Activities of Anna ZALEWSKA
Plenary speeches (100)
Clean air zone in EU cities (debate)
Preparation for the Climate Action Summit and the Sustainable Development Goals Summit in New York (debate)
Threats to the status of volunteer firefighters in the European Union (debate)
Employment and social policies of the euro area (debate)
Criminalisation of sexual education in Poland (debate)
Criminalisation of sexual education in Poland (debate)
Climate and ecological emergency (topical debate)
Climate and environmental emergency - 2019 UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 12 and 13 December 2019 (debate)
EU response to extreme meteorological events and their impacts: how to protect European urban areas and their cultural heritage (debate)
Sustainable investment plan, just transition fund and Roadmap on Social Europe (debate)
Ongoing hearings under article 7(1) of the TEU regarding Poland (debate)
The ongoing threat for the Rule of law in Poland (debate)
Coronavirus outbreak, state of play and ensuring a coordinated European response to the health, economic and social impact (debate)
Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 23 April 2020 - New MFF, own resources and Recovery plan (debate)
European protection of cross-border and seasonal workers in the context of the COVID-19 crisis (debate)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the German Presidency (debate)
European Climate Law (debate)
Sustainable Europe Investment Plan - How to finance the Green Deal (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 10-11 December 2020 (debate)
Quality of water intended for human consumption – Implementation of the EU water legislation (debate)
Council Recommendation on vocational education and training (VET) for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience (debate)
EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change (debate)
EU global strategy on COVID-19 vaccinations (debate)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Portuguese Presidency (debate)
A WTO-compatible EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (continuation of debate)
InvestEU programme (debate)
Programme for the Union’s action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (‘EU4Health programme’) (debate)
Implementation of the Ambient Air Quality Directives (debate)
Digital Green Certificate - Union citizens - Digital Green Certificate - third country nationals - The accessibility and affordability of Covid-testing (debate)
Russia, the case of Alexei Navalny, military build-up on Ukraine's border and Russian attack in the Czech Republic (debate)
Just Transition Fund (debate)
Environment: The Aarhus Regulation (debate)
EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030: Bringing nature back into our lives (debate)
European Climate Law (debate)
Public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism (debate)
State of play of the implementation of the EU Digital COVID Certificate regulations (debate)
General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (debate)
Presentation of the Fit for 55 package after the publication of the IPCC report (debate)
The situation in Belarus after one year of protests and their violent repression (debate)
European solutions to the rise of energy prices for businesses and consumers: the role of energy efficiency and renewable energy and the need to tackle energy poverty (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21-22 October 2021 (debate)
UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the UK (COP26) (debate)
An EU strategy to reduce methane emissions (debate)
Outcome of the COP26 in Glasgow (debate)
Situation at the Ukrainian border and in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 16-17 December 2021 - The EU's response to the global resurgence of Covid-19 and the new emerging Covid variants (debate)
EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine (continuation of debate)
Russian aggression against Ukraine (continuation of debate)
Foreign interference in all democratic processes in the EU (debate)
Batteries and waste batteries (debate)
General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (debate)
Update from the Commission and Council on the state of play of the Energy Charter Treaty modernisation exercise (debate)
Revision of the Market Stability Reserve for the EU Emissions Trading System (debate)
Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary (debate)
The social and economic consequences for the EU of the Russian war in Ukraine - reinforcing the EU’s capacity to act (debate)
Use of the Pegasus Software by EU Member States against individuals including MEPs and the violation of fundamental rights (topical debate)
The impact of the war against Ukraine on women (debate)
Building of a wall on the Polish – Belarus border in the Białowieża primeval forest (debate)
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System - Social Climate Fund - Carbon border adjustment mechanism - Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation - Notification under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) (joint debate – Fit for 55 (part 1))
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System - Social Climate Fund - Carbon border adjustment mechanism - Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation - Notification under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) (joint debate – Fit for 55 (part 1))
Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States (Effort Sharing Regulation) - Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) - CO2 emission standards for cars and vans (joint debate – Fit for 55 (part 2))
The Three Seas Initiative: challenges and opportunities (topical debate)
Deforestation Regulation (debate)
Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change (debate)
Ecological Disaster in the Oder River (debate)
Key objectives for the CITES CoP19 meeting in Panama (debate)
The urgent need for an EU strategy on fertilisers to ensure food security in Europe (debate)
Keep the bills down: social and economic consequences of the war in Ukraine and the introduction of a windfall tax (debate)
A truly interconnected Energy Single Market to keep bills down and companies competitive (topical debate)
Renewable Energy, Energy Performance of Buildings and Energy Efficiency Directives: amendments (REPowerEU) (continuation of debate)
A need for a dedicated budget to turn the Child Guarantee into reality - an urgency in times of energy and food crisis (debate)
Shipments of waste (debate)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Swedish Presidency (debate)
New developments in allegations of corruption and foreign interference, including those related to Morocco, and the need to increase transparency, integrity and accountability in the European institutions (debate)
CO2 emission standards for cars and vans (debate)
Establishment of an independent EU Ethics Body (debate)
Availability of fertilisers in the EU (debate)
Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States (Effort Sharing Regulation) - Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) - Revision of the Market Stability Reserve for the EU Emissions Trading System (debate)
European Citizens’ Initiative "Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment" (debate)
Fluorinated Gases Regulation - Ozone-depleting substances (debate)
Keeping people healthy, water drinkable and soil liveable: getting rid of forever pollutants and strengthening EU chemical legislation now (topical debate)
IPCC report on Climate Change: a call for urgent additional action (debate)
Ukrainian cereals on the European market (debate)
Protecting and restoring marine ecosystems for sustainable and resilient fisheries - Agreement of the IGC on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (High Seas Treaty) (debate)
Prohibiting chick and duckling killing in EU law (debate)
Batteries and waste batteries (debate)
Quality traineeships in the EU (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023, in particular in the light of recent steps towards concluding the Migration Pact (debate)
Fostering and adapting vocational training as a tool for employees' success and a building block for the EU economy in the new industry 4.0 (short presentation)
Nature restoration (debate)
Delivering on the Green Deal: risk of compromising the EU path to the green transition and its international commitments (debate)
Towards a more disaster-resilient EU - protecting people from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires (debate)
Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe (debate)
Commission Work Programme 2024 (debate)
A true geopolitical Europe now (topical debate)
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) (A9-0311/2023 - Anna Zalewska) (vote)
Union certification framework for carbon removals
Packaging and packaging waste (debate)
International day for the elimination of violence against women (debate)
Reports (2)
REPORT on fostering and adapting vocational training as a tool for employees’ success and a building block for the EU economy in the new industry 4.0
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
Shadow reports (22)
REPORT on employment and social policies of the euro area
REPORT on the EU’s role in protecting and restoring the world’s forests
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law)
REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on an EU legal framework to halt and reverse EU-driven global deforestation
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Amending Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on the application of the provisions of the Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters to Community institutions and bodies
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030
REPORT on fair working conditions, rights and social protection for platform workers – new forms of employment linked to digital development
REPORT on an EU strategy to reduce methane emissions
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the adequate minimum wages in the European Union
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC as regards the notification of offsetting in respect of a global market-based measure for aircraft operators based in the Union
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC as regards aviation’s contribution to the Union’s economy-wide emission reduction target and appropriately implementing a global market-based measure
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Amending Regulation (EU) 2018/842 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Amending Regulations (EU) 2018/841 as regards the scope, simplifying the compliance rules, setting out the targets of the Member States for 2030 and committing to the collective achievement of climate neutrality by 2035 in the land use, forestry and agriculture sector, and (EU) 2018/1999 as regards improvement in monitoring, reporting, tracking of progress and review
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on making available on the Union market as well as export from the Union of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation and repealing Regulation (EU) No 995/2010
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on improving working conditions in platform work
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on substances that deplete the ozone layer and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/942
REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on quality traineeships in the Union
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on reporting of environmental data from industrial installations and establishing an Industrial Emissions Portal
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) and Council Directive 1999/31/EC of 26 April 1999 on the landfill of waste
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe (recast)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Union certification framework for carbon removals
Opinions (1)
OPINION on the shaping of a digital education policy
Shadow opinions (16)
OPINION on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2020
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2018
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2018
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2018
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2018
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2018
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2018, Section III – Commission and executive agencies
OPINION on maximising the energy efficiency potential of the EU’s building stock
OPINION on towards a sustainable single market for business and consumers
OPINION on technical and operational measures for more efficient and cleaner maritime transport
OPINION on shaping the digital future of Europe: removing barriers to the functioning of the digital single market and improving the use of AI for European consumers
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure and repealing Regulation (EU) No 347/2013
OPINION on the European Education Area: a shared holistic approach to education, skills and competences
OPINION on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the 2030 Policy Programme “Path to the Digital Decade”
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe's net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act)
Institutional motions (101)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the 80th anniversary of the start of the Second World War and the importance of European remembrance for the future of Europe
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the importance of European remembrance for the future of Europe
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the criminalisation of sexual education in Poland
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 the climate and environmental emergency
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the European Green Deal
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria, notably the recent terrorist attacks
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated regulation of 4 October 2019 amending, for the purposes of its adaptation to technical and scientific progress, Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures and correcting that Regulation
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on abortion in Poland
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the need for a dedicated Council configuration on gender equality
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on media freedom and further deterioration of the rule of law in Poland
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the rule of law crisis in Poland and the primacy of EU law
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the climate, energy and environmental State aid guidelines (CEEAG)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the first anniversary of the de facto abortion ban in Poland
on the Russian aggression against Ukraine
on the Rule of Law and the consequences of the ECJ ruling
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the destruction of cultural heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Increasing repression in Russia, including the case of Alexey Navalny
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the EU Protection of children and young people fleeing because of the war in Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: including the latest developments of the war in Ukraine and the EU sanctions against Russia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Threats to stability, security and democracy in Western and Sahelian Africa
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on reports of continued organ harvesting in China
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Osman Kavala in Turkey
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the state of play of the EU-Moldova cooperation
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continuous crackdown of political opposition in Cambodia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Ongoing hearing under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary
the State of play on the EU-Moldova cooperation
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the fight against impunity for war crimes in Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the prosecution of the opposition and the detention of trade union leaders in Belarus
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the fight against impunity for war crimes in Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Candidate status of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recognising the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recognising the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The continuing repression of the democratic opposition and civil society in Belarus,
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the forced displacement of people as a result of escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of human rights in the context of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continuing repression of the democratic opposition and civil society in Belarus
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the forced displacement of people as a result of the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Afghanistan, especially the deterioration of women’s rights and attacks against educational institutions
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Military Junta crackdown on peaceful demonstrations in Chad
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Chinese government crackdown on the peaceful protests across the People's Republic of China
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of human rights defender Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja in Bahrain
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on 90 years after the Holodomor: recognising the mass killing through starvation as genocide
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on suspicions of corruption from Qatar and the broader need for transparency and accountability in the European institutions
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the establishment of a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian consequences of the blockade in Nagorno-Karabakh
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of journalists in Morocco, notably the case of Omar Radi
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the preparation of the EU-Ukraine Summit
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the preparation of the EU-Ukraine Summit
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on adequate minimum income ensuring active inclusion
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the recent deterioration of the inhuman imprisonment conditions of Alexey Navalny and other political prisoners in Russia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the situation of human rights defenders in Eswatini, notably the murder of Thulani Maseko
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on one year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on further repression against the people of Belarus, in particular the cases of Andrzej Poczobut and Ales Bialiatski
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the challenges facing the Republic of Moldova
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the challenges facing the Republic of Moldova
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the risk of death penalty and execution of singer Yahaya Sharif Aminu for blasphemy in Nigeria
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The crackdown on the right to education and education rights activists in Afghanistan, including the case of Matiullah Wesa
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Repression in Russia, in particular the cases of Vladimir Kara-Murza and Aleksei Navalny
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the universal decriminalisation of homosexuality in the light of recent developments in Uganda
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on repression in Russia, in particular the cases of Vladimir Kara-Murza and Aleksei Navalny
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the risk of the death penalty and the execution of singer Yahaya Sharif-Aminu for blasphemy in Nigeria
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the crackdown on the right to education and education rights activists in Afghanistan, including the case of Matiullah Wesa
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Belarus: the inhumane treatment and hospitalisation of prominent opposition leader Viktar Babaryka
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on media freedom and freedom of expression in Algeria – the case of journalist Ihsane El-Kadi
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, notably the dissolution of democratic political parties
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the sustainable reconstruction and integration of Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic community
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION crackdown on the media and freedom of expression in Kyrgyzstan
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The political disqualifications in Venezuela
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION India, the situation in Manipur
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Lebanon
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on India, the situation in Manipur
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the crackdown on the media and freedom of expression in Kyrgyzstan
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political disqualifications in Venezuela
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Bangladesh, notably the case of Odikhar
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The case of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, imprisoned in Azerbaijan
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Bangladesh, notably the case of Odhikar
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, imprisoned in Azerbaijan
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Guatemala: the situation after the elections, the rule of law and judicial independence
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the case of Egypt, in particular the sentencing of Hisham Kassem
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on taking stock of Moldova’s path to the EU
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the human rights situation in Afghanistan, in particular the persecution of former government officials
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s attack and the continuing threats against Armenia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Zarema Musaeva in Chechnya
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on taking stock of Moldova’s path to the EU
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Afghanistan, in particular the persecution of former government officials
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s attack and the continuing threats against Armenia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on 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
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recent developments in the Serbia-Kosovo dialogue, including the situation in the northern municipalities in Kosovo
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the recent developments in the Serbia-Kosovo dialogue, including the situation in the northern municipalities in Kosovo
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on 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
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the latest attacks against women, women’s rights defenders in Iran, and its arbitrary detention of EU nationals
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The Georgian citizens Tamaz Ginturi killed and Levan Dotiashvili abducted by the Russian occupation forces in the occupied Tskhinvali region of Georgia.
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the latest attacks against women and women’s rights defenders in Iran, and Iran’s arbitrary detention of EU nationals
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the latest attacks against women and women’s rights defenders in Iran, and Iran’s arbitrary detention of EU nationals
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Georgian citizens Tamaz Ginturi killed and Levan Dotiashvili abducted by the Russian occupation forces in the occupied Tskhinvali region of Georgia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the unlawful detention of President Mohamed Bazoum in Niger
Oral questions (10)
Functioning of the internal market
Council Recommendation on vocational education and training (VET) for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience
Council Recommendation on vocational education and training (VET) for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience
European Skills Agenda for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience
2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, UK
2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, UK
Alleged conflicts of interest and influence-trafficking by judges of the Court of Justice of the European Union and the Commission
Timetable and vote for the accession of Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia to the Schengen Area
Rebuilding European production capacity for active pharmaceutical ingredients
Poor sanitary conditions, low levels of security and lack of parking places in rest areas for truck drivers
Written explanations (3)
Employment and social policies of the euro area (A9-0016/2019 - Yana Toom)
. – W dokumencie ujęto najważniejsze problemy, z jakimi boryka się dziś rynek pracy: starzenie się społeczeństwa, cyfryzacja, bezrobocie ludzi młodych, ubóstwo i wykluczenie społeczne czy niedopasowanie umiejętności i kwalifikacji do rynku pracy. W toku prac zostały uwzględnione poprawki ECR dotyczące m.in. zapewnienia dostępu do możliwości uczenia się przez całe życie poprzez kursy i szkolenia dostosowane do indywidualnych potrzeb. To ważne, jeśli chcemy skutecznie pomóc pracownikom starszym czy mniej wykwalifikowanym.W sprawozdaniu znalazły się jednakże zapisy, na które nie możemy się zgodzić, gdyż mogą one stanowić próbę wkraczania w kompetencje państw członkowskich, niezależnie od tego, czy należą one do strefy euro czy też nie. Dlatego grupa ECR w ostatecznym głosowaniu nad sprawozdaniem wstrzymała się od głosu.
European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2014-2020) (A9-0015/2019 - Vilija Blinkevičiūtė)
. – Fundusz Dostosowania do Globalizacji był instrumentem stworzonym nie na potrzeby przedsiębiorstw czy wielkiego biznesu, ale dla pracowników poszkodowanych na skutek zmian i wydarzeń, na które nie mieli wpływu. Takim wydarzeniem jest bez wątpienia brexit, który swoimi skutkami obejmie nie tylko pracowników na Wyspach Brytyjskich, ale na terenie całej Unii Europejskiej. Jestem europosłem z Polski i zdaję sobie sprawę, jak wielu moich rodaków, nie tylko tych, którzy tak licznie mieszkają w Wielkiej Brytanii, od ponad trzech lat niepokoi się tym, w jaki sposób brexit wpłynie na ich życie zawodowe. Biorąc pod uwagę wydarzenia z ostatnich lat, nie możemy być pewni tego, jaki brexit nas czeka, i dlatego poparłam to sprawozdanie. Mandat uzyskany w wyborach zobowiązuje nas do tego, by chronić obywateli UE przed szkodliwymi konsekwencjami brexitu i by być gotowym na każdy scenariusz.
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)
Komisja Europejska zaproponowała Europejski Zielony Ład, zawierający tak daleko idące postulaty jak neutralność klimatyczna do 2050 r. czy zwiększenie celów redukcji emisji CO2 do 2030 r., bez czekania na stanowisko Rady Europejskiej w tych strategicznych kwestiach. Tym samym pozbawiła państwa członkowskie ich wiodącej roli w określaniu dalekosiężnej strategii Unii.Parlament Europejski w swojej rezolucji będącej odpowiedzią na Zielony Ład poszedł jeszcze dalej. Według Parlamentu nie tylko Unia, ale każde państwo członkowskie osobno ma być neutralne klimatycznie do 2050 roku (tym samym Parlament ignoruje postanowienia Rady Europejskiej z 12 grudnia wyłączające Polskę z tego celu), a cel redukcji emisji do roku 2030 określa w wysokości 55%, chociaż dopiero niedawno zakończyliśmy prace nad i tak wymagającym celem 40% ustanowionym w roku 2014. Poza tym w rezolucji tej wnosi o przyjęcie wielu innych rozwiązań, które mogą negatywnie obciążyć rolników i konsumentów, a jednocześnie odmawia właściwej roli takim rozwiązaniom jak energia nuklearna czy gaz naturalny, które mogłyby znacząco ograniczyć emisje.Mimo pozytywnych zapisów dotyczących wspierania sprawiedliwej transformacji (choć proponowany przez Komisję rozmiar funduszu rozczarowuje) czy zaskakująco pozytywnego przyjęcia naszej poprawki o zniesieniu zbędnej siedziby Parlamentu Europejskiego w Strasburgu nie mogliśmy poprzeć tekstu rezolucji, która nakłada na nas nieproporcjonalnie duże obciążenia.
