Industry 4.0; reminds that a place based approach fosters additional elements such as collaboration, adaptability, resource management capability and facilitates the interaction of different local and regional elements;
Amendment 86 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic, that has led to a shortage of medical devices and medicinal products, has once again revealed that Europe is over- dependent on foreign imports of raw materials and particularly for strategic sectors;
Amendment 87 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. NWelcomes the Recovery Fund and the Next Generation EU instrument to develop strong Cohesion and Industrial policies; notes that the EU’s cohesion policy needs adequate financing from the ESIF to foster economic, social and territorial cohesion in all EU regions by helping to reduce economic and social disparities, achieve positive convergence and foster sustainable developmentand climate-resilient development; recognizes the role of ESIF in European regions to develop skills and build capacities for smart specialization, circular economy, entrepreneurship and transition to industry 4.0;
Amendment 94 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Highlights the importance of creating a simplified and coherent funding landscape, from R&D to market uptake, at EU, national and regional levels, particularly in respect to ESI funds, through simplification, harmonization and complementarity of the regulations and rules of the different funding instruments; encourages synergies between EU, national, regional and private funding for financing industry-led innovation projects, namely to support further exploitation and cross fertilization using smart specialization principles as a guide to coordinate, enhance efficiency and avoid duplication;
Amendment 97 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that the EU should be attentive to preserving and developing an industrial strategy and production which ensure European strategic autonomy, as well as the availability and delivery of essential products and equipment for citizens if the need arises in the single market; calls upon further efforts to guarantee strong European value chains to reduce dependence from third countries in key strategic sectors and recalls the opportunities new disruptive technologies, such as additive manufacturing, can play in bringing back manufacturing to European regions and re-localizing industrial facilities;
Amendment 97 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the economic downturn demonstrated the crucial role played by social shields in the event of economic shocks and the importance of ensuring access to social protection for all, especially for young, atypical or vulnerable workers;
Amendment 102 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is of the opinion that digital and environmental transitions and strategic leadership and autonomy 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 guarante, creates long-term growth and global competitiveness based on innovation and strategic value chains, strengthens the entrepreneurial spirit, encourages the creation and upscaling of start-ups and companies and improves the Union’s strategic resilience and autonomy;
Amendment 108 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the Commission to set strong mechanisms to mitigate the negative economic and social effects to European regions resulting from industry relocation;
Amendment 112 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that ESIF financial support should prioritise investments in new or transformed industrial production in carbon-intensive regions in order to facilitate achieving the goals of a just transition; Stresses that Cohesion Policy operational programmes should be developed in line with the new Industrial Strategy for Europe by combining grants with financial instruments in order to fill in the investment gap.
Amendment 123 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ICalls for an inclusive industrial strategy that include all industrial ecosystems, SMEs, regions, communities and workers in its development and its implementation; 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; 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, with the aim of managing the effects produced by that accelerated process on both regions and peoplEuropean production of essential products such as emission-intensive materials is transformed into a cleaner alternative rather than replaced by imports of the same products and that these transitions are fair and socially just, go hand-in-hand with the full implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, improved social and living standards and good working conditions, 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 the most vulnerable people; calls on the Commission and the Member States to anticipate and map the industry needs for skilled labour in order to deliver skills strategies that overcome labour demand and supply mismatch, to develop knowledge-based economy that empowers citizens to adapt and accelerate the digital and environmental transition; call on the Commission to make full use of and increase the amounts allocated to the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to financially support workers made redundant, as a result of restructuring due to Covid19 or due to the digital and environmental transformations, in their retraining, re-skilling and reintegration into the labour market in sectors of the future;
Amendment 151 #
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; considers nevertheless that the investments which, from the recovery phase onwards, support and accelerate the digital and environmental transformation and strengthen the autonomy of the Union should be encouraged; 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, the Union’s sovereignty and its strategic autonomy as priorities throughout;
Amendment 311 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point e
Paragraph 9 – point e
e. gives preference to companies and SMEs that focus their business plans on digital and environmental transformation or that are necessary for the autonomy strategic of the Union in critical sectors;
Amendment 326 #
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 growth and autonomy 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; in this regard, highlights the position of the European Parliament on the reform of the EU own resources system, including the introduction of new resources that are better aligned with and incentivise progress in major EU policy priorities such as a digital services taxation, a financial transaction tax, proceeds generated by the establishment of a common consolidated corporate tax base, income from the emissions trading scheme, a plastics contribution and a carbon border adjustment mechanism; 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 574 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to implement a single European digital and data market, to promote the secure 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; and certification on cybersecurity and disruptive technologies, in particular for critical infrastructure; therefore the protection of critical European data in such critical infrastructures should be guaranteed through an assessment of service and technology providers to meet security as well as trustworthiness criteria modelled on the EU 5G toolbox. calls for the swift implementation of the European Data Strategy and the adoption of the Digital Services Act;
Amendment 594 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that industrial transformation requires 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; highlights the need to increase considerably spending on research, development and innovation as key element to achieve the twin transition, improve strategic leadership and autonomy and increase long-term competitiveness; calls on the Member States to uphold their commitment of reaching 3% of GDP on research and development; Considers an increase of the funding of Horizon Europe as well as Digital Europe programs and Connected Europe Facility (digital and energy) is needed to achieve the ambitious targets. recognise the effective support of European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute for Innovation and Technology (EIT) and calls to strengthen their missions; calls for a public-private collaboration to promote the transfer of knowledge and technology from research centres and universities to the industrial process, taking advantage of the industrial ecosystem scheme; calls on the Commission to increase the budget for those programmes that underpin the transformation of the Union’s industry, including Horizon Europe and Digital Europe (DEP), and to foster synergies between regional, national, European and private financial sources by taking advantage of synergies among all Union programmes; calls on the Commission to target as a priority the whole range of decarbonised and renewable industrial processes; acknowledges the importance of intellectual property protection to incentivise R&D investments necessary to ensure continued participation of EU industry in the development of key technologies like 5G and 6G, necessary to achieve the EU 2025 connectivity objectives;
Amendment 612 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission to invest in the construction of an efficient and competitive European military-industrial complex by making optimal use of instruments such as the Defense Fund to support the sector in terms of research, development and prototyping and the development of industrial processes; welcomes the creation of DG DEFIS that it provides the administrative capacity for achieving this objective;
Amendment 623 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. highlights the relevance of Institutional Partnerships under Horizon Europe as efficient tools to promote R&I efforts within strategic industrial ecosystems;
Amendment 630 #
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 methods; 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; calls for a governance of these ecosystems that integrates all relevant stakeholders form the industrial sectors which are key to achieve the energy and digital transition; considers that ecosystems should play a role in the definition of solutions and measures to be adopted in order to implement the European industrial strategy; recalls that sectorial action plans announced within the Green Deal and the industrial strategy as well as work already undertaken in previous European industrial forums, in particular the Strategic Forum for IPCEIs, should all be taken into account in the future work of industrial ecosystems;
Amendment 648 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Highlights the potential role of the regions in achieving the European industrial ambitions; believes that interregional cooperation aimed at the sustainable and digital transformations, as in the Smart Specialisation strategies, are to be strengthened in order to stimulate regional ecosystems; therefore asks the Commission to support the development of tools which can provide a clear roadmap for regions with a tailor- made approach to secure industrial leadership;
Amendment 654 #
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 environmental and social criteria mandatory in public procurement and by setting up mandatory reporting obligations for the Commission and the Member States; calls on contracting authorities to systematically use an approach based on the best price-quality ratio over the lifetime of the products and services; encourages contracting authorities to use the provision (Article 85 of the Utilities Directive) which makes it possible to reject bids if more than 50% of the value is added outside the EU so as to favour industrial jobs in Europe; calls on the Commission to ensure that EU investment programmes do not go to State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) from third countries resulting in abnormally low tenders and unfair competition; calls also on the Commission to push for a more ambitious International Procurement Instrument that provides for reciprocity and mutual standards and to push for an European preference in defined strategic sectors;
Amendment 669 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses the importance to provide political and policy direction and ambitious public programs to support the industry and to boost investments, particularly in R&D and space and defence industries; in this regards, highlights the importance of having adequate funding and fostering synergies in the next MFF for Horizon Europe, the European Space program and the European Defence Funds;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, as interpreted by the Court of Justice in its Mayotte judgment of 15 December 2015 (Joined Cases C- 132/14 to C-136/14), which allows specific derogations to be adopted for the outermost regions of the European Union,
Amendment 8 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
Amendment 11 #
2020/2074(INI)
– having regard to the Commission proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 May 2020 on the public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism (COM(2020)0453),
Amendment 13 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas climate change is a challenge that transcends boundaries and requires immediate and ambitious action at Unioglobal, European, national, regional and local levels to limit global warming to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels and prevent biodiversity loss on a massive scale;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the economic, social and territorial disparities which Cohesion Policy has the primary goal of addressing may also be exacerbated by climate change and its long-term consequences; EU climate policy measures should support the objectives of EU cohesion policy;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the transition to a climate- neutral, sustainable and circular economy must involve citizens and all sectors of societyall stakeholders in society, particularly the private sector, social partners and citizens, together with elected officials, including local and regional authorities, and must be backed by robust and inclusive social measures to ensure a fair transition that supports job retention and creation, particularly green and blue jobs;
Amendment 58 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas energy sources derived from fossil fuels undermine efforts to achieve climate neutrality; whereas, in this regard, Cohesion Policy should guarantee the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’, which aims to improve the efficiency of energy supply and demand, and which should be applied and observed in all energy-related investments made under Cohesion Policy;
Amendment 63 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas regional environment strategies should serve the pursuit of full employment and social progressbalance ecology and economy while supporting the pursuit of full employment and progress in order to better tackle the effects of climate change and fight the loss of biodiversity;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments undertaken under the European Green Deal to implementing the Paris Agreement and the SDGs, taking into consideration social and, economic and territorial aspects to ensure a fairjust transition for all territories and their citizens;
Amendment 91 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the need for local and regional authorities to make a clear political commitment to achieving the climate targets; and translating them into local actions that respect the constraints and emphasise the assets of each territory;
Amendment 98 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the crucial role for Cohesion Policy, as with other policies, particularly environmental, agricultural, fisheries or cultural policies, in fighting climate change and achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest and the intermediate target by 2030, as well as the role of local and regional authorities in mitigating and adapting to climate change, in particular through a far-reaching reform of investment policies;
Amendment 105 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that climate policies should serve the pursuit of full employment, including green and blue jobs, and training that can contribute to fair social progress;
Amendment 109 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. UnderlinWelcomes the European Council’s position that EU expenditure should be consistent with the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the ‘do no harm’ principle of the European Green Deal; supports, too, the fact that the Regulation laying down common provisions enshrines the ‘do no harm’ principle in all Structural Funds;
Amendment 114 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that sustainability and the transition to an economy that is safe, climate neutral, climate resilient, more resource efficient and circular are crucial to ensuring the long-term competitiveness of the Union economy and preserving our living environment and the well-being of European citizens;
Amendment 117 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that sustainability and the transition to an economy that is safe, climate neutral, climate resilient, more resource efficient and circular, circular and socially balanced are crucial to ensuring the long- term competitiveness of the Union economy;
Amendment 120 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the need to support projects linking science, innovation and citizenship; calls on the Commission to consider the eligibility for Cohesion Policy funding of the New European Bauhaus project, which is focused on the resilience of culture and architecture to climate change;
Amendment 131 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that Cohesion Policy should focus oncontribute to the implementation of the ParisSustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Climate Agreement and, the fight againstConvention on Biological Diversity and the European Green Deal in order to tackle climate change, particularly through an effective methodology for monitoring climate spending and its performance, including its negative effects for EU regions; calls for this methodology to be used in all programmes under the multiannual financial framework and the European Recovery Plan, particularly for basic infrastructure in key economic sectors such as energy production and distribution, transport, water and waste management, and public buildings;
Amendment 138 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for environmental criteria and preservation of the natural heritage to be given the same consideration as economic criteria when calculating project eligibility, particularly in the case of projects involving cultural and natural heritage;
Amendment 142 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines the key role of local and regional authorities in achieving a fair transition to a climate-neutral economy for all, with social and, economic and territorial cohesion at its core;
Amendment 149 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to monitor the progress of national governments and local and regional authorities in addressing climate change at all levels; stresses the need to enhance the effectiveness and complementarity of ESI Funds as well as other EU programmes and instruments, such as the EAFRD, the EMFF, LIFE, Horizon Europe or Creative Europe, in tackling climate change;
Amendment 162 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the proposal to top upagreement reached in trilogue on the Just Transition Fund; regrets the fact, however, that the top-up amount proposed by the Commission has been cut under the Council agreement on Next Generation EU; underlines that these cuts would jeopardise the fund’s core objectivecalls on the Member States to programme the funds as quickly as possible and calls on the Member States concerned to give special consideration to the outermost regions in the distribution of funds;
Amendment 169 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Points out that, under Article 349 of the TFEU, the outermost regions benefit from special rules allowing the adoption of tailor-made measures that take account of their specificities; calls for the necessary financial resources to be allocated to those regions so that they can achieve a green transition that balances economy and ecology, and can adapt to the effects of climate change from which they particularly suffer due to their vulnerability;
Amendment 171 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Calls, too, for the creation of an observatory focusing on sustainable development and ecological transition in the outermost regions in order to identify best practices and develop sustainable solutions to tackle climate change, which could be adopted and adapted in other EU regions;
Amendment 181 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Highlights the need to capitalise on the outcome of initiatives such as New Energy Solutions Optimised for Islands (NESOI) and Clean Energy for EU Islands (CE4EUI), which also includes islands that have the status of Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) forming part of the European family, to ensure a functional transition between the 2014- 2020 and 2021-2027 programming periods; welcomes the Memorandum of Split, which recognises the leading role for island communities in the energy transition;
Amendment 208 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for the updated Circular Economy Action Plan to continue to support the transition towards a circular economy, to tackle issues linked to geared towards re-use and repair in order to promote resource efficiency and to drive sustainable consumption by providing consumers with information on the durability and reparability of products through mandatory labelling;
Amendment 213 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls for local circular economy plans to be developed and for public contracts awarded by local and regional authorities to be green and ambitious in terms of durability of goods and services, which will increase the industrial resilience and strategic autonomy of the European Union;
Amendment 218 #
2020/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for a greater role for Cohesion Policy in supporting risk prevention efforts to adapt to the present and future impacts of climate change at regional and local levels, with a particular focus on the outermost regions given that they are significantly affected by climate change and are exposed to natural disasters such as cyclones, volcanic eruptions and drought, as well as flooding and rising water levels;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
— having regard to Article 11 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)
Amendment 23 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
— having regard to the special report of the IPCC “Managing the risks of extreme events and disasters to advance climate change adaptation”;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
— having regard to the special Report of the IPCC “The Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate”;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 c (new)
Citation 8 c (new)
— having regard to the Assembly of the United Nations resolution 71/312 “Our Ocean, our future: call for action”, especially its article 3;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 d (new)
Citation 8 d (new)
— having regard to the report by the Secretary General of the United Nations Economic and Social Council “From global to local: supporting sustainable and resilient societies in urban and rural communities”;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 e (new)
Citation 8 e (new)
— having regard to the special report of the IPCC “Global Warming of 1.5°C”;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the impacts of climate change include increases in the frequency and gravity of storms and hurricanes, floods, landslides, extreme heat waves, droughts, forest fires and other disasters, as well as slow-onset developments such as rising sea-levels, coastal erosion, salinisation, gradual changes in rainfall patterns and the decline and displacement of animal and plant populations;
Amendment 67 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas women suffer disproportionately from the impacts of climate change, owing not least to the agricultural tasks they carry out but also to the discrimination they suffer in terms of access to land and services, access to education and vocational training, participation in decision-making and respect when embarking on activities traditionally dominated by men; whereas women and children are also strongly over-represented among people displaced for reasons related to climate change;
Amendment 77 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic drastically increases vulnerabilities in developing countries both through its direct impact on public health and through its many deepening economic and social effects; whereas both the pandemic and climate change are eroding public finances while at the same time increasing financing needs, including for social protection and services; whereas the COVID-19 reflects the interdependence of health crises with climate and environmental crises and the loss of biodiversity;
Amendment 99 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas adaptation action should mainly focus on the most vulnerable and should include increasing the resilience of their dwellings, and the infrastructure they depend on, to extreme weather events, improving their food and water security, helping subsistence farmers and fishermen to adapt their agricultural and fishing methods to changes in rainfall and temperature patterns, helping them to face up the irreversible deterioration of terrestrial and marine ecosystems and the ensuing consequences for their food and economic security and helping poor people in increasingly uninhabitable areas to re- settle; whereas these adaptation actions should encourage environmentally friendly and nature-based solutions;
Amendment 117 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. wWhereas the ruling by the UN Human Rights Committee in the case of Teitiota v. New Zealand acknowledges agives therefore an incentive to a clarification of a common terminology at the international legavel basis for refugee protection for those who face an imminent well as the European level concerning the conditions of climate-induced migration and calls for the consideration of protection solutions for vulnerable populations coming from territories threat to their life on accountwill become, in the short or long term, uninhabitable due to the impacts of climate change;
Amendment 120 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Recital N a (new)
Na. whereas the strategy of the EU and its Member States in support of developing countries should be designed to anticipate the effects of climate change; whereas this support should be directed both to the short-term effects of climate change, such as natural disasters, and to its long-term effects such as the loss of territories due to rising sea-levels or droughts ;
Amendment 122 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N b (new)
Recital N b (new)
Nb. whereas climate change constitutes a major challenge for both the national and local levels and requires a territorial approach in order to give decentralised local authorities as well as local CSOs a greater role to address the environmental, social and economic impacts of climate change
Amendment 124 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N c (new)
Recital N c (new)
Nc. whereas the geographical situations of developing countries tend to make them suffer worse consequences of the impacts of climate change, in particular in the case of developing countries around the tropical belt which regularly suffer from extreme weather events such as El Nino or La Nina;
Amendment 127 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N d (new)
Recital N d (new)
Nd. whereas vulnerable populations are directly dependent on biological diversity for their food, health and economic security; whereas they sometimes lack the resources to effectively address climate change on their own;
Amendment 128 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N e (new)
Recital N e (new)
Ne. whereas island territories are particularly affected by the impacts of climate change, including sea level rise, increasing air and sea surface temperatures and tropical cyclones; whereas islands and isolated territories often rely on international and EU aid for their risk and crisis management capacity
Amendment 130 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N f (new)
Recital N f (new)
Nf. whereas, according to the OECD, South-South migration, whether voluntary or forced, concerns 82 million people and accounts for 36% of international migration; whereas international and European development strategies should therefore take into account this macro-regional perspective in order to better support the resilience of vulnerable populations and the adaptation of territories affected by the impacts of climate change;
Amendment 132 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N g (new)
Recital N g (new)
Ng. whereas the 1951 International Convention relating to the Status of Refugees does not cover the scope of protection of persons displaced on environmental grounds;
Amendment 134 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N h (new)
Recital N h (new)
Nh. whereas climate-induced migration is increasing and requires intensified cooperation at the international level as well as the development of sustainable and realistic solutions, adapted to the needs of the affected populations, to strengthen their resilience to climate change;
Amendment 139 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the world is badly off track to reach the agreed objective of limiting global heating to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels while pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C; is alarmed by the impacts of this on developing countries; condemns the failure of world leaders to take adequate action and calls for the EU to show climate and biodiversity leadership and to make its European Green Deal an example of such action; recalls in this regard the proposal of the President of the European Commission to increase the 2030 target for emission reduction to at least 55% within the EU;
Amendment 152 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 1
Paragraph 2 – indent 1
- the pursuit of rapid, radical curbing and reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions, including through own emission cuts,through an ambitious objective in all sectors of the economy, in terms of both internal and external policies of the EU, and in line with international agreements, while respecting the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” with a common objective of protecting and restoring terrestrial and marine biodiversity;
Amendment 167 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 3
Paragraph 2 – indent 3
- increased support for developing countries’ capacities to take such action with resources mobilised by themselves and with the help of international climate financing and other assistance, such as technical assistance, as well as sharing of best practices;
Amendment 173 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 4
Paragraph 2 – indent 4
- affirming and seeking widespread, bindingternational recognition that displacements and internal and external migration iss are becoming ever more inecessaryvitable as part of the response to the impacts of climate change, and; proposing international arrangements for managing climate migration,and anticipating climate-induced displacement and migration through an enhanced regionalised coordination with sending and receiving countries and territories;
Amendment 186 #
2020/2042(INI)
- increasing capacities to rapidly respond to needs for humanitarian aid, as global heating will inevitably keep increasing such needs, especially through the rapid response component of the NDICI;
Amendment 192 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 5 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – indent 5 a (new)
- increased financial support to developing countries to support more effective implementation of the SDGs in order to anticipate and limit the environmental, social and economic impacts of climate change;
Amendment 196 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 5 b (new)
Paragraph 2 – indent 5 b (new)
- a global strategy based on disaster prevention and adaptation, pre and post extreme weather events, to increase the resilience of vulnerable territories, such as islands
Amendment 18 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19 a (new)
Citation 19 a (new)
- having regard to the Territorial Impact Assessment report of the Committee of the Regions on the Demographic Change of 30 January 2020;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19 b (new)
Citation 19 b (new)
- having regard the Opinion of the Committee of the Regions on the "Demographic change: proposals on measuring and tackling its negative effects in the EU regions" of 12-14 October 2020
Amendment 31 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas economic migrants contribute more in taxes and social contributions than they receive in individual benefits1a; _________________ 1a https://www.oecd.org/migration/OECD%2 0Migration%20Policy%20Debates%20Nu mero%202.pdf
Amendment 32 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas, although the EU population has seen substantial growth in previous decades, the growth rate is now falling and the population is expected to decrease in the longer term; whereas Europe will account for less than 4 % of the world’s population by 2070, and long- term demographic trends in European regions indicate lower birth rates and ageing societies; except in some outermost regions and particularly in Mayotte, where a population increase of 38% is forecast by 2050 compared to 2010 levels, alongside a corresponding increase of 26% for French Guiana1 a. _________________ 1aSources: INSEE (French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies), United Nations
Amendment 39 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas there is a high correlation between social services, physical and ICT connectivity and labour opportunities, and the ability to retain and attract population to certain areas;
Amendment 40 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas78% of European population lives in urban areas or functional urban areas, causing an uneven distribution of population throughout European regions
Amendment 41 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the health and economic crisis generated by the COVID-19 pandemic made clear that solidarity between generations is one of the driving forces of the recovery process; whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has unveiled the fragility our healthcare systems, especially in connection with an aging population
Amendment 45 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the full economic, employment and social consequences of the pandemic are still unknown; whereas preliminary studies suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities between men and women, including an increase in unpaid care work, whereas the public health crisis has a disproportionate impact on women and girls and in particular women and girls from marginalised groups, which Cohesion Policy should take into account;
Amendment 60 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the "4 free movement of labourdoms" represents a the cornerstone of EU competitiveness; notes, nevertheless, that it a and values; points out, nevertheless, that further attention should be paid to its effects on demographics, which has major trends, and its implications for EU regions and their economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 62 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Observes in this context significant demographic contrasts at both Union and Member State level between core, metropolitan regions and periphery, often rural areas and areas facing natural or other specific constraints (ANC) ;
Amendment 63 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Observes in this context significant demographic contrasts at both Union and Member State level between core, metropolitan regions and periphery, often rural areas and also in the outermost regions;
Amendment 67 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Observes that GDP per capita, income level, employment rate, fertility rate, socio economic factors, rural and urban divide, and population ageing are among the most important factors with a direct impact on demographics; notes that the current employment dynamics in particular are generating demographic flows within European regions leading to socio-spatial disparities and challenges that post-2020 cohesion policy will need to address; underlines that migration patterns from eastern, southeastern and central regions to northern and northwestern regions mostly involve young, educated and skilled workers;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that Europe is manifestly experiencing population ageing, affecting the dependency ratio and having negative effects on workforce growth, which is far behind the previous decade; warns of a visible decline of the labour force in eastern, southern and central European regions; regrets the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the average life expectancy in Europe
Amendment 76 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis and the possible medium- and long-term implications for labour market dynamicsocio-economic implications; underlines that self-isolation and social distancing measures, despite its positive impact in descending infection rates, have had visible effects on production, demand and trade, reducing economic activity and leading to higher levels of unemployment, a sharp decline in corporate incomes, and higher public deficits; Highlights however, that the new teleworking trend may prove a useful help reverse depopulation trends in rural areas; Considers the Resilience and Recovery Mechanism as an opportunity to address demographic challenges and urges Member States to put forward holistic and integrated solutions in their National Recovery Plans.
Amendment 77 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recognises the burden placed on women as principal caregivers in formal and informal settings, as well as its social value, especially during the COVID-19 crisis; whereas 80% of all care provided across the EU is provided by (unpaid) informal carers, 75% of whom are women; therefore points out the crucial role of cohesion policy in securing investments in care services, to improve working conditions in this sector and to support a transition towards a care economy;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines that the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has exposed strong disparities in the quality and access to healthcare services; Notes that the combination of ageing population and limited healthcare infrastructure in rural areas facing demographic decline and low population density further exposes their population to health risks.
Amendment 83 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Underlines that among the many inequalities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the digital divide is a serious one, affecting in particular less developed regions, women, elderly people and people living in the Outermost regions and rural, remote and depopulated areas. Greater investment is needed in digitalisation, digital innovation and digital connectivity, which will enable a fair and equal transition towards a more digital economy and a digital online education system, accessible to all citizens, especially the most vulnerable in society;
Amendment 89 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that in general rural, post- industrial and remote areas are facing a number of specific situations: a considerable decline in population numbers, lower than national or EU average levels of income and difficulties of territorial integration with other regions, making them more exposed to the risk of depopulation; , which also leads to difficulties in accessing public services, such as housing, education, healthcare including access to vital drugs; points out that rural regions currently account for 28 % of Europe’s population but this is predicted to fall significantly in the future;
Amendment 94 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Points out that demographic challenges such as ageing population, low population density and negative migration patterns can have a direct impact on the rise of radical political movements and Euroscepticism. Considers that a strong cohesion policy can be a useful tool to combat the rise of these movements and believes that the Conference on the Future of Europe should address the consequences that demographic challenges will entail in Europe´s position in the world and in the social and economic sustainability.