Written questions (41)
Biodiversity
Carpathian Convention
Commission’s position on discrimination against Polish companies
Redefining the European Green Deal
Financial resources for road transport
Digital skills, e-health
Digital tax
Digital Education Action Plan
Mine in Turów
PSA – FCA merger
Implementation of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive
Rules on fake news
State aid Temporary Framework
Sustainable and intelligent mobility strategy
Employees of digital platforms
Recommendation to change the procedure for administering the vaccine
Transparency of the vaccine purchase procedure
EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change
Insolvency in the corporate sector
Assessment of the Nord Stream 2 investment arbitration case against the EU based on the Energy Charter Treaty
Urgent need for deterrence campaigns to combat illegal migration and people smuggling
High EU ETS prices
Change in the Commission’s position on Russia’s ultimatum on gas payments in roubles
Deterrent effect of third-country asylum processing and reception
Funding from the Just Transition Fund for the Konin lignite mining region
Improving and enforcing the EU Air Passengers Rights Regulation
EU foreign policy – statements by Joseph Borrell
The role of Russian-funded environmental organisations in shaping the EU’s climate policy – follow-up question
The Gas Directive – support for small and medium-sized enterprises
Protecting wolves and herds
Large-scale pro-Russian disinformation operations online on Twitter and Facebook
Russia’s military actions causing Ukraine’s energy infrastructure crisis
Funding of human rights NGOs
Current state of the fight against endometriosis in the EU
South African cooperation with Russia
Estimated additional costs of buying a car related to the adoption of Euro 7 standards
Delegated act with restrictions on coking coal mines
Facilitating private funding for nuclear fusion projects
Methane regulation and relaxation of importer requirements
Recovery and Resilience Fund: implementation under threat
Help for Polish soft fruit producers
Individual motions (1)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on an EU Cardiovascular Action Plan
Amendments (2128)
Amendment 21 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Recital A
A. whereas social partnershipdialogue and collective bargaining between trade unions and representatives of employers at national level and social dialogue at EU level are key aspects of the European social model,; whose shared legacy ofereas social dialogue, workers’ participation, collective bargaining, employee representation on boards, health and safety representation and tripartite system are the building blocks of a diverse and economically, socially and environmentally sustainable future that will contribute to better and more inclusive EU growth;
Amendment 28 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Recital B
B. whereas collective bargaining at the sectoral and cross-industry levels came under pressure in some Member States in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis; whereas the share of workers covered by collective agreements has declined significantly over the past 30 years, with an estimated drop in EU average coverage from about 66 % in 2000 to about 56 % in 201811, owing todue to various factors such aslabour market reforms in many Member States that decentralised collective bargaining systems, the rise of precarious forms of employment and bogus self- employment; whereas in some Member States the existing regulations on collective bargaining are no longer in line with current reality;whereas those regulations were drawn up based on large workplaces with a large number of employees, whereas smaller businesses now prevail;whereas inmost Member States, collective bargaining covering rates tend to be higher for employees on permanent contracts and for those working in larger companies; _________________ 11 Visser, Jelle, Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Labour Studies, ‘Database on Institutional Characteristics of Trade Unions, Wage Setting, State Intervention and Social Pacts’, Version 6.1, November 2019.
Amendment 50 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Recital D
D. whereas democracy at work plays a key role in strengthening human rights in the workplace and society, in particular when workers’ representatives, including trade unions, are actively involved in business due diligence processes; whereas sustainable corporate governance can only be achieved with employee involvement; whereas worksocial partners’ voices are a keyn important component of EU initiatives to ensure sustainable and democratic corporate governance and due diligence on human rights, including with regard to labour, and on climate change and the environment, as well as EU initiatives to reduce the use of unfair practices, such as labour exploitation and unfair competition in the single market;
Amendment 62 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Recital F
F. whereas some Member States are ensuring an enabling framework for social dialogue, while in some other Member States, social dialogue is under pressure for reasons including ineffective consultation procedures, a lack of capacity and strict representational criteria; whereas the EU regulatory landscape in the field of employment law and company law remains excessively fragmented, which could result in a lack of legal certainty on applicable rules and rights for both employers and employeesis diverse;
Amendment 83 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Recital K
K. whereas the Council, in its conclusions of 24 October 2019 entitled ‘The Future of Work: the European Union promoting the ILO Centenary Declaration’, encouraged the Member States to continue their efforts to ratify and effectively implement the ILO conventions; whereas the Council also called on the Member States and the Commission to enhance social dialogue at all levels, including cross-border cooperation, in order to ensure the active participation of social partners in shaping the future of work and achieving social justice and shared prosperity;
Amendment 89 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Recital L
L. whereas social dialogue and collective bargaining are key instruments for employers and trade unions to use to establish fair wages and working conditions; whereas strong collective bargaining systems increase Member States’ resilience in times of economic crisis; whereas societies with strong collective bargaining systems tend to be wealthier and more equal; whereas the right to collective bargaining is an issue that concerns all European workers and that can also have crucial implications for democracy and the rule of law, including respect for fundamental social rights; whereas collective bargaining is a European fundamental right and the EU institutions are bound to respect it by Article 28 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU; whereas in this context, policies that respect, promote and strengthen collective bargaining and the position of workers in wage-setting systems play a criticaln important role in achieving better working conditions;
Amendment 102 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Recital O
O. whereas workers engaging in non- standard forms of work or in new forms of employment suffer from a lack of representationdo not enjoy the same range of representation as standard forms of work; whereas the emergence of new forms of employment makes it difficultposes challenges for trade unions to recruit new members;
Amendment 110 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that social dialogue and collective bargaining contribute to the social market economy, one of the aims of the Treaty of Lisbon; reiterates that, in line with the Treaties, which explicitly protect the autonomy of social partners and the self-regulatory systems in place in some Member States, social dialogue must be protected in order for social partners to regulate themselves autonomously, ensuring total legitimacy and striving for strong progress on collective agreement coverage; welcomes the Commission proposal for a Council recommendation on strengthening social dialogue in the EU; stresses that social dialogue at national and Union level needs to be further improved and that more efforts are needed to support collective bargaining coverage and prevent social partners’ membership and organisational density from decreasing; regrets, however, that the proposal does not lay out any sustainable solutions for organising and financing sectoral social dialogue committees; calls on the Commission to maintain its logistical support for sectoral social dialogue committees and to increase its financial, legal and political support; calls on the Commission to continue supporting and closely monitoring sectoral social dialogue in order to ensure alignment between committees and that social dialogue can make a significant contribution to EU policies; strongly urges the Commission to come up with new proposals that fully respect social partners’ autonomy and avoid severely devaluing European sectoral social dialogue;
Amendment 152 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, along with social partners, to commit to reachingimproving the collective bargaining coverage of 90 % by 2030by promoting advantages of active participation in the workplace, with a view to improving living and working conditions in the Union, contributing to upward social convergence, fighting in- work poverty and social exclusion and reducing wage inequality;
Amendment 154 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to repeal any national legislation that hampers collective bargaining, including any legislation that inhibits trade unions’ access to workplaces for the purpose of organisadopt legislation promoting social dialogue and collective bargaining; calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote sectoral- level collective bargaining as an important instrument to increase collective agreement coverage, making sure that derogations from collective agreements concluded at a higher level are restricted to situations in which those derogations are needed to maintain quality employment;
Amendment 165 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines that reforms in the Member States should not negatively affect collective bargaining and that collective bargaining needs to be promoted also at sectoral level, including by supporting the capacity- building of social partners, which could be particularly beneficial for workers performing their jobs in new forms, such as through platforms, as those forms do not provide a union- friendly environment and the workers often provide work through more than one platform; stresses that labour market reforms at national level must contribute to implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights, including Principle 8 thereof on social dialogue and the involvement of workers, as well as collective bargaining, respect for the autonomy of social partners and the rights to collective action and to be informed and consulted in good time on the transfer, restructuring and merging of undertakings and on collective redundancies; calls on the Commission to analyse any labour reforms relating to these issues in the Member States’ national recovery and resilience plans;
Amendment 166 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines that reforms in the Member States should not negatively affect collective bargaining and that collective bargaining needs to be promoted at sectoral level, including by supporting the capacity- building of social partners; stresses that labour market reforms at national level must contribute to implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights, including Principle 8 thereof on social dialogue and the involvement of workers, as well as collective bargaining, respect for the autonomy of social partners and the rights to collective action and to be informed and consulted in good time on the transfer, restructuring and merging of undertakings and on collective redundancies; calls on the Commission to analyse any labour reforms relating to these issues in the Member States’ national recovery and resilience plans;
Amendment 174 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Paragraph 10
10. Is concerned about the fact that some workers taking part in new forms of work do not enjoy effective representation or participation rights in the workplace; deplores the fact that this is the case, in particular, for sectors where the majority of workers are women; reiterates its call on the Commission and the Member States to ensure the right of workers to freedom of association and participation in the workplace for all forms of employment; is concerned about the growing phenomenon of company trade unions or workers’ representatives that are established or controlled by and work in the interests of the employer rather than the workers; stresses that this is particularly serious in certain sectors where the misclassification of workers and precariousness are common; warns that such company trade unions or workers’ representatives are contrary to Article 2 of ILO Convention No 98 concerning the Application of the Principles of the Right to Organise and to Bargain Collectively and to Directive 2002/14/EC15; calls on the Commission and the Member States to, along with social partners, ensure that workers are provided with qualitative representation, permanent forms of workers' representation are not displaced by ad hoc representations without permanent structures,elections for workers’ representatives comply with the Workers’ Representatives Convention and that workers’ representatives enjoy effective protection from any prejudicial act towards them, including dismissal, based solelyon their status or activities as a workers’ representative or on their union membership or participation in union activities; _________________ 15 Directive 2002/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2002 establishing a general framework for informing and consulting employees in the European Community (OJ L 80, 23.3.2002, p. 29).
Amendment 176 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Paragraph 10
10. Is concerned about the fact that some workers taking part in new forms of work domay not enjoy effective representation or participation rights in the workplace; deplores the fact that this isit might be the case, in particular, for sectors where the majority of workers are women; reiterates its call on the Commission and the Member States to ensure the right of workers to freedom of association and participation in the workplace for all forms of employment; is concerned about the growing phenomenon of company trade unions or workers’ representatives that are established or controlled by and work in the interests of the employer rather than the workers; stresses that this is particularly serious in certain sectors where the misclassification of workers and precariousness are common; warns that such company trade unions or workers’ representatives are contrary to Article 2 of ILO Convention No 98 concerning the Application of the Principles of the Right to Organise and to Bargain Collectively and to Directive 2002/14/EC15; calls on the Commission and the Member States to, along with social partners, ensure that elections for workers’ representatives comply with the Workers’ Representatives Convention and that workers’ representatives enjoy effective protection from any prejudicial act towards them, including dismissal, based on their status or activities as a workers’ representative or on their union membership or participation in union activities; _________________ 15 Directive 2002/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2002 establishing a general framework for informing and consulting employees in the European Community (OJ L 80, 23.3.2002, p. 29).
Amendment 184 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for the EU industrial strategy to ensure that the jobs of tomorrow are not only green, but above all decent, well paid and based on good working conditions, including as regards health and safety at work, robust social protection and gender equality; calls on the Member States, in the context of the European Green Deal and the RePowerEU plan, to adopt and implement, in close cooperation with social partners, comprehensive and coherent policy packages to benefit all societal groups and to make optimal use of public and private funding, including social conditionalities for the creation of quality jobs with fair working conditions and good pay, the promotion of collective bargaining and respect for collective agreements; considers furthermore that all EU financial support to undertakings, including the Green Deal industrial plan programmes, should be made conditional on the undertakings’ compliance with the applicable working and employment conditions and/or employer obligations, including any applicable collective agreements; urges the Commission and the Member States to enforce the requirements that companies receiving public support must avoid redundancies and the worsening of working conditions and that, under the EU industrial plan,underlines furthermore that undertakings must respect collective bargaining and information and consultation processes with unions on investments, restructuring and any reformrelevant matters affecting working conditions;
Amendment 195 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to strongly enforce the social clause in the existing EU Public Procurement Directive16and to revise the directive in order to further strengthen social clauses in public contracts to requireensure that economic operators and subcontractors tofully respect workers’ right to collective bargaining and to set conditions for the full implementation of the applicable sectoral collective agreements and to exclude from tenders companies that have been condemned for engaging in criminal activities or union-busting or that have refused to participate in collective bargaining;calls for this revision to exempt all social and welfare services from procurement obligations and to establish a European exclusion mechanism to exclude primary contractors and subcontractors who have repeatedly engaged in unfair competition and tax fraud; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure compliance with and monitoring and enforcement of the Public Procurement Directive; _________________ 16 Directive 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).; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure compliance with and monitoring and enforcement of the Public Procurement Directive;
Amendment 204 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Paragraph 14
Amendment 214 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to establish the necessary conditions and requirements to have at least 80 % ofsupport corporations coveraged by sustainable corporate governance agreements by 2030, including by establishing strategies agreed on with workers in order to positively influence environmental, social and economic development through governance practices and market presence, improve directors’ accountability as regards integrating sustainability into corporate decision- making and promote corporate governance practices that contribute to company sustainability, such as those related to, inter alia, corporate reporting, board remuneration, the maximum wage ratio, board composition and stakeholder involvement;
Amendment 220 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Paragraph 17
Amendment 226 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure the proper functioning of individual and collective labour dispute settlement systems, as recommended by various ILO conventions and recommendations, including conciliation, mediation and arbitration services, which should have simplified procedures and enough resources available to assist both workers and employers and which should be free of charge and expeditious; calls on the Member States with decentralised labour mediation services to ensure that regional authorities cannot dismantle those services to guarantee a similarto align the level of protection for all workers and employers within the national territory;
Amendment 235 #
2023/2536(RSP)
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights that recital 35 of Directive (EU) 2019/212117states that ‘[i]n certain circumstances, the right of companies to carry out a cross-border operation could be used for abusive or fraudulent purposes, such as for the circumvention of the rights of employees, social security payments or tax obligations, or for criminal purposes’; considers it essential, in this regard, to adequately define ambitious EU minimum standards for information, consultation, board-level representation and the participation of workers when companies restructure across borders; calls on the Commission, in the context of its forthcoming evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/2121, to take account of existing good practices and the results of studies on and assessments of the positive socioeconomic effects and consequences of employee representation in corporate bodies, while also amending existing directives on this issue, which could help improve corporate governance;calls on the Commission to develop initiatives to raise awareness and improve knowledge of national and EU rules governing employee representation in corporate bodies in the various Member States and to foster the exchange of best practices, including assessing the different forms of worker participation and their socioeconomic effects;reiterates that several EU legal acts concerning workers’ board-level representation rights do not establish minimum requirements for board-level representation in EU companies in their various forms or for companies that use EU company legal instruments to enable cross-border company mobility and legal reorganisation, including cross-border mergers, conversions and divisions; calls on the Commission and the Member States to take urgent and decisive action to ensure that EU companies respect workers’ information, consultation and participation rights and that, accordingly, they comply with existing EU and national legal obligations; _________________ 17 Directive (EU) 2019/2121 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2019 amending Directive (EU) 2017/1132 as regards cross-border conversions, mergers and divisions (OJ L 321, 12.12.2019, p. 1).
Amendment 92 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Due to the lack of recognition of disability status between Member States, persons with disabilities may face specific difficulties when exercising their fundamental rights of free movement. The definitions of disability and the criteria used to assess disability in the Member States are closely linked to the social security system in place in each country, which determines access to, for example, a protected labour market or benefits for persons with disabilities and their carers.
Amendment 108 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) In view of both demographic changes and the need to increase the mobility of persons with disabilities, Member States should increase measures aimed at improving the accessibility of public spaces and infrastructure and adjusting them to the needs of persons with disabilities.
Amendment 112 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Alongside physical and other barriers in accessing both public and private spaces, high expenses are a key factor discouraging many persons with disabilities from travel48 , because they have specific needs and may also require person(s) accompanying or assisting them including those recognised as personal assistant(s) in accordance with national legislation or practices, or making use of assistance animals that must not endanger the life or health of others, making their travel costs higher than for persons without disabilities49 . The lack of recognition of disability status in other Member States might limit their access to special conditions, such as free access or reduced tariffs, or preferential treatment and has an impact on their travel costs, lives and choices. _________________ 48 Findings from Final Report based on Survey targeted at EU-level CSOs; Shaw and Coles, ‘Disability, holiday making and the tourism industry in the UK: a preliminary survey’, 25(3) Tourism Management (2004) 397-403; Eugénia Lima Devile and Andreia Antunes Moura (2021), Travel by People With Physical Disabilities: Constraints and Influences in the Decision-Making Process. 49 McKercher and Darcy (2018), Re- conceptualizing barriers to travel by people with disabilities, Tourism Management Perspectives, 59-66. [More for Explanatory Memorandum?]
Amendment 115 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Alongside physical and other barriers in accessing both public and private spaces, high expenses are a key factor discouraging many persons with disabilities from travel48 , because they have specific needs and may also require person(s) accompanying or assisting them including those recognised as personal assistant(s) in accordance with national legislation or practices, making their travel costs higher than for persons without disabilities49 . The lack of recognition of disability status in other Member States might limit their access to special conditions, such as free access or reduced tariffs, or preferential treatment and has an impact on their travel costs, lives, social and economic integration and choices. _________________ 48 Findings from Final Report based on Survey targeted at EU-level CSOs; Shaw and Coles, ‘Disability, holiday making and the tourism industry in the UK: a preliminary survey’, 25(3) Tourism Management (2004) 397-403; Eugénia Lima Devile and Andreia Antunes Moura (2021), Travel by People With Physical Disabilities: Constraints and Influences in the Decision-Making Process. 49 McKercher and Darcy (2018), Re- conceptualizing barriers to travel by people with disabilities, Tourism Management Perspectives, 59-66. [More for Explanatory Memorandum?]