Amendment 95 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights that EU initiatives directed to rural areas such as cohesion and agricultural policies, should be further strengthened through promoting better coordination of policy initiatives that support youth employment, entrepreneurship, digitalisation and support for young and new farmers;
Amendment 99 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Draws attention to some of the drivers of demographic change, forcing inhabitants from the abovementioned areas to leave and discouraging others from moving there: poor infrastructure, including a lack of fast broadband internet and missing transport networks, fewer job opportunities, high level of youth unemployment, lack of public services and difficult access to health services, fewer education opportunities, making it more difficult to adapt to technological change, and a lack of cultural venues and leisure activities;
Amendment 115 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Highlights that reducing the disparities between regions, especially in rural areas, requires the further social and economic integration of women; encourages the Commission and Member States to create specific strategies to promote the empowerment of woman in rural areas through lifelong education policies, access to financial instruments to support entrepreneurial projects, and address infrastructural deficiencies, including in relation to the provision of different types of care. Encourages the collection of gender-disaggregated data in order to identify and address any gender existing inequalities
Amendment 138 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that local and regional authorities should play a decisive role in developing territorial strategies, taking into consideration the development needs and the potential of the areas concerned, including the economic, social and demographic trends; points out that community-led local development strategies are a useful tool that can be used to create jobsterritorial approach to EU instruments, such as sustainable urban development, community-led local development strategies or Integrated Territorial Investments (ITIs) could be useful tool that can be used to maintain and create jobs, strengthen the attractiveness of the region, and increase accessibility to services at local level;
Amendment 139 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that local and regional authorities, professional associations and NGOs are essential to identify and assess specific investment needs in rural and urban areas and therefore they should play a decisive role in developing territorial strategies, taking into consideration the development needs and the potential of the areas concerned, including the economic, social and demographic trends; points out that community-led local development strategies are a useful tool that can be usedn essential tool to create jobs and increase accessibility to services at local level;
Amendment 140 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that local and regional authorities should play a decisive role in developing territorial strategies, taking into consideration the development needs and the potential of the areas concerned, including the economic, social and demographic trends; points out that community-led local development strategies are a useful tool that can be used to create jobs and increase accessibility to services at local level; Recognises the great potential of the circular economy and bioeconomy in revitalising these areas;
Amendment 148 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that the Urban Agenda for the EU, which identifies major priorities and actions for improving the quality of life in urban areas could serve as a model for providing proper instruments promoting growth, integration, cooperation and innovation and tackling social challenges; insists also on developing strategies aimed at enhancing the knowledge economy and smart specialisation in European regions, including through developing knowledge networks and providing support for human capital investments, underlines that cohesion policy should contribute to the widely existing urban inequalities by better integrating women in policy planning for regional and urban development to design gender-inclusive cities and communities that work for all;
Amendment 149 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that the Urban Agenda for the EU, which identifies major priorities and actions for improving the quality of life in urban areas could serve as a model for providing proper instruments promoting growth, integration, cooperation and innovation and tackling social challenges; insists also on developing strategies aimed at enhancing the knowledge economy and smart specialisation in European regions, including through developing knowledge networks and providing support for human capital investments; underlines that cohesion policy should contribute to combat inequalities and to create opportunities for minorities such as the Roma;
Amendment 150 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that the Urban Agenda for the EU, which identifies major priorities and actions for improving the quality of life in urban areas could serve as a model for providhelps shaping proper instruments promoting growth, integration, cooperation and innovation and tackling social challenges; insists also on developing strategies aimed at enhancing the knowledge economy and smart specialisation in European regions, including through developing knowledge networks and providing support for human capital investments;
Amendment 152 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recalls the need for strategies aimed at reversing labour migration at EU and national level; calls on local and regional authorities to increase their attractiveness and to tackle the brain drain in ‘sending’ regions through prevention, mitigation and appropriate responses; underlines in this context that there are already several initiatives in various Member States, such as incentives for workers with highly specialised skills, aimed at turning the brain drain into a brain gain for the regions in question;
Amendment 160 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that the COVID-19 health crisis has affected all Member States and regions to different extents, and is likely to lead to new trends as regards demographic flows; recalls in this context that the additional resources provided through REACT-EU in order to ensure a sound and robust recovery of the EU’s economy from the crisis could significantly help to keep people in employment, including through support for small and medium-size enterprises and for short-time work schemes and the self-employed; Recalls in this regard that the pandemic has highlighted the importance of digitalisation all across the economy to alleviate the consequences of the social distancing and freedom of movement restrictions.
Amendment 167 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Urges Member States and regional authorities to implement an integrated approach through Cohesion Policy Instruments to address demographic challenges and encourages the promotion of smart villages as a tool to attract and retain population; Recalls that the Recovery and Resilience Facility will provide large-scale financial support to make Member States’ economies more resilient and better prepared for the future, and insists that Member States should propose measures for addressing demographic change; highlights the importance of the instruments for a transition to sustainability such as the Just Transition Fund and its implementation mechanism, which aim to support the communities affected by the energy transition and avoid the risk of depopulation;
Amendment 171 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls that the Recovery and Resilience Facility will provide large-scale financial support to make Member States’ economies more resilient and better prepared for the future, and insists that Member States should propose measures for addressing demographic change; highlights the importance of the instruments for a transition to sustainability such as the Just Transition Fund and its implementation mechanism, which aim to support the communities affected by the energy transition and avoidthrough helping transformation to avoid, among other, the risk of depopulation;
Amendment 175 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Welcomes the Commissions intention to accelerate the roll-out of high capacity broadband infrastructure in sparsely populated and rural territories and considers it as an opportunity to improve quality of life, promote job creation, innovation and better accessibility to public services;
Amendment 182 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Member States to conduct the programming and implementation process of the 2021-2027 cohesion policy with full respect for the partnership principle; stresses the importance of prioritising regional needs, including as regards demographic and migration aspects and urban challenges; calls on the Commission to put forward a Code of Conduct on partnership setting minimum standards for the involvement of the competent local and regional authorities, professional and relevant civil society organisations, in line with the partnership principle;
Amendment 183 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Strongly supports the development of dedicated incentive schemes to retain population and attract young people to rural and semi-urban areas; Calls on the Member States to conduct the programming and implementation process of the 2021-2027 cohesion policy with full respect for the partnership principle; stresses the importance of prioritising regional needs, including as regards demographic and migration aspects and urban challenges;
Amendment 187 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Recalls the European Parliament position on the European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund Regulation stating that one the ERDF CF main objectives shall be to support urban and rural areas with geographical or demographic handicaps; Recalls, in this regard, that particular support should be given to NUTS level 3 areas or clusters of local administrative units with a population density of below 12.5 inhabitants per km2 or with an average annual population decrease of more than 1% between 2007 and 2017, which should be subject to specific regional and national policies to ensure better physical and ICT connectivity, improve the access and the quality of social services, promote entrepreneurship and the creation of high quality job opportunities through cohesion instruments.
Amendment 193 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. highlights that dialogue between stakeholders, civil society and authorities, can contribute to an improved absorption of cohesion funds and an increase quality of projects ;
Amendment 197 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Member State to include demographic challenges in their national development policies and long- term strategies for sustainable development correlated with the European Semester, thus ensuring proper financing for demographic issues; Calls on the Commission to monitor demographic challenges and establish a link between the European Semester and demographic change with the aim of reversing negative trends through macroeconomic measures;
Amendment 199 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the European Commission and Member States to include demographic challenges in their European and national development policies and long- term strategies for sustainable development correlated with the European Semester, thus ensuring proper financing for demographic issues;
Amendment 212 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the regions at risk of depopulation to focus investments on universal accessibility to quality services and infrastructure and job creation; insists on investment in education, reskilling of workers, creating entrepreneurial conditions and supporting SMEs, calls for investment in childcare facilities to foster women's participation in the labour market;
Amendment 218 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Underlines the role of young people in the future sustainability of rural communities, recognizes that policy instruments linked to investments and growth are often disconnected to rural areas and have less impact in areas of lower population density; calls for targeted investment in rural entrepreneurship and innovative rural SMEs with a special focus on young people; highlights the importance of promoting the attractiveness of disadvantaged areas, including education and employment opportunities and the facilities and services for young people;
Amendment 221 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Stresses that in many rural areas children, with parents living and working abroad, who are often in the care of a family member or living alone, are facing difficulties in accessing basic services; Calls on regional and local authorities to identify the needs of these children, to establish counselling services where appropriate and to facilitate family reunification and access to housing, healthcare and education;
Amendment 222 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls for more to be done to support regions facing significant population increases, such as Mayotte and French Guiana, by deploying adequate financial resources to guarantee the continuity of basic services in sufficient quantity and quality, particularly in the sectors of education, health and transport.
Amendment 224 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Recalls that health is a fundamental human right, calls for the strengthening of public services in rural areas such as healthcare facilities to address the very significant inequalities and differences in life expectancy based on place of residence, social status and educational level in some Member States;
Amendment 231 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Asks the European Commission Statistic Office and National Statistic Offices to provide data at NUTS 3 and LAU level to better monitor the impact of demographic challenge on the territories; Encourages the promotion of indicators based of territorial coverage rather that population coverage as a means to reduce rural and urban gaps.
Amendment 232 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Highlights the role of cities and regions both in depopulated and overpopulated areas, reiterates the need for further funding opportunities directly available for cities and regions to implement programmes locally, calls for increasing the budget and broadening the scope of the European Urban Initiative;
Amendment 237 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Encourages policymakers at regional and national level to invest in the digital and knowledge economy, as well as in providing services and incentives, to maintain high-skilled workers and to develop research centres in the different regions in order to ensure the attractiveness of the depopulated areas to young talents and entrepreneurs;
Amendment 240 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Underlines that seasonal workers are important to fill shortages in certain sectors, specially agriculture; Highlights that Several Member States have introduced measures to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic which negatively affected seasonal workers; Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure decent working and living conditions for seasonal workers and recognising their economical and social strategic value;
Amendment 242 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Encourages regions to take capitalize on their competitive advantages as established in the Smart Specialization Strategies; Recommends developing the so- called ‘oasis strategies’ focusing on the most successful, vibrant and growing sectors, by exploiting the local potential for development of the region; calls on the local and regional authorities to focus on attracting young, trained and talented workers, encouraging entrepreneurship, using local, national and EU incentives; underlines the role of the ‘silver economy’ as a policy shift for rural areas, turning the issue of population ageing into an opportunity for the development of rural areas;
Amendment 249 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission to focus on policy coordination at EU level on issues related to functional cooperation areas at different levels, such as cross- border, macro-regional and rural-urban, to address demographic challenges; Urges Member States to align their national demographic plans with the European Commission report on the impact of the demographic change in Europe and the Long-term vision for rural areas; Considers that the future Conference of the Future of Europe should propose a definition of the areas which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps mentioned in the article 174 (TFEU) in order to ensure a long-term support of the EU key policies from a place-based approach;
Amendment 251 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Insists that investments should be focused on information and communication technology, since this has the potential to reduce the distance between the users and to attract high- skilled workers; stresses the importance of funding the development and uptake of these technologies among companies and schools in rural and isolated regions and regions in industrial transition; stresses the importance of an equal and parallel deployment of these technologies among regions to avoid further deepening the gap of attractiveness and digital divide
Amendment 259 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Calls on the Member States and regions to harness the potential of digitalisation to develop and provide quality care service in a more efficient ways. Recalls that digitalisation and connectivity, as for example by easing health monitoring or teleconsultation, offers opportunities to provide healthcare services in sparsely populated areas or areas facing natural or demographic challenges often lacking basic healthcare infrastructures
Amendment 261 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to supporAcknowledges that ‘magnet cities’ since they primarily contribute to the building of regional ‘growth poles’; nevertheless, underlines that second-tier cities play a critical role in regional development, and calls onin this respect calls on the Commission and the Member States to put in practice strategies for the harmonised development of these cities;
Amendment 269 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Recommends, where appropriate, the reform of education and training systems in the Member States, combined with policies to prevent a permanent brain drain from the ‘sending’ regions; insists on using local at regional advantages, as well as the development of economic and social facilities, not only to prevent the brain drain, but also to reverse this phenomenon; Encourages regional and local authorities to facilitates access to dual education in order improve the transition from education to employment;
Amendment 275 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Underlines labour mobility should be promoted as an opportunity which encourages sharing of skills and professional experience and which can help reduce skills shortages in these regions;
Amendment 278 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the initiative on the long-term vision for rural areas includes practical solution and means of support to address demographic changes; invites the Commission, in agreement with the Member States, to propose a ‘new deal’ on demographics in the EU as a multi-level policy approach; the long-term vision for rural areas shall include a gender mainstreaming strategy as well as mandatory impact assessment tools;
Amendment 281 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the initiative on the long-term vision for rural areas includes practical solution and means of support to address peripheries and demographic changes; invites the Commission, in agreement with the Member States, to propose a ‘new deal’ on demographics in the EU as a multi-level policy approach;
Amendment 5 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas cohesion policy is a key instrument that ensures solidarity between EuropeanU regions in exchange for the opportunities afforded by the internal market; whereas if regions are to access the internal market, they must make a contribution to the cohesion funds – as is the case for European Economic Area (EEA) countries;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the UK should be invited to contribute to the cohesion funds if it, in the absence of full participation in the internal market, the United Kingdom should not be able to benefit from cohesion funds, except for projects which are permitted under the regulations establishing those funds; adds that, should the United Kingdom ultimately wishes to participate in the internal market, it should contribute to cohesion funds for the 2021-2027 period in accordance with the model forapplied to EEA countries;
Amendment 23 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the new agreement should take into account the needs of the regions affected by Brexit, especially those sharing a land or sea border with the UK, such as the border regions of Ireland and the coastal regions along the Channel, the Atlantic and the North Sea;
Amendment 40 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Asks the Commission to prepare for the consequences of a no-deal scenario should the UK not request an extension to the transition period.
Amendment 7 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union stipulates that the Union is to promote social justice and protection; whereas the principle of equal treatment is enshrined in Article 45(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and prohibits any kind of discrimination on grounds of nationality between European workers as regards employment, remuneration and other conditions of work and employment;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the free movement of services must under no circumstances undermine workers’ rights, social protection or the principle of subsidiarity, and whereas digital technology can facilitate the supervision and enforcement of the rules safeguarding the rights of mobile workers; and should therefore be promoted and used to improve information exchange and control systems and fight abuses of any kind as well as to inform workers about the rules applicable to them;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the role of the European Labour Authority is in particular to ensure the effective, consistent and efficient application of European rules and to monitor compliance with Union law in the field of labour mobility in the context of the free movement of workers and the freedom to provide services in the internal market;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the social implications of the free movement of services mean the EU needs a robust cohesion policy and a fair and geographically balanced industrial policy and equally mean that the free movement of services should go hand in hand with quality job opportunities and upward social convergence within the European Union;
Amendment 72 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Opposes the introduction of the country-of-origin principle, and considers that the free movement of services must be achieved without undermining workers’ rights and social rights; underlines that the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights would contribute to enhance European workers’ rights and protection and thus to a fair mobility within the European Union;
Amendment 99 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission, Member States and local authorities to work together with the social partners to devise strategies to guarantee and facilitate the voluntary – rather than enforced – mobility of workers, by implementing the right public policies and providingsupporting the upskilling and reskilling of workers so that they are equipped with up-to-date skills and thus can reap the full benefit of high-quality job opportunities which match workers skills; ;
Amendment 102 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission, Member States and local authorities to work together with the social partners to devise strategies to guarantee and facilitate the voluntary – rather than enforced – mobility of workers, by implementing the right public policies and providing high-quality job opportunities which match workers skills; therefore calls on the Member States to guarantee fair and equitable conditions for mobile workers by boosting the portability of their rights and allowances and intensifying administrative cooperation between national and local administrations;
Amendment 104 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Member States to ensure compliance with European rules on labour mobility, in particular those on posting, in order to ensure fair working conditions for workers and to contribute to upward social convergence; calls also on the Commission and the Member States to provide the European Labour Authority, as soon as possible, with resources which are both adequate and necessary to enable it to fulfil its mission and ensure fair labour mobility within the Union;
Amendment 106 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 127 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and Member States to promote the use of digital tools and provide labour inspectorates with sufficient resourcessuch as the introduction of a digital European Social Security Number and the swift completion of the Electronic Exchange of Social Security Information in order to enhance cooperation between Member States and allow for a smooth and fair mobility of European workers; equally calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that the European Labour Authority becomes quickly fully operational and to provide labour inspectorates with sufficient resources so as to tackle fraud and the lack of enforcement of the European legislation.
Amendment 131 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and Member States to promote the use of digital tools and provide national labour inspectorates with sufficient resources; in this context, urges the Member States to commit themselves fully to the digitalisation of public services in order to facilitate fair labour mobility, particularly with regard to the coordination of social security systems.
Amendment 109 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a legislative framework on the ethical aspects of AI applications in the workplace, especially with regard to workers’ rights and working conditions; stresses also the need for this legislative framework to be based on the European acquis as regards data protection, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679);
Amendment 7 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges that the proposed 2021 draft budget is based on the new Commission 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) proposals of 27 May 2020 and; welcomes the historic recovery plan adopted by the European Council, but regrets that the Council proposal of 21 July 2020 on the MFF is below that revised Commission proposal (EUR-25 700 million);
Amendment 20 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the COVID-19 outbreak has claimed thousands of lives in Europe and has led to an unprecedented crisis with disastrous consequences for people, families, workers and businesses, and therefore requires an unprecedented response; highlights that 2021 will be a critical year for the budget, as the first year of the 2021-2027 MFF and the first “post- COVID-19 recovery” year; highlights in particular that the budget should help improving the situation in the social and employment area, in time of unprecedented crisis following the COVID-19 pandemic; highlights the fact that the 2021 budget not only must address the host of social and employment-related challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but also must support workers and businesses in the move towards a more solidarity-based, more digital and greener economy;
Amendment 21 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the COVID-19 outbreak has claimed thousands of lives in Europe and has led to an unprecedented crisis with disastrous consequences for people, families, workers and businesses, and therefore requires an unprecedented response; highlights that 2021 will be a critical year for the budget, as the first year of the 2021-2027 MFF and the first “post- COVID-19 recovery” year; highlights in particular that the budget should help improving the situation in the social and employment area, in time of unprecedented crisis following the COVID-19 pandemic; welcomes in this regard that the 2021 budget will be complemented by €211 billion in grants and approximately €133 billion in loans under Next Generation EU which must also help to address the social and economic impacts of the crisis;
Amendment 23 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that the budget for 2021 should primarily focus on mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting Member States' recovery, while also building on the European Green Deal and digital transformation; stresses that the Union and all Member States must show full solidarity with those most in need and ensure that no country is left on its own to fight the pandemic;
Amendment 24 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Recalls that the European Parliament, in its resolution of 17 April 2020 on EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences, called on the Commission and the Member States to prioritise aid and crisis-mitigation measures for the Overseas Countries and Territories and outermost regions by means of a dedicated exceptional support fund;
Amendment 30 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the recovery efforts should boost jobs and growth, the resilience of our societies and should be complemented by a strong social dimension, addressing social and economic inequalities within the EU and its Overseas Territories and Countries, and the needs of those hardest hit by the crisis, particularly potentially vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, whose inclusion in the labour market must be supported and fostered;
Amendment 34 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on Member States and the Commission to make combating youth unemployment a priority, in particular as part of the European recovery effort, to make full use of financial instruments such as the Youth Guarantee, as well as European programmes such as Erasmus+, and to take tailored action to tackle youth unemployment and make young people more employable;
Amendment 35 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the enhanced flexibility in cohesion policy – increased co- financing, anti-crisis use of EU funds -– introduced in March and April 2020 and, believes that it - should also be maintained also in MFF 2021-2027 in line with core cohesion policy principles and goals;
Amendment 35 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls the commitment by the Commission to present a legislative proposal for a European Unemployment Benefit Reinsurance scheme as soon as possible;
Amendment 54 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that this forthcoming rationalisation should be based on evidence and impact assessment, and should be in line with the better regulation agenda, as well as with related recommendations of the European Court of Auditors; believes the rationalisation should also help to address the social impacts highlighted by the COVID-19 crisis; highlights, in this regard, that the activities implemented in the area of employment and social affairs should always result in strategic measures with clearly defined objectives and targets and that efficient and effective spending is as equally important as the total budget ceilings;
Amendment 60 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes, in light of the expected increase in demand in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Commission proposal to increase the annual funding available for EGF to EUR 386 million from 2021 onwards and is concerned that the Council proposal to limit this funding to EUR 197 million in 2021 could undermine its paramount role in offering assistance to workers who lost their job in restructuring events; points out accordingly that the Commission’s undertaking to mobilise the EGF, in response to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on employment, and extending the scope of the fund by way of support for the digital and green transitions call for sufficient funding, for 2021, beyond the ceiling laid down by the Council;
Amendment 64 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines that, in the context of ongoing budgetary constraints and of the post-COVID-19 recovery, it will be critical to make the best use of the 2021 general budget, including future skills policies and measures to support labour market transition and better adjustment to demographic change, automatisation and digitalisation, particularly by improved integration of potentially vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in the labour market; further underlines the importance of addressing social inequalities pertaining to youth unemployment and young people's access to the labour market;
Amendment 67 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Strongly believes that gender responsive budgeting must be mainstreamed in the 2021 general budget to better align policies and activities that promote the equal participation of women in the labour market and to have comprehensive systems to monitor and measure gender budget allocations;
Amendment 68 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises the importance of budgetary accountability and prioritisation when delivering true value for money for EU citizens, including a stronger focus on evidence-based policymaking that is inclusive and special attention to social, regional and territorial disparities;
Amendment 73 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Highlights the important contribution of the agencies in dealing with a wide range of employment, social issues and data collection; stresses that their tasks are developing and hence they must be given the necessary resources to fulfil them; therefore calls for a thorough assessment of the new tasks assigned to the agencies and of their overall performance, with a view to ensuring appropriate and efficient budgetary allocations only and that they are equipped with the necessary funding to be able to collect the qualitative data necessary to better fulfil these obligations; insists, in particular, for a proper staffing and financing of the European Labour Authority;
Amendment 79 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reiterates that pilot projects (PPs) and preparatory actions (PAs) are very valuable tools to test new activities and innovative solutions in the fields of employment and social inclusion; recalls that it is paramount for PPs/PAs to be assessed solely on the basis of their merit and EU added value. These tools should be efficient, low threshold and clear to be able to promote new and innovative ideas that reflect the needs of the current crisis and the future policies.
Amendment 82 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Emphasises the importance to include the Overseas Territories and Counties in its budgeting; urges the Commission to implement measures and funding to address the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on the Overseas Territories and Countries.
Amendment 61 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) On 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (‘United Kingdom’) left the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (‘Euratom’) – hereafter referred together as the ‘Union’, entering a transition period. That time- limited period was agreed as part of the Withdrawal Agreement 11 and is to last untilended on 31 December 2020. During the transition period, the Union and the United Kingdom started formal negotiations on a future relationship. _________________ 11Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (‘Withdrawal Agreement’) (OJ L 29, 31.1.2020, p. 7).
Amendment 67 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Following tThe end of the transition period, has generated barriers to trade and to cross- border exchanges between the Union and the United Kingdom will be present. Band broad and far- reaching consequences for businesses, workers, citizens and public administrations are expected. Those consequences are unavoidable and stakeholders need to make sure that they are ready for them.
Amendment 77 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Union is committed to mitigating the economic, social and territorial impact of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union and to show solidarity with all Member States and regions, especially the most affected ones in such exceptional circumstances.
Amendment 85 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) For the purposes of contributing to economic, social and territorial cohesion, it is appropriate that Member States, when designing support measures, focus in particular on the regions, areas and local communities, including those dependent on fishing activities in the United Kingdom waters, that are likely to be most negatively impacted by the withdrawal of the United Kingdom. Member States may have to take specific measures notably to support businesses and economic sectors adversely affected by the withdrawal. It is therefore appropriate to provide a non-exhaustive list of the type of measures that are most likely to achieve this objective, in particular SMEs, and economic sectors, including fisheries, agri-food and transport sectors, that are adversely affected by the withdrawal and which now face barriers to trade flows, an increase in administrative and custom procedures, and greater regulatory and financial burden. It is therefore appropriate to provide a non-exhaustive list of the type of measures that are most likely to achieve this objective. Relevant regional and local authorities, economic and social partners and civil society of the territories concerned shall be involved in the process of identification of the support measures in accordance with the partnership principle laid down in Article 6 of Regulation (EU) .../… [new CPR].
Amendment 93 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) For the purpose of contributing to the Union’s social and environmental targets, the Reserve should be implemented in accordance with the principles set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights and the European Green Deal and be in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 96 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) In the context of its effort to increase economic, social and territorial cohesion, the Reserve should also contribute to eliminating inequalities and promoting gender equality and gender mainstreaming as well as combatting discrimination as set out in Article 2 TEU, Article 10 TFUE and Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. All stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Reserve shall commit to promoting gender equality and ensure that the impact of the measures on women is taken into account.
Amendment 101 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) At the same time, it is important to clearly specify any exclusions from support provided by the Reserve. The Reserve should exclude from support the value added tax as it constitutes a Member State revenue, which offsets the related cost for the Member State budget. In order to concentrate the use of limited resources in the most efficient way, technical assistance used by the bodies responsible for the implementation of the Reserve should not be eligible for support from the Reserve. In line with the general approach for cohesion policy, expenditure linked to relocations or contrary to any applicable Union or national law should not be supported.
Amendment 109 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to take into account the immediate impact of the adverse consequences ofexpenses incurred in anticipating the withdrawal agreement of the United Kingdom from the Union on the Member States and their economies, the immediate impact of the adverse consequences of the withdrawal and the need to adopt mitigating measures, as appropriate, prior to the expiry of the transition period, the eligibility period for implementing such measures should start as from 1 Julanuary 202019 and be concentrated over a limited period of 30 monthslast until 31 December 2023.
Amendment 118 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) apply to this Regulation. These rules are laid down in the Financial Regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted on the basis of Article 322 TFEU also concern the general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget in cases of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law and the respect for fundamental rights in the Member States, as the respect for the rule of law and the fundamental rights is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective EU funding.
Amendment 123 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to enable Member States to deploy the additional resources and to ensure sufficient financial means to swiftly implement measures under the Reserve, a substantial amount thereof should be disbursed in 2021 as pre-financing. The distribution method should take into account the importance of trade with the United Kingdom and the importance of fisheries in the United Kingdom exclusive economic zone, based on reliable and official statistics. Financial services should be excluded from the calculation of the distribution method considering the positive impact expected due to the relocalisation of several activities in the Union following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom. Given the unique nature of the event that the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union constitutes and the uncertainty that has surrounded key aspects of the relationship between the United Kingdom and the Union after the expiry of the transition period, it is difficult to anticipate the appropriate measures Member States will have to take rapidly to counter the effects of the withdrawal. It is therefore necessary to grant Member States flexibility and in particular to allow the Commission to adopt the financing decision providing the pre-financing without the obligation pursuant to Article 110(2) of the Financial Regulation to provide a description of the concrete actions to be financed.
Amendment 130 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 201613 , there is a need to evaluate the Reserve on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burden, in particular on Member Statnational, regional and local authorities and final beneficiaries. These requirements, where appropriate, should include measurable indicators, as a basis for the evaluation of the Reserve. _________________ 13Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 137 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) To ensure equal treatment of all Member States and consistency in the evaluation of the applications, the Commission should assess the applications in a package. It should look in particular into the eligibility and the accuracy of the expenditure declared, the direct link of the expenditure with measures taken to address the consequences of the withdrawal and the measures put in place by the Member State concerned to avoid double funding. Upon assessment of the applications for a financial contribution from the Reserve, the Commission should clear the pre- financing paid, and recover the unused amount. In order to concentrate the support on Member States most affected by the withdrawal, where the expenditure in the Member State concerned, accepted as eligible by the Commission, exceeds the amount paid as pre-financing and 0.06% of the nominal Gross National Income (GNI) for 2021 of the Member State concerned, it should be possible to allow for a further allocation from the Reserve to that Member Stata further allocation from the Reserve should be granted to Member States within the limits of the financial resources available. In order to ensure consistency with the pre-financing, the distribution method of the additional amount should also take into account the importance of trade within the limits ofUnited Kingdom in the financial resources availableternal market, based on reliable and official statistics. Given the extent of the expected economic shock, the possibility to use the amounts recovered from the pre-financing for the reimbursement of additional expenditure by Member States should be provided for.
Amendment 145 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to ensure the proper functioning of shared management, Member States should establish a management and control system, designate and notify the Commission of the bodies responsible at national, regional and local level for the management of the Reserve as well as a separate independent audit body. For simplification reasons, Member States may make use of existing bodies designated and systems set up for the purpose of the management and control of cohesion policy funding or the European Union Solidarity Fund. It is necessary to specify the responsibilities of the Member States and lay down the specific requirements for the bodies designated.
Amendment 147 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In accordance with the Financial Regulation, Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/9514 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/9615 and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/193916 and Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 2020/2092 on a general regime of Rule of Law conditionality for the protection of the Union budget, the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative sanctions. In particular, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council17 and Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out administrative investigations, including on- the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council18 . In accordance with the Financial Regulation, any person or entity receiving Union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the Union’s financial interests, to grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission, OLAF, the EPPO and the European Court of Auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. _________________ 14 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.1995, p. 1). 15Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2). 16Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1). 17Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1). 18 Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29).
Amendment 158 #
2020/0380(COD)
(1) ‘reference period’ means the reference period referred to in Article 63(5), point (a), of the Financial Regulation, which shall be from 1 Julanuary 202019 to 31 December 20223;
Amendment 180 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) additional amounts of EUR 1 126 162 000 shall be made available in 20245 in accordance with Article 11.
Amendment 188 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The financial contribution from the Reserve shall only support the public expenditure directly linked to measures specifically taken by Member States, regional and local authorities to contribute to the objectives referred to in Article 3, and may cover, in particular the following:
Amendment 197 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) measures to support businesses and local and regional communities dependent on fishing activities in the United Kingdom waters, including measures to support fishers and operators for the permanent cessation of fishing activities as defined in [Regulation (EU) No XX/20XX (EMFAF Regulation)] and compensation for operators in the fishery and aquaculture sectors, including the processing of fishery and aquaculture products, for their income foregone or additional costs due to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union and the decreasing access to United Kingdom waters;
Amendment 206 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) measures to support employment, job protection and job creation, including through short-time work schemes, up- skilling, re-skilling and training of workers in affected sectors;
Amendment 213 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) measures to facilitate regimes for certification and authorisation of products, to assist in meeting establishment requirements, to facilitate labelling and marking, for example for safety, health and environmental standards, as well as to assist in mutual recognition, including additional personnel and infrastructure, especially digital infrastructure;
Amendment 217 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) technical assistance for the management, monitoring, complaint resolution, and control and auditing of the Reserve;
Amendment 227 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Expenditure shall be eligible if it is incurred and paid during the reference period for measures carried out in the Member State concerned or for the benefitmost affected regions of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 234 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall comply with applicable law, subject to the exceptions referred to in Article [new Article 6].
Amendment 236 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. Measures eligible under paragraph 1 may receive support from other Union programmes and instruments provided that such support does not cover the same cost. Members States shall consult the relevant local and regional authorities that act as managing authorities or intermediate bodies for European funds in order to avoid any overlapping of funding.
Amendment 237 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5a State aid 1. The Commission may declare that payments made by Member States under the present Regulation are compatible with the internal market and are not subject to the notification requirements of Article 108(3) TFEU. 2. In line with the provisions of [Regulation (EU) No XX/20XX (EMFAF Regulation)], Articles 107, 108 and 109 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union shall not apply to payments made by Member States, under the present Regulation, to undertakings in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, falling within the scope of Article 42 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 243 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 246 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. The financial contribution from the Reserve to a Member State shall be implemented together with the relevant regional and local authorities of the territories concerned, in accordance with the partnership principle laid down in Article 6 of Regulation (EU) .../… [new CPR] and within the framework of shared management in accordance with Article 63 of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 249 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Member States, in cooperation with regional and local authorities and after consulting with the relevant economic and social partners and civil society in the areas most heavily affected, shall use the contribution from the Reserve to implement the measures referred to in Article 5 to provide non-repayable forms of support to public and/or private entities. The Union contribution shall take the form of reimbursement of eligible costs actually incurred and paid by Member States in implementing the measures.
Amendment 256 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. By derogation from Article 12 of the Financial Regulation, unused commitment and payment appropriations under this Regulation shall be automatically carried over and may be used until 31 December 20256. The appropriations carried over shall be consumed first in the following financial year.
Amendment 266 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The Member States, in cooperation with regional and local authorities concerned and after consulting with the relevant economic and social partners and civil society of the territories concerned, shall submit an application to the Commission for a financial contribution from the Reserve by 30 September 20234. The Commission shall assess this application and establish whether additional amounts are due to Member States or any amounts should be recovered from the Member States in accordance with Article 11.
Amendment 276 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Where a Member State does not submit an application for a financial contribution from the Reserve by 30 September 20234, the Commission shall recover the total amount paid as pre- financing to that Member State.
Amendment 286 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) a description of the contribution of the measures to climate change mitigation and adaptation, the reduction of the digital divide, the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, the promotion of gender equality and the implementation of gender mainstreaming.
Amendment 298 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Where the accepted amount exceeds both the amount of pre-financing and 0.06% of the nominal GNI of 2021 of the Member State concerned, an additional amount shall be due to that Member State from the allocation referred to in Article 4(3), point (b), and any amounts carried over pursuant to Article 8(4). The allocation criteria for the additional amounts to be paid by the Commission to the Member States are set out in Annex Ia.
Amendment 304 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
In such a case, the Commission shall pay the amount exceeding the pre-financing paid to the Member State concerned or 0.06% of the nominal GNI of 2021, whichever is higher.
Amendment 306 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 318 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) designating, at the appropriate level of governance, one or more bodyies responsible for the management of the financial contribution from the Reserve and an independent audit body in accordance with Article 63(3) of the Financial Regulation, and supervising such bodies;
Amendment 324 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The bodyies responsible for managing the financial contribution from the Reserve shall:
Amendment 329 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. By 30 June 20267, the Commissan independent evaluation shall be carryied out an evaluation to examine the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and EU added value of the Reserve. The Commission may make use ofshall provide all relevant information already available in accordance with Article 128 of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 332 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. By 30 June 20278, the Commissiona report of the independent evaluation on the implementation of the Reserve shall be submitted to the European Parliament and to, the Council a report on the implementationnd the Committee of the Reservegions.
Amendment 340 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. Each Member State’s share from pre-financing of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve is determined as the sum of a factor linked to the fish caught in the waters that belong to the UK Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and a factor linked to trade with the UK in the internal market.
Amendment 346 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Amendment 355 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
a) each Member State’s trade with the UK is expressed as share of the EU trade with the UK (trade is the sum of the imports and the exports of good and services, excluding financial services);
Amendment 357 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
b) to assess the relative importance of these trade flows for each Member State, the sum of trade flows with the UK are expressed as a percentage of the Member State’s GDPoverall trade flows with the whole EU-28 and subsequently expressed as an index of the EU average (index of dependency);
Amendment 363 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point f
f) the resulting shares are rescaled to ensure the sum of shares equals 100%, whereby it is ensured that no Member State can have a share higher than 25% of the EU totalfull amount of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve. The resources deducted due to this capping are redistributed to the other Member States, proportionally to their non- capped shares;
Amendment 366 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point h a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point h a (new)
ha) to provide a minimum level of access to the funds from the Reserve, no Member State can receive less than EUR 5 million in 2018 prices. The resources needed to ensure this minimum amount are deducted from the other Member States' envelopes, proportionally to their shares not limited by this minimum threshold;
Amendment 371 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
f) for GDP and for total population of the Member States the reference period shall be 2017- 2019.
Amendment 375 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I a (new)
Annex I a (new)
Amendment 96 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Pursuant to Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union, the aims of the Union are, inter alia, to promote the well-being of its peoples and to work for the sustainable development of Europe based on a highly competitive social market economy aiming at full employment and social progress.
Amendment 110 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Article 28 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union36 provides for the right of workers and employers, or their respective organisations, in accordance with Union law and national laws and practices, to negotiate and conclude collective agreements at the appropriate levels and, in cases of conflicts of interest, to take collective action to defend their interests, including strike action. Article 31 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union367 provides for the right of every worker to working conditions which respect his or her health, safety and dignity. __________________ 36Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, 2012/C 326/02 OJEU C326/391 of 26.10.2012. 37 Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, 2012/C 326/02 OJEU C326/391 of 26.10.2012.
Amendment 113 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) TArticle 2 of the European Social Charter establishes that all workers have the right to just conditions of work. ItArticle 4 recognises the right of all workers to a fair remuneration sufficient for a decent standard of living for themselves and their families. Article 4 of the Charter recognises and the role of freely concluded collective agreements as well as of statutory minimum wage setting mechanisms, to ensure the effective exercise of this right. Article 5 recognises the right of workers and employers to form local, national or international organisations for the protection of their economic and social interests and to join those organisations. Article 6 recognises the right to bargain collectively.
Amendment 120 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Chapter II of the European Pillar of Social Rights, proclaimed at Gothenburg on 17 November 2017, establishes a set of principles to serve as a guide towards ensuring fair working conditions. Principle No 6 of the European Pillar of Social Rights reaffirms the workers’ right to fair wages that provide for a decent standard of living. It also provides that adequate minimum wages shall be ensured, in a way that provides for the satisfaction of the needs of the worker and his/her family in the light of national economic and social conditions, whilst safeguarding access to employment and incentives to seek work. Furthermore, it recalls that in-work poverty shall be prevented and that all wages shall be set in a transparent and predictable way according to national practices and respecting the autonomy of the social partners.
Amendment 136 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Better working and living conditions, including through adequate minimum wages, benefit both workers and businesses in the Union and are a prerequisite for achieving inclusive and sustainable growth. Addressing large differences in the coverage and adequacy of minimum wage protection contributes to improving the fairness of the EU labour market and promote economic, social progress and upward convergence. Competition in the Single Market should be based on high social standards, creation of quality jobs, innovation and productivity improvements ensuring a level playing field.
Amendment 145 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) When set at adequate levels, minimum wages protect the income of disadvantaged workers, help ensure a decent living, and limit the fall in income during bad times, as recognised in Convention 131 of the International Labour Organisation on the establishment of a system of minimum wage fixing. Minimum wages contribute to sustaining domestic demand, strengthen incentives to work, boost economic resilience, reduce wage inequalities and help to prevent and combat in- work poverty.
Amendment 156 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Women, young and low-skilled and migrant workers and persons with disabilities have a higher probability of being minimum wage or low wage earners than other groups. During economic downturns, such as the Covid-19 crisis, the role of adequate minimum wages in protecting low-wage workers becomes increasingly important and is essential to support a sustainable and inclusive economic recovery. AddressingEnsuring and improving the adequacy of the minimum wage contributes to gender equality, closing the gender pay and pension gap as well as elevating women and children out of poverty.
Amendment 168 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Covid-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on the labour market generally and in particular the services sector and small and micro firms, which both have a high share of minimum wage earners. In addition, minimum wages are also important in view of the structural trends that are reshaping labour markets and which are increasingly characterised by high shares of non-standard and precarious work. These trends have led to an increased job polarisation resulting in an increasing share of low-paid and low- skilled occupations in most Member States, as well as to higher wage inequality in some of them.
Amendment 192 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Not all workers in the Union are protected by minimum wages. In some Member States some workers, even though they are covered, receive in practice a remuneration below the statutory minimum wage due to the non-respect ofcompliance with existing rules. In particular, such non- compliance has been found to affect notably women, young workers, people with disabilities and agricultural workers. In Member States where minimum wage protection is provided only through collective agreements, the share of workers not covered is estimated to vary from 2% to 55% of all workers.
Amendment 203 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) While strong collective bargaining at sector or cross-industry level contributes to ensuring adequate minimum wage protection, traditional collective bargaining structures have bseen erodinga declining trend during the last decades, in part due to structural shifts in the economy towards less unionised sectors and to the decline in trade union membership related to inter alia the increase of atypical and new forms of work.
Amendment 215 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) TWith a view to improving working and living conditions, upward social convergence and gender equality in the Union, this Directive establishes minimum requirements at Union level to ensure both that minimum wages are set at adequate level and that workers have access to minimum wage protection, in the form of a statutory minimum wage or in the form of wages set under collective agreements as defined for the purpose of this Directive.
Amendment 261 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In a context of declining collective bargaining coverage, it is essential that the Member States protect the right to engage in and promote collective bargaining to enhance workers’ access to minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements. Member States with a high collective bargaining coverage tend to have a low share of low-wage workers and high minimum wages. Member States with a small share of low wage earners have a collective bargaining coverage rate above 70%. Similarly, the majority of the Member States with high levels of minimum wages relative to the median wage have a collective bargaining coverage above 70%. While all Member States should bare encouraged to promote collective bargaining and increase collective bargaining coverage in order to progressively reach a minimum of 90%, those who do not reach this level of coverage should, in consultation and/or agreement with the social partners, provide for or, where it already exists, strengthen a framework of facilitative procedures and institutional arrangements enabling the conditions for collective bargaining. Such a framework should be established by law or by tripartite agreement. Member States should establish and implement an action plan to promote collective bargaining in cooperation with the social partners. This action plan should be made public, notified to the European Commission, reviewed and, where necessary, revised at least every three years. It must be acknowledged that Member States’ collective bargaining coverage rates differ significantly owing to a number of factors including national tradition and practice and their historic contexts and this must be taken into account when assessing progress with regard to the enabling framework and action plan to promote collective bargaining.
Amendment 311 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Minimum wages are considered adequate if they are fair in relation to the wage distribution in the country and if they provide a decent standard of living. The adequacy of statutory minimum wages is determined in view of the national socio- economic conditions, including employment growth, competitiveness as well as regional and sectoral developments. Their adequacy should be assessed at least in relation to their purchasing power, to the productivity developments and to their relation to the gross wage levels, distribution and growth. The use of indicators commonly used at international level, such as 60% of the gross median wage and 50% of the gross average wage, can help guide the assessment of minimum wage adequacy in relation to the gross level of wages.
Amendment 331 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) An effective enforcement system, including reinforced controls and field inspections, is necessary to ensure the functioning of and compliance with national statutory minimum wage frameworks particularly in at-risk sectors. To strengthen the effectiveness of enforcement authorities, a close cooperation with the social partners is also needed, including to address critical challenges such as those related to abusive sub- contracting, bogus self-employment or non-recorded overtime. Moreover, workers should havebe able to easily access to appropriate information on applicable statutory minimum wages to ensure an adequate degree of transparency and predictability as regards their working conditions. and enforcement of their rights. Member States should ensure this through, inter alia, the establishment of dedicated public websites and awareness raising campaigns.
Amendment 341 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The effective implementation of minimum wage protection set out by legal provisions or provided by collective agreements is essential in the performance of public procurement and concession contracts. Non-respect of collective agreements providing for minimum wage protection in a given sector may indeed occur in the execution of such contracts or in the sub-contracting chain thereafter, resulting in workers being paid less than the wage level agreed in the sectoral collective agreements. To prevent such situations, economic operators and their subcontractors have to apply to their workers the wages set byapplicable obligations in the fields of social and labour law concerning wages and working conditions including the right to organise and collectively bargain set by Union and national law, collective agreements including for the relevant sector and geographical area in order to abide by applicable obligations in the field of labour lawor by the relevant international social and labour law provisions listed in their respective annexes, in accordance with Articles 18(2) and 71(1) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and the Council on public procurement40 , Articles 36(2) and 88(1) of Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and the Council41 on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and Articles 30(3) and 42(1) of Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and the Council42 on the award of concession contracts. __________________ 40Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on public procurement and repealing Directive 2004/18/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 65). 41 Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and repealing Directive 2004/17/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 243). 42Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the award of concession contract (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 349 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Reliable monitoring and data collection are key to ensure the effective protection of minimum wages protection. The Commission should report every year to the European Parliament and to the Council its assessment of developments in the adequacy and coverage of minimum wages and the coverage of collective bargaining on the basis of annual data and information to be provided by Member States in consultation with social partners. In addition, progress should be monitored in the framework of the process of economic and employment policy coordination at Union level. In that context, the Employment Committee should examine every year the situation in the Member States on the basis of the reports produced by the Commission and Eurofound as well as other multilateral surveillance tools such as benchmarking.
Amendment 355 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Workers and their representatives and trade union members should be in a position to exercise their right of defence when their rights relating to established minimum wage protection are violated. In order to prevent that workers are deprived from their rights, and without prejudice to specific forms of redress and dispute resolution provided for in collective agreements, including systems of collective dispute resolution, Member States should take the necessary measures to ensure that they have access to effective and impartial dispute resolution and a right to redress, including to adequate compensation, as well as effective protection from any form of detriment in case they decide to exercise their right of defence.
Amendment 370 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) This Directive lays down minimum requirements, thus leaving untouched Member States' prerogative to introduce and maintain more favourable provisions. Rights acquired under the existing national legal framework should continue to apply, unless more favourable provisions are introduced by this Directive. The implementation of this Directive cannot be used to reduce existing rights for workers, nor can it constitute valid grounds for reducing the general level of protection, including, inter alia, the existing levels of statutory minimum wages, already afforded to workers in the field covered by this Directive.
Amendment 383 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The Technical Support Instrument43 and the European Social Fund plus44 (ESF+) are available to Member States to develop or improve the technical aspects of minimum wage frameworks, including on assessment of adequacy, monitoring and data collection, broadening access, as well as on enforcement and on general capacity building related to the implementation of said frameworks. The ESF+ also obliges all Member States to allocate an appropriate amount for the capacity building of social partners, which should be mobilised inter alia to promote collective bargaining coverage. __________________ 43Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 May 2020 on the establishment of the Technical Support Instrument, COM(2020) 409 final 44Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Social Fund Plus, COM/2018/382 final.
Amendment 388 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. With a view to improving working and living conditions, upward social convergence and gender equality in the Union, this Directive establishes a framework for:
Amendment 457 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘collective bargaining’ means all negotiations which take place in accordance with national law and practices between an employer, a group of employers or one or more employers’ organisations, on the one hand, and one or more workers’ organisations or one or more trade unions, on the other, for determining working conditions and terms of employment; and/or regulating relations between employers and workers; and/or regulating relations between employers or their organisations and a workers or their organisations or worker organisattrade unions;
Amendment 526 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States where collective bargaining coverage is less than 790% of the workers defined within the meaning of Article 2 shall in addition provide for a framework of enabling conditions foror, where it already exists, strengthen a framework of enabling conditions to protect the right to engage in and promote collective bargaining, either by law after consultation of the social partners or by agreement with them, and shall establish and implement an action plan to promote collective bargaining in cooperation with the social partners in order to progressively increase the collective bargaining coverage to a minimum of 90%. The action plan shall be made public and shall be, notified to the European Commission, reviewed and, where necessary, revised at least every three years.
Amendment 561 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States with statutory minimum wages shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the setting and updating of statutory minimum wages are guided by criteria set to promote adequacy with the aim to achieve decent working and living conditions, social cohesion and upward convergence and prevent and combat in-work poverty . Member States shall define those criteria in accordance with their national practices, either in relevant national legislation, in decisions of the competent bodies or in tripartite agreements. The criteria shall be defined in a stable and clear way.
Amendment 594 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 623 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall use indicative reference values to guide their assessment of adequacy of statutory minimum wages in relation to the general level of gross wages, such as those commonly used at international level of 60% of the gross median wage and 50% of the gross average wage which can be considered as enabling a decent living.
Amendment 638 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure the regular and timely updates of statutory minimum wages in order to preserve and ensure their adequacy.
Amendment 655 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall destablishignate relevant consultative bodies, or establish them where they do not exist, to advise the competent authorities on issues related to statutory minimum wages.
Amendment 716 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the establishment and continuous assessment of variations and deductions in statutory minimum wages referred to in Article 6;
Amendment 727 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – title
Article 8 – title
Amendment 739 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) strengthen the controls and field inspections conducted by labour inspectorates or the bodies responsible for the enforcement of statutory minimum wages and ensure their adequate resourcing. The controls and inspections shall be proportionate and non- discriminatory;
Amendment 743 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) develop capacity-building, training and guidance for enforcement authorities to proactively target and pursue non- compliant businesses;
Amendment 758 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
In accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU, Directive 2014/25/EU and Directive 2014/23/EU, Member States shall take appropriate measures to ensure that in the performance of public procurement or concession contracts economic operators comply with the wages set out byand their subcontractors comply with the applicable obligations in the fields of social and labour law concerning wages and working conditions including the right to organise and collectively bargain set out by Union and national law, collective agreements including for the relevant sector and geographical area and with the statutory minimum wages where they existor by the relevant international social and labour law provisions listed in their respective annexes.
Amendment 773 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall task their competent authorities, in consultation with social partners, with developing effective data collection tools to monitor the coverage and adequacy of minimum wages and the coverage of collective bargaining.
Amendment 790 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) the existing variations, the objective justifications provided and the share of workers covered by them;
Amendment 796 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) the existing deductions and the objective justifications provided;
Amendment 813 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(b a) measures provided for under the national action plans to promote collective bargaining referred to under Article 4.2;
Amendment 834 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that information regarding minimum wage protection, including universally applicable collective agreements and wage provisions therein, is transparent and publicly accessible.
Amendment 867 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that, without prejudice to specific forms of redress and dispute resolution provided for, where applicable, in collective agreements, workers, including those whose employment relationship has ended, have access to effective and impartial dispute resolution and a right to redress, including adequate compensation, in the case of infringements of their rights relating to statutory minimum wages or minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements, without prejudice to specific forms of redress and dispute resolution provided for, where applicable, in collective agreements.
Amendment 878 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall take the measures necessary to protect workers, including those who are workers’ representatives or trade union members, from any adverse treatment by the employer and from any adverse consequences resulting from a complaint lodged with the employer or resulting from any proceedings initiated with the aim of enforcing compliance with the rights relating to statutory minimum wages or minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements.
Amendment 888 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive or the relevant provisions already in force concerning the scope of this Directive. The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
Amendment 892 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Member States may entrustshall, in accordance with their national law and practice, take adequate measures to ensure the effective involvement of the social partners with the implementation of this Directivea view to implementing this Directive and may entrust the social partners with its implementation, where the social partners jointly request to do so. In so doing, the Member States shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the results sought by this Directive are guaranteed at all times.
Amendment 899 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that the national measures transposing this Directive, together with the relevant provisions already in force relating to the subject matter as set out in Article 1, are brought to the attention of workers and employers, including SMEs and made publically available.
Amendment 900 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall conduct an evaluation of the Directive by [five years after the date of transposition]. The Commission shall, after consulting the Member States and the social partners at Union level, submit thereafter a report to the European Parliament and the Council reviewing the implementation of the Directive and propose, where appropriate, legislative amendments.
Amendment 905 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive shall not constitute valid grounds for reducing the general level of protection, including, inter alia, the existing levels of statutory minimum wages, already afforded to workers within Member States.
Amendment 13 #
2020/0262(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
- having regard to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and in particular Article 2 (the right to life) and Article 31(the right to fair and just working conditions),
Amendment 14 #
2020/0262(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital -1 (new)
Recital -1 (new)
(-1) A high level of human health protection should be ensured in the definition and implementation of all Union policies and activities.
Amendment 17 #
2020/0262(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) This Directive clearly shows the added value of the Union and the need to adopt legislation at the Union level. In addition to setting similar minimum level of protection across the Union, this Directive also improves clarity and enforcement, and contributes to a better level playing field for the economic actors in the sectors using the substances covered.
Amendment 18 #
2020/0262(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) It is important to protect sexual and reproductive health and to apply a gender perspective to health and safety at work. Workers can be more exposed and more vulnerable to different types of substances depending on their gender. Women are for example over-represented amongst the oncology nurses community potentially exposed to hazardous medicinal products.
Amendment 22 #
2020/0262(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan aims to reduce the cancer burden for patients, their families and health systems. Cancer is the first cause of work-related death in the Union: 52 % of annual occupational deaths are currently attributed to work-related cancers. Exposure at work accounts for 3,5-4 % cases of cancer and is responsible for approximatively 120 .000 cancers diagnosed and 80 000 deaths every year.
Amendment 23 #
2020/0262(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 b (new)
Recital 2 b (new)
(2b) Tackling exposures to dangerous substances at the workplace is particularly relevant to foster prevention and address health inequalities, as some categories of workers among the most vulnerable can be overexposed. Some workers, such as mobile workers, can additionally face difficulties to access healthcare services.
Amendment 28 #
2020/0262(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Commission Recommendation 2003/670/EC1a recommends that Member States introduce into their national laws, regulations or administrative provisions concerning scientifically recognised occupational diseases liable for compensation and subject to preventive measures. Member States should guarantee, in their national laws, that every worker has the right to compensation in respect of occupational diseases if he or she is suffering from an ailment which can be proved to be occupational in origin and nature. ________________ 1a. Commission Recommendation 2003/670/EC of 19 September 2003 concerning the European schedule of occupational diseases (OJ L 238, 25.9.2003, p. 28).
Amendment 30 #
2020/0262(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) However, the reporting and recognition of occupational cancers as occupational diseases are uneven, due. in particular, to a long latency between the exposure to dangerous substances and the diagnosis of the disease, the multifactorial nature of cancer but also to complex procedures to undertake in order to have the illness officially recognised as work- related and to obtain compensation. Data from work-related health problems are often lacking, not reliable or insufficient. Further efforts are therefore needed to improve reporting, prevention, diagnosis, early recognition and compensation of occupational diseases, as well as better medical monitoring throughout life with robust diseases and exposures registries.
Amendment 43 #
2020/0262(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Acrylonitrile meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and the Council47 and is therefore carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of the available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a long- and short-term limit value for that carcinogen. Acrylonitrile can also be absorbed through the skin. Acrylonitrile is acutely toxic and causes neurotoxicity, local irritation of skin, eyes and respiratory tract, and skin sensitisation. It is therefore appropriate to establish a limit value for acrylonitrile under the scope of Directive 2004/37/EC and to assign a skin notation to it. The ACSH, based on the RAC opinion, agreed on the usefulness of the biomonitoring for acrylonitrile. This should be considered when developing guidance on the practical use of biomonitoring. __________________ 47Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. Available at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32008 R1272.
Amendment 44 #
2020/0262(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) With regard to acrylonitrile, a limit value of 1 mg/m³ (0.45 ppm) and a short- term limit value of 4 mg/m³ (1.8 ppm) may be difficult to be complied with in the short term. A transitional period of four years after entry into force of this Directive should be introduced from which these Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) values shall apply. Exposure should be reduced as far as technically possible below these limit values.
Amendment 45 #
2020/0262(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Nickel compounds meet the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1A) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and are therefore carcinogens within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of the available information, including scientific and technical data, to set limit values for that group of carcinogens. According to the RAC, the available information on the mechanisms of genotoxicity and cancer support a mode-of-action based threshold for carcinogenic effects. For that reason, the RAC proposed an occupational exposure limit of 0.005 mg/m³ for the respirable fraction and 0.03 mg/m³ for the inhalable fraction under which no significant residual cancer risk is expected for workers. Exposure to nickel compounds at workplaces may also result in dermal sensitisation and sensitisation of the respiratory tract. It is therefore appropriate to establish two limit values for both the inhalable and respirable fractions of the nickel compounds under the scope of Directive 2004/37/EC and to assign a notation for dermal and respiratory sensitisation. Based on the consensus between the social partners within the ACSH, limit values of 0.01 mg/m³ for the respirable fraction and 0.05 mg/m³ for the inhalable fraction are introduced. Exposure should be reduced as far as technically possible below these limit values and, when possible, below the limit values proposed by the RAC.