Amendment 118 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Preferential treatment (such as personal assistance, priority access, etc.) offered with or without remuneration may be important for persons with disabilities to be able to access various services, activities or facilities and to better experiencederive maximum benefit from them. However, due to the lack of recognition, in the Member State they visit or travel to, of their disability status and of formal documents recognising this status issued in other Member States, persons with disabilities may not be able to benefit from the special conditions or preferential treatment offered by private operators or public authorities in that Member State to holders of a disability certificate, disability card or any other formal document recognising their disability status issued there.
Amendment 120 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Pilot Project on the EU Disability card launched in 2016 and carried out in eight Member States, demonstrated the advantages for persons with disabilities in accessing services in the areas of culture, leisure, sport, and, in some cases, transport, and supporting their cross- border movement in the EU for a short period as well as the fact that the card’s objectives continue to be relevant to the current needs of persons with disabilities 50 . In addition, it included other examples of services, activities and facilities which offer special conditions or preferential treatment to persons with disabilities. _________________ 50 See also the Final Report of the Study assessing the implementation of the pilot action on the EU Disability Card and associated benefits, published in May 2021, https://op.europa.eu/en/publication- detail/-/publication/4adbe538-0a02-11ec- b5d3-01aa75ed71a1/language-en.
Amendment 123 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) On the basis of their disability status in accordance with national law and practice, persons with disabilities may apply for a parking card to competent authorities in the Member State in which they reside for the issuance of a parking card for person with disabilities which recognises the right to certain parking conditions and facilities reserved for persons with disabilities. Each Member State has in place an application procedure, be it at local, regional or national level, to obtain a parking card for person with disabilities (or person(s) accompanying or assisting them including personal assistant(s)) and criteria which must be fulfilled in order to be eligible.
Amendment 133 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Beside parking conditions and facilities, the services, activities and facilities covered by this Directive concern a wide variety of ever-changing activities, including activities provided not for remuneration, by public authorities or private operators, either on a mandatory (on the basis of national/local rules or legal obligations) but often also on a voluntary basis (in particular by private operators) in a variety of policy domains, such as culture, leisure, tourism, sports, public and private transport, education.
Amendment 178 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) Member States should take appropriate measures and provide for effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties in the event of breaches or failure to comply with the obligations laid down in this Directive and that relates to the rights which are within its scope. Such penalties can include administrative and financial sanctions, such as fines or the payment of compensation, as well as other types of penalties in line with national law and practice.
Amendment 182 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) This Directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter. Notably, this Directive seeks to ensure full respect for the rights of persons with disabilities to benefit from measures designed to ensure their independence, social, economic and occupational integration and participation in the life of the community and to promote the application of Article 26 of the Charter.
Amendment 221 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) “persons with disabilities” means persons who in line with national law and practice have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others;
Amendment 241 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Union citizens and family members of Union citizens whose disability status is recognised by the competent authorities in the Member State of their residence by means of a certificate, a card or any other formal document issued in accordance with national competences, practices, and procedures, as well as, when applicable, to person(s) accompanying or assisting them including personal assistant(s) and including sign language interpreter(s) as indicated by the letter “A” on their European Disability Card, or by assistance animals,
Amendment 333 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities replaces all existing valid parking cards, issued in accordance with the Council Recommendation on parking cards for persons with disabilities58 at national, regional or local level atupon the latest by dd/mm/yy [request for its issuance, and in any case within 3 years from the date of application of this Directive]. . _________________ 58 Council Recommendation of 4 June 1998 (98/376/EC) OJ L 167/25,12.6.1998 as adapted by Council Recommendation of 3 March 2008 by reason of accession of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic OJ L 63/43,7.3.2008.
Amendment 437 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall adopt and publish, by dd/mm/yy [within 1824 months after the entry into force of this Directive] at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
Amendment 443 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. They shall apply those provisions from dd/mm/yy [306 months from the date of entry into force of this Directive].
Amendment 452 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 2
BACK SIDE National information in the national language or national languages to be decided by the issuing Member State, in line with national law and practice, e.g. degree of disability.
Amendment 157 #
2023/0234(COD)
(5a) Waste incinerators in the Union generate over 12 million tonnes of bottom ash and approximately 2 million tonnes of air pollution control residues. Between 11.3 and 15 million tonnes of incineration residues end up in landfills annually, with about 6.4 million tonnes originated from municipal waste incineration.
Amendment 234 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive (EU) 2008/98/EC
Article 9 a – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 9 a – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) identifying and addressing inefficiencies in the functioning of the food supply chain, including tackling market practices that cause food waste, and support cooperation amongst all actors, while ensuring a fair distribution of costs and benefits of prevention measures, which may include, but are not limited to: - adjusting marketing standards in aesthetic requirements for fruit and vegetables, including promoting "ugly" fruits and vegetables which are healthy for consumption; - regulating, and where appropriate, banning 'take-back' agreements;
Amendment 239 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive (EU) 2008/98/EC
Article 9 a – paragraph 1– point c a (new)
Article 9 a – paragraph 1– point c a (new)
(ca) supporting innovation in packaging, taking into account the important role of food packaging in the food value chain to prevent the generation of food waste and ensure food safety;
Amendment 291 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Directive (EU) 2008/98/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(4a) In article 10, the following paragraph is inserted: 2a. Municipal mixed waste should undergo sorting prior to disposal in landfills and incineration operations to remove materials designed for recycling for the purposes of recycling, and Member States should introduce municipal mixed waste sorting by 1 January 2028. Fully adhering to the waste hierarchy as laid out in Article 4, Member States shall prioritise the separate collection, as laid out in Article 11 paragraph 1 subparagraph 4 (new), and enable municipal mixed waste sorting as the safety net to avoid waste which could have been recycled from being sent to waste incineration or disposed in landfills. As waste which can be recycled that has been recovered from sorting of mixed municipal waste is often contaminated and of poorer quality, it shall be maintained as a separate waste stream from those points of separate collection. Member States shall take every measure to ensure that human contact in the municipal mixed waste sorting is entirely avoided or reduced to the absolute minimum, with a view to minimise the health risks of employees overseeing municipal mixed waste sorting operations, in line with Article 13.
Amendment 293 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Directive (EU) 2008/98/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
(4b) Article 10 paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: 4. Member States shall take measures to ensure that waste that has been separately collected for preparing for re-use and recycling pursuant to Article 11(1) and Article 22 is not incinerated or landfilled, with the exception of waste resulting from subsequent treatment operations of the separately collected waste for which incineration or landfilling delivers the best environmental outcome in accordance with Article 4. Member States shall endeavour, in this regard, to ensure that waste from products designed for recycling or re-use is not incinerated or landfilled.
Amendment 294 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 c (new)
Directive (EU) 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – fourth subparagraph (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – fourth subparagraph (new)
(4c) In Article 11 paragraph 1, the following fourth subparagraph is added: Member States shall undertake measures to ensure sufficient infrastructure is in place for separate collection of waste and is made easily accessible, for all kinds of waste, and where appropriate, shall increase the number of points of separated waste collection. Where municipal waste collection systems are necessary for improvement in line with Article 15a, Member States shall do so without undue delay.
Amendment 299 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Directive (EU) 2008/98/EC
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point (–a a) (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point (–a a) (new)
(6a) In Article 21, the following paragraph is inserted: '(- aa) generation of waste oils is prevented, where appropriate, including by supporting the use of filtering techniques that extend the life-cycle of oils in use, which have not become waste oils yet;'
Amendment 339 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive (EU) 2008/98.EC
Article 22 a – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 22 a – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States may choose to make the producers of textile products considered to be bulky items, including but not limited to carpets or mattresses, responsible for the collection of the textile waste generated from these bulky items. The collection of textile waste from bulky items shall be organised in a manner more appropriate for their cumbersome size and weight.
Amendment 373 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 22 c – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 22 c – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 393 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive (EU) 2008/98/EC
Article 22 c – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 22 c – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. All textile products, not limited to those listed in Annex IVc, shall be eligible to be collected in the separate collection points for textile waste as well as the separate collection points for used textile products.
Amendment 462 #
2023/0234(COD)
Separate collection points shall be established to separately collect used textile products and textile waste. Both used textile products and textile waste shall undergo sorting and preparation for re-use, in order to determine the waste and non-waste components.
Amendment 464 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive (EU) 2008/09/EC
Article 22 d – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 22 d – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. If appropriate, the indicative 2040 Union-wide textile waste reduction target may be based on the weight of textile products placed on the market in 2025. The indicative target shall be established where sufficient data and analyses from the effectiveness of the provisions laid out in Articles 22a, 22b, 22c, and 22d, are available, including from the municipal mixed waste surveys.
Amendment 491 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive (EU) 2008/98/EC
Article 22 d – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 22 d – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Member States may encourage producers of textile products to add a digital product passport onto the textile product in the form of a QR code which includes information regarding the product composition to facilitate and accelerate the sorting, preparation for re- use, and recycling processes.
Amendment 501 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive (EU) 2008/98/EC
Article 22 d – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 22 d – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. In line with Regulation (EC) 1013/2006 on shipments of waste, as amended by Regulation (EU) ... / ... of the European Parliament and of the Council [P.O. insert serial number for Waste Shipments Regulation revision when adopted]*, textile waste should not be mixed with used textile products.
Amendment 507 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive (EU) 2008/98/EC
Article 32 a
Article 32 a
Amendment 508 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)
Directive (EU) 2008/98/EC
Article 32 b
Article 32 b
(9b) the following Article 32b is inserted: Information and education campaigns 1. In accordance with Article 9 (1), point (m), Member States shall develop and support information and education campaigns about waste prevention and littering (‘information and education campaigns’). 2. At the request of a Member State, the Commission shall provide assistance and sufficient technical know-how to help that Member State to successfully introduce information and education campaigns or to develop new information and education campaigns which further expand and build on existing ones. 3. Member States shall ensure that the information and education campaigns, where appropriate, enable citizens to be better prepared to report illegal landfills and to contribute to the achievement of the objective of eliminating illegal landfills in the Union, as laid down in Article 12a with public participation. 4. In line with the additional measures by Member States to ensure sufficient and increased infrastructure for the separate collection of waste as laid out in Article 11 paragraph 1 fourth subparagraph (new), Member States shall immediately develop and support information and education campaigns strongly encouraging all citizens in all aspects of society to consciously be more proactive with regards to separating waste as well as stop littering, as well as to decidedly increase awareness of the importance of these.
Amendment 220 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The objective of the Directive is to put in place a solid and coherent soil monitoring framework for all soils across the EU and to continuously improve soil health in the Union with the view to achieve healthy soils by 2050, where technically possible and economically proportionate and maintain soils in healthy condition, so that they can supply multiple ecosystem services at a scale sufficient to meet environmental, societal and economic needs, prevent and mitigate the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss, increase the resilience against natural disasters and for food security and that soil contamination is reduced to levels no longer considered harmful to human health and the environment.
Amendment 252 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘soil health’ means the physical, chemical and biological condition of the soil determining its capacity to function as a vital living system and to provide ecosystem services taking into consideration the land use and its purpose;
Amendment 294 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 26 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 26 a (new)
(26 a) 'heavily modified soils' means soils where the provision of ecosystems services is almost completely hampered to such a degree that it is almost impossible to restore.
Amendment 321 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Member States shall, where appropriate, cooperate and exchange best practices with neighboring Member States, provided there are transboundary effects on soil and comparable land use across borders. This applies particularly to soil districts that demonstrate similar values in the parameters outlined in paragraph 2, points (a) to (d).
Amendment 399 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that new soil measurements are performed at least every 57 years.
Amendment 422 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall ensure that soil health assessments are performed at least every 57 years and that the first soil health assessment is performed by … (OP: please insert the date = 57 years after date of entry into force of the Directive).
Amendment 432 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the values for all soil degradation aspects descriptors listed in part A of Annex I meet or exceed the criteria laid down therein and, where applicable, adapted in accordance with Article 7;
Amendment 435 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the values for allmajority of the soils descriptors listed in part A of Annex I meet the criteria laid down therein and, where applicable, adapted in accordance with Article 7;
Amendment 438 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the values for all soil degradation aspects descriptors listed in part B of Annex I meet the criteria set in accordance with Article 7 (‘healthy soil’).
Amendment 445 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Soil is considered degradated when three or less aspects of soil degradation listed in Parts A and B of Annex I are identified by descriptors not meeting set criteria.
Amendment 454 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Soil is unhealthy where at least one of the criteria referred to in subparagraph 1 is not met (‘unhealthy soil’)n four or more aspects of soil degradation listed in Parts A and B of Annex I are identified by descriptors not meeting set criteria.
Amendment 457 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
By way of derogation, artificial and heavily-modified soils, as defined within Article 3, shall be excluded from meeting the conditions for healthy soils as refered to in paragraph 2 of this Article.
Amendment 458 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 b (new)
The criteria should allow a certain level of flexibility to best reflect the specificities of soil categories and qualities throughout the Member States.
Amendment 517 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
When defining the practices and measures referred to in this paragraph, Member States shall take into account costs, benefits, effectiveness, durability and technical feasibility of practices.
Amendment 597 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that all potentially contaminated sites identified in accordance with Article 13 are subject to soil investigation, where appropriate and according to prioritisation.
Amendment 600 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall lay down the rules concerning the deadline, content, form and the prioritisation of the soil investigations and taking into account environmental, social and economic aspects. Those rules shall be established in accordance with the risk-based approach referred to in Article 12 and the list of potentially contaminating risk activities referred to in Article 13(2), second subparagraph.
Amendment 612 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Member States may consider assessments which have been implemented in accordance with the Directive 2011/92/EU or Directive 2010/75/EU or Directive 2012/18/EU as sufficient, where appropriate.
Amendment 681 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Member States may use system of financial and administrative incentives instead of penalties as referred in paragraph 1 in order to guarantee the compliance of natural and legal persons with the obligations laid down in the Directive.
Amendment 682 #
2023/0232(COD)
Amendment 686 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) the repetitive or singular character of the violation;
Amendment 688 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the population or the environment affected by the violation, bearing in mind the impact of the infringement on the objective of achieving a high level of protection ofbringing the risks to an acceptable level for human health and the environment.
Amendment 162 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) In order to enable NGT plants to contribute to the sustainability objectives of the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies, cultivation of NGT plants in the Union should be facilitated. This requires predictability for breeders and farmers as regards the possibility to cultivate such plants in the Union. Therefore, the possibility forHowever, the Regulation should respect the right of Member States to adoptpply measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of category 2 NGT plants in all or part of their territory, set out inin accordance with Article 26b of Directive 2001/18/EC would undermine those goals.
Amendment 315 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) In order to enable NGT plants to contribute to the sustainability objectives of the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies, cultivation of NGT plants in the Union should be facilitated. This requires predictability for breeders and farmers as regards the possibility to cultivate such plants in the Union. Therefore, the possibility forHowever, the Regulation should respect the right of Member States to adoptpply measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of category 2 NGT plants in all or part of their territory, set out inin accordance with Article 26b of Directive 2001/18/EC would undermine those goals.
Amendment 484 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 26b of Directive 2001/18/EC shall not apply to category 2 NGT plants.
Amendment 950 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 26b of Directive 2001/18/EC shall not apply to category 2 NGT plants.
Amendment 187 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes the framework of measures for innovating and scaling up the manufacturing capacity of net-zero technologies and products in the Union to support the Union’s 2030 target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % relative to 1990 levels ands well as the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality target, as defined by Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, and to ensure the Union’s access to a secure and sustainable supply of net-zero technologies needed to safeguard the resilience of the Union’s energy system, the facilitate the deployment of carbon removal activities, and to contribute to the creation of quality jobs.
Amendment 226 #
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; direct air capture, and storage and utilisation 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 232 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) 'net-zero products’ means any technology or product the application of which contributes to climate change mitigation within the meaning Article 10(1) or (2) of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council and manufacturing net-zero products such as RFNBOs or low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia;
Amendment 396 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall recognise as net-zero strategic projects net-zero technology and products manufacturing projects corresponding to a technology or products listed in the Annex and located in the Union that contributes to the realisation of the objectives set out in Article 1 of this Regulation and meet at least one of the following criteria:
Amendment 513 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Amendment 518 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall provide Member States, without undue delay and at the request of Member States, with continuous sufficient technical and financial assistance, taking into consideration the specific biophysical and socio-economic circumstances of each Member State, with a view to facilitate the achievement of this goal.
Amendment 520 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 b (new)
The Commission shall provide assistance, including information campaigns, and sufficient technical know-how, at the request of Member States, to help successfully foster projects from the Innovation Fund, Horizon Europe, InvestEU, Cohesion Fund, European Regional Development Fund, EU4Health, LIFE programme, and others, where appropriate, to help improve the deployment of net-zero technologies and products and carbon removal activities, as well as the infrastructure for the transport of captured CO2. The Commission and Member States shall endeavour to realise at least one such project in each Member State.
Amendment 557 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Commission shall help foster projects from the Innovation Fund, Horizon Europe,
Amendment 734 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 6
Annex – row 6
6. Sustainable biogas/biomethane technologiesalternative fuels technologies meaning e-fuel production for aviation and shipping from e- ammonia, e-methanol, eliquid H2 and e- kerosene
Amendment 739 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 6 a (new)
Annex – row 6 a (new)
(6a) Low- carbon H2 and ammonia production
Amendment 742 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 6 b (new)
Annex – row 6 b (new)
(6b) Nuclear technologies (including: advanced technologies to produce energy from nuclear processes with minimal waste from the fuel cycle, small modular reactors, and related best-in-class fuels)
Amendment 748 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 7
Annex – row 7
7. Carbon Capture Utilisation and storage (CCSU) technologies, as well as direct Air Carbon Capture and Sequestration (DACCS) or Utilisation technologies or bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS)
Amendment 751 #
2023/0081(COD)
(7a) Other technologies which emerge and are relevant and applicable to the goals of this Regulation, including the deployment of all types of carbon removal activities.
Amendment 752 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 7 b (new)
Annex – row 7 b (new)
(7b) Renewable fuels of non-biological origin technologies and production
Amendment 80 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21
(21) ‘variable’ means a characteristic of a statistical unit that can assume more than one set of values; a variable is counted as a combination of a characteristic of an observation unit with the corresponding measurement unit with geographical break down counting as one;
Amendment 82 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The population base shall include all usually resident persons, regardless of citizenship or whether the person is or was formerly stateless, and regardless of whether the person’s residence or stay is authorised or permitted by the relevant authorities.
Amendment 83 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) estimation methods such as ‘signs of life’ to correct for actual presence at the presumed place of usual residence during most of the time in the 12 months ending with the reference date, and ‘rate of stay’ to estimate the number of persons who intend or are expected to stay during most of the time in the 12 months after arrival.
Amendment 84 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Paragraphs 5 and 6(b) shall not apply to the extent that scientifically based, well-documented, and publicly available statistical estimation methods can duly justify that the difference between the legal or registered residence of the total population in the Member States in accordance with Article 9(1)(a) and the usual residence is less than 3 percentage points.
Amendment 90 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 to amend the list of the detailed topics in the Annex. The delegated acts shall be adopted at least 12 months before the beginning of the relevant reference time.
Amendment 91 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. When exercising the power to adopt delegated acts pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Article, the Commission shall ensure that those acts do not: a) the delegated acts aim to achieve cost and burden neutrality or reduction and do not, in any case, impose a significant and disproportionatedditional cost or burden on the Member States and survey respondents. Aor on the respondents; b) a maximum of two detailed topics for the domain demography statistics, one detailed topic for the domain housing statistics and one detailed topic for the domain families and households statistics listed in the Annex are replaced by another detailed topic and a maximum of one detailed topic in total for all domains is added over a period of ten consecutive years; c) any new detailed topic shall be assessed with respect to its feasibility by means of pilot studies carried out by the Commission (Eurostat) and the Member States in accordance with Article 14. The delegated acts shall be adopted at least 18 months before the beginning of the relevant reference time.
Amendment 95 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Amendment 97 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The revised data sets and metadata shall be provided within the deadlines specified in paragraph 2 of this Article and be complemented by quality reporting in accordance with Article 1240 working days.
Amendment 99 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) reuse of data derived from voluntary data sharing between national statistical authorities and the Commission (Eurostat) within the European Statistical System.
Amendment 100 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall assess and monitor the quality of their data sources, including of administrative records and other appropriate sources used.
Amendment 102 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Article 9 – paragraph 5
5. When requested for reasons of assessment of statistical qualityOn a duly justified request from the Commission (Eurostat), Member States shall provide the Commission (Eurostat) with the assessment results of the data sources, the documentation of methods and necessary clarifications.
Amendment 103 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. National authorities in charge of administrative data sources relevant for the purposes of this Regulation shall allow reuse of these data in time and frequency sufficient to produce and submit statistics within the deadlines and compliant with the specific quality requirements according to this Regulation. The timely access to administrative records, as well as its operational modalities, shall be included in cooperation agreements to be established between those national authorities and the national statistical authorities or in relevant national legal acts defining access to relevant data sources.
Amendment 104 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 106 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 109 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point g
Amendment 110 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts setting out the practical arrangements for the quality reports and their contents. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 18(2) and shall not impose a significant additional burden and costs on the Member States.
Amendment 112 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Article 12 – paragraph 6
6. At theOn a duly justified request ofrom the Commission (Eurostat), Member States shall provide necessary additional clarifications to evaluate the quality of the statisticsal information.
Amendment 115 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Data shallmay be shared between the competent national authorities of different Member States, and between these competent national authorities and the Commission (Eurostat), exclusively for the purpose of developing and producing European statistics governed by this Regulation and of improving their quality.
Amendment 119 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Amendment 121 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Financial contribution mayshall be provided from the general budget of the Union to the national statistical institutes and other national authorities referred to in Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009, for: (aa) the development and/or implementation, and the improvement of timeliness, of data collection, data collection methods, sampling frames and data processing for statistics under this Regulation, for the first four years of the data collection for each domain covered by this Regulation;
Amendment 124 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 5(3), 6(6) and 7(2) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of timefive years from [Publications Office: please insert exact date of entry into force of the Regulation]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 127 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Where the application of this Regulation, or the delegated or implementing acts adopted pursuant thereto, requires major adaptations to be made to a Member State’s national statistical system, the Commission may grant, by means of implementing acts, derogations to Member State, for a maximum duration of twohree years.
Amendment 128 #
2023/0008(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Where a derogation as referred to in paragraph 1 remains justified by sufficient evidence at the end of the period for which it was granted, the Commission may, by means of implementing acts, grant a subsequent derogation for a maximum period of two years. The relevant Member State shall submit a request setting out the reasons and detailed grounds in support of such an extension to the Commission not later than six months before the end of the period of validity of the derogation granted pursuant to paragraph 1.
Amendment 31 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas, in 2021, the proportion of persons in the EU aged 25 to 64 in education or training was 10.8%, and the share of people aged 25 to 64 in education and training increased by 1.7 percentage points compared with 2020, and so returned to 2019, or pre-COVID-19, levels2a; _________________ 2a https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics- explained/index.php?title=Adult_learning _statistics
Amendment 33 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas one of the reasons for the mismatch between supply and demand in the EU labour market is the inadequate vocational training of workers; Europe is now witnessing shrinking labour markets, and in the coming decade 40% of Europeans may be living in regions affected by job losses3a; whereas one of the reasons for the mismatch between supply and demand in the EU labour market is the inadequate vocational training of workers; _________________ 3a McKinsey Global Institute, The future of work in Europe: Automation, workforce transitions, and the shifting geography of employment, p. iv.
Amendment 47 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas inequalities in access to adult learning persist; whereas the level of education, occupational group, economic sector, place of residence and number of companies providing employment all play a role in determining participation in adult education and training;
Amendment 52 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas one in three companies that do not organise training cite heavy workloads and lack of time as reasons; whereas, with 28% citing high costs of ongoing occupational training; whereas the results of surveys of adult education show that both time and cost are major barriers to adult learning from an individual perspective; 6a; _________________ 6a Continuing Vocational Training Survey 2015.
Amendment 58 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas the share of employees (11.8%) and workers (11.5%) in adult education and training is higher in comparison with the adult population at large, but has shown similar trends in recent years; whereas there are significant differences in this regard between Member States7a; _________________ 7a https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:52 019DC0653&rid=5
Amendment 61 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas Eurostat figures on enterprises in the EU with 10 or more employees (excluding financial sector enterprises) show that 98% use computers and 97% have internet access; whereas some 60% of all people active on the jobs market use computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets or other portable devices at work8a; _________________ 8a Eurostat (2018), Digital Economy and Society Database, European Commission.
Amendment 63 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K c (new)
Recital K c (new)
Kc. whereas 21% of workers in Europe indicate that their primary job functions have changed due to the introduction of new software or hardware9a; _________________ 9a Eurostat (2018), Digital Economy and Society Database, European Commission.
Amendment 64 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K d (new)
Recital K d (new)
Kd. whereas the 2022 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard shows improved results in innovation over the years 2015-2022; whereas serious disparities persist between Member States10a; _________________ 10a https://research-and- innovation.ec.europa.eu/statistics/perform ance-indicators/european-innovation- scoreboard_en
Amendment 65 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K e (new)
Recital K e (new)
Ke. whereas three out of four EU companies face difficulties finding staff with the right skills11a; whereas there is an emerging skills gap; _________________ 11a https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/files/9173_ en.pdf
Amendment 77 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas there is growing demand for work in the digital field and skills related to it; whereas between 2020 and 2021, the workplaces of 44% of EU+ (EU- 27 plus Norway and Iceland) adult workers adopted new digital technologies; 13a; _________________ 13a Cedefop contribution to the European Parliament’s Own Initiative Reports (INI).
Amendment 79 #
2022/2207(INI)
Oa. whereas, since the COVID-19 pandemic, 39% of EU+ workers use digital technologies more frequently in some of their job functions, while 36% of EU+ workers learn online for reasons connected with their work14a; _________________ 14a https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/files/9173_ en.pdf, p. 10.
Amendment 80 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas between 37% and 69% of tasks in the EU can be automated in many sectors, resulting in significant changes in labour productivity15a; whereas 35% of workers in the EU+ believe that new digital technologies in their workplaces can or will partially or fully perform their work; whereas some 45% are also concerned about technological skills becoming obsolete and the need to acquire new knowledge and skills; 16a; whereas around 30% of 60% of all occupations consist of activities that can be fully automated17a; _________________ 15a https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langI d=en&catId=89≠wsId=9150&furtherNew s=yes 16a https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/files/9173_ en.pdf, p. 16. 17a Mckinsey Global Institute, A future that works: Automation, employment, and productivity, January 2017, p. 5.
Amendment 82 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P a (new)
Recital P a (new)
Amendment 117 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Feels that all adults need opportunities to develop, update and upgrade their skills in order to keep up with the rapidly changing realities of work and succeed in their personal and professional lives; stresses that this requires a systemic approach to lifelong skills development, supported by well- functioning and modern continuing vocational education and training (CVET) systems able to reach, engage and enable all adults to make use of learning and training opportunities, and employers to offer opportunities to arrange such training;
Amendment 146 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Draws attention to the need to focus on adults at an individual level as well, including those who are least involved in education and training; stresses that appropriate support and incentives are needed and training for adults should be offered in line with their interests and needs, which are of value on the jobs market; emphasises that, to this end, multi-vector tools are required in addition to financial and non-financial support, as well as the development of vocational guidance and public information campaigns; points out that such comprehensive approaches are assuming growing importance in the face of the challenge of achieving higher-level, integrated participation in education and training opportunities; points out that it is necessary to activate and ensure effective CVET systems for all age groups, including the elderly, women and people with disabilities;
Amendment 155 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that workplaces, and SMEs in particular, must be extensively involved, encouraged and supported to provide learning and training opportunities not only for those in employment, but also for the unemployed and those outside the labour market; notes the key role of the social partners in this area;
Amendment 170 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on companies to pay more attention to the role of education in the workplace; stresses that companies need to dedicate a substantial part of their resources to ensuring that their employees are able to work with the latest technologies and in new organisational environments, as well as to prevent digital exclusion; points out that employers should strive to provide appropriate conditions and safe spaces for workers undergoing or wishing to undergo formal or informal education and to develop their competencies.
Amendment 182 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that employers need to foster intergenerational links within the company and intergenerational learning between the young and old, and vice versa; points out that older workers can help firms develop new products and services to adapt to the demands of an ageing society in very creative and productive ways, as older workers better understand the expectations and needs of older customers/consumers, whose number is growing in the silver economy; encourages, moreover, incentives for volunteering and mentoring in order to boost knowledge transfer between generations; points out that, because of demographic changes and the declining number of people entering the jobs market for the first time, employers should attach importance to developing the competences of older workers and introducing them to new functions in order to close the skills gap and fill growing staff shortages, especially in the sectors of industry most affected by staff shortages;
Amendment 188 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. calls on firms to use methods for predicting the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs such as SML for the purpose, among others, of identifying those occupations where changes are most likely and to adapt to them in optimal time;
Amendment 189 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. encourages companies to help workers assume greater responsibility for their careers by pointing out alternative career paths and helping them determine what they should aim for, to suggest the skills required for this and organise appropriate training in this regard; recommends that this offer also be provided for persons undergoing professional/industry education (students and trainees) through cooperation between firms and educational establishments;
Amendment 190 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Draws attention to the opportunities and challenges arising from the increasing number of third-country nationals in the EU, as a result, among other things, of the war in Ukraine; stresses that funding for language teaching as a basis for communication in all areas in which companies operate, which enable participation in vocational training and requalification processes for the purpose of developing competencies which are important to the employer are fundamental for enabling the greater use of human resources from third countries and their integration;
Amendment 204 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses the need, taking into account the widespread use of information systems using new advanced algorithm and artificial intelligence-based technologies, for the systematic upskilling of workers and employers and training establishments;
Amendment 205 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Stresses that, at the time of the industrial revolution 4.0, it is the duty of educational establishments and employers to prepare their students and workers for the use of AI in the workplace; encourages educational institutions and employers to organise activities, apprenticeships, traineeships, etc. to address the issue of digital competences and of tools using artificial intelligence;
Amendment 216 #
2022/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Encourages the Member States to set up a mechanism for certifying companies that offer vocational training for workers, so that those offering high-quality apprenticeships, traineeships and training can be identified, in particular from the perspective of acquiring digital skills, which would make it easier for potential employees and employers to find effective training in line with the preferences and requirements of the market; points out that, to this end, ‘high-quality’ features need to be identified, such as: length of training, clearly-defined training objectives, the ability to acquire additional skills at work, active supervision and assistance, and the ability to acquire new knowledge; encourages the creation of new certification mechanisms in the case of firms that provide apprenticeships for schools for the purpose of providing pupils with skills for their future careers;
Amendment 82 #
2022/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Acknowledges that certain processes in making textiles more sustainable can be costly; urges that more financial support and know-how should be made available to Member States to provide assistance particularly for SMEs;
Amendment 282 #
2022/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Considers that a factor in prolonging the use of clothing items is the ease in which users can repair their clothing items; stresses that enabling clothing repair services to be more easily available and accessible to users, including in both independent clothing repair services as well as producer outlets which would provide clothing repair services;
Amendment 286 #
2022/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Considers that the producer responsibility as well as capability to utilise returned or damaged clothing items can play a role in enabling the sustainability and circularity of textiles and clothing;
Amendment 350 #
2022/2171(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls for means for an exchange of knowledge, know-how, and best practises between Member States, particularly those supportive of SMEs, which would enable innovative solutions in the sustainability and circularity of textiles and clothing;
Amendment 8 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine caused humanitarian, energy and economic crises in the EU and beyond its borders;
Amendment 9 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas while the EU unemployment rate remains stable at 6% in August 2022, EU companies struggle to find employees with required skills; whereas the availability of skilled staff and experienced managers is the most important problem for a quarter of EU’s small and medium-sized enterprises, representing 99% of all EU businesses1a; _________________ 1a Eurostat, Key Figures on European Businesses, 2022 Edition, p. 10.
Amendment 25 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas climate change and environmental destruction have exacerbated inequalities and disproportionately affect the poor and the most vulnerable groupsRussia’s war of aggression against Ukraine requires a revised approach towards climate change in order to prevent both energy poverty and environmental damage;
Amendment 29 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas rapid increases in energy prices and inflation across the EU following COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine are placing a burden on households;
Amendment 40 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for increased vigilance and investment in all Member States to ensure that they are adequately prepared to deal with future health crises and are also able to preserve the quality of care for all other illnesses and conditions; whereas particular attention has to be devoted to the needs of the vulnerable groups;
Amendment 43 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
F b. whereas with negative demographic trends regional disparities in the EU grow and in particular in the rural and outmost areas the impact of population ageing is magnified by outward migration;
Amendment 48 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the fact that the swift and coordinated EU policy action during the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented economic shocks and protected the population from the most adverse consequences of the crisis; believes that, although the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine poses multiple new economic, social and geopolitical challenges to the EU economy and society, and other, longer-standing social challenges and inequalities continue to grow and must be tackledneed to be revised accordingly;
Amendment 59 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 69 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 81 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Supports a shift towards a sustainable, inclusive and resilient growth model, strengthening the sustainable development and resilience of the EU’s economy and the full implementation of the EPSR, including its relevant headline targets for 2030, a social progress protocol and promoting future-oriented investments focusedrecalls the importance onf the just green and digital transitions, with a strong social dimension, including gender equalityEPSR in this regard;
Amendment 87 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 95 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes the new dual function of the national reform programmes (NRPs); reminds theencourages Member States of their obligation to undertake reforms and make investments that contribute to the implementation of the EPSR through their national recovery and resilience plans (NRRPs), as well as their commitment to continuing to deepen this implementation at EU and national levels in order to reduce inequalities;
Amendment 106 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 120 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the importance of better assessing the distributional impact of existing and new policies and reforms monitored through the European Semester process; calls on the Commission to include distributional impact assessment requirements in the NRPs; points out that fiscal consolidation can only be fair and sustainable if the distributional impact of reallocated expenditure or shifts in revenues is well calibrated and contributes to reducing inequalities;
Amendment 126 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 139 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Acknowledges the Commission proposal for the revision of the economic governance framework to strengthen debt sustainability and enhance sustainable and inclusive growth through investment and reforms; points out that cyclical expenditure for unemployment as well as other social expenditure and investment required to comply with NRRP milestones must be excluded from excessive-deficit calculnoted and taken into considerations in order to increase fairness in the green and digital transitions, social resilience and the implementation of the EPSR, while ensuring the sustainability of public finances in the Member States;
Amendment 148 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Is concerned about the current economic landscape, forecasts for the near future and the impact that wage increases belowthe high inflation could have on living standards in the EU; calls on the Member States to rapidly implement the provisions established in the Minimum Wages Directive1 , so that minimum wages are increased to at least 60 % of a country’s gross median salary or 50 % of the gross average; calls on the Commission to monitor the state of play in relation to minimum wages and ensure that low-end salaries, and particularly minimum wages, reflect the soaring cost of living; _________________ 1 Directive (EU) 2022/2041 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on adequate minimum wages in the European Union, OJ L 275, 25.10.2022, p. 33.
Amendment 158 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the agreement on the adoption of the Social Climate Fund; warns that both the aims and the funding of this instrument make it clearly insufficient to address the unequal impact of climate change and environmental degradation on different income groups; highlights the urgency of adopting instruments that enable all parts of society to enjoy the benefits of a climate-neutral economy, and that protect households from the impact of both climate change and pollution and prevent them from suffering any negative social consequences that might arise from the implementation of European Green Deal policies; insists that social and environmental policies and objectives must be integrated on an equal footing with economic ones;
Amendment 162 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 185 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Highlights that, with the working- age population shrinking, policies that bring mnegative demographic trends employers need to foster intergenerational links within the company and intergenerational learning between the young and the old, and vice versa; underlines that an ageing workforce people into the labour market are essentialcan help a business develop new products and services to adapt to the needs of an ageing society in a more creative and productive way; further calls for the creation of incentives to encourage volunteering and mentoring to induce the transfer of knowledge between generations;
Amendment 191 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is concerned about the discrepancies between the analysis and recommendations of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) on skills policy and the policies implemented at EU and national levels, which might be causing inefficiencies; draws attention to the evidence laid out in Cedefop reports3 regarding skills underutilisation, overqualification, low skills demands and limited complexity in many European jobs and the relatively modest level of digital skills demands in Europe, which could hinder the digital transition; calls on the Commission to present proposals and coordinate policy actions that contribute to increasing the number of more digitally complex jobs and facilitate the design of incentives that boost the digital upskilling of workers; _________________ 3 https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/files/3092_ en.pdf.