Amendment 50 #
2020/0262(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Benzene meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1A) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and is therefore carcinogen within the meaning of Directive 2004/37/EC. According to the RAC, a mode-of-action-based threshold for chromosomal damage in workers can be used to establish an occupational exposure limit for carcinogenicity which is considered to have no significant residual cancer risk and to avoid other adverse effects. For this reason, the RAC proposed an Occupational Exposure limit of 0.05 ppm (0.16mg/m³). Benzene can also be absorbed through the skin. The limit value set out in Annex III to Directive 2004/37/EC for benzene should be revised in the light of more recent scientific data and it is appropriate to keep the skin notation. The ACSH, based on the RAC opinion, agreed on the usefulness of the biomonitoring for benzene. This should be considered when developing guidance on the practical use of biomonitoring. Based on a consensus between the social partners in the ACSH, a revised limit value of 0.2 ppm (0.66 mg/m³) is introduced. Exposure should be reduced as far as technically possible below this limit value and, when possible, below the limit value proposed by the RAC.
Amendment 60 #
2020/0262(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The limit values established in this Directive are to be kept under regularpermanent scrutiny and regular review to ensure consistency with Regulation (EC) No 1907/200649. __________________ 49Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. Available at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32006 R1907.
Amendment 62 #
2020/0262(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) It is important to ensure operational feasibility and compliance by SMEs and to take all necessary actions to ensure the safety and health of workers are protected no matter the size of the enterprise. The European Agency for Health and Safety at Work has an important role to play in this regard, in particular to help SMEs assess the risks for their workforce and implement adequate protective measures.
Amendment 4 #
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 States. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic is far more than a health crisis, and while its economic and social impact will vary from country to country, it will most likely increase poverty and inequalities within the European Union. 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. 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. Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies back on a sustainable recovery path and avoid further widening of the divergences in the Union.
Amendment 7 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s economic policy priorities. TheyHowever we cannot repeat the mistakes of our response to the last global financial crisis which resulted in a deep and damaging economic and social divergence. The implementation of reforms 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 12 #
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 in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transitionthe transition to clean, affordable and renewable energy, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economicy 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. Among the many inequalities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the digital divide is a serious one, affecting in particular less developed regions, women, elderly people and people living in the Outermost regions and rural, remote and depopulated areas. In times when both work and education are taking place online, the digital divide is undoubtedly threatening to deepen regional inequalities. Digital inequality poses a danger for people that are unable to work remotely and students that are threatened to fall behind due to limited access to education content. Greater investment is needed in digitalisation, digital innovation and digital connectivity, which will enable a fair and equal transition towards a more digital economy and a digital online education system, accessible to all citizens, especially the most vulnerable in society.
Amendment 17 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6 a) As the COVID-19 pandemic has affected regions and municipalities within Member States differently, the involvement of regional and local authorities, economic and social partners and civil society is crucial for the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of crisis repair supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility. Member States should consult with all partners when drawing up its recovery and resilience plan. Partnership and multi-level governance in Member States should be strengthened and closely monitored by the European Commission.
Amendment 19 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6 b) The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented challenge for healthcare systems in the European Union. It has shown that in the face of rapid socioeconomic transformation, a very important task ahead for the EU is to build resilience, and to use all possible budgetary means in order to strengthen the European health infrastructure. Investment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility should address the widely existing health inequalities throughout the EU, while guaranteeing equal protection with specific attention to the most vulnerable in society.
Amendment 25 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non- compliance. This should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1)(a) of the Financial Regulation. At the same time, the Facility represents a significant amount of additional resources to be spent in a relatively short amount of time, increasing the pressure on control systems. It is therefore encouraged to adopt and apply effective anti-fraud measures through existing anti-fraud agencies at Member States and EU level, such as the EPPO, ECA and OLAF.
Amendment 33 #
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. They will both play a priority role in relaunching and modernising our economy. In order to help identify programmes with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the Facility, the EU taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities shall be used.
Amendment 39 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) In accordance with the Community method, the European Parliament, the only directly elected EU institution and the budgetary authority together with the Council, should exercise both ex ante democratic scrutiny and ex post verification that money provided under the Facility is well spent, is in the interests of EU citizens and EU, provides genuine EU added value and supports economic and social resilience. Full transparency of all final beneficiaries shall be ensured and Commissioners responsible for the Facility shall be fully accountable to Parliament.
Amendment 40 #
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, as well as the intermediate climate and energy targets for 2030, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth. In order to ensure that no one is left behind, special attention should be given to the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on the most vulnerable segments of the population, which can trigger worsening inequality. The Facility shall contribute to the promotion of equality between women and men in accordance with Article 8 TFEU. Gender equality objectives and the economic independence of women shall be ensured in all dimensions and in all stages of the preparation, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of programmes financed under the Recovery and Resilience Facility in a timely and consistent manner.
Amendment 49 #
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, while they shall allow additional investment in national health services to support the modernisation of health infrastructure and to improve the efficiency of health systems in the EU. 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. The measures should enable a swift delivery of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities shouldall be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. In order to protect citizens, support local economies, make local communities resilient to crises and create a sustainable future, Member States shall prepare their recovery and resilience plan together with local and regional authorities, as well as relevant bodies representing civil society, in accordance with the partnership principle. Attention should be paid both to urban areas as drivers of green and digital transformation and to regions suffering from natural or demographic handicaps.
Amendment 57 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, it is appropriate to establish a maximum financial contribution available to them under the Facility as far as the financial support (i.e. the non- repayable financial support) is concerned. That maximum contribution should be calculated on the basis of the population, the inverse of the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the relative unemployment rate of each Member State, in particular the percentage of young people neither in employment nor in education or training (NEET), the territorial inequalities within Member States and the at-risk-of-poverty rate of each Member State.
Amendment 62 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) It is necessary to establish a process for the submission of proposals for recovery and resilience plans by the Member States, and the content thereof. With a view to ensuring the expediency of procedures, a Member State should submit a recovery and resilience plan at the latest by 30 April, in the form of a separate annex of the National Reform Programme. To ensure a fast implementation, Member States should be able to submit a draft plan together with the draft budget of the forthcoming year, on 15 October of the preceding year. Recovery and resilience plans submitted by Member States shall be publicly available.
Amendment 64 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The European Parliament should have access to all information on the negotiations between Commission and member states on individual recovery and resilience plans at all stages of the process, including timely access to the draft cost estimates for reforms and investments. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience, as well as on the promotion of gender equality and intergenerational equality; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should also include an explanation of the consistency of the proposed recovery and resilience plan with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester. Close cooperation between the Commission and the Member States should be sought and achieved throughout the process.
Amendment 67 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
Amendment 71 #
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 States. The challenges linked to the demographic context 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, including social protection systems ensuring decent living standards for all, helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. 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. Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies back on a sustainable recovery path and avoid further widening of the divergences in the Union. These reforms and investments will also have to take into account the measures necessary to promote public health, an employment market providing quality jobs across the board and focusing on youth employment, and accessible, affordable and quality public services, ensuring decent living standards and social protection for all, as well as high level of lifelong learning.
Amendment 74 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis and contribute to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion; whether the justification provided by the Member State of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment; whether the proposed recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions; and whether the arrangement proposed by the Member State concerned are expected to ensure effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the proposed milestones and targets, and the related indicators.
Amendment 76 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Appropriate guidelines should be set out, as an annex to this Regulation, to serve as a basis for the Commission to assess in a transparent and equitable manner the recovery and resilience plans and to determine the financial contribution in conformity with the objectives and any other relevant requirements laid down in this Regulation. In the interest of transparency and efficiency, a rating system for the assessment of the proposals for recovery and resilience plans should be established to that effect. These guidelines should include a methodology to track the use and impact of EU public funding on climate and the environment and to ensure the Union’s 2030 targets for climate and energy are reached as well as a climate neutral economy is achieved by 2050.
Amendment 76 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The implementation of reforms contributing 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 evenall the more necessary in the aftermathwake of the pandemic crisis to pave the way for a swift recovery. rapid recovery, accompanied by measures to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights, the sustainable development goals and the Paris Agreement. The fallout from the pandemic is being compounded by the fundamental economic and social transformation being wrought in Europe by climate change, environmental challenges, globalisation, digitalisation and demographic shifts. The reforms will have to respond to simultaneous challenges now arising on many fronts.
Amendment 82 #
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 in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, and efforts to combat fuel poverty, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economicy are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create quality jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains.
Amendment 84 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) For the purpose of sound financial management, specific rules should be laid down for budget commitments, payments, suspension, cancellation and recovery of funds. To ensure predictability, it should be possible for Member States to submit requests for payments on a biannual basis. Payments should be made in instalments and be based on a positive assessment by the Commission of the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State. Suspension and cancellation of the financial contribution should be possible when the recovery and resilience plan has not been implemented in a satisfactory manner by the Member State. Appropriate contradictory procedures should be established to ensure that the decision by the Commission in relation to suspension, cancellation and recovery of amounts paid respects the right of Member States to provide observations. The Commission shall communicate to the European Parliament and the Council its decision to suspend or cancel financial contributions to a Member State. For effective monitoring of implementation, the Member States should report on a quarterly basis within the European Semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plan. Such reports prepared by the Member States concerned should be appropriately reflected in the National Reform Programmes, which should be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 90 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) For the purposes of transparency, the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the Commission should, as well as a full list of final beneficiaries shall be communicated to the European Parliament and the Council, and communication activities should be carried out by the Commission as appropriate.
Amendment 91 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement for Better Law- Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, should include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the instruments on the ground. The Commission shall include the list of indicators used for the evaluation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility in the guidelines, annexed to this Regulation.
Amendment 92 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) It is opportune that tThe Commission providesshall present an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the Facility set out in this Regulation. This report should include information on the progress made by each Member States under the recovery and resilience plans approved; it should also include information on the volume of the proceeds assigned to the Facility under the European Union Recovery Instrument in the previous year, broken down by budget line, and the contribution of the amounts raised through the European Union Recovery Instrument to the achievements of the objectives of the Facility. The Parliament shall adopt a resolution on the annual report published by the Commission. For the purposes of transparency, the Commission shall publish a full list of final beneficiaries.
Amendment 92 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Ssustainable Ddevelopment Ggoals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability, and tos well as the achievement of a just transition that leaves no one behind and of an overall target of 25 37% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives.
Amendment 93 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of implementing act. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. The implementing powers relating to the adoption of the recovery and resilience plans and to the payment of the financial support upon fulfilment of the relevandelegated act. Following the Commission’s approval of recovery and resilience plans, the Parliament will either adopt a resolution specifying that it mwilestones and targets should be exercised by the Commission in accordancl not object to the Commission’s decision or exercise with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council, under the examination procedure thereof13 s veto against the delegated act. After the adoption of an implementing delegated act, it should be possible for the Member State concerned and the Commission to agree on certain operational arrangements of a technical nature, detailing aspects of the implementation with respect to timelines, indicators for the milestones and targets, and access to underlying data. To allow the continuous relevance of the operational arrangements in respect of the prevailing circumstances during the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, it should be possible that the elements of such technical arrangements may be modified by mutual consent. Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply to this Regulation. These rules are laid down in the Financial Regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted on the basis of Article 322 TFEU also concern the protection of the Union’s budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective EU funding. _________________ 13 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).
Amendment 94 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39 a (new)
Recital 39 a (new)
(39 a) Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply to this Regulation. These rules are laid down in the Financial Regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted on the basis of Article 322 TFEU also concern the protection of the Union’s budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective EU funding, while the protection of final beneficiaries is crucial to enable public investments and reforms to make them more resilient, and better prepared for the future. Local and regional authorities, civil society organisations, NGOs or SMEs cannot lose their funding as a consequence of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States. If necessary, the European Commission should, on agreement with the European Parliament and the Council, temporarily, directly - or indirectly- manage funds with recipients without the involvement of national governments violating the rule of law.
Amendment 96 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) In accordance with the Financial Regulation, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council14 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2988/9515 ,Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/9616 and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/193917 , the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative sanctions. In particular, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 and Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out administrative investigations, including on- the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council18 . In accordance with the Financial Regulation, any person or entity receiving Union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the Union’s financial interests, to grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission, OLAF, the EPPO and the European Court of Auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights to the Commission, OLAF, the EPPO and the European Court of Auditors. At the same time, strong mechanisms to avoid possible fraud and corruption shall be put in place by Member States such as enhanced cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. _________________ 14Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999,(OJ L248, 18.9.2013, p. 1) 15 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.95, p.1) 16 Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities’ financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L292,15.11.96, p.2) 17Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L283, 31.10.2017,, p.1) 18 Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union’s financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29)
Amendment 97 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to enable measures to be taken that link the Facility to sound economic governance, with a view to ensuring uniform implementing conditions, the power should be conferredto adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the CoFuncil to suspend, on a proposal from the Commission and by means of implementing acts,tioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of suspending or lifting the waiver with regard to the period of time for the adoption of decisions on proposals for recovery and resilience plans and, to suspendtally or partially, payments under this Facility, in the event of significant non-compliance in relation to the relevant cases related to the economic governance process laid down in the Regulation (EU) No XXX/XX of the European Parliament and of the Council [CPR] (…). The power to lift those suspensions by means of implementing acts, on a proposal from the Commission, should also be conferredIt should be recalled that, as long as the general waiver clause is in effect and the economic and social fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic persists, the measures linking the Facility to sound economic governance no longer apply. The Facility should also be linked to the climate objectives set out in Regulation (EU) XXX/XX of the European Parliament and of the Council [Framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law)] (...) and the European Pillar of Social Rights. In the event of significant non- compliance with climate objectives and/or the European Pillar of Social Rights, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the CoFuncil in relation to the same relevant cases. tioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of suspending or lifting the waiver of the period of time for the adoption of decisions on proposals for recovery and resilience plans and, totally or partially, payments under this Facility.
Amendment 100 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Facility’s general objectiveoals should be theo promotion ofe economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, the Union’s strategic autonomy, achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and the Union’s climate targets and implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights. For those purposes, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, particularly for the most vulnerable and the young 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 quality employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 101 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Investment shall not be allowed in activities which could harm the achievement of the objectives of the Recovery and Resilience Facility. In order to respect the ‘do not harm’ principle, the Facility shall not provide financial support to the excluded activities defined in point B of Annex V of the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the InvestEU Programme.1a _________________ 1a 2020/0108 (COD), Brussels, 29.5.2020 COM(2020) 403 final.
Amendment 102 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a No investment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall harm the environmental objectives of the Sustainable Finance Taxonomy as laid out in the Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2018 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088. Where investments refer to environmental sustainability they shall meet the technical screening criteria of the EU taxonomy.
Amendment 106 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, while tackling social inequalities and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 107 #
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 contribute to the Union’s strategic autonomy, achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and the Union’s climate targets, as well as implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in the field of social policy and employment for example, 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. 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 118 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, quality job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should also include an explanation of the consistency ofextent to which the proposed recovery and resilience plan contributes to achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and the Union’s climate objectives, as well as the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the extent to which it is consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with regard to social policy and employment, for example. Close cooperation between the Commission and the Member States should be sought and achieved throughout the process.
Amendment 123 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan contributes to the Union’s strategic autonomy, achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and the Union’s climate targets and to implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, quality job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, especially for the most vulnerable and the young, and contribute to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion and upward social and economic convergence; whether the justification provided by the Member State of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment; whether the proposed recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions; and whether the arrangement proposed by the Member State concerned are expected to ensure effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the proposed milestones and targets, and the related indicators.
Amendment 126 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In the event of significant non- compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in Article 15(7) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][CPR], the Council shall, on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in Articles 17(1) and 17(2) or to suspend payments under the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
Amendment 129 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
A maximum financial contribution shall be calculated for each Member State for the allocation of the amount referred to in Article 5(1)(a), using the methodology set out in Annex I, based on the population, the inverse of the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the relative unemployment rate of each Member State, in particular the percentage of young people neither in employment nor in education or training (NEET), the territorial inequalities within Member States and the at-risk-of-poverty rate of each Member State.
Amendment 144 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The Recovery and Resilience Facility is intended to help the EU tackle the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, implying a territorial diversification of investments, therefore regional authorities, professional associations and NGOs are essential to identify and assess specific investment needs in the recovery and resilience plans. The Commission shall put forward a Code of Conduct on partnership setting minimum standards for the involvement of the competent local and regional authorities, professional and relevant civil society organisations, in line with the partnership principle.
Amendment 145 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition, including investment in digitalisation, digital innovation and digital connectivity in particular internet connectivity to keep all citizens connected, especially the most vulnerable in society, while in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, they shall allow additional investment in national health services in order to support the modernisation of health infrastructure and to improve the efficiency of health systems in the EU. Investment in the health care system will help Member States become more resilient and strengthen the entire stability of the Union. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. _________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […] 22[…]
Amendment 147 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesioncontribute to the Union’s strategic autonomy, achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and the Union’s climate objectives and implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, especially for the most vulnerable and the young, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering quality employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 148 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Commission and Member States shall ensure that recovery and resilience plans as well as any future programmes financed under the Facility contribute to the respect and the promotion of equality between women and men in accordance with Article 8 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). Evaluations have shown the importance of taking the gender equality objectives aspect into account in all dimensions and in all stages of the preparation, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of operational programmes, in a timely and consistent manner while ensuring that specific actions are taken to promote gender equality and the principle of equal pay for equal work of equal value, the economic independence of women, education and skills upgrading and the reintegration of female victims of violence into the labour market and into society.
Amendment 154 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its National Reform Programme and shall be officially submitted at the latest by 30 April. A draft plan mayshall be submitted by Member States starting from 15 October of the preceding year, together with the draft budget of the subsequent year.
Amendment 159 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and itsstrengthens equality, in particular the equality between women and men and intergenerational equality, fights discrimination and contributiones to enhanced economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence, including how territories with geographical specificities will be targeted;
Amendment 160 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – title
Article 9 – title
Measures linking the Facility to soungood economic governance, climate objectives and the European Pillar of Social Rights
Amendment 161 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In the event of significant non- compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in Article 15(7) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][CPR], the Council shall, on a proposal from the Commission,mmission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementdelegated act ing actcordance with Article 27a to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in Articles 17(1) and 17(2) or to suspend payments under the Recovery and Resilience FacilityFacility in full or in part.
Amendment 163 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The decision to suspend the payments referred to in paragraph 1 shall not apply as long as the general waiver clause is in force and the severe economic and social fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic persists.
Amendment 164 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In the event of significant non- compliance in relation to climate goals set out in the European Climate Law1a and/or the European Pillar of Social Rights, the Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an delegated act in accordance with Article 27a to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in Articles 17(1) and 17(2) or to suspend recovery and resilience payments under the Facility in full or in part. __________________ 1a Regulation (EU) No XXX/XX of the European Parliament and of the Council [framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law)] (…)
Amendment 166 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In the event of occurrence of any of the cases referred to in Article 15(11) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […], the Council shall, on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt a decision by means of an implement delegated act ing actcordance with Article 27a to lift the suspension of the time period or of payments referred to in the previous paragraph.
Amendment 167 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to the challenges resulting from them; this explanation shall include the measures Member States take to ensure that the Union’s 2030 targets for climate and energy are reached as well as achieving a climate neutral economy by 2050.
Amendment 171 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) envisaged milestones, targets and indicators which allow the measurement of those targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of four years, and of the investments over a maximum period of seven years;
Amendment 175 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transitioncontribute to the Union’s strategic autonomy, achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and the Union’s climate targets, as well as implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in the field of social policy and employment for example, 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. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921, in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. __________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […]
Amendment 179 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned, including/and consulting the local and regional authorities and professional and relevant civil society organisations. The Commission may make observations or seek additional information. The Member State concerned shall provide the requested additional information and may revise the plan if needed, prior to its official submission.
Amendment 181 #
2020/0104(COD)
2. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the analytical information on the Member State concerned available in the context of the European Semester including the information available on the level of corruption as well as the justification and the elements provided by the Member State concerned, as referred to in Article 15(3), and any other relevant information including, in particular, the one contained in the National Reform Programme and the National Energy and Climate Plan of the Member State concerned and, if relevant, information from technical support received via the Technical Support Instrument.
Amendment 182 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) an explanation of the way the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, especially with regard to social policy and employment, are expected to be addressed;
Amendment 185 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, quality job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, especially for the most vulnerable and the young, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence, as well as the Union’s strategic autonomy;
Amendment 187 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, including those on rule of law and corruption addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;
Amendment 189 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them;se transitions, in order to ensure that the Union’s 2030 targets for climate and energy are reached as well as achieving a climate neutral economy by 2050.
Amendment 192 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, to promote equality in particular between women and men, as well as intergenerational equality, to fight discrimination and mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 195 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) an explanation as to how the plan contributes to achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and to implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 199 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)
(cb) an explanation showing that at least 37% of the recovery and resilience plan contributes to the fight against climate change;
Amendment 201 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within fourone months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of an implementing delegated act. In the event that the Commission gives a positive assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, that decision shall set out the reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the Member State, including the milestones and targets, and the financial contribution allocated in accordance with Article 11.
Amendment 213 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, especially regarding social policy and employment, addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;
Amendment 214 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The suspension shall be lifted where the Member State has taken the necessary measures to ensure a satisfactory implementation of the milestones and targets referred to in Article 17(1) and guaranteed that funds spent in a non- satisfactory manner will be reimbursed.
Amendment 218 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) whether the recovery and resilience plan contributes to achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 220 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expectedlikely to have a lasting impact oin the Member State concerned and whether least 37% of the recovery and resilience plan contributes to combating climate change;
Amendment 222 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, quality job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, especially for the most vulnerable and the young, and contribute to enhanceing economic, social and territorial cohesion and the Union’s strategic autonomy;
Amendment 223 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the Commission in accordance with Article 17 to the European Parliament and the Council without undue delay. The Member State concerned may request the Commission to redact sensitive or confidential information, the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the Member State. Such a request shall not be interpreted extensively.
Amendment 224 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission may engage in communication activities to ensure the visibility of the Union funding for the financial support envisaged in the relevant recovery and resilience plan, including through joint communication activities with the national authorities concerned, regional and local authorities as well as with professional and relevant civil society organisations.
Amendment 228 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring the implementation of the activities and results are collected efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner. In order to address the widely existing gender data gap in the field of cohesion policy and urban planning, Member States should introduce data collection methods corresponding to gender data. To that end, proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on recipients of Union funding.
Amendment 232 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 233 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. In its communication activities, the Commission should leverage local stakeholder networks to ensure that funds swiftly reach beneficiaries in need, and eliminate any barriers to information about available funds under the facility.
Amendment 252 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 a (new)
Article 27 a (new)
Amendment 1099 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the latest relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or, challenges and priorities identified in the most recent Council recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area for Member States whose currency is the euro, and in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;
Amendment 1132 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) whether the plan contains measures that effectively strengthen the Union's strategic autonomy;
Amendment 1138 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
(b b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and to the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 1141 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b c (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b c (new)
(b c) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the climate and environmental objectives of the EU, in particular to the achievement of the Union’s updated 2030 climate targets and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050;
Amendment 1144 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b d (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b d (new)
(b d) whether the plan contains measures to ensure that at least 37% of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to mainstreaming climate objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(2a) and a demonstration of how the measures significantly decrease the national climate friendly investment gap;
Amendment 1226 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within fourtwo months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of an implementing act. In the event that the Commission gives a positive assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, that decision shall set out the reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the Member State, including the milestones and targets, and the financial contribution allocated in accordance with Article 11.
Amendment 1292 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, it shall communicate a duly justified assessment within fourtwo months of the submission of the proposal by the Member State.
Amendment 1321 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 and shall take a new decision in accordance with Article 17 within fourtwo months of the official submission of the request.
Amendment 1340 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. Payment of financial contributions to the Member State concerned under this Article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations and subject to the available funding. The Commission decisions referred to in this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 27(2)5a.
Amendment 1392 #
Amendment 1422 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21 a Discharge procedure Spending under the Facility shall be subject to the discharge procedure by the European Parliament.
Amendment 1481 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4
Article 24 – paragraph 4
4. For the purpose of the reporting on the activities referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission may use the content of the relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission under the latest European Semester as appropriate, as well as the most recent Council recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area for Member States whose currency is the euro.
Amendment 1499 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 a (new)
Article 25 a (new)
Article 25 a Exercise of the delegation 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 4, Article 14, and Article 19 shall be conferred on the Commission until 31 December 2027. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 4, Article 14, and Article 19 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. 4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4, Article 14, and Article 19 shall enter into force 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 147 #
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 and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders, to combat other serious cross- border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the Union, regardless of where they are located, so that no one is overlooked. __________________ 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 13.03.2020.
Amendment 169 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) 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 strengthening 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, including in the outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories, 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 467 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) improve the availability in the Union, especially in the outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories, of medicines, medical devices and other crisis relevant products, contribute to their affordability, and support innovation;
Amendment 669 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point b
Annex I – point b
(b) Transfer, adaptation and roll-out of best practices and innovative solutions with established Union level added-value between Member States or regions, and country- specific tailor made support to regions or countries, or groups of regions or countries, with the highest needs, through the funding of specific projects including twinning, expert advice and peer support.
Amendment 754 #
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 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, including in the outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories; 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 health crisis.
Amendment 803 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point iii
Annex I – point g – point iii
(iii) Support to improve the geographical distribution of healthcare workforce and avoidance of ‘medical deserts’, paying special attention to the EU’s outermost regions;
Amendment 1016 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point k a (new)
Annex I – point k a (new)
(ka) Specific support for the outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories, in particular through: (i) Investment in health infrastructures and support for the procurement of new medical supplies; (ii) Establishment and management of reserves of products needed during crises so that the EU’s action can be deployed from those territories; (iii) Support for research, drug development, treatments, and measures to provide information on, and raise awareness of, tropical diseases, but also the diseases that particularly affect those territories, especially diabetes and obesity; (iv) Establishment of specific strategies for repatriation to continental Europe in the case of a major health crisis; (v) Support for better understanding, assessment, use and appreciation of endemic medicinal plants and the therapeutic potential of biodiversity.
Amendment 60 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) An additional exceptional amount of EUR 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the Structural Funds under the Investment for growth and jobs goal, for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 and where justified by a Member State, also for the year 2023 should be made available to support Member States and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic or preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy, with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. Resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic, social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022, and where applicable, for 2023, stem from the European Union Recovery Instrument. Part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. The Commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each Member State on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning Member States’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. The allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. In order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis, the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 October 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche, and where relevant, 2023 tranche, of the additional resources.
Amendment 65 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
Amendment 66 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply to this Regulation. These rules are laid down in the Financial Regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted on the basis of Article 322 TFEU also concern the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective EU funding, while the protection of final beneficiaries is crucial to foster crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Local and regional authorities, civil society organisations, NGOs or SMEs cannot lose their funding as a consequence of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States. If necessary, the Commission should temporarily, directly or indirectly, manage funds with recipients without the involvement of national governments violating the rule of law.