Amendment 196 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recalls that Cedefop’s reports stress that recruitment difficulties (including owing to skills mismatches) also reflect to a considerable extent poor job quality, a lack of people-oriented HR policy and untapped job design opportunities; calls on the Commission to revise its upskilling and reskilling policies in light of Cedefop’s findings, for instance by elevating skills demands and job complexity at European firms via demand-side interventionUnderlines that dual digital-green transitions, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, are rapidly changing labour market demands in Europe and rendering digital skills increasingly important; recalls that skill mismatches, gaps and shortages are impediments to economic growth, job quality and entrepreneurial success;
Amendment 198 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Highlights the opportunities and challenges arising from the growing number of third-country nationals in the EU, inter alia as a result of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine; stresses that basic measures to make fuller use of the human capital of foreigners and their integration include financing language learning as a basis for communication in all areas of business operation, enabling participation in vocational training and retraining processes to develop relevant competences;
Amendment 207 #
2022/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls foron the EU industrial strMember Stategys to ensure that the jobs of tomorrow are not only green, but above all decent, well paid and based on good working conditions, with health and safety at work, robust social protection and gender equality; calls also for it to ensure that people are adequately remunerated in line with their qualifications and certified competences;
Amendment 104 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas sustainable biogenic streams of carbon are limited, other carbon resources should be developed in parallel, such as Direct Air Capture (DAC);
Amendment 201 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considers that "carbon removal" refers to the deliberate (anthropogenic) extraction of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or upper ocean, coupled with subsequent secure storage of that carbon;
Amendment 216 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Invites the industry sectors involved in carbon cycling to come forward with innovative solutions and initiatives aiming to gradually replace fossil carbon with sustainable streams of recycled carbon from waste streams, sustainable sources of biomass and directly from the atmosphere;
Amendment 221 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recalls that the sixth assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and particularly Chapters D.1.4 and D.1.5 of the Working Group I report, as well as Chapter C11.4 of the Working Group III report, explicitly state that some adverse effects of climate change can be slowed and reversed with an increase of anthropogenic removal of carbon from the atmosphere alongside emissions reductions. As such, the Union needs clearer political signals in climate legislature that anthropogenic carbon removals from the atmosphere, including both natural terrestrial sinks as covered by the land use, land use change, and forestry (LULUCF) regulation, blue carbon from activity in marine, ocean, and aquatic ecosystems, as well as technological processes such as direct air capture (DAC), and their geological or biological storage, or otherwise innovative utilisation, are to be incentivised and encouraged. This applies also to carbon capture, usage and storage and usage (CCUS) as an effective means to reduce emissions;
Amendment 283 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses that the context of the war has made food security a concern, and any policies which pertain to agriculture must ensure that meeting the increased needs for food supply as well as food affordability are not inhibited;
Amendment 286 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Amendment 289 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Underlines that targets set out in the revised LULUCF regulation may not be optimally allocated, and as such, further studies should be promptly carried out and Member States should receive additional support to encourage carbon farming practices;
Amendment 302 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Underlines that innovating carbon removal and sequestration techniques involving biomass, including biochar and BECCS, have potential to increase their carbon removal efficiency, and further studies and development should be encouraged; underlines the recognition of innovative long-lasting products based on biochar, such as concrete or asphalt, as carbon sinks in relevant sustainable products frameworks;
Amendment 327 #
Amendment 331 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underlines that ocean, marine, and aquatic ecosystems are enormous carbon sinks which promptly require further studies and collection of data so that their potential to remove carbon from the atmosphere are maximised as all means at disposal are necessary to tackle the climate crisis;
Amendment 334 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Notes that, similarly to carbon farming practices which affect agriculture, fishing and food supply and affordability associated with these ecosystems must not be inhibited;
Amendment 367 #
Amendment 369 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Recognises the important role of carbon removal technologies and processes, such as direct air capture (DAC), in decreasing the carbon levels in the ambient atmosphere and as such playing a role in achieving net zero, both in the Union, as well as in international partners;
Amendment 372 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Recognises that there are many hurdles still impeding the increase of all carbon removal methods, including technological processes, which should be addressed collectively;
Amendment 390 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Underlines that carbon removal methods have different storage durability and ease of Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV); emphasises that, whilst all kinds of removals are needed to contribute to the EU targets, durability of storage is a crucial element to assess for removals; for CDR methods relying on geologic storage, the CCS directive makes for a readily available solution to cover the aspects of liability and risks concerning future reversals; underlines that similar stringency for methods not relying on geologic sequestration will be needed in cases where certificates are treated fungible;
Amendment 426 #
Amendment 433 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Support for Member States should be provided;
Amendment 435 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Recognises that some Member States face major challenges in making strides in increasing carbon removals and sequestration or utilisation, and as such, it is therefore important to ensure flexibility, anticipation and transferability; underlines that each Member State has unique potential due to its national circumstances, as 1 km2 in Spain is not the same as 1 km2 in Finland, to contribute to increasing carbon removals and sequestration or utilisation; stresses that each Member State should receive Union funding to further these activities, capitalising on their knowledge of their countries;
Amendment 473 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Expresses concern that, in practice there is a lack in geographical distribution of projects awarded in various instruments, including in the Innovation Fund; stresses that each Member State should be awarded a minimum number of projects pertaining to carbon removals, whether natural sinks or technologies, as they can contribute with their unique national circumstances;
Amendment 477 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Considers the potential of having existing EU instruments and regulations further strengthened in that respects through: creation of a dedicated funding stream for technological removals like DACS, BECCS and PyCCS under the Innovation Fund, inclusion of R&D funding streams in upcoming Horizon Europe work programme for currently underrepresented methods including PyCCS, as well as the applications of biochar in soils or materials and enhanced weathering on land, which would ensure at least a minimum number of projects for each Member State supportive investment environment for open access CO2 transportation and storage infrastructure through TEN-E revision;
Amendment 493 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Underlines that reversing the effects of climate change and holistically addressing the climate crisis is an undertaking on the global scale. This requires the engagement of all international partners, with a particular emphasis on those which are contributing the most to greenhouse gas emissions as well as stagnations or decreases in carbon removals; suggests that the Union encourage international partners, including on international fora such as the upcoming UNFCCC COP27 and COP28 conferences, to undertake measures in order to increase their carbon removals as well as subsequent sequestration or utilisation;
Amendment 494 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Underlines that there are abundant sources of knowledge and actions undertaken among international partners, including but not limited to the UK, US, Canada, Iceland, Switzerland, Australia, Norway, Japan and many others, and the Union may consider, if appropriate, closer cooperation to improve carbon removal activities within the Union;
Amendment 10 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. In order to make social Europe a realityimplement what is provided for in titles IX, X and XI of part three of the TFEU, and given the lessons from the pandemic and the war in Ukraine on the close interlinkages between our economic and welfare/social systems, it should be ensured that social rights are fully protected and safeguarded in case of conflict with economic freedoms, including by revisboth the social and economic dimensions are balanced, as provided for ing the current governance framework. As set out in previous European Parliament resolutions, psocial market economy clause of article 3(3) of TEU. Possible tools to this effect include: - integrathaving the European Social Pillar as a guideline the Treaties1 - introduo national social policy - reinforcing a Ssocial Progress Protocol to the Treaties2 - adopting a Sustainable Development and Sdialogue at national level - sharing best practice among Member States on social Pprogress Pact making social and sustainable targets mandatory as part of a governance framework for a social and sustainable Europe- calling for a high-level summit on social issues during the upcoming Swedish presidency in the first half of 2023. _________________________ 1 European Parliament resolution of 17 December 2020 on a strong social Europe for Just Transitions (2020/2084(INI)) , paragraph 6 2 Ibid, paragraph 6 3 Ibid, paragraph 6
Amendment 19 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Further, the EU should move away from unanimity and special legislative procedures in order to enable EU action in areas where currently, due to the relevant decision-making provisions/scope of the Treaties, it has proved difficult/impossible, notably in areas falling under the EMPL Commitconfirm unanimity being the EU basic rule to enable coordinated action between Member States and to avoid the imposition of a majority of same over a minority, as the Member Statees remit, and in order to further increase democratic decision-making. As already set out in previous European Parliament resolutions, possible tools to this effect include: - making more social policy areas fall under the qualified majority decision process, in particularain the masters of the EU primary law. With regards to special legislative procedures, they should be maintained where such unanimity of Member States does not provide otherwise. Possible changes regarding employment and social affairs include: - reinforcing national competence on non-discrimination, social protection of workers (apart from cross-border situations), protection of workers whose employment contract has been terminated, the representation and collective defence of the interests of workers and employers, as well as conditions ofor employment for third-country nationals legally residing in the EU4; this can also be achieved by using the passerelle clauses5; - involving the European Parliament in defining- incorporating the best practices of the respective Member States in the definition of the Integrated Guidelines for Growth and Jobs on an equal footing withby the Council in the guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States to achieve equal footing with the Council6, - applying the Community method to the Semester pro; - avoid the expansion of the Semester process over employment and social affairs, as these lie mainly with national competencess, and making it subject to an agreement between the Council and the European Parliament7. _________________________ 4 5 13 February 2019 on the state of the debate on the future of Europe (2018/2094(INI)), paragraph 7 6 resolution of 10 July 2020 on the proposal for a Council decision on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (COM(2020)0070 – C9-0079/2020 – 2020/0030(NLE)) , Amendment 11 7could introduce a dangerous risk to the balance of EU power due to the ambiguous nature and scope of such social affairs. ____________________________ Ibid, paragraph 6 European Parliament resolution of European Parliament legislative See above n. 1, paragraph 6
Amendment 26 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. In order to ensure that upward social convergence is accelerated, properMember State nationals regain confidence in the EU, proper assignment, disbursement and use should be made of the EU funds as well as of the tools developed during recent criseis, notably the pandemic. As set out in previous European Parliament resolutions, pPossible tools to this effect include: - closer monitoring of the use of funds, sincluding democratic oversight by Parliament8 - emergency clauses and flexibility9 - stabilising an increased level of EU investment to foster upward convergence in the area of social policies10 - a temporary European social resilience package11. ________________________________ 8 European Parliament resolution of 17 December 2020 on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027, the Interinstitutional Agreement, the EU Recovery Instrume the ex-post monitoring so far carried out by the European Commission has so far proved rather weak, and including democratic and fair oversight by Parliament, so that no Member States are discriminated - legal responsibility on behalf of the president andof the Rule of Law Regulation (2020/2923(RSP), paragraph 8 9 European Parliament resolution of 19 May 2022 on the social and economic consequences for the EU of the Russian war in Ukraine – reinforcing the EU’s capacity to act (2022/2653(RSP)) , paragraphs 34, 35 10 Ibid, paragraph 12 11 Ibid, paragraph 24European Commission if such official does not take funds-related decisions according to the EU acquis deleted - a reassignment of the EU budget rather than an increase of same whenever a temporary European social package needs to be put in place. _____________________________
Amendment 62 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
Amendment 83 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) It is normally not possibleUnder the current state of science, it may be difficult to sufficiently assess the endocrine disrupting properties for human health and the environment and the persistent, bioaccumulative and mobile properties of a mixture or of a multi-constituent substance on the basis of data on that mixture or substance. The data for the individual substances of the mixture or for the individual constituents of the multi- constituent substance should therefore normally be used as the basis for hazard identification of those multi-constituent substances or mixtures. However, in certain cases, data on those multi- constituent substances themselves may also be relevant. This is the case in particular where that data demonstrates endocrine disrupting properties for human health and the environment, as well as persistent, bioaccumulative and mobile properties, or where it supports data on the individual constituents. Therefore, it is appropriate that data on multi-constituent substances are used in those cases.
Amendment 104 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Harmonised classification and labelling proposals need not necessarily be limited to individual substances and could cover a group of similar substances, where such similarity allows for similar classification of all substances in the group. The purpose of such grouping is to alleviate the burden on manufacturers, importers or downstream users, the Agency and the Commission in the procedure for harmonisation of classification and labelling of substances. It also avoids testing of substances when similar substances can be classified as a groupbased on scientific justification (taking into account all available data on physico-chemical, ecotoxicological and toxicological properties as specified in REACH Annex XI (1.5)) using a weight of evidence approach, allows for similar classification of all substances in the group. The grouping process should be scientifically robust, coherent and transparent for all stakeholders. The purpose of such grouping is to alleviate the burden on manufacturers, importers or downstream users, the Agency and the Commission in the procedure for harmonisation of classification and labelling of substances. It also avoids testing of substances when similar substances can be classified as a group. The similarity of a group of substances should be given for the specific endpoint and the severity of the effect, which results in the same classification for the respective hazard class. To ensure that all submitters of dossiers for harmonised classification and labelling apply the same scientific principles to justify the grouping approach, there is a need for ECHA to develop guidance clarifying the principles from which a harmonised classification for a group of substances can be derived.
Amendment 136 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Article 2 – point 7a
Article 2 – point 7a
Amendment 147 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
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Amendment 325 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II a (new)
Annex II a (new)
In Annex VI, Part 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. PART 2: DOSSIERS FOR HARMONISED CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING This Part lays down general principles for preparing dossiers to propose and justify harmonised classification and labelling. The relevant parts of sections 1, 2 and 3 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 shall be used for the methodology and format of any dossier. For all dossiers any relevant information from registration dossiers shall be considered and other available information may be used. For hazard information which has not been previously submitted to the Agency, a robust study summary shall be included in the dossier. A dossier for harmonised classification and labelling shall contain the following: — Proposal The proposal shall include the identity of the substance or substances concerned and the harmonised classification and labelling proposed. — Justification for the proposed harmonised classification and labelling A comparison of the available information with the criteria contained in Parts 2 to 5, taking into account the general principles in Part 1, of Annex I to this Regulation shall be completed and documented in the format set out in Part B of the Chemical Safety Report in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. — Justification for the proposed grouping of substances to harmonized classification and labelling Where a harmonised classification and labelling proposal is made for group(s) of substances, the dossier shall include scientific justification (based on assessment of available data on physico-chemical, ecotoxicological and toxicological properties as specified in REACH Annex XI (1.5)) using a weight of evidence approach, for the grouping of substances and for applying a similar classification. — Justification for other effects at Community level For other effects than carcinogenity, mutagenicity, reprotoxicity and respiratory sensitisation a justification shall be provided that there is a need for action demonstrated at Community level. This does not apply for an active substance in the meaning of Directive 91/414/EEC or Directive 98/8/EC.’.
Amendment 623 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘transport packaging’ means packaging conceived so as to facilitate handling and transport of a number ofmore than one sales units or grouped packages, including e-commerce packaging but excluding road, rail, ship and air containers, in order to prevent physical handling and transport damage;
Amendment 906 #
2022/0396(COD)
Points (a) to (d) shall apply from5 years after the date of entry into force of the delegated act referred to in paragraph 4 and no earlier than 1 January 2030 and p. Point (e) shall apply from 1 January 20355 years after the date of entry into force of the delegated act referred to in paragraph 6 and in any case no earlier than 5 years after the application of point (a).
Amendment 925 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Recyclable packaging shall, from 1 January 2030, comply with the design for recycling criteria as laid down in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 and, from 1 January 2035Five years after the date of entry into force of the delegated acts referred to in paragraph 4 and in any case no earlier than 1 January 2030, recyclable packaging shall comply with the design for recycling criteria as laid down in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 4. Five years after the date of entry into force of the delegated act referred to in paragraph 6 and in any case no earlier than five years after the application of point (a) of paragraph 2, also with the recyclability at scale requirements laid down in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 6. Where such packaging complies with those delegated acts, it shall be considered to comply with paragraph 2, points (a) and (e).
Amendment 983 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
From 1 January 2030, packaging shall not be considered recyclable if it corresponds to performance grade E under the design for recycling criteria established in the delegated act adopted pursuant to paragraph 4ive years after the adoption of the delegated act laying down design for recycling criteria pursuant to paragraph 4, packaging shall not be considered recyclable if it corresponds to performance grade E for the packaging category, to which the packaging belongs.
Amendment 1066 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 10 – point c a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 10 – point c a (new)
(ca) packaging for infant formula and follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food, and food for special medical purposes as defined in Article 1, point (a), (b) and (c) of Regulation (EU) No 609/2013.
Amendment 1088 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. From 1 January 2030, the plastic part in packaging shall containive years after the adoption of the implementing act laying down the methodology for the calculation and verification of the percentage of recycled content recovered from post- consumer plastic waste pursuant to paragraph 7 of Article 7 , the economic operators shall ensure the following minimum percentage of recycled content recovered from post- consumer plastic waste, per unit of packagingas an average of the overall portfolio of plastic packaging of the economic operator placed on the Union market that falls under the scope of these requirements:
Amendment 1201 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
Amendment 1209 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)
(db) reusable and refillable packaging placed on the EU market prior to the entry into force of the regulation.
Amendment 1251 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 7
Article 7 – paragraph 7
7. By 31 December 2026Within 12 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission is empowered toshall adopt implementing acts establishing the methodology for the calculation and verification of the percentage of recycled content recovered from post-consumer plastic waste, per unit of plastic packaging, and the format for the technical documentation referred to in Annex VII. An EU harmonized mass balance method shall be specified as part of all these implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 59(3).
Amendment 1506 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
From [OP: Please insert the date = 42 month5 years after the entry into force of this Regulation], packaging shall be marked with a label containing information on its material composition. This obligation does not apply to packaging covered by a deposit or return system and transport packaging. However, it applies to e- commerce packaging.
Amendment 1519 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Packaging subject to deposit and return systems referred to in Article 44(1) shall, in addition to the labelling referred to in the first subparagraph,and set up after the entry into force of this Regulation shall be marked with a harmonised label established in the relevant implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 5.