Amendment 78 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the ERDF, as extended by Regulations (EU) 2020/460 and (EU) 2020/558 of the European Parliament and of the Council5, Member States should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products, staff and services for health services including residential care homes for elderly people, for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to SMEs, and support to adapt to teleworking in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy, infrastructure providing basic services to citizens, including in Outermost Regions, rural and depopulated areas and areas affected by industrial transition, or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors, such as tourism and culture, most affected by the crisis. Technical assistance should also be supported. It is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”, which should also constitute a single investment priority, to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources. _________________ 5 Regulation (EU) 2020/460 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 March 2020 amending Regulations (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013 and (EU) No 508/2014 as regards specific measures to mobilise investments in the healthcare systems of Member States and in other sectors of their economies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak (Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative) (OJ L99, 31.3.2020, p. 5); Regulation (EU) 2020/558 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2020 amending Regulations (EU) No 1301/2013 and (EU) No 1303/2013 as regards specific measures to provide exceptional flexibility for the use of the European Structural and Investments Funds in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, (OJ L 130, 23.4.2020, p. 1).
Amendment 93 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) For the ESF, Member States should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance, including taking into special consideration the needs of the Outermost Regions, rural and depopulated areas, and areas affected by industrial transition, including, but not exclusively, through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed, job creation, in particular for people in vulnerable situations and women bearing the brunt of the ensuing economic crisis, support to youth employment measures, education and training, transition towards a more digital and online education system, skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest, including for children and people in vulnerable situations. It should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self- employed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures, unless the latter are imposed by national law. Union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time.
Amendment 101 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) In the context of the response to the impact of the crisis, the additional resources contribute to eliminating inequalities, promoting gender equality and integrating the gender perspective, as well as combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation as set out in Article 2 TEU, Article 10 TFEU and Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. All stakeholders involved at all stages of the implementation of this crisis repair instrument commit to promoting gender equality and ensuring the impact on women is taken into account, given that they are disproportionately impacted by the crisis;
Amendment 116 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to enable Member States to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period, it is justified to exempt, on an exceptional basis, Member States from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework, on thematic concentration, also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the ERDF, and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. It is nevertheless necessary that Member States carry out at least one evaluation by 31 December 2024, or by December 2025 where additional resources are made available for budgetary commitments in 2023, to assess the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. To facilitate the availability of comparable information at Union level, Member States are encouraged to make use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the Commission. In addition, while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information, communication and visibility, Member States and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the Union, in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries, beneficiaries, participants, final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence, volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources.
Amendment 133 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) With a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed, as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating Structural Funds resources, the additional resources allocated to the ERDF and the ESF are not to be broken down per category of region. However, Member States are expected toshould take into account the different regional needs and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions, in accordance with the objectives of economic, social and territorial cohesion set out in Article 173 TFEU. Member States should also involve local and regional authorities, as well as relevant bodies representing civil society, in accordance with the partnership principles.
Amendment 134 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) REACT-EU represents a significant amount of additional resources to be spent in a short amount of time, increasing the pressure on control systems. Therefore, effective anti-fraud measures should be adopted and applied through existing anti-fraud agencies at Member State and EU level, such as the EPPO, ECA and OLAF.
Amendment 136 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The available resources should be eligible for incurred expenditure related to the COVID-19 crisis as of 1 February 2020, in order to guarantee that all COVID-19 related costs are covered under this instrument.
Amendment 154 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 92 b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The additional resources for 2021 and 2022 shall be made available from the additional resources as set out in Article 92a. By way of derogation from the first subparagraph of this paragraph, and based on a reasoned request from a Member State, the additional resources may also be made available for budgetary commitment in 2023. The additional resources set out in Article 92a shall also support administrative expenditure up to EUR 18 000 000 in current prices.
Amendment 157 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 4
Article 92 b – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing acts, setting out the breakdown of the additional resources as appropriations from the Structural Funds for 2020 and 2021 for each Member State in accordance with the criteria and methodology set out in Annex VIIa. That decision shall be revised in 2021 to set out the breakdown of the additional resources for 2022 based on data available by 19 October 2021. Where applicable, it shall also be revised in 2022 in relation to budgetary commitments in 2023, based on the latest statistical data available. The revisions in 2021, and 2022 if applicable, shall ensure that operational programmes are not negatively impacted.
Amendment 164 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 6
Article 92 b – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 6
Each Member State shall allocate the additional resources available for programming under the ERDF and the ESF to operational programmes, together with local and regional authorities, as well as relevant bodies representing civil society, in accordance with the partnership principle.
Amendment 165 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
The distribution shall take into account the cumulative numbers of COVID-19 infections and the economic impact at NUTS 3 level, and concentrate the additional resources in the NUTS 3 areas with the highest sanitary and economic impact.
Amendment 166 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 7
Article 92 b – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 7
By way of derogation from Article 92(7), a share of the additional resources may also be proposed toshall be used to increase the support for the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (‘FEAD’) before or at the same time as the allocation to the ERDF and the ESF. This share shall amount to at least 3% of the additional resources in order to ensure a minimum amount for the support to the most deprived who have been hit to an unprecedented degree by the COVID-19 crisis.
Amendment 179 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
Member States may allocate the additional resources either to one or more separate priority axes within an existing operational programme or programmes or to a new operational programme referred to in paragraph 11. By way of derogation from Article 26(1), the programme shall cover the period until 31 December 2022, or 31 December 2023 where the derogation referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article applies, subject to paragraph 4 abovof this Article.
Amendment 183 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
For the ERDF, the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investments in products, staff and services for health services, including residential care homes for elderly people, and to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to SMEs, investmentsupport to adapt to teleworking in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy, investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens, and including in the Outermost Regions, rural and depopulated areas and areas affected by industrial transition, or economic support measures infor those regions which are most dependent on sectors, such as tourism and culture, most affected by the crisis.
Amendment 198 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 4
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 4
For the ESF, the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance, including through short-time work schemes and support to self- employed, even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures, unless the latter are imposed by national law. The additional resources shall also support taking into special consideration the needs of the Outermost Regions, rural and depopulated areas and areas affected by industrial transition, including, but not exclusively, through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed, job creation, in particular for people in vulnerable situations, support to youth employment measures, education and training, skills development, in particular to support the twin green and digital transitionstransition towards a more digital and online education system, skills development, and to enhanceing access to social services of general interest, including for children and people in vulnerable situations. The support to short-time work schemes for employees and the self-employed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic may be provided, even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures, unless the latter are imposed by national law.
Amendment 206 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
The Member States and the Commission shall ensure that gender equality and the integration of gender perspective are taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of the operational programmes, including in relation to monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
Amendment 212 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92b – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 5
Article 92b – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 5
The revised financing plan set out in Article 96(2)(d) shall set out the allocation of the additional resources for the years 2020, 2021 and, where applicable, for 2022 and 2023, without identifying amounts for the performance reserve and with no breakdown per category of regions.
Amendment 239 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 12 – point d
Article 92 b – paragraph 12 – point d
Amendment 242 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92b – paragraph 12 – point e
Article 92b – paragraph 12 – point e
Amendment 244 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 12 a (new)
Article 92 b – paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. By way of derogation from Article 65(9), expenditure or operations supported under the thematic objective set out in paragraph 9 of this Article shall be eligible as of 1 February 2020.
Amendment 247 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 13 a (new)
Article 92 b – paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Strong mechanisms to avoid possible fraud and corruption shall be put in place by Member States, such as enhanced cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor´s Office.
Amendment 253 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1a The Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with an evaluation report on REACT-EU by 31 December 2030, covering budgetary commitments for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022. That report shall include information on the achievement of the objectives of REACT-EU, the efficiency of the use of its resources, the actions financed, the beneficiaries and final recipients of the financial allocations and its European added value in aiding the economic recovery, as well as a gender impact assessment.
Amendment 4 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Commission adopted a Communication on the European Green Deal on 11 December 20199 , drawing its roadmap towards a new growth policy for Europe and setting ambitious objectives to counter climate change and for environmental protection. In line with the objective to achieve the Union's 2030 climate and energy targets, and climate neutrality in the Union by 2050 in an effective and fair manner, the European Green Deal announced a Just Transition Mechanism to provide means for facing the climate challenge while leaving no one behind. The most vulnerable regions and people are the most exposed to the harmful effects of climate change and environmental degradation. At the same time, managing the transition requires significant structural changes. _________________ 9 COM(2019) 640 final.
Amendment 10 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The proposal for establishing the Just Transition Fund was adopted by the Commission on 14 January 202011 . For the better programming and implementation of the Fund, territorial just transition plans are to be adopted, setting out the key steps and timeline of the transition process and identifying the territories most negatively affected by the transition towards a climate neutral economy by 2050 and with less capacity to deal with the transition challenges. _________________ 11 COM(2020) 22 final
Amendment 16 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to enhance the economic diversification of territoriesand modernisation of territories most negatively impacted by the climate transition, the Facility should cover a wide range of investments, on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets, and a climate neutral economy by 2050, as described in the territorial just transition plans. The investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure, district heating networks, green mobility, smart waste managementtechnology and infrastructures for clean, affordable and renewable energy and environmentally-friendly and decarbonised transport, district heating networks, green, smart and sustainable mobility, investments in research and innovation activities, including in universities and public research institutions, fostering the transfer of advanced and market-ready technologies, investments in digitalisation, digital innovation and digital connectivity, including digital and precision farming, smart waste management, greenhouse gas emission reduction, clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings, support to transition to a circular economy, land restoration and decontamination when the “polluters pays” principle cannot be applied, as well as up- and re-skilling, training and social infrastructure, including social housing. Infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. Comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. Investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. By supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues, the Facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social, economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. Relevant local and regional authorities, economic and social partners and civil society of the territories concerned should be involved in the process of identification of the investments supported by the Facility in accordance with the partnership principle laid down in Article 6 of Regulation (EU) … /… [new CPR]. In order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the Facility, the EU taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities mayshould be used.
Amendment 24 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) In the context of its effort to increase economic, territorial and social cohesion, the Facility should also contribute to eliminating inequalities and promoting gender equality and integrating the gender perspective, as well as combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation as set out in Article 2 of the Treaty on the European Union (TEU), Article 10 TFEU and Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. All stakeholders involved at all stages of implementation of the Facility should commit to promote gender equality and should ensure that the impact on women is taken into account, given that they are disproportionately impacted by climate change and transition process.
Amendment 25 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply to this Regulation. These rules are laid down in the Financial Regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted on the basis of Article 322 TFEU also concern the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective EU funding. However, the protection of final beneficiaries is crucial to ensure the effectiveness of the investments supported by the Facility. Local and regional authorities cannot lose their funding as a consequence of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States. If necessary, the Commission, in agreement with the European Parliament and the Council, should temporarily manage funds with the recipients without the involvement of national governments violating the rule of law.
Amendment 31 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Specific eligibility conditions and award criteria should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. Those eligibility conditions and award criteria should take into account the relevance of the project in the context of the development needs described in the territorial just transition plans, the overall objective of promoting regional and territorial convergence and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the projectt criteria established by Regulation (EU) … /... of the European Parliament and the Council [Regulation on establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment], the ability of the project to meet the objectives and development needs described in the territorial just transition plans, the contribution to the achievement of the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets, and climate neutrality by 2050, the overall objective of promoting regional and territorial convergence and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project. The Commission should ensure that gender equality and the integration of gender perspective are taken into account and promoted in the work programme. Union Support established by this Regulation should thus only be made available to Member States with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. The work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by Member States to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured.
Amendment 36 #
2020/0100(COD)
(16) Since the grant component should reflect the divergent development needs of regions across Member States, such support should be modulated. Taking into account that public sector entities in less developed regions, as defined in Article 102(2) of Regulation [new CPR], in the outermost regions, as defined in Article 349 TFEU, and in rural, sparsely populated and depopulated areas generally experience lower public investment capacity, the grant rates applied to loans provided to such entities should be comparatively higher.
Amendment 37 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to speed up implementation and ensure that resources are used in a timely fashion, this Regulation should lay down specific safeguards to be included in the grant agreements. In view of that objective, the Commission, in line with the principle of proportionality, should be able to reduce or terminate any Union support in case of serious lack of progress in the implementation of the project. The Commission, after notifying the Member State of the reduction or termination of Union support, should communicate to the Council and the European Parliament the reasons for the reduction or termination. The Financial Regulation lays down rules on the implementation of the Union budget. In order to ensure coherence in the implementation of Union funding programmes, the Financial Regulation should apply to the grant component and to resources for advisory support provided under this Facility.
Amendment 40 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In accordance with the Financial Regulation and Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulations (Euratom, EC) No 2988/95, (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 and (EU) 2017/1939, the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities, including fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used, and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative penalties. Any irregularities identified should be communicated to the Council and the European Parliament. In particular, in accordance with Regulations (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 and (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013, the European Anti- Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out administrative investigations, including on- the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) may investigate and prosecute offences against the financial interests of the Union, as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council. In accordance with the Financial Regulation, any person or entity receiving Union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the financial interests of the Union, grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission, OLAF, the EPPO in respect of those Member States participating in enhanced cooperation pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, and the European Court of Auditors (ECA), and ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights.
Amendment 48 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
The Facility shall provide support benefitting Union territories facing serious social, environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards the Union's 2030 climate and energy targets, and a climate-neutral economy of the Union by 2050.
Amendment 52 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
5. 'territorial just transition plan' means a plan established in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation [JTF Regulation], together with the relevant local and regional authorities of the territories concerned and in accordance with the partnership principle laid down in Article 6 of Regulation (EU) … /… [new CPR], and approved by the Commission;
Amendment 54 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Facility is to address serious socio- economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy for the benefit of the Union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the Member States in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation [JTF Regulation] and to contribute to achieve the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets, and climate neutrality by 2050, in line with Paris Agreement objectives.
Amendment 66 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a Access to the resources 1. Access to the Facility shall be conditional on the adoption of a national objective towards the achievement of climate neutrality by 2050. For those Member States, which have not yet committed to a national target for climate neutrality, only 50% of their national allocation shall be released, while the remaining 50% shall be made available once they have adopted that target. 2. Access to the Facility shall be conditional to the respect for the rule of law, which is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective EU funding, as well as the respect for human rights, including the rights of the minorities such as LGBTI rights, which are undermined in several Member States as a consequence of the creation of LGBTI free zones. The Commission shall reject applications from local authorities that have adopted "LGBT-free" declarations.
Amendment 76 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing actbe empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 17 setting out the respective shares for each Member State resulting from the application of the methodology set out in Annex I of Regulation [JTF Regulation] in the form of percentages of the total available resources.
Amendment 79 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the projects achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social, economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy, contribute to achieve the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets, and climate neutrality by 2050, and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan, even if they are not located in those territories;
Amendment 91 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Facility shall not support activities excluded under Article [5] of Regulation (EU) … /... [JTF Regulation].
Amendment 94 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. The amount of the grant shall not exceed 15% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner under this Facility. For projects located in territories in NUTS level 2 regions with a GDP per capita not exceeding 75% of the average GDP of the EU-27 as referred to in Article [102(2)] of Regulation [new CPR], the amount of the grant shall not exceed 20% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner. For projects located in the outermost regions, as defined in Article 349 TFEU, the amount of the grant shall not exceed 25% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner.
Amendment 102 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
The Facility shall be implemented by work programmes established in accordance with Article 110 of the Financial Regulation. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 adopting such work programmes. The work programmes shall specify the eligibility conditions and award criteria, taking into account the relevant criteria established by Regulation (EU) … /... of the European Parliament and the Council [Regulation on establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment], the ability of the project to meet the objectives and development needs described in the territorial just transition plans, the contribution to the achievement of the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets, and climate neutrality by 2050, the overall objective of promoting regional and territorial convergence and the significance of the grant component for the viability of the project. The Commission shall ensure that gender equality and the integration of gender perspective are taken into account and promoted in the work programme. The work programmes shall set out the national shares of resources, including any additional resources, for each Member State in accordance with Articles 4(1) and 6(2) of this Regulation.
Amendment 108 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Both the interim and final evaluation shall also assess the contribution to the achievement of the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets, and climate neutrality by 2050, as well as the social and economic impact of the support provided under the Facility, including the impact on gender equality.
Amendment 28 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Commission has, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’19 , set 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 there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and 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 must be just and inclusive, lea and must use clear mechanisms at the Commission level in order to make sure that living no one is left behind. _________________ 19 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.
Amendment 58 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economicthe public and private sectors. In light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions, the transition to a sustainable, affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. In this context the regulatory framework of energy should be harmonised at the Union level and should incentivise the domestic and economic production and use of green energy. The digital transformation, technological innovation, and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.
Amendment 82 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy- wide emissions and removals, through natural and technological solutions, of greenhouse gases domestically within the Union by 2050. The Union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all Member States collectively, and the Member States, t. The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission together with the Member States should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. Measures at Union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective taking into account the different starting position of each Member State in the energy transition as well as their capacity to finance the necessary investments required by the transition towards climate neutrality. Measures at Union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective, but will be adapted to different areas according to the local and regional needs and local measurements of the green house gases emissions.
Amendment 101 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Adaptation is a key component of the long-term global response to climate change. Therefore, Member States and the Union should enhance their adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change, as provided for in Article 7 of the Paris Agreement, as well as maximise the co- benefits with other environmental, development and cohesion policies and legislation. Member States should adopt comprehensive national adaptation strategies and plans.
Amendment 107 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In taking the relevant measures at Union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective, Member States and the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well- being of citizens, the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within Member States considering their economic capability and infrastructural development, national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; to leave no one behind; based on impact assessment and best available scientific evidence, in particular the findings reported by the IPCC; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost- effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition.
Amendment 118 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The transition to climate neutrality requires changes across the entire policy spectrum and a collective effort of all sectors of thpublic and private seconomytors and society, as illustrated by the Commission in its Communication ‘The European Green Deal’. The European Council, in its Conclusions of 12 December 2019, stated that all relevant Union legislation and policies need to be consistent with, and contribute to, the fulfilment of the climate- neutrality objective while respecting a level playing field, and invited the Commission to examine whether this requires an adjustment of the existing rules.
Amendment 130 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) To ensure the Union and the Member States remain on track to achieve the climate-neutrality objective and progress on adaptation, the Commission should regularly assess progress considering the specificity of each area. Should the collective progress made by Member States towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation be insufficient or Union measures inconsistent with the climate- neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience or reduce vulnerability, the Commission should asses the need of technical support and know-how, cooperates with the Member State to establish the necessary measures and the time needed in order to close the gap between the expectations and actual reality. Should the Member State fail in achieving the goal the Commission could take the necessary measures in accordance with the Treaties. The Commission should also regularly assess relevant national measures, and issue recommendations and offer technical support where it finds that a Member State’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change.
Amendment 140 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) As citizens and, communities and economic operators have a powerful role to play in driving the transformation towards climate neutrality forward, strong public and social engagement on climate action should be facilitated. The Commission should therefore engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate- neutral and climate- resilient society, including through launching a European Climate Pact. The European Union should empower the experts through European funding to find and implement innovative solutions in the economic and environmental challenges towards the climate neutrality.
Amendment 157 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Climate change is by definition a trans-boundary challenge and a coordinated action at Union level is needed to effectively supplement and reinforce national and regional policies. Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely to achieve climate neutrality in the Union by 2050, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States alone, but can rather, by reason of the scale and effects, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives,
Amendment 246 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) fairness and solidarity social and economic cohesion between and within Member States ensuring the European instruments to support the cohesion policy;
Amendment 253 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) investment needs and opportunities including infrastructural development needs;
Amendment 273 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall ensure continuous progress in enhancing adaptive capacity, ensuring the transfer of knowhow when needed, strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change in accordance with Article 7 of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 276 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall develop and implement adaptation realistic strategies and plans that include comprehensive risk management frameworks, based on the local and regional needs and real local measurements of the greenhouse gases emissions, robust climate and vulnerability baselines and progress assessments.
Amendment 35 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Member States and the Union are to work towards developing a coordinated strategy for employment and particularly for promoting a skilled, trained and adaptable workforce, as well as labour markets that are responsive to economic change, with a view to achieving the objectives of full employment and social progress, balanced growth and a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union. Member States shall regard promoting employment as a matter of common concern and shall coordinate their action in this respect within the Council, taking into account national practices related to the responsibilities of management and labour. In order to cope with major shocks, Member States and the Union should adopt long-term instruments with a view to preserving jobs and skills and reducing pressure on national public finances, in particular by setting up a permanent European unemployment reinsurance scheme.
Amendment 41 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Member States and the Union are to work towards developing a coordinated strategy for employment and particularly for promoting a skilled, trained and adaptable workforce, as well as labour markets that are dynamic, future-oriented and responsive to economic change, with a view to achieving the objectives of full employment and social progress, balanced growth and a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union. Member States shall regard promoting employment based on equality of opportunity and social justice as a matter of common concern and shall coordinate their action in this respect within the Council, taking into account national practices related to the responsibilities of management and labour.
Amendment 45 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The COVID-19 crisis is having, and will have, many effects on employment, social justice and working conditions. As a result of the cessation of economic activity, many workers are on short-time working and businesses, in particular SMEs, face liquidity problems. Workers in insecure employment and those of them who are the most deprived have often been frontline workers whose working conditions have entailed high risks to health. Many workers and businesses have resorted to teleworking and extensive use of digital tools. To respond to this unprecedented crisis in terms of employment and social justice policies, the Union and the Member States must commit to a massive European recovery plan to support businesses by providing them with the support they need to gain access to liquidity and workers, in particular by financing their short-time working and guaranteeing jobs. The aim must be to protect and develop the European labour market in order to guarantee not only jobs and wages but also working conditions. At the time of this crisis and in response to it, the Union and the Member States must undertake to uphold their commitments. Social and employment policies must contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals, be consistent with the objectives set out by the Green Deal and contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights.
Amendment 55 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The Union is to combat social exclusion and discrimination and promote social justice and protection, as well as equality between women and men, solidarity between generations and the protection of the rights of the child and of the most deprived sections of the population. In defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union is to take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment, the guarantee of a decent standard of living and adequate social protection for all, the fight against poverty and social exclusion and a high level of education and training as set out in Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 58 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The Union is to combat social exclusion, poverty, material deprivation and discrimination and promote social justice and protection, as well as equality between women and men, solidarity between generations and the protection of the rights of the child. In defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union is to take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment, the guarantee of adequate social protection, the fight against poverty and social exclusion and a high level of education and training as set out in Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 62 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In accordance with the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), the Union has developed and implemented policy coordination instruments for economic and employment policies. As part of these instruments, the present Guidelines for the Employment Policies of the Member States, together with the Broad Guidelines for the Economic Policies of the Member States and of the Union set out in Council Recommendation (EU) 2015/1184 (), form the Integrated Guidelines. They are tomust accord with the overall strategy of the Union determined by the Sustainable Development Goals, the Green Deal and the European Pillar of Social Rights, and guide policy implementation in the Member States and in the Union, reflecting the interdependence between the Member States. The resulting set of coordinated European and national policies and reforms are to constitute an appropriate overall sustainable economic and employment policy mix, which should achieve positive spill-over effects. __________________ 5Council Recommendation (EU) 2015/1184 of 14 July 2015 on broad guidelines for the economic policies of the Member States and of the European Union (OJ L 192, 18.7.2015, p. 27).
Amendment 67 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Guidelines for the Employment Policies aremust contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals, to the implementation of our growth strategy set out in the Green Deal, and to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights. These Guidelines are also consistent with the Stability and Growth Pact, the existing Union legislation and various Union initiatives, including the Council recommendation of 22 April 2013 on establishing a Youth Guarantee (6), the Council Recommendation of 15 February 2016 on the integration of the long-term unemployed into the labour market (7), the Council Recommendation of 19 December 2016 on Upskilling Pathways (8), the Council Recommendation of 15 March 2018 on a European Framework for Quality and Effective Apprenticeships (9), the Council Recommendation of 22 May 2018 on Key Competences and Lifelong Learning (10), the Council Recommendation of 22 May 2019 on High Quality Early Childhood Education and Care Systems (11) and the Council Recommendation of 8 November 2019 on Access to Social Protection (12). __________________ 6 OJ C 120, 26.4.2013, p. 1. 7 OJ C 67, 20.2.2016, p. 1. 8 OJ C 484, 24.12.2016, p. 1. 9 OJ C 153, 2.5.2018, p. 1. 10 OJ C 189, 4.6.2018, p. 1. 11 OJ C 189, 5.6.2019, p. 4. 12 OJ C 387, 15.11.2019, p. 1–8
Amendment 75 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The European Semester combines the different instruments in an overarching framework for integrated multilateral coordination and surveillance of economic and employment policies. While pursuing environmental sustainability, productivity, fairness and stability, the European Semester integrates the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, including strong engagement with social partners, civil society and other stakeholders. It supports the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (13). The Union and Member States’ employment and economic policies should go hand in hand with Europe’s transition to a climate neutral, environmentally sustainable and digital economy which exploits innovation and technology, while improving competitiveness, supporting SMEs, fostering innovation, promoting social justice and equal opportunities and investing in youth, as well as tackling inequalities and regional disparities. __________________ 13 UN Resolution A/RES/70/1
Amendment 78 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The European Semester combines the different instruments in an overarching framework for integrated multilateral coordination and surveillance of economic and employment policies. While pursuing environmental sustainability, productivity, fairness and stability, the European Semester integrates the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, including strong engagement with social partners, civil society and other stakeholders. It supports the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (13). The Union and Member States’ employment and economic policies should go hand in hand with Europe’s transition to a climate neutral, inclusive, environmentally sustainable and digital economy, ensuring upward social convergence while improving competitiveness, fostering innovation, promoting social justice and equal opportunities as well as tackling inequalities and regional disparities. __________________ 13 UN Resolution A/RES/70/1
Amendment 86 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Climate change and environmental related challenges, globalisation, digitalisation and demographic change will transform European economies and societies. The Union and its Member States should work together to effectively address these structural factors and adapt existing systems as needed, recognising the close interdependence of the Member States' economies and labour markets and related policies. This requires a coordinated, ambitious and effective policy action at both Union and national levels, in accordance with the TFEU and the Union’s provisions on economic governance. Such policy action should encompass a boost in sustainable investment, a renewed commitment to appropriately sequenced structural reforms that improve productivity, economic growth, the creation of sustainable jobs, social and territorial cohesion, upward social convergence, measures to combat poverty and insecure employment, resilience and the exercise of fiscal responsibility. It should combine supply- and demand side measures, while taking into account their environmental, employment and social impact.
Amendment 87 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Climate change and environmental related challenges, globalisation, digitalisation and demographic change willare profoundly transforming European economies and societies. The Union and its Member States should work together to effectively address these structural factors and adapt existing systems as needed, recognising the close interdependence of the Member States' economies and labour markets and related policies. This requires a coordinated, ambitious and effective policy action at both Union and national levels, in accordance with the TFEU and the Union’s provisions on economic governance. Such policy action should encompass a boost in sustainable investment, a renewed commitment to appropriately sequenced structural reforms that improve productivity, economic growth, social and territorial cohesion, upward social convergence, measures to combat poverty and insecure employment, resilience and the exercise of fiscal responsibility. It should combine supply- and demand side measures, while taking into account their environmental, employment and social impact.