Amendment 1525 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. From [OP: Please insert the date = 48 month5 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], reusable packaging shall bear a label on packaging reusability andor a QR code or other type of digital data carrier that provides further information on packaging reusability including the availability of a system for re-use and of collection points, and that facilitates the tracking of the packaging and the calculation of trips and rotations. In addition, reusable sales packaging shall be clearly identified and distinguished from single use packaging at the point of sale.
Amendment 1572 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
8. Packaging included in an extended producer responsibility scheme or covered by a deposit and return system other than that referred to in Article 44(1) may be identified by means of a corresponding symbol throughout the territory in which that scheme or system applies. That symbol shall be clear and unambiguous and shall not mislead consumers or users as to the recyclability or reusability of the packaging. Packaging placed on the market before the dates mentioned in paragraphs 1, 2, 5 and 6 may be marketed until their end of life.
Amendment 1785 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1917 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. The manufacturer and the final distributor making available on the market within the territory of a Member State in sales packaging non-alcoholic beverages in the form of water, water with added sugar, water with other sweetening matter, flavoured water, soft drinks, soda lemonade, iced tea and similar beverages which are immediately ready to drink, pure juice, juice or must of fruits or vegetables and smoothies without milk and non- alcoholic beverages containing milk fat, shall ensure that:
Amendment 1932 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Liquid foods that are highly perishable such as milk, plant-based dairy alternatives, pure juice, juice or must of fruits and vegetables, smoothies without milk and non-alcoholic beverages containing milk fat, shall be exempted from these targets. Perishable foods are defined in EU legislation under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as foods which, from a microbiological point of view, are highly perishable and are therefore likely after a short period to constitute an immediate danger to human health.
Amendment 1935 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Paragraph 6 does not apply to: infant formula and follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food, and food for special medical purposes as defined in Article 1, point (a), (b) and (c) of Regulation (EU) No 609/2013; natural mineral water and spring water and plant-based milk substitutes.
Amendment 1982 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
9. Economic operators using transport packaging in the form of pallet wrappings and straps for stabilization and protection of products put on pallets during transport shall ensure that:
Amendment 1984 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 9 – point a
Article 26 – paragraph 9 – point a
(a) from 1 January 20305 years after publication of the implementing acts pursuant to article 27 (4), 10 % of such packaging used is reusable packaging within a system for re- use;
Amendment 1997 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 9 – point b
Article 26 – paragraph 9 – point b
(b) from 1 January 20405, 30 % of such packaging used for transport is reusable packaging within a system for re-use;
Amendment 2180 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
If the absence of implementing acts establishing detailed calculation rules and methodology regarding the targets set out in Article 26 by 31 December 2025, the targets shall be suspended until the Commission delivers the implementing acts foreseen in this paragraph. The targets set out in Article 26 shall apply 5 years after the adoption of the implementing acts of this paragraph.
Amendment 103 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) According to the IPCC Working Group III report on mitigation of climate change, the sequestration of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases is an indispensable means not only to slow and halt the numerous negative effects of climate change, but also to eventually begin to reverse those that are not irreversible. Consequently, the accelerated and streamlined implementation of carbon removal measures in the Union and globally offers some hope that, if the average global temperature increase of 2 °C over the pre-industrial era is exceeded in an adverse scenario, there will be opportunities to return to this threshold.
Amendment 303 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) The Commission should review the implementation of this Regulation 3 years following the entry into force of this Regulation, and subsequently not later than six months after the global stocktake agreed under Article 14 of the Paris Agreement. Those reviews should take into account the relevant developments concerning the Union legislation, technological and scientific progress, market developments in the field of carbon removals and food security including food availability and affordability, should count, with the greatest precision possible, the costs associated with implementing carbon removal measures and scaling up all types of carbon removal, and should be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 319 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The objective of this Regulation is to facilitate the deployment and acceleration of carbon removals by operators or groups of operators. To that end, this Regulation establishes a voluntary Union framework for the certification of carbon removals by laying down:
Amendment 325 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) rules for the verification and certification of carbon removals, including categorisation of certificates based on longevity and risk of withdrawal, supported by scientific evidence;
Amendment 329 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) general principles to be decided by the Member States on equitable responsibility for maintaining the validity of carbon removal units;
Amendment 334 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) measures to enable and accelerate, through financial and technical support to Member States, the implementation of high-quality carbon removal activities;
Amendment 337 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(cb) parameters specifically targeted at the concept of carbon farming in the agricultural sector;
Amendment 338 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c c (new)
(cc) principles for the use of carbon removal certificates in EU climate policy, including: – the necessary steps to bring the circulation of carbon removal certificates into the EU ETS in accordance with Directive 2003/87/EC; – the use by Member States to meet EU Member State targets in the LULUCF sector as set out in Annex IIa of Regulation (EU) 2018/841, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/839; – the use by Member States to meet EU Member State targets as set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/842, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/857;
Amendment 339 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c d (new)
(cd) measures to ensure that greenwashing and market manipulation are effectively prevented by all Member States;
Amendment 340 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 353 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The implementation of this Regulation and the acts deriving therefrom shall not result in any additional direct or indirect financial burdens being passed on to citizens and consumers.
Amendment 367 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ‘carbon removal activity’ means one or more practices or processes carried out by an operator resulting in the following carbon removal benefits: – permanent carbon storage, – enhancing carbon capture in a biogenic carbon pool, – reducing the release of carbon from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere, where a biogenic carbon pool produces emissions and in the case of carbon farming in agriculture and carbon farming in the LULUCF sector, – or storing atmospheric or biogenic carbon in long- lasting products or materials;
Amendment 385 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) ‘operator’ means any legal or physical person or entity without legal personality who operates or, controls or manages a carbon removal activity, or to whom decisive economic power over the technical functioning of the activity has been delegated;
Amendment 402 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) ‘permanent carbon storage’ means a carbon removal activity that, under normal circumstances and using appropriate management practices, physically stores atmospheric or biogenic carbon safely and securely for several centuries, for example through the geological storage and mineralisation of immobilised carbon, including bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) and direct air carbon capture and storage (DACCS), which do not render an area unusable;
Amendment 419 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) ‘carbon farming’ means a carbon removal activity in agriculture’ or ‘carbon farming in the agricultural sector’ means a concept concerning carbon removal activity in the agricultural sector related to land management that results in the increase of carbon storage in living biomass, dead organic matter and soils by enhancing carbon capture and/or reducing the release of carbon to the atmosphere;
Amendment 423 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) ‘carbon farming in LULUCF’ means carbon removal activity related to land management in the subcategories of the land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector covered by Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/841, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/839, which results in increased carbon storage in living biomass, dead organic matter and soil organic matter by increasing carbon capture from the atmosphere or reducing the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere;
Amendment 445 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o
(o) ‘carbon removal unit’ means one tonne of certified net carbon removal benefit generated by a carbon removal activity and registered by a certification scheme, which can be recognised by the acronym ‘CRU’.
Amendment 480 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Amendment 481 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 b (new)
Article 3 b (new)
Amendment 482 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 c (new)
Article 3 c (new)
Amendment 483 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 d (new)
Article 3 d (new)
Article 3d Global mapping of carbon dioxide removal and international cooperation 1. The Commission, the EEA and the Member States shall jointly establish a global mapping tool for all potential sources of carbon dioxide removal activities and geological storage deposits for mineralised carbon, in accordance with Directive 2009/31/EC. 2. The global mapping tool is intended to be user-friendly and publicly accessible on the EEA website, which provides transparency, a clear overview of the situation and balanced capabilities. 3. The Commission, the EEA and the Member States shall work together to make the global carbon removal and storage potential mapping tool operational by a date agreed jointly by the Member States, with a view to using it at the next UNFCCC COP after its inauguration. 4. No later than [12 months] after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission and the Member States shall establish a forum/platform for the exchange of best practices, know-how and technical expertise between Member States and international partners, with the participation of a Commission expert group.
Amendment 484 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 e (new)
Article 3 e (new)
Amendment 487 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. A carbon removal activity shall provide a net carbon removal benefit, which shall be quantified using the following formularmula established by the implementing acts referred to in Article 8(1a):
Amendment 488 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 529 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. The baseline shall correspond to the standard carbon removal performance of comparable activities in similar social, economic, environmental and technological circumstances and take into account the geographical context. The baseline shall be determined by the Member States.
Amendment 553 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point n
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point n
(n) ‘Certificate’ or ‘carbon removal certificate’ means a conformity statement issued by the certification body certifying that the carbon removal activity complies with this Regulation, which may be used in the context of Article 1(cc) and Article 14(a), 14(b) and 14(c) of this Regulation;
Amendment 561 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. A carbon removal activity shall be additional. To that end, the carbon removal activity shall meet both of the following criteria:
Amendment 563 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 640 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 681 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall, in close consultation with Member States and the Expert Group on Carbon Removals, make a legislative proposal under the ordinary legislative procedure no later than [six months] after the entry into force of this Regulation to establish a technical certification methodology for: (a) carbon removal activities, (b) permanent carbon storage, (c) carbon farming in LULUCF, (d) carbon storage in products. Where appropriate, a legislative proposal may be subject to an accelerated procedure.
Amendment 688 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegatedimplementing acts in accordance with Article 167 to establish the technical certification methodologies referred to in paragraph 1a for activities related to permanent carbon storage, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. Those certification methodologies shall include at least the elements set out in Annex I.
Amendment 699 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. When preparing those delegatedis legislative proposal under the ordinary legislative procedure and the implementing acts, the Commission shall take into account the following elements:
Amendment 731 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 9 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. The decarbonisation certificate shall be appropriately designated under one of the following subcategories in each of the following categories: (a) storage time and associated risk of reversal, in accordance with paragraph 1b of this Article; (b) type of storage, in accordance with paragraph 1d of this Article;
Amendment 732 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph -1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph -1 a (new)
-1a. -1b (new) The certificate should be appropriately designated under one of the following subcategories according to the category of storage time (and risk of reversal) with a high degree of certainty for the removed carbon: (a) permanent, where storage is certain for at least [1 000] years or longer, in accordance with Directive 2009/31/EC; (b) long-term, where storage is certain for [20] years or more, low risk of reversal; (c) medium-term, where storage is certain for at least [5] years, medium risk of reversal; (d) short-term, where storage is certain for [1 year], high risk of reversal. The designation shall also include the grounds for the likelihood of reversal.
Amendment 733 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph -1 b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph -1 b (new)
-1b. The certificate shall be appropriately designated under one or more of the following subcategories and categories according to the type of removed carbon: (a) carbon farming in LULUCF; (b) technological; (c) marine; (d) other.
Amendment 734 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph -1 c (new)
Article 9 – paragraph -1 c (new)
-1c. The sub-category designations set out in this Article should be included in the information contained in the certificate in accordance with Annex II to this Regulation.
Amendment 766 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Upon request by Member States, the Commission shall take all necessary steps to provide, without undue delay, technical and financial support to Member States to assist in the implementation of the provisions of this Article.
Amendment 783 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Upon request by Member States, the Commission shall take all necessary steps to provide, without undue delay, technical and financial support to Member States to assist in the establishment of a certification body.
Amendment 805 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Upon request by Member States, the Commission shall take all necessary steps to provide, without undue delay, technical and financial support to Member States to assist in the development of a certification scheme, as set out in this Article, including with a view to reducing administrative burdens.
Amendment 828 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Upon request by Member States, the Commission shall take all necessary steps to provide, without undue delay, technical and financial support to Member States to assist in the establishment of a public register in accordance with this Article, including with a view to reducing administrative burdens.
Amendment 849 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a (new)
Amendment 851 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 b (new)
Article 14 b (new)
Article 14b Use of carbon removal certificates to meet national targets set out in the LULUCF Regulation 1. Carbon removal certificates for LULUCF land-based carbon farming carried out on the territory of a Member State may be used by that Member State to meet EU Member State targets, as set out in Annex IIa of Regulation (EU) 2018/841, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/839. 2. Member States may develop projects that generate carbon removal certificates that can be used to meet their own national targets under the LULUCF Regulation or for sale/transfer to other Member States, in accordance with the flexibility mechanisms referred to in Regulation (EU) 2018/841, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/839. 3. Member States may purchase/obtain carbon sequestration certificates from other Member States or private operators for LULUCF above- ground carbon farming for use in meeting the national targets set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/841, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/839.
Amendment 852 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 c (new)
Article 14 c (new)
Amendment 853 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegatedimplementing acts in accordance with Article 167 to amend Annex II in order to adapt the list of minimum information included in the certificates referred to in Article 9.
Amendment 855 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a (new)
Amendment 856 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16
Article 16
Amendment 864 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 30 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 17a Amendments to Directive 2003/87/EC 1. In view of the introduction of the provisions listed in Article 14a of this Regulation, Directive 2003/87/EC shall be amended as follows: in Article 30, paragraph 5, point a is replaced by the following: “5. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the following matters, accompanied, where appropriate, by a legislative proposal and impact assessment: (a) how negative greenhouse gas emissions removed from the atmosphere and safely and permanently stored and all types of carbon removal certificates could be taken into account, and how these negative emissions and certificates could be covered by the ETS, in accordance with Article 14a of Regulation (EU) XX/XX on the Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF), including clear scope and stringent criteria and safeguards for such coverage to ensure that such removals do not undermine the emission reductions necessary to meet the EU’s climate targets set out in Regulation (EU) 2021/1119. The Commission shall submit a report on this issue no later than [one year after the entry into force of Regulation (EU) XX/XX on the Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF)];”
Amendment 865 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation shall be kept under review in all aspects, taking into account the relevant developments concerning Union legislation, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, technological and scientific progress, market developments in the field of carbon removals, including available financing under the Multiannual Financial Framework and any funds and programmes that could support the implementation of carbon removal activities, and Union food security.
Amendment 333 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 December 202835, and every 510 years thereafter, and more often if substantial new scientific findings point to the need for it, the Commission shall review the scientific evidence related to air pollutants and their effects on human health and the environment relevant to achieving the objective set in Article 1 and present a report with the main findings to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 345 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In order to achieve the objectives set in Article 1, the review shall assess whether this Directive needs to be revised with a view to ensuring alignment, as far as technically and economically feasible, with the World Health Organization (WHO) Air Quality Guidelines and the latest scientific information.
Amendment 360 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point b
(b) demonstrated technological developmentprogress impacting air quality and its assessment,
Amendment 376 #
2022/0347(COD)
3. The European Environment Agency and relevant stakeholders, including industry, shall assist the Commission in carrying out the review.
Amendment 386 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a The measures prescribed under paragraphs (1) to (3) should be distributed fairly among the sectors contributing to the exceedance(s), to the extent of their contribution to the exceedance(s) and their techno-economic capabilities.
Amendment 461 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 6 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 6 – point a
(a) fixed measurements of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3), black carbon (BC), ammonia (NH3) and ultrafine particles (UFP and ammonia (NH3).
Amendment 562 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Where exceedances of any limit values persist during the third calendar year after the establishment of the air quality plan, Member States shall update the air quality plan and the measures therein, and take additional and more effective measures, in the subsequent calendarwithin 2 years, to keep the exceedance period as short as possible.
Amendment 569 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Where exceedances of the ozone target value persist during the fifth calendar year after the establishment of the air quality plan in the relevant NUTS 1 territorial unit, Member States shall update air quality plan and the measures therein, and take additional and more effective measures, in the subsequent calendarwithin two years, to keep the exceedance period as short as possible.
Amendment 579 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Where exceedances of the average exposure reduction obligation persist during the fifth calendar year after the establishment of the air quality plan, Member States shall update the air quality plan and the measures therein, and take additional and more effective measures, in the subsequent calendarwithin two years, to keep the exceedance period as short as possible.
Amendment 581 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. The measures prescribed under paragraphs (1) to (3) should be based on an analysis of their potential for mitigating the exceedance(s) as well as their costs and benefits, as recommended by the World Health Organization, taking specifically into account sector-specific environmental legislation.
Amendment 594 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Member States are encouraged, where applicable and feasible, to employ new and developing technologies and innovative solutions in their air quality plans, or to complement and facilitate the implementation of their air quality plans.
Amendment 595 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. The Commission shall provide assistance, including information campaigns, and sufficient technical know- how, at the request of Member States, to help successfully foster projects from Horizon Europe, InvestEU, the Cohesion Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, EU4Health, the LIFE programme, and others, where appropriate, to help improve the ambient air quality and implement Member State air quality plans. The Commission and Member States shall endeavour to realise at least one such project in each Member State.
Amendment 596 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 4 c (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Member States and the Commission may, where appplicable and feasible, explore possibilities of capturing carbon at point-source emissions or directly from the ambient air and its subsequent utilisation or sequestration, if it would improve the ambient air quality and complement or facilitate the implementation of Member State air quality plans.
Amendment 610 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 5 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 5 a (new)
Air quality plans shall not include measures requiring investments in industrial processes and measures that already comply with environmental legislation and will be phased out as part of their deep industrial transformation.
Amendment 612 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The Commission shall take every measure to provide financial and technical support to Member States, without undue delay, in implementing the Member States' air quality plans, at the request of Member States, in order to swiftly ensure the health and well-being of citizens affected by the levels of ambient air quality.
Amendment 638 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. The Commission shall take every measure to financially and technically support the Member States without undue delay in drawing up or implementing the short-term action plans, at the request of the Member State, in order to swiftly ensure the health and well-being of citizens affected.
Amendment 674 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. For the specific purpose of assessing compliance with the limit values, ozone target values, average exposure reduction obligations and critical levels , the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be made available to the Commission no later than 49 months after the end of each calendar year and shall include:
Amendment 704 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 723 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28
Article 28
Amendment 752 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. The penalties referred to in paragraph 1 shall include fines proportionate to the turnover of the legal person or to the income of the natural person having committed the violation. The level of the fines shall be calculated in such a way as to make sure that they effectively deprive the person responsible for the violation of the economic benefits derived from that violation. In the case of a violation committed by a legal person, such fines shall be proportionate to the legal person’s annual turnover in the Member State concerned, taking account, inter alia, the specificities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Amendment 770 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part 1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Part 1 – paragraph 1
Table 1 – Limit values for the protection of human health to be attained by 1 January 20340
Amendment 778 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section 1 – table 2 – title
Annex I – Section 1 – table 2 – title
Table 2 – Limit values for the protection of human health to be attained by [INSERT TRANSPOSITION DEADLINE5 years after the transposition deadline]
Amendment 51 #
2022/0326(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The European Union recognizes the significant role of family businesses in the EU economy and promotes the creation of a favourable environment where they can grow and develop. The EU encourages national governments to support entrepreneurial education. Apart from entrepreneurial education, one of the main challenges faced by family businesses is attracting and retaining a skilled workforce. Family businesses make up more than 60% of all companies in Europe, ranging from un-listed, small sole proprietors to large international enterprises.