Amendment 94 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission signed an inter-institutional proclamation for a European Pillar of Social Rights (14). The Pillar sets out twenty principles and rights to support well-functioning and fair labour markets and welfare systems, structured around three categories: equal opportunities and access to the labour market, fair working conditions and social protection and inclusion. The principles and rights give direction to our strategy makingand must be so acted upon as to make sure that the transitions to climate- neutrality and environmental sustainability, digitalisation and demographic change are socially fair and just. The Pillar constitutes a reference framework to monitor the employment and social performance of Member States, to drive reforms at national, regional and local level and to reconcile the “social” and the “market” in today’s modern economy, including by promoting the social economy. __________________ 14 OJ C 428, 13.12.2017, p. 10.
Amendment 97 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Reforms to the labour market, including the national wage-setting mechanisms, should follow national practices of social dialogue and allow the necessary opportunity for a broad consideration of socioeconomic issues, including improvements in sustainability, competitiveness, growth, innovation, job creation, lifelong learning and training policies, working conditions, education and skills, public health and inclusion and real incomes. These reforms must ensure a certain flexibility in the labour market, as well as guaranteeing fair wages for European workers, a decent standard of living and an adequate social protection system for all.
Amendment 104 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States and the Union should ensure that the transformations are fair and socially just, strengthening the drive towards an inclusive and resilient society in which people are protected and empowered to anticipate and manage change, and in which they can actively participate in society and the economy. Discrimination in all its forms should be tackled. Access and opportunities for all should be ensured and poverty and social exclusion (including that of children) should be reduced, in particular by ensuring an effective functioning of labour markets and of social protection systems and by removing barriers to education, training and labour-market participation, including through investments in early childhood education and care. Timely and equal access to affordable healthcare services, including prevention and health promotion are particularly relevant in a context of ageing societies. The potential of people with disabilities to contribute to economic growth and social development should be further realised. As new economic and business models take hold in Union workplaces, employment relationships are also changing. Member States should ensure that employment relationships stemming from new forms of work maintain and strengthen Europe’s social model. These new forms of work, including platform work, present not only many opportunities in terms of employability and access to the labour market, but also challenges in terms of fair working conditions and access to social protection.
Amendment 117 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Integrated Guidelines should form the basis for country-specific recommendations that the Council may address to the Member States. Member States should make full use of the European Social Fund Plus and other Union funds, including the Just Transition Fund and InvestEU, to foster employment, social investments, social inclusion, and accessibility, accompany the transition to a green, digital economy, and promote up- and reskilling opportunities of the workforce, lifelong learning and high quality education and training for all, including digital literacy and skills. While the Integrated Guidelines are addressed to Member States and the Union, they should be implemented in partnership with all national, regional and local authorities, closely involving parliaments, as well as the social partners and representatives of civil society.
Amendment 123 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2a The Member States call on the Commission to present as soon as possible a new proposal for a decision on guidelines for employment policies that takes into account the COVID-19 crisis and its social and employment consequences.
Amendment 132 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex I – Guideline 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The COVID-19 crisis is having, and will have, many social effects and effects on employment policy. In response to this unprecedented crisis, Member States should protect and develop the European labour market and work towards greater European solidarity by protecting the most vulnerable and leaving no one behind. Member States should work towards European coordination to protect European workers and businesses, particularly with the aid of a massive European recovery plan, with the possibility for the Member States to provide direct support to the sectors most affected. Member States should continue and strengthen the establishment of systems to support businesses in difficulty and those suffering from a lack of liquidity, in particular SMEs, as well as to support workers on short-time working schemes to guarantee not only jobs and wages but also working conditions. Support should be given to all workers, particularly those in the most insecure employment, who have been at the forefront of this crisis. Member States should encourage health authorities to introduce measures to address the difficult psychological conditions affecting many workers and reduce general anxiety and the negative impact of social isolation. Member States should provide workers with the best standards of health and safety at work. Member States should facilitate the use of teleworking while guaranteeing workers their working conditions. Member States should ensure the involvement of the social partners in the planning and implementation of such measures. Cross-border workers, who have been hit hard by border closures, must be guaranteed their rights and their jobs. Member States should make use of all the funds at their disposal, such as the European Social Fund and the Fund for European Aid to the Deprived, and should do so extensively to respond to the crisis. The aim must be to ensure safety at work, support for the most deprived and the recovery of economic activity. Member States should also increase their sustainable investment in many sectors such as health, education and the sectors of the future, such as the digital and green economy sectors. Member States should undertake to ensure that the recovery plan contributes to achieving the sustainable development goals, is consistent with the objectives set out by the Green Deal and contributes to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights.
Amendment 143 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 5 – paragraph 3
Annex I – Guideline 5 – paragraph 3
Member States having in place national mechanisms for the setting of statutory minimum wages should ensure an effective involvement of social partners in a transparent and predictable manner allowing for an adequate responsiveness of wages to productivity developments and providing fair wages for a decent standard of living, paying particular attention to lower and middle income groups with a view to upward social convergence. These mechanisms should take into account economic performance across regions and sectors. Member States should promote social dialogue and collective bargaining with a view to wage setting. Respecting national practices, Member States and social partners should ensure that all workers are entitled to adequate and fair wages through collective agreements or adequate statutory minimum wages which can provide a decent standard of living and make it possible to combat job insecurity and in-work poverty, taking into account their impact on competitiveness, job creation and in-work poverty.
Amendment 156 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 6 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Guideline 6 – paragraph 1
In the context of technological and environmental transitions, as well as demographic change, Member States should promote sustainability, productivity, employability and human capital, fostering relevant knowledge, skills and competences throughout people's lives, responding to current and future labour market needs. Member States should also adapt and invest in their education and training systems to provide high quality and inclusive education, including vocational education and training. Member States should work together with the social partners, education and training providers, enterprises and other stakeholders to address structural weaknesses in education and training systems and improve their quality and labour market relevance, with particular reference to the needs of sectors with a chronic skills shortage, also with a view to enabling the environmental transition. Particular attention should be paid to challenges of the teaching profession. Education and training systems should equip all learners with key competences, including basic and digital skills as well as transversal competences to lay the foundations for adaptability later in life. Member States should seek to ensure the transfer of training entitlements during professional career changes, including, where appropriate, through individual learning accounts. They should enable everyone to anticipate and better adapt to labour market needs notably through continuous reskilling and upskilling, with a view to supporting fair and just transitions for all, strengthening social outcomes, addressing labour market shortages and improving the overall resilience of the economy to shocks.
Amendment 160 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 6 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Guideline 6 – paragraph 1
In the context of technological and environmental transitions, as well as demographic change, Member States should promote sustainability, productivity, employability and human capital, fostering relevant knowledge, skills and competences throughout people's lives, responding to current and future labour market needs. Member States should also adapt and invest in their education and training systems to provide high quality and inclusive education that is accessible for all, including vocational education and training. Member States should work together with the social partners, education and training providers, enterprises and other stakeholders to address structural weaknesses in education and training systems and improve their quality and labour market relevance, also with a view to enabling the environmental and digital transitions. Particular attention should be paid to challenges of the teaching profession. Education and training systems should equip all learners with key competences, including basic and digital skills as well as transversal competences to lay the foundations for adaptability later in life. Member States should seek to ensure the transfer of training entitlements during professional career changes, including, where appropriate, through individual learning accounts. They should enable everyone to anticipate and better adapt to labour market needs notably through continuous reskilling and upskilling, with a view to supporting fair and just transitions for all, strengthening social outcomes, addressing labour market shortages and improving the overall resilience of the economy to shocks.
Amendment 169 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 6 – paragraph 2
Annex I – Guideline 6 – paragraph 2
Member States should foster equal opportunities for all by addressing inequalities in education and training systems, including by providing access to good quality early childhood education. They should raise overall education levels, reduce the number of young people leaving school early, increase access to and completion of tertiary education and increase adult participation in continuing learning, particularly among learners from disadvantaged backgrounds, the least qualified. Taking into account new requirements in digital, green and ageing societies, Member States should strengthen work-based learning in their vocational education and training systems (VET) (including through quality and effective apprenticeships) and increase the number of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) graduates, particularly women, both in medium-level VET and in tertiary education. Furthermore, Member States should enhance the labour-market relevance of tertiary education and research, improve skills monitoring and forecasting, make skills more visible and qualifications comparable, including those acquired abroad, and increase opportunities for recognising and validating skills and competences acquired outside formal education and training. They should upgrade and increase the supply and take- up of flexible continuing vocational education and training. Member States should also support low skilled adults to maintain or develop their long-term employability by boosting access to and take up of quality learning opportunities, through the implementation of Upskilling Pathways, including a skills assessment, an offer of education and training matching labour market opportunities, and the validation and recognition of the skills acquired.
Amendment 174 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 6 – paragraph 3
Annex I – Guideline 6 – paragraph 3
Member States should provide unemployed and inactive people with effective, timely, coordinated and tailor-made assistance based on support for job-search, training, requalification and access to other enabling services. Comprehensive strategies that include in-depth individual assessment of unemployment should be pursued as soon as possible with a view to significantly reducing and preventing long-term and structural unemployment. YMember States must make fighting unemployment and insecure employment of young people an absolute priority. In particular, youth unemployment and the issue of young people not in employment, education or training, should continue to be addressed through prevention of early school leaving, privileged access to training for future- oriented sectors linked to the green and digital economies, and structural improvement in the school- to-work transition, including through the full implementation of the Youth Guarantee (15). __________________ 15 ()OJ C 120, 26.4.2013, p. 1.
Amendment 180 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Annex I – Guideline 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Member States should adopt and enforce strict rules imposing high standards of health and safety at work. This includes reducing to zero the number of fatal accidents at work and cases of occupational cancer, establishing binding occupational exposure limit values, and taking into account occupational psycho- social risks and occupational diseases.
Amendment 181 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 6 – paragraph 5
Annex I – Guideline 6 – paragraph 5
Member States should ensure gender equality and increased labour market participation of women, including through ensuring equal opportunities and career progression and eliminating barriers to participation in leadership at all levels of decision-making. The gender pay gap should be tackled. Equal pay for equal work, or work of equal value, and pay- transparency should be ensured, including by establishing a wage equality index comparing women and men. Member States should take measures to support entrepreneurship among women and facilitate access to financing for them. Member States should take measures to increase the number of women on company boards. The reconciliation of work, family and private life for both women and men should be promoted, in particular through access to affordable quality long-term care and early childhood education and care services. Member States should ensure that parents and other people with caring responsibilities have access to suitable family leave and flexible working arrangements in order to balance work, family and private life, and promote a balanced use of these entitlements between women and men.
Amendment 189 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 1
In order to benefit from a dynamic and productive workforce, new work patterns and business models, Member States should work together with the social partners on fair, transparent and predictable working conditions, balancing rights and obligations. They should reduce and prevent segmentation within labour markets, fight undeclared work and foster the transition towards open-ended forms of employment. Employment protection rules, labour law and institutions should all provide both a suitable environment for recruitment, and the necessary flexibility for employers to adapt swiftly to changes in the economic context, while preserving appropriate security and healthy, safe and well-adapted working environments for workers, protecting labour rights and ensuring social protection. Employment relationships that lead to precarious working conditions should be prevented, including in the case of platform workers, who should be guaranteed social rights, decent working conditions, increased access to social protection and improved representation arrangements, and by fighting the abuse of atypical contracts. Access to effective and impartial dispute resolution and a right to redress, including adequate compensation, should be ensured in cases of unfair dismissal.
Amendment 190 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 1
In order to benefit from a dynamic and productive workforce, new work patterns and business models, Member States should work together with the social partners on fair, transparent and predictable working conditions, balancing rights and obligations. They should reduce and prevent segmentation within labour markets, fight undeclared work and foster the transition towards open-ended forms of employment. Employment protection rules, labour law and institutions should all provide both a suitable environment for recruitment, and the necessary flexibility for employers to adapt swiftly to changes in the economic context, while preserving appropriate security and healthy, safe and well-adapted working environments for workers, protecting labour rights and ensuring social protection. Employment relationships that lead to precarious working conditions should be prevented, including in the case of platform workers and by fighting the abuse of atypical contracts. Member States should ensure that these workers genuinely enjoy fair working conditions and access to adequate social protection. Access to effective and impartial dispute resolution and a right to redress, including adequate compensation, should be ensured in cases of unfair dismissal.
Amendment 196 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 2
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 2
Policies should aim to improve and support labour-market participation, matching and transitions, particularly the digital and ecological transitions. Member States should effectively activate and enable those who can participate in the labour market. Member States should strengthen the effectiveness of active labour-market policies by increasing their targeting, outreach, coverage and better linking them with income support for the unemployed, whilst they are seeking work and based on their rights and responsibilities. Member States should aim for more effective and efficient public employment services by ensuring timely and tailor-made assistance to support jobseekers, supporting labour- market demand and implementing performance-based management.
Amendment 199 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 3
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 3
Member States should provide the unemployed with adequate unemployment benefits of reasonable duration, in line with their contributions and national eligibility rules. Such benefits should ensure decent living conditions for the unemployed. They should not dis- incentivise a prompt return to employment and should be accompanied by active labour market policies
Amendment 205 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 4
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 4
The mobility of learners and workers should be adequately supported with the aim of enhancing employability, skills and exploiting the full potential of the European labour market, while also ensuring fair conditions for all those pursuing a cross-border activity, by stepping up the portability of rights and allowances, and stepping up administrative cooperation between national administrations with regard to mobile workers. Barriers to mobility in education and training, in occupational and personal pensions and in the recognition of qualifications should be removed and recognition of qualifications made easier. Member States should take action to ensure that administrative procedures are not an unnecessary obstacle to workers from other Member States taking up employment, including for cross- border workers. Member States should commit themselves fully to the digitalisation of public services in order to facilitate fair labour mobility, particularly with regard to the coordination of social security systems. Member States should also prevent abuse of the existing rules and address underlying causes of ‘brain drain’ from certain regions including through appropriate regional development measures.
Amendment 208 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
In order to cope with major shocks, Member States should adopt common long-term instruments with a view to preserving jobs and skills and reducing pressure on national public finances, in particular by setting up a permanent European unemployment reinsurance scheme.
Amendment 211 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 5
Annex I – Guideline 7 – paragraph 5
Building on existing national practices, and in order to promote and achieve more effective and intensive social dialogue, and better socioeconomic outcomes, Member States should ensure the timely and meaningful involvement of the social partners in the design and implementation of employment, social and, where relevant, economic reforms and policies, including by supporting increased capacity of the social partners. Member States should foster social dialogue and collective bargaining. The social partners should be encouraged to negotiate and conclude collective agreements in matters relevant to them, fully respecting their autonomy and the right to collective action.
Amendment 225 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 8 – paragraph 2
Annex I – Guideline 8 – paragraph 2
Member States should modernise social protection systems to provide adequate, effective, efficient, and sustainable social protection for all throughout all stages of an individual's life, fostering social inclusion and upward social mobility, incentivising labour market participation and addressing inequalities, including through the design of their tax and benefit systems. Complementing universal approaches with selective ones will improve effectiveness of social protection systems. The modernisation of social protection systems should lead to better access, quality, adequacy and sustainability.
Amendment 230 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 8 – paragraph 4
Annex I – Guideline 8 – paragraph 4
The availability of affordable, accessible and quality services such as early childhood education and care, out-of- school care, education, training, housing, health and long-term care is a necessary condition for ensuring equal opportunities. Particular attention should be given to fighting poverty and social exclusion, including in-work and child poverty. Member States should ensure that everyone, including children, has access to essential services. For those in need or in a vulnerable situation, Member States should ensure access to adequate social housing or housing assistance. Member States should also take measures to ensure a just transition as regards improving the energy efficiency of existing housing and to tackle the problem of energy poverty in the right way in the context of the Green Deal. The specific needs of people with disabilities including accessibility should be taken into account in relation to these services. Homelessness should be tackled specifically, taking the Housing First approach as a basis.
Amendment 235 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 8 – paragraph 4
Annex I – Guideline 8 – paragraph 4
The availability of affordable, accessible and quality services such as early childhood education and care, out-of- school care, education, training, housing, health and long-term care is a necessary condition for ensuring equal opportunities. Particular attentionGreater efforts should be givenmade to fighting poverty, material deprivation and social exclusion, including in-work and child poverty. Member States should ensure that everyone, including children, has access to essential services. For those in need or in a vulnerable situation, Member States should ensure access to adequate social housing or housing assistance. The specific needs of people with disabilities including accessibility should be taken into account in relation to these services. Homelessness should be tackled specifically.
Amendment 73 #
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, the European Pillar of Social Rights 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 avoid leaving anyone behind and to address the economic and social costs of the transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy, 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 93 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In order to be successful, the transition has to be fair and socially acceptable for all and go hand in hand with the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, ensuring upward social convergence and avoiding leaving anyone 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 and accompany that transition by creating new sustainable, quality jobs. The Union budget has an important role in that regard.
Amendment 110 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) As set out in the European Green Deal and the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan, a Just Transition Mechanism should complement the other actions under the next multi-annual financial framework for the period from 2021 to 2027. It should contribute to addressing the social and economic consequences of transitioning towards Union climate neutrality and creating sustainable jobs by bringing together the Union budget’s spending on climate and social objectives at regional level.
Amendment 118 #
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 alleviate the impact of the transition by financing the diversification and modernisation of the local economy and by mitigating the negative repercussions on employment, particularly by means of continuing training and retraining of workers. 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 133 #
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+ will contribute fully to the achievement of this target, in line with the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights.
Amendment 154 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The transitioning to a climate- neutral economy is a challenge for all Member States, as well as providing opportunities for sustainable and quality job creation in future-oriented sectors. It will be particularly demanding for those Member States that 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 164 #
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 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights. The list of investments should include those that support local economies and social innovation and are sustainable in the long- term, taking into account all the objectives of the Green Deal. The projects financed should contribute to a transition to a climate- neutral and circular economy which creates sustainable jobs. 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 and promoting energy efficiency with a particular focus on the risk of energy poverty. 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 177 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) To protect citizens who are most vulnerable to the climate transition, the JTF should also cover the up-skilling and reskilling of the affected workers, with the aim of helping them to adapt to new employment opportunities, as well as providing job-search assistance to jobseekers and their active inclusion into the labour market, with particular attention to young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs). It should be underlined that the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF), being an instrument of European solidarity, will also assist workers made redundant as a result of the transition to a climate-neutral economy in their process of re-skilling, training and reintegration into the labour market. In this sense, sharing common objectives, the JTF will have to be implemented in a manner consistent with the actions funded by the EGF for workers in the Member States.
Amendment 195 #
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., in particular start-ups and undertakings active in the field of social innovation. 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. The aim must also be to create high-quality, sustainable jobs in future-oriented sectors and to promote social inclusion. 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, entirely in line with the actions financed by the EGF. Investments in existing industrial facilities, including those covered by the Union Emissions Trading System, should be allowed if, and only 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 226 #
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 to reach a climate-neutral economy, notably as regards the conversion or closure of facilities involving fossil fuel production or other greenhouse gas intensive activities. 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 create sustainable, quality jobs that are also consistent with the transition to climate-neutrality andby 2050, the objectives of the Green Deal, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights. Only investments in accordance with the transition plans should receive financial support from the JTF. The territorial just transition plans should 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, and should take into account situations in which the EGF has been used or might be used.
Amendment 285 #
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 and businesses active in the field of social innovation, leading to economic diversification and reconversion;
Amendment 301 #
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, in greenhouse gas emission reduction, energy efficiency and renewable energy, with the aim of combating energy poverty;
Amendment 311 #
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 full compliance with the ‘polluter pays principle’;
Amendment 323 #
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, with a particular focus on young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs);
Amendment 334 #
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, 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), that they accord with the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and that they permit the creation of sustainable, quality jobs and better social inclusion. Such investments shall only be eligible where they are necessary for the implementation of the territorial just transition plan and that they do not perpetuate dependence on fossil fuels.
Amendment 340 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The JTF may also support investments to achieve the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from activities listed in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council provided that such investments have been approved as part of the territorial just transition plan based on the information required under point (i) of Article 7(2). Such investments shall only be eligible where they are necessary for the implementation of the territorial just transition plan and that they do not perpetuate dependence on fossil fuels.
Amendment 398 #
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 by 2050, identifying the potential number of affected jobs and job losses, the needs in terms of new skills, the development needs and the objectives, to be reached by 2030 linked to the tgransformation ordual disengagement from activities that depend on fossil fuels or the closure of greenhouse gas-intensive activities in those territories;
Amendment 407 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) an assessment of its consistency with other national, regional or territorial strategies and plans, as well as with other Union funds such as the [ESF+], the ERDF and the EGF, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the principles set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 417 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) a description of the type of operations envisaged and their expected contribution to alleviate the impact of the transition in terms of creating sustainable, quality jobs and the need for new skills;
Amendment 8 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Citation 2 a (new)
- having regard to the European Pillar of Social Rights, particularly to principle 17 on inclusion of people with disabilities, principle 3 on equal opportunities and principle 10 on healthy, safe and well-adapted work environment and data protection;
Amendment 39 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 14 January 2020 on a strong social Europe for just transitions (COM(2020)0014),
Amendment 53 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Citation 23 a (new)
- having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the situation of women with disabilities,
Amendment 91 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas the EU Disability Strategy 2010-2020 failed to include and address the specific situation of women and girls with disabilities, who constitute an important group facing multiple and intersectional discrimination based on both their gender and their disability;
Amendment 94 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Recital F b (new)
F b. whereas deafblind people suffer from unique dual disabilities, combining two sensory deficiencies, visual and hearing, which restricts their full participation causing specific problems such as access to communication, information, mobility and social interactions;
Amendment 105 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas the burden of major chronic diseases is calculated on the basis of disability-adjusted life year (DALY) but that frameworks addressing chronic diseases vary across Europe and may be part of broader disability schemes in some countries;
Amendment 112 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Recital G b (new)
G b. whereas Eurofound1a pointed out that there is a lack of clarity regarding the inclusion of the concept of (chronic) ‘sickness’ in the definition of disability; whereas the agency recommends that a review of the European Disability Strategy should seek to address this issue; _________________ 1a Eurofound (2019), How to respond to chronic health problems in the workplace ?, Publication Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.