Amendment 58 #
2022/0326(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Low skills of working-age adults remain a significant challenge for the Union, pointing to considerable untapped potential of upskilling and reskilling to help mitigate increasing labour shortages in sectors such as manufacturing and services, and in particular in economic activities related to hospitality and manufacturing of computer and electronic equipment, and the care sector.25 However, participation in adult learning in the Union has stagnated over the last decade and 21 Member States fell short of the 2020 EU-level target. For many adults, such as those in atypical forms of work, older workers, employees of small and medium-sized enterprises, the unemployed, the inactive and the low- qualified, skills development opportunities are too often out of reach. Increasing the lifelong learning, upskilling and reskilling opportunities for these groups, and all working-age adults, also contributes to reaching the EU employment target of 78%, with employment rate in the EU in 2021 being at 73.1%.26 _________________ 25 European Commission, 2021 Labour Market and Wage Developments in Europe, p. 26 26 Eurostat, Employment (as % of the population aged 20 to 64), (LFSI_EMP_A)
Amendment 106 #
2022/0326(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) A major problem of the economy is the mismatch between the competences possessed by employees and the requirements of the modern labour market. Therefore, the adaptation of curricula to the competences and skills expected by the labour market is the main challenge for the education systems. The Council Recommendation on vocational education and training (VET)38 supports modernisation of VET systems to equip young people and adults with the knowledge, skills and competences they need to thrive in the evolving labour market and society, to manage the recovery and the just transitions to the green and digital economy, in times of demographic change and throughout all economic cycles. It promotes VET as a driver for innovation and growth, which is agile in adapting to labour market changes and providing skills for occupations in high demand. _________________ 38 Council Recommendation of 24 November 2020 on vocational education and training (VET) for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience (OJ C 417 2.12.2020, p. 1)
Amendment 109 #
2022/0326(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The Digital Volunteers Pilot Programme supports European SMEs in their digital transformation journey by growing their employees' digital competences, owing to the collaboration with skilled mentors from larger businesses and enables young qualified people and experienced senior citizens to share their digital skills with traditional businesses. With the demographic change, further development of volunteering and mentoring to transfer knowledge between generations in order to counteract social exclusion, allow the sharing of skills and experience, encourage the upgrading of the skills of younger and older workers and preserve traditional crafts as part of Europe’s heritage is of utmost importance.
Amendment 113 #
2022/0326(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Skills for the green transition and the upskilling and reskilling of the workforce will be needed in the context of the shift to a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, as laid out under the European Green Deal39 setting the path towards EU climate neutrality by 2050. The Commission Communication “Fit for 55”40 recognises that the green transition can only succeed if the Union has the skilled workforce it needs to stay competitive and points to the flagship actions of the Skills Agenda to equip people with the skills that are needed for the green and digital transitions. _________________ 39 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 - The European Green Deal (COM/2019/640 final) 40 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 final)
Amendment 119 #
2022/0326(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In Europe, more than 90% of professional roles require a basic level of digital knowledge, just as they require basic literacy and numeracy skills. The use of digital tools is spreading across all sectors from business to transport and even to farming. However, around 42% of Europeans lack basic digital skills, including 37% of those in the workforce1c. The Digital Decade Policy Programme 203041 reiterates the objective of ensuring that at least 80% of the EU population have at least basic digital skills by 2030, and sets the target of 20 million employed ICT specialists, with the aim of achieving gender convergence, by 2030, also by creating a cooperation framework between the Member States and the Commission. The Digital Decade42 stresses the lack of capacity of specialised education and training programmes to train additional ICT experts. The Digital Education Action Plan 2021-202743 emphasises that technological means should be used to ease accessibility and strengthen flexibility of learning opportunities, including upskilling and reskilling. _________________ 1c European Commission, Shaping Europe’s Digital Future 41 Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the 2030 Policy Programme “Path to the Digital Decade” (COM/2021/574 final) 42 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the regions; 2030 Digital Compass: the European way for the Digital Decade (COM (2021)118 final) 43 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the Digital Education Action Plan (COM/2018/022 final)
Amendment 129 #
2022/0326(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Attracting skilled third-country nationals can contribute to tackling the Union’s skills and labour shortages. The demographic change and other societal and economic factors are gradually bringing about qualitative shortages on the labour market, making it hard to find suitably qualified workers, and, as demographic trends become increasingly unfavourable with an expected rise of old- age dependency ratio to increase from 29.6 % in 2016 to 51.2 % in 20701b, there are also quantitative shortages in particular in strategic areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and information and communication technologies(ICTs) as well as a general shortfall in the number of people who are willing and able to take up employment in specific sectors, including the care sector, the construction industry, the agricultural sector and the domestic sector. In October 2021, the revised EU Blue Card Directive45 entered into force, a key achievement for attracting highly skilled talent into the labour market. The New Pact on Migration and Asylum46 also places a strong emphasis on labour migration and on integration of third country nationals. Against this background, the Commission adopted a Skills and Talent Package47 in April 2022 to reinforce the legal framework and Union action in this area. Proposals to recast the Long- Term Residents Directive and the Single Permit Directive will allow to simplify the procedures for the admission of workers of all skill levels to the Union. The Commission will also continue to roll out an EU Talent Pool to facilitate labour matching with non-EU nationals. The Commission is also working towards the launch of tailor-made Talent Partnerships with specific key partner countries to boost international labour mobility and development of talent in a mutually beneficial and circular way. In addition, the Union continues to be the leading contributor to global funding for education focusing especially on teacher training, girls education and vocational education and training. This work, under the umbrella of the Global Gateway strategy48 , is complementary to the objectives of this proposal. _________________ 1b European Commission (2018). The 2018 Ageing Report: economic and budgetary projects for the 28 EU Member States (2016-2070) 45 Directive (EU) 2021/1883 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2021 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purpose of highly qualified employment, and repealing Council Directive 2009/50/EC (OJ L 382, 28.10.2021, p. 1) 46 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on a New Pact on Migration and Asylum (COM/2020/609 final) 47 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Attracting skills and talent to the EU (COM/2022/657 final) 48 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 132 #
2022/0326(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Attracting skilled third-country nationals can contribute to tackling the Union’s skills and labour shortages. In October 2021, the revised EU Blue Card Directive45 entered into force, a key achievement for attracting highly skilled talent into the labour market. The New Pact on Migration and Asylum46 also places a strong emphasis on labour migration and on integration of third country nationals. Against this background, the Commission adopted a Skills and Talent Package47 in April 2022 to reinforce the legal framework and Union action in this area. Proposals to recast the Long- Term Residents Directive and the Single Permit Directive will allow to simplify the procedures for the admission of workers of all skill levels to the Union. The Commission will also continue to roll out an EU Talent Pool to facilitate labour matching with non-EU nationals which is of particular importance in the context of the Ukrainian war refugees seeking employment in the EU Member States. The Commission is also working towards the launch of tailor-made Talent Partnerships with specific key partner countries to boost international labour mobility and development of talent in a mutually beneficial and circular way. In addition, the Union continues to be the leading contributor to global funding for education focusing especially on teacher training, girls education and vocational education and training. This work, under the umbrella of the Global Gateway strategy48 , is complementary to the objectives of this proposal. _________________ 45 Directive (EU) 2021/1883 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2021 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purpose of highly qualified employment, and repealing Council Directive 2009/50/EC (OJ L 382, 28.10.2021, p. 1) 46 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on a New Pact on Migration and Asylum (COM/2020/609 final) 47 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Attracting skills and talent to the EU (COM/2022/657 final) 48 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 143 #
2022/0326(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) Skills are the foundation of modern life and therefore their development has to be further encouraged by the initiatives such as EuroSkills competitions which have an important impact on the positive image of VET systems, promotion of new jobs and new skills, attracting young people to choose the career in VET, changing VET systems into the modern economy and boosting cooperation between education and employers and labour market.
Amendment 149 #
2022/0326(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Basic digital skills are essential for most employees and employers and their importance is expected to increase further. ICT literacy has become one of the prerequisites for building a knowledge-based society and an essential part of lifelong learning. Enterprises must dedicate a significant proportion of their resources to ensure that their employees are able to work with the latest technologies and in the new organisational environments associated with them. Therefore, the role of workplace education is essential for the future of work.
Amendment 169 #
2022/0326(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In line with principles 1, 4 and 5 of the European Pillar of Social Rights, contributing to the objectives set out in the 2020 European Skills Agenda and the EU headline targets set by the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan, the overall objective of the European Year shall be to further promote a mindset of reskilling and upskilling thereby boosting competitiveness of European companies, in particular small and medium-sized entreprises, realising the full potential of the digital and green transitions in a socially fair, inclusive and just manner. More specifically, the activities of the Year will promote skills policies and investments to ensure that nobody is left behind in the twin transition and the economic recovery, and to notably address labour shortages and skills mismatches for a better skilled workforce in the Union that is able to seize the opportunities of this process, by:
Amendment 221 #
2022/0326(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) information, communication and awareness-raising campaigns on EU initiatives for lifelong learning, upskilling and reskilling, promoting their implementation and delivery on the ground and also their uptake by potential beneficiaries;
Amendment 299 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Parliament resolution of 12 February 2019 on the implementation of Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides41 noted that the Union must act without delay to transition to a more sustainable use of pesticides and called on the Commission to propose an ambitious Union-wide binding target for the reduction of pesticide use. The European Parliament re-affirmed its call for binding reduction targets, in its resolution of 20 October 2021 on a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system42 , its call for reduction targets binding at EU level. __________________ 41 P8_TA(2019)0082, 12 February 2019. 42 P9_TA(2021)0425, 20 October 2021.
Amendment 321 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The Commission Communication entitled ‘the European Green Deal’47 set out a roadmap of key measures, including legislative, to significantly reduce the use and risk of chemical pesticides. In the Farm to Fork Strategy48 , EU Biodiversity Strategy for 203049 and the Zero Pollution Action Plan50 , the Commission committed to take action to reduce by 50% the overall use and risk from chemical pesticides by 2030 and reduce by 50% the use of more hazardous pesticides (plant protection products containing one or more active substances approved as candidates for substitution in accordance with Article 24 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council51 and listed in Part E of the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/201152 , or containing one or more active substances listed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/40853 ) by 2030. The sustainable use of plant protection products is also complementary to the promotion of organic farming and achieving the Farm to Fork Strategy target of at least 25% of the Union’s agricultural land under organic farming by 2030. It supports the objectives of the EU strategic framework on health and safety at work54 and thereby contributes to the implementation of principle 10 of the European Pillar of Social Rights on a healthy, safe and well- adapted work environment. __________________ 47 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 The European Green Deal COM/2019/640 final. 48 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions A Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system, COM/2020/381 final. 49 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 Bringing nature back into our lives, COM/2020/380 final. 50 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil', COM(2021) 400 final. 51 Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC (OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 1). 52 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 of 25 May 2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of approved active substances (OJ L 153, 11.6.2011, p. 1). 53 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/408 of 11 March 2015 on implementing Article 80(7) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and establishing a list of candidates for substitution (OJ L 67, 12.3.2015, p. 18). 54 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, EU strategic framework on health and safety at work 2021-2027 Occupational safety and health in a changing world of work, COM/2021/323 final.
Amendment 333 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
Amendment 359 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Biological control agents are a sustainable control alternative to the use of chemical products for the control of harmful organisms. As noted in Council Decision (EU) 2021/110257 , biological control agents have a growing importance in sustainable agriculture and forestry and have an instrumental role to play in the success of integrated pest management and organic farming. Access to biological controls facilitates moving away from chemical plant protection products. It is appropriate to encourage farmers to switch to low input agricultural methods including organic farming. It is therefore appropriate to define the concept of biological control as a basis for Member States to set indicative targets to increase the percentage of crops on which biological control agents are used. __________________ 57 Council Decision (EU) 2021/1102 of 28 June 2021 requesting the Commission to submit a study on the Union’s situation and options regarding the introduction, evaluation, production, marketing and use of invertebrate biological control agents within the territory of the Union and a proposal, if appropriate in view of the outcomes of the study (OJ L 238, 6.7.2021, p. 81).
Amendment 369 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The objective of the Farm to Fork Strategy is to make substantial progress in the reduction of the use of chemical plant protection products in an economically viable way. In order to achieve that aim, it is necessary to set quantified targets at Union and Member State levels for the reduction in the use and risk of chemical plant protection products and the use of more hazardous plant protection products to monitor progress. National targets should be established by national law in order to ensure adequate progress and accountability in relation to them. These binding national targets should also be achieved by Member States by 2030. The reduction in the use of chemical plant protection products is expected to significantly reduce occupational safety and health risks for professional userslevel.
Amendment 382 #
Amendment 407 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Member States should draft and publish national action plans. In order for the Member State national action plans to be effective, they should contain quantitative objectives, references to binding national 2030 reduction targets as set out in national law, together with related indicative targets set out in the national action plans, measures, timetables and indicators to reduce risks and impacts of pesticide use on human health and the environment. This will allow for a structured approach to the setting of quantitative objectives and targets, with a clear link to the national 2030 reduction targets. In order to monitor compliance with the provisions of this Regulation, Member States should also be required to report annually on targets and precise quantitative data relating to compliance with provisions on use, training, application equipment and integrated pest management.
Amendment 427 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In order to achieve the Union-wide reduction targets (‘Union 2030 reduction targets’) as well as national 2030 reduction targets, it is necessary to increase the availability and use of biological control and other non-chemical alternatives. Availability of these alternatives will incentivise the adoption of low pesticide- input pest management practices such as organic farming.
Amendment 446 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to ensure consistency and complementarity with related legislation, Member State national action plans should take into account Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council59 , Council Directive 92/43/EEC60 , Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council61 , Council Directive 91/676/EEC62 , Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council63 , Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council64 and Regulation xxx/xxx on nature restoration [reference to adopted act to be inserted] and should be consistent with the Common Agricultural Policy (“CAP”) Strategic Plans drawn-up in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council65 . __________________ 59 Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7). 60 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7). 61 Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1). 62 Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources (OJ L 375, 31.12.1991, p. 1). 63 Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe (OJ L 152, 11.6.2008, p. 1). 64 Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2016 on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants, amending Directive 2003/35/EC and repealing Directive 2001/81/EC (OJ L 344, 17.12.2016, p. 1). 65 Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 December 2021establishing 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 1307/2013 (OJ L 435, 6.12.2021, p. 1).
Amendment 451 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Economic instruments, including those under the CAP that provide support to farmers, can play a crucialsignificant role in the achievement of objectives relating to the sustainable use of plant protection products and, in particular, reducing the use of chemical plant protection products. Member States have to show in their national CAP Strategic Plans that their implementation of the CAP contributes to and supports other relevant Union legislation and their objectives, including objectives under this Regulation.
Amendment 456 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
Amendment 464 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) An approach to pest control that follows integrated pest management in ensuring careful consideration of all available means that discourage the development of populations of harmful organisms, while keeping the use of chemical plant protection products to levels that are economically and ecologically justified and minimising risks to human health and the environment is necessary for the protection of human health and the environment. ‘Integrated pest management’ emphasises the growth of a healthy crop with the least possible disruption to agro-ecosystems, encourages natural pest control mechanisms and uses chemical control only when all other control means are exhausthad been considered. To ensure that integrated pest management is implemented consistently on the ground, it is necessary to lay down clear rules in this Regulation. In order to comply with the obligation to follow integrated pest management, a professional user should consider and implement all methods and practices that avoid the use of plant protection products. Chemical plant protection products should only be used when all other control means have been exhausted. In order to ensure and monitor compliance with this requirement, it is important that professional users keep a record of the reasons why they apply plant protection products or the reasons for any other action taken in line with integrated pest management and of advice received in support of their implementation of integrated pest management from independent advisors. These records are also required for aerial applications.
Amendment 485 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) In order to facilitate compliance with integrated pest management, it is necessary to lay down crop-specific rulguidelines that a professional user must followtake into consideration in relation to the specific crop and region in which the professional user operates. Such rulguidelines should convert the requirements of integrated pest management into verifiable criteria that apply to the specific crop. To ensure that the crop-specific rules are in accordance with the requirements of integrated pest management, detailed rules should be laid down as to what they should contain and the Commission should verify their development, implementation and enforcement on the groundindicate the principles of integrated pest management that apply to the specific crop.
Amendment 493 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) In order to verify compliance by professional users with integrated pest management, an electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register should be maintained with the aim of verifying compliance with the ruprinciples on integrated pest management set out in this Regulation and supporting the development of Union policy. Access to the register should also be granted to national statistical authorities for the development, production and dissemination of official statistics in accordance with Chapter V of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council66 . This register should record any preventative measure or interventionuse of plant protection product and the reasons for that preventative measure or intervention. This will provide the competent authorities with the information necessary to verify whether a professional user has carried out a decision-making process, in accordance with integrated pest management, before determining the specific preventative measure or intervention. The register should also contain details in relation to advice required annually in support of integrated pest management in order to verify that such strategic longer term planning in relation to integrated pest management is taking place. __________________ 66 Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on European statistics and repealing Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1101/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the Statistical Office of the European Communities, Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 on Community Statistics, and Council Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom establishing a Committee on the Statistical Programmes of the European Communities (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 164).
Amendment 502 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
Amendment 531 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Precision farming refers to agricultural management systems carefully tailoring crop management to fit localised conditions such as those found within land parcels. The application of existing technology, including the use of Union space data and services (Galileo and Copernicus), has the potential to significantly reduce pesticide usage. It is therefore necessary to provide for a legislative framework that incentivises the development of precision farming. Application of plant protection products from an aircraft, including application by planes, helicopters and drones, is usually less precise than other means of application and may therefore potentially cause adverse impacts on human health and the environment. Aerial application should therefore be prohibited, with limited derogations on a case-by-case basis where it has a less negative impact on human health and the environment than any alternative application method or there is no viable alternative application method. However, the possibility of protecting forest stands with the use of aerial treatments should be ensured. It is also necessary to record the numbers of aerial applications carried out on the basis of permits granted for aerial application in order to have clear data on how many aerial applications for which permits were granted actually took place.