Amendment 225 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses the need for coherence between the post-2020 Strategy and frameworks targeting people with chronic diseases, including around employment activation, considering that strategies targeting persons with disabilities do not necessarily always adress the needs of these specific patients;
Amendment 257 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses that deafblind persons need additional care provided by professionals with specialist and qualified knowledge as well as deafblind interpreters; calls on the Member States to recognize the red-white cane as the symbol of the deafblind pedestrian in order to make deafblind people more visible in traffic;
Amendment 287 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses that the potential of social economy enterprises and organisations in facilitating labour market inclusion for persons with disabilities should be acknowledged in the new EU Disability Strategy post 2020;
Amendment 295 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to systematically mainstream the rights of persons with disabilities in all the relevant EU laws, policies and programmes; calls on the Commission to ensure disability- specific measures are included in the Country Specific Recommendations , especially with the upcoming proposals for the implementation of the principles of European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 317 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to safeguard the UNCRPD-compliant use of EU funds and to ensure that EU funds will not contribute to the construction or refurbishment of institutional care settings; believes EU funds must be addressed towards promoting inclusive environments, services, practices and devices, and deinstitutionalization, through, among other measures, determined support for personal assistance and independent living;
Amendment 331 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to ensure coherent implementation of the European funds, with concurrent strategies in the Member States, to develop universal accessibility, truly achieving a Europe free of barriers by the end of the next European Strategy post 2020 period;
Amendment 342 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the European Strategy and national actions are fully aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and the United Nations 2030 Agenda, as a major global framework for action which includes disability as a horizontal issue in SDGs 4, 8, 10,11 and 17;
Amendment 426 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Calls on the Commission to ensure all projects and infrastructure supported by EU funds in third countries are accessible for the inclusion of persons with disabilities and that EU funds invest in the implementation and monitoring of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and capacity building of organisations of persons with disabilities;
Amendment 442 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the European Commission to ensure that the post 2020 Disability Strategy includes a gender- based and intersectional approach to combat the multiple forms of discrimination faced by persons with disabilities;
Amendment 453 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Calls on the European Commission to ensure that the post 2020 Disability Strategy includes violence against persons with disabilities as one of its main focus areas, paying particular attention to gender-based violence and children with disabilities;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
- having regard to the Council Conclusions of 8 June 2010 on “Equity and Health in All Policies: Solidarity in Health”;
Amendment 4 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 b (new)
Citation 10 b (new)
- having regard to the Council Conclusions of 24 October 2019 on the Economy of wellbeing;
Amendment 5 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 11 December 2019 on the European Green Deal (COM(2019) 640)
Amendment 6 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
- having regard to the OECD and European Commission initiative on State of Health in the EU cycle;
Amendment 9 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 27 a (new)
Citation 27 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 15 January 2020 on the European Green Deal;
Amendment 28 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas across the EU women earn on average 16 % less than men; whereas the gender pensions gap is around 37,2 % in the EU;
Amendment 37 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas in the digital era, digital skills are essential for all personal or professional tasks and yet more than 40 % of adults in the EU do not have basic digital skills;
Amendment 47 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas social dialogue is a central component of the European social model; whereas there is a clear positive correlation between social dialogue and industrial competitiveness and efficiency; whereas social dialogue has been weakened and collective bargaining coverage has shrunk across Europe, with huge disparities between Member States;
Amendment 60 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas income inequalities remain at a high level; whereas wage austerity as well many Member States are facing wage stagnation; whereas tax and labour cost competition are harmful for the single market and increase inequalities and the vulnerability of low wage earners; whereas intergenerational social mobility is limited in most Member States;
Amendment 62 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas Article 168 of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union provides that a high level of human health protection shall be ensured in the definition and implementation of all Union policies and activities; whereas the European Pillar of Social Rights states that workers have the right to a high level of protection of their health and safety at work and that everyone has the right to timely access to affordable, preventive and curative health care of good quality;
Amendment 65 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
F b. whereas significant health inequalities still prevail across Europe, which materialise notably through disparities in life expectancy depending on socio-economic status; whereas according to the OECD and European Commission1a, people with a low level of education can expect to live six years less (and even 8 years less for 30-year old men on average across the EU) than those with a high level of education; whereas the social environment of the population, including employment and working conditions, is an important factor leading to unequal health with low-income households being more likely to report unmet health needs than high-income households; _________________ 1aHealth at a Glance: Europe 2018, State of Health in the EU Cycle
Amendment 66 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
F c. whereas on 5 June 2019 the Commission proposed recommendations to 16 Member States on investing, improving effectiveness, increasing accessibility and strengthening the resilience of their national health systems1a; whereas these recommendations were adopted by the Council in July 20192afor actions to be taken in 2019 and 2020; _________________ 1a European Commission, “European Semester: Commission proposes health recommendations”, 05/06/2019, [URL: https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/sante/news letter-specific-archive- issue.cfm?newsletter_service_id=327≠wsl etter_issue_id=15551&pdf=true&fullDate =Mon%2006%20May%202019⟨=default 2a2019 European Semester: Country Specific Recommendations /Council Recommendations [URL:https://ec.europa.eu/info/publicatio ns/2019-european-semester-country- specific-recommendations-council_fr
Amendment 67 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F d (new)
Recital F d (new)
F d. whereas one of the main goal of the European Green Deal is to protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts;
Amendment 91 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas global challenges such as digitalisation and the environmental transition underline the urgent need for a common EU strategy to accompany workers and businesses in order to leave no one behind ; whereas these global challenges affect regions and territories in different ways;
Amendment 113 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the Commission willingness to ensure that all EU actions and policies will have to contribute to the European Green Deal objectives, seeking to maximise benefits for health, quality of life, resilience and competitiveness;
Amendment 126 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses however that the reference population in EU-Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU- SILC)1a includes private households and their current members, with persons living in collective households and in institutions generally excluded from the target population; regrets that this leads to the exclusion from official data of homeless people and makes the monitoring of their situation very difficult; calls on the Commission to ensure that monitoring instruments of the EPSR and European Semester include information on the most deprived and excluded people; _________________ 1aEurostat, Statistics explained, EU statistics on income and living conditions (EU-SILC) [URL: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics- explained/index.php/Glossary:EU_statisti cs_on_income_and_living_conditions_(E U-SILC)
Amendment 130 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Regrets that too many country- specific recommendations (CSRs) are not implemented, calls on the Member States to implement these CSRs, especially those on employment and social aspects;
Amendment 141 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned that rates of unemployment and long-term unemployment are still high in some Member States; calls for a new financialon the Commission to increase the funds at adequate level and on the Member States to fully use all the EU instruments to tackle long-term unemployment by providing financial support for measures and projects in regions with above-average long-term unemployment;
Amendment 144 #
2019/2212(INI)
4. Is concerned that rates of unemployment, youth and long-term unemployment are still high in some Member States; calls for a new financial instrumentdynamic measures to tackle youth and long-term unemployment as well as the issues faced by the NEETs by providing financial support for measures and projects in regions with above-average youth and long-term unemployment;
Amendment 148 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Welcomes the creation of a Just Transition Fund in order to ensure that the transition to a climate neutral economy does not leave no one behind; strongly believes that the challenges of climate change and the transition to a greener economy demand decisive support for workers and businesses in order to help them cope with these crucial transformations, with a particular emphasis on the regions most affected, including Outermost Regions, by improving training and education with a view to adapting skills and creating new jobs in sustainable sectors;
Amendment 177 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the Commission consultation of social partners on a European framework for minimum wages; calls for adequate minimum wage levels through collective agreements or through law, in line withwith due respect to all the different national traditions; calls for a coordinated approach at EU level in order to achieve real wage growth, avoid the downward spiral of unhealthyvoid labour cost competition and increase upward social convergence for all; calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen collective bargaining coverage at sectorial level and the involvement of social partners in policy-making, including for the European Semester;
Amendment 179 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Member States to continue their efforts to ensure the accessibility, availability, affordability, quality and cost-effectiveness of their healthcare systems as well as to refocus health systems towards preventive care by implementing the country specific recommendations; stresses the importance of prevention and health promotion campaigns, especially towards young people from disadvantaged populations, and to further promote and take into account health factors in employment and social policies;
Amendment 194 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates its concern about the high number of persons at risk of poverty and social exclusion; is especially worried about high rates of child poverty and in- work poverty; calls on the Commission to present a comprehensive European anti- poverty strategy and, notably by increasing the financing to the most deprived persons under the new ESF+, and also to establish a European Child Guarantee with adequate funding and well-designed support services;
Amendment 199 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to make the fight against youth unemployment a priority and to make full use of financial instruments such as the Youth Guarantee, EU programmes such as Erasmus+ and tailored measures for tackling youth unemployment and fostering youth employability;
Amendment 210 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to present a framework directive on decent minimum income schemesassess and make a comparative study on the different minimum income schemes existing in the EU; asks the Commission to draft a report, draw conclusions and highlight the best practices on this matter in order to provide a social protection floor;
Amendment 224 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for an integrated response to tackle the lack of affordable housing, poor housing conditions, housing exclusion and homelessness; calls also, in line with the Green Deal, for adequate measures to address the issue of energy poverty;
Amendment 231 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Stresses that homelessness is also a crucial health issue with life expectancy of homeless people significantly below the general population;
Amendment 239 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to maximise their efforts in investing in accessible and high-quality education and training, reinforcing upskilling and reskilling measures including digital skills, and to promote lifelong learning; stresses that convergence between qualifications and skills with job opportunities is a precondition for creating a competitive EU labour market and should be tackled by facilitating closer cooperation between education systems and businesses, for example by promoting apprenticeships, work-based learning and lifelong training; expects a lot from the updated Skills Agenda for Europe announced by the Commission to respond holistically to the challenge of adapting skills to the ecological and digital transition;
Amendment 254 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve work-life balance and gender equality and to ensure equal pay for equal work at the same place; calls for more efforts to close the gender pay and pensions gaps, and to tackle disincentives for women to work; callsin this regard, welcomes the Commission's commitment to propose a directive on pay transparency in the first 100 days in order to quickly close the gender pay gap and calls on Member State to swiftly and fully implement the EU directive on work-life balance; calls for more efforts to close the gender pay and pensions gaps, and to tackle disincentives for women to work; calls for policies that support entrepreneurship among women, giving them access to financing and business opportunities; calls also for accessible and affordable quality childcare and early education services, as well as care services for those reliant on care, including the elderly;
Amendment 265 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Notes with concern the inadequacy of and lack of access to social protection systems for atypical workers and the self- employed; calls on Member States to implement measures to address these issues, notably following the Council recommendation on access to social protection for workers and the self- employed agreed on 6 December 2018; welcomes this recommendation as a first step and the Commission's commitment to strengthen social protection systems in Europe, but stresses that more needs to be done to ensure access to social protection for all;
Amendment 273 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to strengthen the regulation of new forms of work and improve theensure fair working conditions of, rights and social protection for platform workers;
Amendment 286 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up efforts towards the further inclusion of people with disabilities in the labour market by removing barriers and creating incentives for their employment, ensuring them access to education and training, and creating incentives for their employment and employability; recalls that the guiding principles which underlie the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), such as full and effective participation and inclusion in society, equality of opportunity and accessibility, must be fully implemented at both EU and national levels;
Amendment 304 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Underlines that certain funds, namely the ESF+, the EGF and the JTF, will share the same objective in terms of accompanying workers and entreprises in the transition to a more digital and greener economy; calls on the Commission to ensure coherent implementation and articulation of these funds, while underlining the importance to maintain and strengthen each of them;
Amendment 315 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that macroeconomic imbalances need to be tackled in a symmetrical way; calls onwelcomes the announcement of Commission President1a that the Commission towill present a European unemployment benefit reinsurance scheme in order to better protect workers and reduce pressure from external shocks on public finances; _________________ 1aA Union that strives for more - My agenda for Europe, Political Guidelines for the Next European Commission 2019- 2024
Amendment 321 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. In times of demographic change and shortages of skilled workers in various sectors, notes with concern the low level of mobility of workers in the European Union and asks the Commission to analyse the root causes and ways to enhance mobility, including the portability of rights and entitlements; calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure fair, equitable and loyal conditions for the mobility of workers in the EU; underlines that digitalisation, especially in the public services, can provide solutions to it;
Amendment 323 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Underlines that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are extremely important for sustainable and inclusive development, economic growth and job creation in the EU; calls on the Commission and Member States to strengthen their support to SMEs in order to accompany them and their employees in the transition to a more digital and greener economy;
Amendment 327 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that decisive support is needed for society, workers and businesses to face the challenges of climate change and the transition to carbon neutrality; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure adequate social and environmental investment for a true ‘just transition’, the implementation of the EPSR and the achievement of the SDGs, by exempting social spending from the euro area fiscal rules and thereby allowing more investment in human capital, skills and healthand to allow more investment in human capital, health, education, training, up- and re-skilling and lifelong learning schemes to fully benefit from the opportunities brought by the transition to a climate-neutral economy and to ensure that no one is left behind;
Amendment 333 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that decisive support is needed for society, workers and businesses to face the challenges of climate change and the transition to carbon neutrality; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure adequate social and environmental investment for a true ‘just transition’, the implementation of the EPSR and the achievement of the SDGs, by exempting social spending from; calls on Member States to use the existing flexibility in the euro area fiscal rules and thereby allowing morein order to investment more in human capital, skills and health;
Amendment 14 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 d (new)
Citation 14 d (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 5 March 2020 entitled ‘A Union of Equality: Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025’ (COM(2020)0152),
Amendment 19 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 c (new)
Citation 18 c (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 14 January 2020 entitled ‘A Strong Social Europe For Just Transitions’ (COM(2020)14),
Amendment 46 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas women in EU-27 earn 15% less than men on average8; whereas female poverty is a multifaceted problem directly influenced by the lack of fair valuation of work typically carried out by women, the impact of career breaks on promotion and pension advancement, and unequal sharing of unpaid caring responsibilities and domestic work; __________________ 8 https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/he adlines/society/20200227STO73519/gende r-pay-gap-in-europe-facts-and-figures- infographic
Amendment 79 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas 6.1% of the population of EU-28 were suffering from severe material deprivation in 201811; whereas this share is likely to increase significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic; __________________ 11Severe material deprivation: inability to afford less than 4 out of 11: mortgage or rent payments, utility bills, hire purchase instalments or other loan payments, one week annual holidays, meals involving meat/fish/protein every second day, unexpected financial expenses, a telephone (including mobile), a colour TV, a washing machine, a car, heating; (https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics- explained/index.php/Quality_of_life_indic ators_- _material_living_conditions#General_over view)
Amendment 179 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q a (new)
Recital Q a (new)
Qa. whereas the Covid-19 crisis has demonstrated the need for a more inclusive social protection covering all types of workers, especially self-employed and platform workers;
Amendment 224 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure equal participation and opportunities for men and women in the labour market and to introduce initiatives to promote women access to finance, female entrepreneurship and women’s financial independence;
Amendment 277 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. WelcomesCalls on the Commission’s plan to adopt the Directive on platform work, which is intended to ensure that platform workers are covered by existing labour law, are socially insured and are able to form workers’ representations and organise in un to present a regulatory European framework ensuring platform workers are guaranteed social rights, fair working conditions, in order to conclude collective agreementscreased access to social protection and improved representation;
Amendment 295 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States, when implementing the work-life-balance Directive22 , to ensure that access to affordable childcare in general and in particular for single parents is secured so that they are not pushed into precarious and low-paid work; __________________ 22Directive (EU) 2019/1158 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on work-life balance for parents and carers and repealing Council Directive 2010/18/EU
Amendment 301 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for compliance with the rules on equality and anti-discrimination, particularly with regard to wages; welcomes in this regard the Commission’s commitment to present a proposal on binding pay transparency measures before 2021 as stated in the Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025;
Amendment 321 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to targetaddress atypical and precarious employment groups in the labour markets and to take measures to counteract this form of employmentensure fair working conditions for workers, while safeguarding employment opportunities;
Amendment 398 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Points out that imbalances must not be exacerbated and that the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis must not be borne by workers or the poor through austerity measthe COVID-19 crisis has significantly hit workers and disadvantaged people; insists that measures to combat poverty and in-work poverty are particularly necessary; reminds in this regard that a sufficient proportion of additional resources or through the European Semester; insists that measures to combat poverty and in-work poverty are particularly necessaryunder REACT-EU should be used to increase the availability of FEAD funds to help the most deprived; equally underlines the importance of ensuring that the ESF+ is allocated sufficient resources in the next Multiannual Financial Framework;
Amendment 408 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. UStresses the positive aspect of the short-time work schemes put in place by Member States to safeguard jobs and preserve large parts of wages during the crisis and welcomes the new SURE mechanism in this regard; urges the Commission to pay particular attention to the economic impact of short-time work and layoffs and the social impact on people living precariously;
Amendment 420 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission and Member States to mitigate the worst consequences of COVID-19 through European and national support, with the allocation of public moneyadequate resources, e.g. through SURE, being linked to a ba; stresses that in order to cope with major shocks, Member States should adopt common lon shedding existing jobsg-term instruments with a view to preserving jobs and skills and reducing pressure on national public finances; awaits in this regard the upcoming Commission’s proposal for a long-term European unemployment reinsurance scheme;
Amendment 433 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Proposes to actively counter potential high unemployment through European and national employment programmes and to invest in new jobs, future-oriented infrastructure, digital change and ‘green transition’.; believes that particular consideration should be given to fostering youth employment;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
— having regard to the Treaty on European Union (TEU), in particular Article 3(3) thereof, and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), in particular Articles 9, 14, 148, 151, 153, 160 and 1608 thereof and Protocol 26 thereto on services of general interest,
Amendment 3 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5
Citation 5
— having regard to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by world leaders in September 2015 and endorsed by the Council, which voiced its commitment to their implementation, and in particular SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities calling for specific targets for 2030 to ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums and to enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanisation and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries, as well as SDG 3 on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages;
Amendment 4 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the 2018 WHO Housing and health guidelines ‘Recommendations to promote healthy housing for a sustainable and equitable future’ 1a __________________ 1a https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/w ho-housing-and-health-guidelines
Amendment 17 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas access to housing is a fundamental right that must be seen as a precondition for the exercise of, and for access to, other fundamental rights and for a life in conditions of human dignity; whereas the life expectancy of homeless people is significantly below the general population;
Amendment 76 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas inadequate housing conditions negatively affect not only people’s health, wellbeing, and quality of life but also their access to employment and to other economic and social services; whereas WHO identified Housing as a key sector for actions to tackle Health inequalities 20a ; __________________ 20a https://www.who.int/social_determinants/ Guidance_on_pro_equity_linkages/en/
Amendment 96 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the European Union should ensure a high level of human health protection;
Amendment 139 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 155 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to prioritise the Renovation Wave within the Multiannual Financial Framework and Next Generation EU, placing people in vulnerable situations at the centre of the recovery policies, and to ensure equal access to renovation projects for all; calls on the Member States to prioritise renovation in their recovery and resilience plans in order to contribute to achieving deep renovation of 3% of the European building stock per year; calls on the Commission and the Member States to properly tackle the issue of fuel poverty in line with the objectives and principles of the Green Deal;
Amendment 178 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for an EU-level goal of ending homelessness by 2030; calls on the Commission to take stronger action to support Member States in reducing and eradicating homelessness as a priority in the context of the action plan on the EPSR; calls on the Commission to propose an EU framework for national homelessness strategies by adopting the principle of housing first; calls on the Member States to prioritise the provision of permanent housing to homeless people; stresses the importance of reliable data collection on homelessness;
Amendment 257 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the inclusion of housing affordability in the European Semester; urges the Commission to ensure that all country-specific recommendations contribute positively to the implementation of the principles of the EPSR, and to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the EU climate goals as defined in the Green Deal; deplores the fact that too many country-specific recommendations are not implemented, and urges the Member States to implement those recommendations, particularly with regard to housing; stresses the need to refine the House Price Index indicator and to setudy the possibility of an EU-wide reference threshold for the housing cost overburden rate at no higher than 25% ofin the disposable income of a household;
Amendment 336 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to close the investment gap for affordable housing as a matter of priority; calls ion this regard for a reform of the Stability and Growth Pact allowing for increased fiscal space fore Member States and the Commission to increase sustainable public investments, in particular in affordable housing, while noting the importance of the Stability and Growth Pact; calls, furthermore, for a harmonised accounting for amortisation methodology for affordable housing investments;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
– having regard to the Communication from the Commission of 4 March 2021 entitled ‘The European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan’,
Amendment 2 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission Consultation Document of 24 February 2021 entitled ‘First phase consultation of social partners under Article 154 TFEU on possible action addressing the challenges related to working conditions in platform work’,
Amendment 7 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 40 a (new)
Citation 40 a (new)
– having regard to the ILO report of 23 February 2021 entitled ‘World Employment and Social Outlook 2021: The role of digital labour platforms in transforming the world of work’,
Amendment 16 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas platform workers refers to individuals providing services intermediated with a greater or lesser extent of control via a digital labour platform, regardless of these people’s legal employment status;
Amendment 17 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A a (new)
Recital -A a (new)
-Aa. whereas digital labour platform refers to a private internet-based company which intermediates with a greater or lesser extent of control on-demand services, requested by individual or corporate customers and provided directly or indirectly by individuals, regardless of whether such services are performed on- location or online;
Amendment 18 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A b (new)
Recital -A b (new)
-Ab. whereas platform work refers to the services provided on demand and for remuneration by platform workers, regardless of the type of digital labour platforms (on-location vs online) or the level of skills required;
Amendment 24 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the COVID-19 crisis has served to highlight the crucial role played by platform workers in ensuring business continuity for thousands of SMEs and consumers across the EU by providing a much needed interface between key sectors such as the food and hospitality industries and citizens, and the opportunities and flexibilities provided by the platform model prevented major income loss;
Amendment 41 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas platform work seems to reproduce gender inequalities from the broader labour market, such as the gender pay gap and gender segregation in occupations or sectors;1a __________________ 1aEuropean Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Gender Equality Index 2020. Digitisation and the future of work.
Amendment 50 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas platform work is a growing phenomenon since its emergence facilitated by the development of digital technologies in recent years; whereas, nevertheless, it still represents a small share of the general labour market, with an estimated 11% of EU’s workforce which have provided services via on- location or online labour platforms at least once and only 1,4% of them doing it as a main job;2a __________________ 2aEuropean Commission Joint Research Centre, Platform workers in Europe: Evidence from the COLLEEM survey (2018) and New evidence on platform workers in Europe: Results from the second COLLEEM survey (2020).
Amendment 52 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas there is a lack of European-wide data on platform work and data collection methodology varies across Member States; whereas however its continued growth in the labour market can be considered highly likely;
Amendment 68 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas people working in the platform economy are generally classified as formally self-employed; whereas, as such, these people do not benefit from the equivalent social, labour, health and safety protection that are connected to an employment contract in most countries; whereas a smaller share of platform workers operate under the status of employee, agency worker or other flexible forms of employment;
Amendment 79 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the blurred distinction between workers and the self-employed often seen in platform work causes uncertainty as regards their rights, entitlements, and applicable rules: whereas more and more sectors are likely to be impacted by this in the future, with platforms, workers but also citizens potentially being negatively affected by this lack of certainty; whereas more and more sectors are likely to be impacted by this in the future (delivery, transport, human resources, health, childcare, personal and household services, tourism…);
Amendment 83 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas new forms of work should remain sustainable and fair and platform work be guided by the values of the Union, ethics and a human-centric approach where digital technology remains a tool; whereas in this regard, equipping every European citizen with digital skills is paramount in the context of the digital transition;
Amendment 99 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Member States have developed different approaches, leading to fragmented rules and initiatives; whereas there is a need for European level action to overcome the resulting legal uncertainty and improve platform workers’ rights and working conditions, maximise innovation potential of the platform work model, and level the playing field with ‘traditional’ economic actors;
Amendment 167 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a legislative initiative to improve the working conditions of platform workers based on Article 153 TFEU by the end of 2021, preceded by a two-stage consultation of the social partners; calls on the Commission, if the social partners do not express the wish to initiate the process provided for in Article 155 of the TFEU, to put forward a new directive on platform workers in order to guarantee them a minimum set of rights regardless of their employment status, and to address the specificities of platform work; is convinced that the purpose of this directive is to ensure fair and transparent working conditions, guarantee a healthy and safe working environment, give access to adequate and transparent social protection, forms of representation and collective bargaining rights, training and skills as well as transparent, ethical and non-discriminatory algorithms;
Amendment 171 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Is of the opinion that the hypothesis of a new EU so-called ‘third status’ between worker and self-employed would not help to solve the current problems and risks further blurring already confused concepts;
Amendment 186 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the need to better combat bogus self-employment by means of a directive, so as to cover platform workers which are fulfilling the conditions characteristic of an employment relationship based on the actual performance of work, and not on the parties’ description of the relationship; is of the opinion that special attention should be given to digital labour platforms that strongly organise, directly or by means of an algorithm, conditions and remuneration of online and on-location platform work, which could be used as guidance for determining the degree of responsibility of platforms towards platform workers;
Amendment 228 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that some platform workers may be subject to increased health and safety risks with unpredictable working hours, intensity of work, competitive environments (rating systems, work incentive through bonuses), information overload and isolation as emergent factors for psychosocial risks; is of the opinion that the Commission proposal must address the occupational health and safety of platform workers as well as establish minimum requirements to enable them exercise a right to disconnect without any adverse consequences;
Amendment 244 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Strongly believes that formal and effective coverage, adequacy and transparency of social protection systems should apply to all workers including the self-employed; calls on the Member States to fully and immediately implement the Council Recommendation on access to social protection for workers and self- employed, and to ensure that their national plans set out relevant measures to be taken address the social protection of platform workers; calls on the Commission to scrutinise Member States’ progress in this regard in the framework of the European Semester;
Amendment 290 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that basic training must be provided to platform workers by the platform at least on the use of their website or the application; believes further that platform workers, in particular less qualified workers, should be offered training enabling skilling and re-skilling to improve their employability and career paths; calls for the facilitation of the recognition, validation and portability of attainments in the field of non-formal and informal learning; believes in this regard that a ‘certificate of experience’ should be issued for platform workers who have participated in such training, which could be uploaded on individual learning accounts; in this regard, calls on the Commission to address platform workers’ education and training in the forthcoming proposals on a European approach for micro-credentials and Individual learning accounts;
Amendment 294 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Highlights some strategic partnerships established by platforms to ensure access to training for platform workers (such as language courses, personalised coaching and video coaching) to enable them to take the next steps in their careers; believes such best practices should be mainstreamed across platforms in all sectors;
Amendment 296 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Believes that the training of algorithm developers in ethical, transparency, and anti-discriminatory issues should be encouraged;
Amendment 339 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes that data is still fragmented as to the quantity of platform workers, as well as their distribution by sector; calls on the Commission with the collaboration of the Member States to collect robust and comparable data on platform workers in order to get a more accurate idea of the scale of the platform economy and deepen the knowledge on social security coverage and the income of these workers;
Amendment 343 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Notes that the remote nature of the platform work and the absence of a defined workplace can lead to subletting of workers' accounts and their use by undeclared workers; believes that reliable verification processes of the platform user's identity should be guaranteed;
Amendment 13 #
2019/2184(INI)
- having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 6 October 2015 on the role of local authorities in developing countries in development cooperation1 a, _________________ 1ahttps://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:5201 5IP0336&from=PT
Amendment 18 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 35 a (new)
Citation 35 a (new)
- having regard to the OECD Report of 24 June 2020 entitled 'The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis on development finance'24a; _________________ 24a http://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/policy- responses/the-impact-of-the-coronavirus- covid-19-crisis-on-development-finance- 9de00b3b/
Amendment 20 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 37 b (new)
Citation 37 b (new)
- having regard to the Paris Agreement, the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP 21) to the UNFCCC and the 11th Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 11), held in Paris, France, from 30 November to 11 December 2015,
Amendment 22 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 37 c (new)
Citation 37 c (new)
- having regard to the Special Report on the Ocean, Cryosphere and Climate Change (SROCC) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) of 25 September 2019,
Amendment 24 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the global environment is becoming more complex and uncertain, with a rise in conflict and geopolitical rivalry, the effects of climate change and biodiversity loss and more frequent and severe natural disasters, notably in developing countries, which affect the most vulnerable; whereas this highlights the need for strengthened multilateralism and continuous efforts to increase the effectiveness and impact of European aid;
Amendment 25 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the global environment is becoming more complex and uncertain, with a rise in conflict and geopolitical rivalry, climate change and more frequent and severe natural disasters, notably in developing countries, which affect the most vulnerable; whereas this highlights the need for strengthened multilateralism and continuous efforts to increase the effectiveness and impact of European aid;
Amendment 27 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the world is struck by the Covid-19 pandemic; whereas the impact of this pandemic on developing countries and aid assistance beneficiary countries is still unclear; whereas the impact of this pandemic presents a significant strain on aid assistance capacities of donor countries and private investors;
Amendment 28 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected all countries, regardless of their level of development, is having a health-related impact, but also an economic and social impact; whereas this pandemic has an impact on development cooperation and imposes an obligation to ensure greater efficiency;
Amendment 29 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas the current pandemic has severely disrupted and could have long- lasting effects on tourism, sea transport, and other ocean-based sectors, negatively impacting the economies of many developing countries, including the most vulnerable countries, small island developing states and least developed countries;
Amendment 35 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the world’s population is growing faster than gross national income (GNI), in particular in sub-Saharan Africa, where the population is expected to double over the next 30 years to 2.1 billion in 2050 and 3.8. billion at the end of the century; whereas in spite of strong economic growth, this will increase the number of people living in poverty and unemployment, emphasising the urgent need to support developing countries effectively in their efforts to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
Amendment 46 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the role of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC) is to to promote the principles of aid effectiveness; whereas it has three strategic priorities that will guide the Partnership’s contribution to the launch of the ‘Decade of Action’, namely: - promoting development effectiveness to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, - building better partnerships, - leveraging monitoring for action;
Amendment 48 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. Whereas the EU’s development policies and partnerships must be built on sustainable political and economic cooperation with partners on an equal footing, with respect for human rights at its core; whereas its development policies must take into account the situation of forced displaced people, of vulnerable populations and of migrants and asylum seekers;
Amendment 65 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas there is a real risk that the benefits of development assistance and, foreign direct investment and humanitarian aid may be captured by political and economic elites in partner countries; whereas this highlights the need for development cooperation that aims at bringing about transformational changes inforced displacement and migration are direct and indirect consequences of unstable political economies, notably related to governance, the distribution of power, social exclusion, and lack of access to resources, as well asnd a lack of potential to interaction with the global economy; whereas this highlights the need for tailor-made development cooperation that aims at bringing about inclusive transformational changes that tackle these core issues;
Amendment 66 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas there is a real risk that the benefits of development assistance and foreign direct investment may be captured by political and economic elites in partner countries; whereas this highlights the need for development cooperation that aims at bringing about transformational changes in political economies, notably related to governance, the distribution of power, social exclusion, redistributive policies, social protection and access to resources, as well as interaction with the global economy;
Amendment 68 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas there is a real risk that the benefits of development assistance and foreign direct investment may be captured by political and economic elites in partner countries; whereas this highlights the need for development cooperation that aims at bringing about transformational changes in political economies, notably related to governance, the distributo support and promote - through development cooperation - the principles of good governance, the rule of law, separation of powers, social exclusion and access to resourcespromotion of human rights, combating social exclusion, as well as interaction with the global economy;
Amendment 71 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the EU is present in all the oceans through its overseas territories - both the outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories - and it is crucial that it develop regional strategies incorporating locally expressed needs as closely as possible;
Amendment 73 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas local authorities have a central role in achieving the SDGs and decentralised cooperation must be at the heart of the EU’s development strategy;
Amendment 75 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas development policies must take account of adaptation to the impact of climate change in terms of the displacement of vulnerable populations and the worsening of social inequalities, with a view to eradicating poverty;
Amendment 81 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that effectiveness means delivering more and better impact, achieving the SDGs and leaving no-one behind; believes that when EUuropean support is aligned with partner countries’ own efforts, but also with other donors' efforts, and delivered through their institutions and systems in support of priorities that have been agreed through inclusive and equitable policy processes, the impact is bigger, faster and more sustainable;
Amendment 83 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that effectiveness means delivering more and better impact, achieving the SDGs and leaving no-one behind; believes that when EU support is aligned with partner countries’ own efforts, and local authorities' efforts, and delivered through their mational and subnational institutions and systems in support of priorities that have been agreed through inclusive and equitable policy processes, the impact is bigger, faster and more sustainable;
Amendment 87 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that gender equality is an essential precondition for any development and is necessary for the achievement of the SDGs; takes the view that progress made in combating discrimination and violence against women and girls in partner countries should be systematically taken into consideration in assessing aid effectiveness;
Amendment 88 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that, to make development aid more effective, it is imperative to improve coordination of humanitarian aid and development aid, but also peace and security policies, since there can be no sustainable development without peace and stability;
Amendment 89 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines its view that the EU, as the world’s biggest donor, should use its powerful toolbox of instruments and aid modalities in a coordinated manner and take the lead in using the principles of aid effectiveness and aid efficiency, in order to achieve real impact and reach the SDGs in its partner countries; stresses, in this regard, the impact that EU use of development aid and foreign direct investment can have on tackling the root causes of migration and forced displacement; further highlights the need to implement the policy objectives in the new European Consensus on Development in a more strategic and targeted manner in each partner country, reinforcing and complementing the EU’s foreign policy goals and values at all levels of society in ODA beneficiary countries;
Amendment 98 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the EU to engage directly with and to build inclusive sustainable partnerships with countries of origin and transit of migration, based on the specific needs of each country and individual circumstances of migrants;
Amendment 114 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission and the Council to scale up joint programming between the EU and its Member States, with the aim of securing a European voice with which to move forward towards commonly defined policy objectives, which should take into account innovative financing methods such as blending and guarantees; also calls for clear, actionable commitments towards joint implementation and evaluation and for shared accountability mechanismson the EU and its Member States to engage in joint implementation and evaluation of their actions with a view to greater transparency towards citizens;
Amendment 120 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that in view of the future implementation of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI), joint programming and implementation by the EU, its Members States and EU development financing partners should build upon the aid effectiveness principles; believes that the EU shouldpoints to the importance of collectively setting strategic priorities and identifying investment needs/gaps in the pre- programming phase and subsequently looking at ways to optimise the range of modalities in the EU institutions’ toolbox, including grants, budget support and EIB loans, as well as financing from the Member StatEU Member States or Member States' development agencies; calls on the EU institutions and Member States, accordingly, to share evidence and experience about the kinds of development interventions that tend to be successful and those that have failed, proved difficult to implement or not produced the intended impact;
Amendment 128 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that accountability for all public expenditure, including Official Development Assistance (ODA), is vital both in Europe and in partner countries; believes that accountability requires strong institutions and that having clear and agreed targets for European ODA is essential for ensuring continued public support for the EU’s development cooperation endeavours; emphasises, furthermore, that accountability requires transparent and robust procedures as well as concern for efficiency and the attainment of demonstrable results, thorough ex-ante and ex-post evaluation, and critical analysis of failures as well as learning about how to deliver effective and sustainable results; recalls the impact that partnerships and cooperation with civil society and NGOs can have on ensuring accountability in public expenditure of ODA;
Amendment 131 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. calls on the Commission and Member States to fully untie their ODA in line with the commitments of the European Consensus on Development and to encourage all development cooperation providers, including emerging economies, to do the same;
Amendment 135 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that the use of results- based approaches is critical for the EU’s partner countries and is a fundamental element of their capacity to deliver the SDGs for their citizens; points, however, to the importance of taking into account the diversity of the specific situations in and challenges for partner countries, in particular the least developed countries (LDCs) and fragile countries; calls on the EU and its Member States to support and use partner countries’ own national results- measuring frameworks and their monitoring and statistical systems, and to involve all relevant actors: local authorities; national parliaments; civil society; and the private sector; and foundations;
Amendment 141 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the EU and its Member States to enhance their commitment to transparent data flows through continuous investment in data visualisation, statistical reporting and the publication of open data, the application of international standards such as IATI (the International Aid Transparency Initiative Standard), and by regularly updating the EU Aid Explorer; encourages the EU to step up its efforts to ensure public access and dissemination of data and reporting on the spending of EU development aid;
Amendment 144 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Recalls that development cooperation might have different impacts on girls and boys and men and women; urges therefore the European Commission and Member States to prioritize gender equality and to make use of tools such as gender targeting, gender analysis, gender budgeting, gender mainstreaming; insists furthermore on the need to collect sex disaggregated data;
Amendment 149 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Supports a catalytic approach, building on decentralised and bottom-up needs assessments and programming, which is informed by a thorough analysis of the situation in each partner country; encourages South-South and triangular cooperation, as well as more effective involvement of the outermost regions and overseas countries and territories in the implementation of European development cooperation actions in their respective geographic areas, with a view to renewed and ambitious cooperation with Europeans in the South;
Amendment 152 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Supports a catalytic and cross- cutting approach, building on decentralised and bottom-up needs assessments and programming, which is informed by a thorough analysis of the national and territorial situation in each partner country; encourages South-South cooperation and triangular cooperation at all levels of governance;
Amendment 157 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses the need to take account of the development policy actions and decisions of the other donor countries in order to ensure complementarity and to meet partner countries' needs and priorities in the best way possible;
Amendment 159 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Stresses the key role played by EU delegations in maximising the effectiveness of aid and enhancing its visibility in partner countries; calls for the delegations' knowledge of each partner country's specific circumstances to be capitalised on more, with a view to assessing the outcomes of projects run by the EU and its Member States;
Amendment 162 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to enhance cooperation with and through local governments and, to the extent possible, to strive to ensure thatlocal authorities in partner countries, but also within the EU; calls for budget support as an aid modality can also be usedto be usable also at sub-national level, and that redistribution mechanismsfor mechanisms for redistribution and equalisation between different levels of government and across regions arto be developed with the aim of reducing in- country disparities and inequalities, and ensuring that no-one is left behind;
Amendment 173 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises that the role of the private sector – at local, national, bilateral and international levels – is crucial for achieving the SDGs, for mobilising additional development finance and for the transition towards economic development, growth and prosperity; stresses in this regard that additional efforts must be undertaken to align the private sector’s involvement in development cooperation with the effectiveness principles and to improve the transparency and accountability of foreign direct investment and global value chains; points to the role of civil society organisations, in particular NGOs, in mobilising the funds needed to achieve the SDGs;
Amendment 190 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on the European Commission to reassess whether the administrative obligations to access EU funding are proportionate; deplores in that context that EU grants become increasingly inadequate and unattractive for NGOs due to requirements to limit support costs as well as due to increasing administrative and audit burdens;
Amendment 199 #
2019/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates its request that the Council and the Member States set out a clear timeline for reaching the target of raising the ODA budget to 0.7 % of GNI and that the Commission present a concrete action plan defining how additional resources will be leveraged towards achieving the SDGs; Stresses the need to clarify the differentiation between climate funding and development aid and assistance;
Amendment 21 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas gender equality is one of the common and fundamental principles of the European Union, enshrined in Articles 2 and 3(3) of the TEU, Article 8 of the TFEU and Article 23 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas Article 157 of the TFEU expressly states that the Member States must ensure that the principle of equal pay for male and female workers for equal work or work of equal value is applied;
Amendment 26 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A g (new)
Recital A g (new)
Ag. whereas according to the latest figures from the Commission, the EU gender gap in hourly pay is 16%, although this varies significantly across Member States; whereas only 67% of women in the EU are employed, compared to 78% of men; whereas the gender pension gap stands at 37% and on average women’s pensions are 30.1% lower than men’s;
Amendment 32 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A m (new)
Recital A m (new)
Am. whereas women’s economic empowerment is key to achieving gender equality, combatting poverty and social exclusion and improving the European economy; whereas the economic loss resulting from the gender employment gap amounts to around EUR 370 billion per year1a;
Amendment 43 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A x (new)
Recital A x (new)
Ax. whereas one in three women in the EU has experienced physical and/or sexual violence since the age of 15;
Amendment 44 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A y (new)
Recital A y (new)
Ay. whereas the participation of women in the labour market continues to grow; whereas women work more frequently in jobs that they are over- qualified for;
Amendment 49 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 e (new)
Paragraph -1 e (new)
-1e. Welcomes the new EU Strategy for Gender Equality 2020-2025, in particular the inclusion of the horizontal principles of gender mainstreaming and intersectionality; stresses the importance of ensuring that all women, including those from minority groups such as women with disabilities, migrant, women of colour and ethnic minority women, older women, single mothers and LGBTIQ people, benefit from its objectives and actions;
Amendment 51 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 f (new)
Paragraph -1 f (new)
-1f. Is concerned about the limited social mobility that hinders labour mobility amongst women; stresses the need to improve opportunities for labour mobility within the EU;
Amendment 56 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to amend Directive 2006/54/EC by including a binding definition of ‘work of equal value’ across all occupational sectors which, on the basis of its recent evaluation of the functioning and implementation of the EU’s equal pay laws, to present a timely revision of Directive 2006/54/EC inc orporates the gender perspectiveder to update and improve existing legislation and improve enforcement in line with ECJ case law;
Amendment 71 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates its call on the Commission to present a legal instrument on gender pay transparency as soon as possibleWelcomes the Commission's commitment to table binding measures on pay transparency in order for workers to have the necessary information about pay levels in order to detect gaps and discrimination and take action where necessary; stresses the importance of delivering the proposal by the end of 2020 as promised; believes these measures should build upon the 2014 Recommendation on strengthening the principle of equal pay between men and women through transparency1b; stresses the importance of the social partners in efforts to improve gender employment, pay and pension gaps, in particular for the forthcoming pay transparency proposal;
Amendment 95 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure equal participation and opportunities in the labour market for men and women and to address the feminisation of poverty in all its forms, particularly by factoring gender into pension entitlements in order to eliminate the gender pension gap, and by improving working conditions in feminised sectors; points out the importance of addressing the cultural undervaluation of jobs dominated by women and the overrepresentation of women in atypical forms of work; emphasises the need to strengthen collective bargaining in order to foster stable and quality employment;
Amendment 98 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to address the feminisation of poverty in all its forms, particularly by factoring gender into availability of and access to pension entitlements in order to eliminate the gender pension gap, and by improving working conditions in feminised sectors; points out the importance of addressing the cultural undervaluation of jobs dominated by women and the need to combat such stereotypes and the overrepresentation of women in atypical forms of work; emphasises the need to strengthenpromote the role of social partners and collective bargaining in order to foster stable and quality employment;
Amendment 109 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to implement policies that promote the employment of women and their financial independence, including policies that promote the integration of women from marginalised groups into the labour market; calls on the Member States to combat gendered labour market segmentation by investing in education and training to ensure women's access to high-quality employment in future oriented sectors, in particular in the areas of entrepreneurship, STEM and digital education;
Amendment 123 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to put forward a Care Deal for Europe to covern EU framework for care services to set minimum standards and quality guidelines to address all care needs throughout the lifecycle in the context of demographic change; calls on the Member States to ratify ILO Convention No 189 on domestic workers and to fully implement and go beyond the Barcelona care targets as well as long- term care services and progressive working arrangements to facilitate women’s participation in the labour markets, ensuring the coverage of those needs through quality universal public, accessible and affordable care services; urges Member States to fully transpose and implement the Work-Life Balance Directive1 as quickly as possible and invites them to go beyond the Directive’s minimum standards; __________________ 1 OJ L 188, 12.7.2019, p. 79.
Amendment 146 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is deeply worried about violence and harassment in the world of work; calls on the Commission to propose a directive on a holistic approach to combatting violence against women; calls on the Council to urgently conclude the EU ratification of the Istanbul Convention and to advocate its ratification and implementation by all Member States; calls on Member States to ratify and implement the Istanbul Convention and ILO Convention No 190 on combating violence and harassment in the world of work without delay;
Amendment 149 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is deeply worried about violence and harassment in the world of work; calls on the Commission to propose a directive on a holistic approach to combatting violence against women, taking into account the particular features and problems specific to the European Overseas Territories (both the outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories); calls on Member States to ratify and implement the Istanbul Convention and ILO Convention No 190 on violence and harassment;
Amendment 154 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is deeply worried about violence and harassment in the world of work; calls on the Commission to propose a directive on a holistic approach to combatting violence against women; calls on Member States to ratify and implement the Istanbul Convention and ILO Convention No 190 on violence and harassment; further calls on the European institutions to lead by example and introduce preventive and reactive measures to better combat harassment in the workplace;
Amendment 173 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to adopting an action plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights; underlines the need to emainsutream the gender sensitive rightsperspective using an intersectional approach in line with Principles 2 and 3 of the Pillar; calls on the Commission, to that end, to develop and include ainclude the EIGE's Gender Equality Index in the Social Scoreboard and CSRs in order to feed into the European Semester toprocess and monitor the gender effects of macroeconomic policies as well as of the green and digital transitions.;
Amendment 182 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Member States to unblock the Women on Boards Directive and the horizontal Anti-Discrimination Directive which are key to achieving the aims of the Strategy; calls on the Commission to ensure that EU institutions lead by example and ensure a minimum of 50% of women in senior management positions; calls further on the Member States to establish transparency reporting by companies as to the percentage of women in their senior management positions and information on pay levels;
Amendment 183 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Welcomes the Commission's commitment to gender mainstreaming throughout the Multiannual Financial Framework and in particular the European Social Fund Plus, in order to finance, inter alia, actions to promote women's participation in the labour market, work-life balance and female entrepreneurship;
Amendment 196 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Recalls the importance of improving the collection of gender- disaggregated data, in particular on the participation of women in the labour market and the underlying causes of gender inequality;
Amendment 197 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to promote the participation of women as voters and candidates in the 2024 European Parliament elections; in this regard, stresses the need for a revision of the European Electoral Act in order to provide for the possibility of temporary replacement of a Member of the European Parliament that is availing of their right to maternity, paternity or parental leave; calls upon the European Commission to revise the Electoral Act accordingly and on the Council to endorse this revision;
Amendment 204 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 h (new)
Paragraph 6 h (new)
6h. Calls on the Member States to create a formal Council configuration on gender equality to provide Ministers and Secretaries of State in charge of gender equality with a dedicated forum for discussion and to better facilitate gender mainstreaming across all EU policies, including employment and social policy;
Amendment 207 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 j (new)
Paragraph 6 j (new)
6j. Calls on the European Commission to further strengthen the role of the EU as a catalyst for gender equality worldwide;
Amendment 5 #
2019/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission report of 23 March 2020 on the implementation of the Commission Communication on a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the EU’s outermost regions,
Amendment 34 #
2019/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas the spread of marine waste around the world is affecting developing third countries, particularly coastal communities that depend on fishing and that do not necessarily have the capacity or means needed to effectively protect themselves;
Amendment 35 #
2019/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A e (new)
Recital A e (new)
Ae. whereas marine waste particularly accumulates around small remote islands and in coastal areas, whereas the outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories are host to 80% of Europe’s marine biodiversity, and whereas their economies are largely based on fishing and tourism;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 of the TFEU benefit from specific measures, particularly in the context of the cohesion policy, with regard to the conditions for accessing much-needed and essential funds to promote sustainable development and therefore achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs), in view of their economic and social situation, the high structural impact of their geographical remoteness and their specific exposure to the effects associated with climate change;
Amendment 11 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the 2020 budget should contribute towards achieving the Europe 2020 targets in the social and employment area, which; notes that these targets seem to be within reach as regards the employment rate target but remain far from being achieved as regards the target of reducing the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion; stresses, in this regard, the need for comprehensive policy reforms and integrated approaches that strengthen social inclusion and combat youth and long-term unemployment and the often neglected issue of elderly employability;
Amendment 16 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the crucial role of the European Social Fund (ESF), the Youth Guarantee (YG), the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF), the Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) and the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD); highlights, in this regard, that the activities implemented in these areas should always result in strategic measures with clearly defined objectives and targets and that efficient and effective spending is equally as important as the total budget ceilings; recalls that these financial instruments must also support companies and workers in their transition to a digital and greener economy by improving education and training so that they can acquire the necessary skills and create new jobs in these sectors;
Amendment 39 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that, in the context of ongoing budgetary constraints, it will be critical to make the best use of the 2020 general budget, including future skills policies and measures to support labour market transition and better adjustment to demographic change, particularly by improved integration of potentially vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in the labour market; calls, therefore, on the Member States and the Commission to make the fight against youth unemployment their priority, and to make full use of financial instruments, such as the Youth Guarantee and EU programmes such as Erasmus+, to promote the employment and employability of young people;
Amendment 67 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 a (new)
Recital 34 a (new)
(34a) The interbranch organisations recognised under Article 157 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 are operators which play a vital role in the development of diversified agricultural sectors in the outermost regions, in particular in the livestock sectors. Given their very small size and their island location, local markets in the outermost regions are particularly vulnerable to price fluctuations linked to import flows from the rest of the Union or third countries. Those interbranch organisations bring together all operators active on the market at every stage and, as such, take collective measures, in particular for compiling data and disseminating information, designed to ensure that local crops remain competitive on the market in question. To that end, Articles 28, 29 and 110 TFEU notwithstanding, and without prejudice to Articles 164 and 165 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, it is appropriate to allow, in the context of extended interbranch agreements, the Member State concerned, after consultation with the actors concerned, to make liable individual operators or groups of operators who are not members of the organisation and who operate on the local market, irrespective of their origin, including in cases where the proceeds of these contributions fund measures to maintain only local production or where the contributions are levied at a different stage in the marketing process.
Amendment 155 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
(10a) in Article 37 paragraph 1, the following subparagraph is added: "Member States granting transitional national aid in 2020 may continue to do so until the end of the transitional period referred to in Article -1 of Regulation (EU) .../... [Transitional Regulation]."
Amendment 185 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 214 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 214 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(2a) in Article 214, the following paragraph is inserted after the first paragraph: "By way of derogation from the first paragraph and subject to authorisation by the Commission, Finland may, during the transitional period provided for in Article -1 of Regulation (EU) .../... [Transitional Regulation], continue to grant national aids which it granted in 2020 to producers on the basis of this Article."
Amendment 186 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 12 – paragraph -1 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 228/2013
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a (new)
The following Article is inserted: Article 22a Interbranch organisations 1. Notwithstanding Articles 164 and 165 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, if an interbranch organisation recognised pursuant to Article 157 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 operating in an outermost region is deemed to be representative of the production of, trade in, or processing of one or more given products, the Member State concerned may, at the request of that organisation, make binding for a renewable period of one year, agreements, decisions or concerted practices agreed within that organisation for other operators active in the outermost region in question, whether individuals or groups, who do not belong to that organisation. 2. Where the rules of a recognised interbranch organisation are extended under paragraph 1 and the activities covered by those rules are in the general economic interest of economic operators whose activities relate to products solely destined for the local market of the same outermost region, the Member State may, after consulting the relevant stakeholders, decide that individual economic operators or groups which are not members of the organisation but which operate on the market in question are to pay the organisation all or part of the financial contributions paid by its members to the extent that such contributions are intended to cover costs directly incurred as a result of pursuing the activities in question. 3. The Member State concerned shall inform the Commission of any agreement whose scope is extended in accordance with this Article.
Amendment 189 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 228/2013
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– in the French overseas departments: EUR 267 5878 410 000,
Amendment 192 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 228/2013
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Azores and Madeira: EUR 102 086 210 000,
Amendment 195 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 228/2013
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Canary Islands: EUR 257 9768 420 000.
Amendment 198 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 228/2013
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
– in the French overseas departments: EUR 235 9000 000,
Amendment 201 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 228/2013
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – indent 2
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – indent 2
– Azores and Madeira: EUR 20 41 200 000,
Amendment 204 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 228/2013
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – indent 3
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – indent 3
– Canary Islands: EUR 69 972 700 000.
Amendment 34 #
2019/0183(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) In order to ensure that the Fund begins to take effect as soon as the Member State begins to face a heavy financial burden – even if this is prior to the entry into force of this Regulation – as a direct consequence of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the Union without an agreement, under Article 50(2) of the Treaty on European Union, the corresponding provisions must have retroactive effect.
Amendment 54 #
2019/0183(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002
Article 3 a – paragraph 3
Article 3 a – paragraph 3
(3) Such assistance shall cover a part of the additional public expenditure caused directly by the withdrawal without an agreement and incurred exclusively between the date of the withdrawal without an agreement19 July 2018 and 31 December 2020 ("financial burden").
Amendment 59 #
2019/0183(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002
Article 3 a – paragraph 4
Article 3 a – paragraph 4
(4) A Member State shall be eligible to apply for assistance under this Article, if the financial burden it has suffered is estimated to be either over EUR 1 5050 000 000 in 2011 prices, or more than 0.3 % of its GNI.
Amendment 79 #
2019/0183(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002
Article 4 a – paragraph 4
Article 4 a – paragraph 4
(4) Assistance from the Fund shall be awarded to the Member States meeting the eligibility criteria, taking into account the thresholds specified in Article 3a(4), at a rate of up to 520 % of the inflicted financial burden, and within the limits of the budget available. In the event that the budget available should prove insufficient, the aid rate shall be proportionately reduced.
Amendment 8 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 43 a (new)
Citation 43 a (new)
Amendment 67 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
H b. whereas there are disparities in life expectancy by socioeconomic status; whereas these gaps largely reflect differences in exposure to risk factors (including at work), whereas low-income households are more likely to report unmet health needs than high-income households; whereas it is therefore important to further promote and take into account health in employment and social policies;
Amendment 84 #
2019/0000(INI)
1. Notes that while the economic conditions in the EU are currently favourable and overall employment is steadily growing, it remains vital to tackle youth unemployment as well as the issues faced by the NEETs swiftly, and there is still a need for improvement in terms of youth unemployment, labour market segmentation and inequalities, in-work poverty and productivity;
Amendment 97 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes note of the Commission’s 2019 country-specific recommendations (CSRs) and welcomes the stronger focus on investment; notes that almost one third of the CSRs issued until 2018 have not been implemented; welcomes the fact that considerable progress has been achieved in legislation governing labour relations and employment protection; is concerned that progress on the 2018 CSRs is worse than performance in previous years and urges the Commission to put the necessary pressure on Member States to implement the recommendations; believes that strong reform implementation is crucial to strengthen the growth potential of EU economies and to foster social inclusion;
Amendment 114 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the need for well- designed labour market policies and reforms that create quality employment, promote equal opportunities and the equal treatment of workers, facilitate equal access to the labour market and social protection, facilitate labour mobility, reintegrate the unemployed and tackle inequalities and gender imbalances; calls, in this respect, on the Member States and the Commission to make the fight against youth unemployment their priority and to fully use the financial instruments such as the Youth Guarantee, the EU programs such as Erasmus + and tailored measures to tackle youth unemployment and to foster youth employability;
Amendment 122 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that participation of women in the labour market continues to grow but that gender inequalities in terms of employment and pay persist; takes the view that efforts should be strengthened to reduce the gender pay gap, the gender pension gap and disincentives to work, improve work-life balance and provide access to affordable childcare, early childcare and long-term care facilities; calls on the Member States to fully and quickly implement the recently adopted directive on work-life balance for parents and carers;
Amendment 136 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up efforts for the further inclusion of people with disabilities, long-term illnesses or chronic diseases in the labour market, by removing legislative barriers to creating incentives for their employment and ensuring the accessibility of workplaces;
Amendment 142 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Calls on the Member States to continue their efforts to ensure the accessibility, availability, affordability, quality and cost-effectiveness of their healthcare systems; stresses the importance of prevention and health promotion campaigns, especially towards young people from disadvantaged populations; recalls the importance of facilitating the reintegration of people of working age recovering from illness into the labour market;
Amendment 151 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that a transformation of the education and training systems is necessary in order to make full use of the opportunities offered by information and communication technologies and the media, the media and the greening of the economy and to develop the skills and competences required to meet the demands of the labour market of the future; considers that skills shortages and mismatches can be major investment obstacles; emphasises that in order to acquire adequate skills it is necessary to improve the quality, availability, affordability and accessibility of education and training, including vocational training, and improve the mutual recognition of qualifications; calls on the Member States to prioritise comprehensive training in digital and entrepreneurial skills, taking into account the shift towards the digital economy and to a greener economy; believes that the challenges of climate change and the transition to a greener economy demand support to help workers to adapt, especially in the most affected regions;
Amendment 157 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that a transformation of the education and training systems is necessary in order to make full use of the opportunities offered by information and communication technologies and the media and to develop the skills and competences required to meet the demands of the labour market of the future; considers that skills shortages and mismatches can be major investment obstacles; emphasises that in order to acquire adequate skills it is necessary to improve the quality, availability, affordability and accessibility of education and training, including vocational training, and improve the mutual recognition of qualifications; calls on the Member States to prioritise comprehensive training in digital and entrepreneurial skills, taking into account the shift towards the digital economy and to a greener economy; believes that the challenges of climate change and the transition to a greener economy demand support to help workers to adapt, especially in the most affected regions by improving training and education in order to adapt skills and create new jobs in the environmental and digital sectors;
Amendment 187 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 g (new)
Paragraph 10 g (new)
10 g. Calls on the Member States to ensure that workers who experience new forms of work, in particular platform workers, have access to a social protection system and are guaranteed all their social rights;
Amendment 191 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that the social situation continues to improve and that poverty is in decline, but that it still remains unacceptably high; stresses that while the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion (AROPE) in the EU continued to decrease in 2017, some 113 million people in the EU and 74 million in the euro area were AROPE in 2017; urges the Commission and the Member States to take the necessary steps to reduce poverty, including child and in-work poverty, in order to achieve the Europe 2020 goal; stresses the need to reduce poverty and situations of exclusion of children in the EU, in particular through the implementation of a child guarantee; emphasises that decent job creation, access to social protection regardless of employment relationship or contract type, wage growth and well-resourced, quality public education systems have a significant impact on reducing inequalities, the risk of poverty and social exclusion;
Amendment 17 #
2018/0358M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 (new)
Paragraph 4 (new)
4. Points out that the provisions of the Investment Protection Agreement and Free Trade Agreement must be implemented in a complementary manner, especially with regard to human, environmental and social rights and sustainable development; stresses also the need to ensure consistency with development cooperation objectives under Article 208 TFEU;
Amendment 10 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the need to respect the principle of policies aligned with development cooperation objectives in accordance with Article 208 TFEU;
Amendment 17 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Congratulates Viet Nam on ratifying six of the ILO’s eight fundamental conventions, namely No 29 on forced labour, Nos 100 and 111 on non- discrimination, Nos 138 and 182 on child labour and, most recently, No 98 on the right to organise and collective bargaining; urges the Vietnamese Government to quickly ratify outstanding convention No 105 on forced labour and No 87 on the freedom of association, and highlights the crucial importance of ensuring that all of these conventions are fulrigorously implemented and enforced;
Amendment 24 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes Viet Nam’s commitment to revise and quickly ratify its Labour Code, in order to promote decent work for all, highlighting the importance of the promotion and practical enforcement of gender equality and, female empowerment and child protection; reiterates that gender inequality should no longer be seen as a purely social issue, but as an economic one that presents a key challenge to attaining inclusive and sustainable growth; calls on the Commission to monitor developments closely and to keep Parliament regularly updated on the situation.
Amendment 27 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines the need for corrective measures in response to any infringements of human rights or commitments entered into under the Paris Agreement; points out that the chapter on sustainable development needs to be closely and rigorously monitored and enforcement thereof treated as a priority;
Amendment 30 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Notes that Viet Nam is one of the countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, in particular extreme weather events such as storms and floods; urges the Government of Viet Nam to introduce effective adaptation measures and to ensure the effective implementation of legislation relating to environmental and biodiversity protection.