Amendment 534 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
Amendment 558 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) In order to ensure a planned approach to harmful organism control techniques across a number of growing seasons with a view to minimising the use of chemical plant protection products as much as possible and to ensure a proper implementation of integrated pest management, professional users should be required to regularly consulthave possibility to consult, if needed, trained, independent advisors on pest management, so that plant protection products are only used as a last resort.
Amendment 561 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Considering the possible risks to human health and the environment from the use of plant protection products, the public should have access to better information on the overall impacts of the use of such products through awareness- raising programmes, information passed on through distributors and other appropriate measureThe public should have access to full, balanced, objective and scientific- based information on plant protection products.
Amendment 568 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) In order to better understand the trends regarding acute poisoning incidents and chronic poisoning arising from exposure of persons to plant protection products, information on such trends should be compiled by each Member State. The Commission should also monitor the overall trends at Union level.
Amendment 603 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) For the moment, the only robust statistical data available at Union level relating to the marketing and use of plant protection products are the statistics on the quantities of active substances in plant protection products placed on the market, and the data on the number of authorisations for emergency situations in plant protection granted under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. Those statistics are used in the calculation of harmonised risk indicators 1 and 2 under Directive 2009/128/EC and in calculating progress towards the binding Union 2030 reduction targets and national 2030 reduction targets based on the Farm to Fork Strategy. The new harmonised risk indicator 2a will be calculated using statistics on the number of authorisations for emergency situations in plant protection, the properties of the active substances in plant protection products subject to these authorisations, and the areas treated under these authorisations to better quantify the risks arising from authorisations for emergency situations in plant protection.
Amendment 610 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) For reasons of transparency, and to ensure uniform implementation by all Member States, the methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two Union and two national 2030 reduction targets and the methodology for the calculation of harmonised risk indicators at Union and national level should be set out in an Annex to this Regulation.
Amendment 616 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 recognises the need for urgent action to protect biodiversity. There is evidence of a widespread reduction of species, in particular insects and pollinators, in the Union. Biodiversity loss is, amongst other factors, driven by the use of plant protection products, while Member States actions under current Union policy instruments have not yet been able to stop this trend of biodiversity loss. It is therefore essential to ensure that plant protection products are used in such a way as to mitigate the risk of harmful effects of such products on wildlife, through a number of measures including training, inspection of application equipment in professional use and protection of the aquatic environment and sensitive areas.
Amendment 634 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
Amendment 640 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) In order to take into account technical progress and scientific developments, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to amend technical aspects of the provisions on obligations of professional users and advisors related to integrated pest management, inspection of application equipment in professional use, calculation of harmonised risk indicators, the data to be provided in annual progress and implementation reports and the notification form in relation to application equipment as well as Annexes II III, IV, V and VI. Likewise, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to supplement this Regulation by specifying precise criteria in relation to certain factors regarding unmanned aircraft, once technical progress and scientific developments allow for the development of such precise criteria. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries 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 Inter- institutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making76 . 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. __________________ 76 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
Amendment 2200 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18a Use of plant protection products in sensitive areas 1. Where Member State concludes, based on sound scientific risk analysis, that safety precautions adopted based on the Regulation 1107/2009 and included in labels of plant protection products do not eliminate the risk posed by the use of plant protection products in specific areas or objects, it shall define such areas or objects in national legislation and shall lay down: (a) appropriate measures to eliminate identified risk, (b) the rules of implementation of measures referred to in letter (a), (c) users of plant protection products obliged to implement measures referred to in letter (a), if applicable, (d) derogations from measures referred to in letter (a) and procedures of granting such derogations, if applicable. 2. Measures referred to in paragraph 1 letter (a) may include one or more of the following elements: (a) the ban of the use of all of plant protection products or specified groups of plant protection products in defined areas or objects, (b) restriction concerning the use of plant protection products in defined areas or objects, (c) obligation for professional users to apply appropriate buffer zone when using plant protection products in proximity of defined areas or objects, (d) obligation for professional users to apply anti-drift techniques, when using plant protection products in the close vicinity of defined areas or objects, (e) obligations for professional users to apply appropriate warning measures, (f) closing of defined areas or objects for the period of application of plant protection products, (g) other measures necessary to eliminate identified risk. 3. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 letter (a) are without prejudice to the Union and national law and powers of the competent authorities in scope of eradication and containment of quarantine pests, pests referred to in art 29 and 30 of the Regulation 2016/2031, vectors of above mentioned pests and Invasive Alien Species.
Amendment 2237 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) the aerial application has a less negative impact on human health and the environment than any alternative application method either because the aerial application equipment can be deployed on the relevant terrain in a faster timescale than land-based equipment and avoids a situation where the number of plant pests increases due to the longer time period required for land-based deployment or because it minimizes soil erosion when adverse weather conditions make the land unsuitable for land vehicles, and all of the following conditions are met: or
Amendment 2238 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
Amendment 2239 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Amendment 2241 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii
Amendment 2243 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) the aerial application is to be carried out for the purpose of forest stands protection.
Amendment 2244 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
Amendment 2252 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – point c
Amendment 2254 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – point e
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – point e
Amendment 2267 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. WBy way of derogation from Article 20(1) where certain categories of unmanned aircraft fulfil the criteria set out in paragraph 2, a Member Statethe Commission may exempt aerial application by such unmanned aircraft from the prohibition laid down in Article 20(1) prior to any aerial application of plant protection products. Provisions of Article 20 paragraph 2 to 5 do not apply to such unmanned aircraft.
Amendment 2275 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. An aerial application by an unmanned aircraft may be exempted by the Member State from the prohibition laid down in Article 20(1) where factors related to the use of the unmanned aircraft demonstrate that the risks from its use are lower than the risks arising from other aerial equipment andare sufficient to keep risks from its use at the level equal or lower than posed by land- based application equipment. These factors shall include criteria relating to:
Amendment 2280 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 2284 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point f
Amendment 2285 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point g
Amendment 2294 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. By … [OP: please insert the date of application of this Regulation], Member States shall have in place effective measures and establish the necessary structure= the first day of the month following 2 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], Member States shall have in place national law-regulations to facilitate in a manner that does not endanger human health or the environment, the safe disposal of any unused plant protection products, any dilute solutions containing plant protection products and any packaging.
Amendment 2314 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Representatives of the plant protection products producers or distributors, providing information for professional users on the use of plant protection products shall poses valid certificate or a proof of entry in a central electronic register confirming accomplishment of the training course for advisors.
Amendment 2323 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. A distributor shall only sell a plant protection product authorised for professional use to a purchaser or his or her representative when that distributor has checked, at the time of purchase, that the purchaser or representative is a professional user and holds a training certificate for following courses for professional users issued in accordance with Article 25 or has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5). In case when purchaser does not meet requirements referred to in first sentence, a distributor shall refuse to sell plant protection product. The distributor has the right to check the purchaser's identity document.
Amendment 2337 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. A distributor shall directinform a purchaser of a plant protection product tobeing a non-professional user that he or she should read its label prior to use and to use the product in accordance with the instructions on the label and shall inform the purchaser of the website referred to in Article 27.
Amendment 2341 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4
Article 24 – paragraph 4
4. A distributor shall provide general information to non-professional users on the risks to human health and the environment of the use of plant protection products, including the information on hazards, exposure, proper storage, handling, application and safe disposal in accordance with Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council86 , and shall recommend alternative low-risk plant protection products and ways in which risks can be mitigated when using plant protection products. __________________ 86 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312 22.11.2008, p. 3).
Amendment 2345 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 5
Article 24 – paragraph 5
5. Each distributor shall ensure that it has sufficient staff that hold a training certificate for following courses for distributors issued in accordance with Article 25 or has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5) available at the time of sale to provide adequate responses to requests of purchasers of plant protection products at the moment of sale on their use, related health and environmental risks and the appropriate safety instructions to manage those risks.
Amendment 2350 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 6
Article 24 – paragraph 6
Amendment 2357 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. A competent authority designated in accordance with paragraph 2 shall appoint one or more bodies to provide the following training: initial and follow up training to professional users, distributors and advisors, taking into account the subjects listed in Annex III and relevance of this subjects for particular groups of participants. Certificates issued before the entry into force of this Regulation shall remain valid for the time they have been issued. Member states may adopt national regulations concerning: (a) requirements for bodies conducting trainings, concerning qualifications of lecturers and necessary equipment that should be used during trainings, (b) detailed programs of particular types of training, including different programs for different types of users of plant protection products (c) examination procedure for training participants.
Amendment 2359 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 2364 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 2368 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 2387 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 2390 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) the date on which sufficient knowledge of the relevant subjects listed in Annex III was demonstraf issuance of the training certificate or entry in the central electronic registedr;
Amendment 2392 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point f
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point f
Amendment 2399 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 5
Article 25 – paragraph 5
5. 5. A competent authority designated in accordance with paragraph 2 or body referred to in paragraph 1 shall provide electronic proof of entry in a central electronic register to a professional user, distributor or advisor at the time the entry is made. Such electronic proof shall include a record of the period of validity of the entry in the central electronic register.
Amendment 2407 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 6
Article 25 – paragraph 6
6. A training certificate or an entry in a central electronic register shall be valid for 105 years in the case of a distributor or, professional user and for 5 years in the case of an advisor.
Amendment 2409 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7
Article 25 – paragraph 7
7. Subject to paragraph 6, a training certificate or an entry in a central electronic register shall only be made or renewed if the holder of the certificate or the person whose name has been entered in the central electronic registeprofessional user, distributor or advisor demonstrates satisfactory completion of an initial andor follow up training or extensive training referred to in paragraph 1, point (a) or (c)and passes an exam on the knowledge covered by the training.
Amendment 2413 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 8
Article 25 – paragraph 8
8. Notwithstanding paragraph 6, a training certificate may be issued to a person who can demonstrate prior training through formal qualifications that demonstrate a more extensive knowledge of the subjects listed in Annex III than would be received in the training referred to in paragraph 1knowledge equal to knowledge covered by the training. If such knowledge has been obtain during education process, it should be proved by a secondary school or a university.
Amendment 2416 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1a (new)
A competent authority designated in accordance with paragraph 2 shall withdraw a training certificate in case of serious violation of the law concerning providing an advice, sales, storage or use of plant protection product by a certificate holder. .
Amendment 2431 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Amendment 2439 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Amendment 2460 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall designate a competent authority to provide information to the public, in particular through awareness-raising programmes, in relation to the risks associated withrelation to the use of plant protection products.
Amendment 2466 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. The competent authority referred to in paragraph 1 shall establish a website or websites dedicated to providing information on risks associated with the use of plant protection products. That information may be provided directly or by providing links to relevant websites of other national or international bodies.
Amendment 2476 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) the reason why plant protection products are used and their role in agriculture;
Amendment 2478 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
(ab) risk posed by pests, in particular quarantine pests and invasive alien species;
Amendment 2499 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – title
Article 28 – title
Information on acute and chronic poisoning
Amendment 2504 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each Member State shall designate a competent authority to maintain or put in place systems for gathering and keeping the following information on acute and chronic poisoning incidents arising from exposure of persons to plant protection products:
Amendment 2506 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the name and authorisation number of the plant protection product and the active substances involved in the acute or chronic poisoning incident;
Amendment 2529 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. By … [OP please insert the date = first day of the month following 9 month5 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], an owner of application equipment in professional use shall enter the fact that he or she is the owner of the application equipment in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33, using the form set out in Annex V, unless the Member State in which the owner uses the equipment has exempted that equipment from inspection in accordance with Article 32(3).
Amendment 2535 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. If application equipment in professional use is sold, the seller and the buyer shall enter the fact of the sale, within 30 days after the sale, in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33, using the form set out in Annex V, unless the application equipment in professional use has been exempted from inspection in the relevant Member State(s) in accordance with Article 32(3). A similar obligation to enter a transfer of ownership in the electronic register applies in the case of any other changes of ownership of application equipment in professional use that has not been exempted from inspection in the relevant Member State(s) in accordance with Article 32(3).
Amendment 2576 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1
1. The competent authority referred to in Article 30 or a body designated by it shall inspect application equipment in professional use every three years, starting from the date of first purchase. The competent authority shall ensure that there is sufficient staff, equipment and other resources necessary for the inspection of all application equipment due for inspection, within the three year cycleInspections of application equipment in professional use carried out prior to the entry into force of this regulation remain valid.
Amendment 2579 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. The inspection shall be carried out at a location where the risk of pollution and water contamination can be avoided or with the use of efficient measures eliminating risk of such pollution or contamination. The influence of external conditions on the reproducibility of the results of the inspection, such as effects of wind and rain, shall be minimised by the authority or body carrying out the inspection.
Amendment 2580 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 4
Article 31 – paragraph 4
4. All equipment necessary for an inspection and used by the inspector for testing the application equipment shall be accurate, in good condition and checked and, where necessary, calibrated at regular intervals. The person carrying out the inspection should be properly trained. Member States may adopt national law specifying the more detailed requirements for equipment to be used during inspections of the application equipment in professional use. Member States may adopt national law specifying detailed requirements for the training of persons conducting inspections of the application equipment in professional use.
Amendment 2581 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 5
Article 31 – paragraph 5
5. The owner of the application equipment in professional use shall ensure that the application equipment is clean and safe before the inspection starts. In case the application equipment in professional use is not clean or safe the competent authority or body delegated by it refuse to conduct the inspection.
Amendment 2584 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 6
Article 31 – paragraph 6
6. The results of each inspection for which application equipment in professional use passes the test shall be recorded by the competent authority referred to in Article 30 in the central electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33.
Amendment 2586 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 7 – point a
Article 31 – paragraph 7 – point a
(a) issued by the competent authority referred to in Article 30 or body delegated by it to the owner of application equipment in professional use where that equipment complies with the requirements listed in Annex IV; and
Amendment 2588 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 7 – point b
Article 31 – paragraph 7 – point b
(b) recorded by that competent authority or body delegated by it in the central electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33.
Amendment 2596 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 10
Article 31 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 amending this Article and Annex IV in order to take into account technical progress and scientific developments.
Amendment 2600 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
A Member State may, after carrying out the risk assessment referred to in paragraph 2, lay down less stringent inspection requirements and provide for different inspection intervals than those set out in Article 31 to application equipment in professional use which represents a very low scale of use estimated by way of the risk assessment referred to in paragraph 2 and which is listed in the national action plan referred to in Article 8.
Amendment 2602 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c – point i (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c – point i (new)
(i) the risk assessment conducted before entry into force of this regulation can be used for the purpose of this paragraph.
Amendment 2607 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. A Member State may exempt from inspection referred to in Article 31 handheld application equipment or knapsack sprayers, in professional use, based on a risk assessment on their potential impact on human health and the environment, which shall include an estimation of the scale of use. The competent authority referred to in Article 30 shall maintain a copy of the risk assessment for control by the Commission. The risk assessment conducted before entry into force of this regulation can be used for the purpose of this paragraph.
Amendment 2623 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 2627 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point h
Amendment 2630 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point j
Amendment 2645 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two Union 2030 reduction targets and the two national 2030 reduction targets until and including 2030 is laid down in Annex I. This methodology shall be based on statistical data collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009.
Amendment 2654 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. Using the methodology set out in Annex I, the Commission shall calculate the results of progress towards achieving the two Union and two national 2030 reduction targets annually until and including 2030 and publish those results on the website referred to in Article 7.
Amendment 2663 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4
Article 35 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 amending this Article and Annex VI in order to take into account technical progress, including progress in the availability of statistical data, and scientific and agronomic developments. Such delegated acts may modify the existing harmonised risk indicators or provide for new harmonised risk indicators, which may take into account Member States’ progress towards achieving the target of having 25% of their utilised agricultural area devoted to organic farming by 2030 as referred to in Article 8(1), point (d).
Amendment 2674 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36
Article 36
Amendment 2692 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1
Article 37 – paragraph 1
By … [OP: please insert the date = the first day of the month following six monthtwo years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], each Member State shall inform the Commission of the competent authorities designated in accordance with this Regulation.
Amendment 2737 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2
Article 45 – paragraph 2
It shall apply from … [OP: please insert the date = the first day of the month following …24 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 2745 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – subheading 1
Annex I – subheading 1
METHODOLOGY FOR CALCULATING PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING THE TWO UNION AND TWO NATIONAL 2030 REDUCTION TARGETS
Amendment 2748 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – paragraph 1 – introductory part
This Regulation is the instrument used to achieve the pesticide reduction targets contained in the Farm to Fork Strategy by requiring each Member State to contribute to achieving by 2030 a 50 % Union-wide reduction of both the use and risk of chemical plant protection products (‘Union 2030 reduction target 1’) and the use of more hazardous plant protection products (‘Union 2030 reduction target 2’). This Regulation also regulates the contribution of each Member State to these Union targets. Each Member State contribution, set in the form of a national target, to Union 2030 reduction target 1 is referred to as a ‘national 2030 reduction target 1’, while a Member State contribution to Union 2030 reduction target 2 is referred to as a ‘national 2030 reduction target 2’. The methodology for calculating progress towards achieving these targets is set out below:
Amendment 2760 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – subheading 1
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – subheading 1
Amendment 2762 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point 1
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point 1
1. The methodology shall be based on statistics on the quantities of chemical active substances placed on the market in plant protection products under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, provided to the Commission (Eurostat) under Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council91 and the Utilized Agricultural Area (UAA) under Regulation (EC) 2018/1091 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on integrated farm statistics and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1166/2008 and (EU) No 1337/2011, Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 concerning statistics on pesticides (OJ L 324, 10.12.2009, p. 1). __________________ 91 Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 concerning statistics on pesticides (OJ L 324, 10.12.2009, p. 1).
Amendment 2778 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point 3 – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point 3 – paragraph 1
Progress towards achieving reduction target 1 shall be calculated by multiplying the annual quantities of active substances in plant protection products placed on the market for each group in the Table in this Annex by the relevant hazard weighting set out in row (iii), followed by the aggregation of the results of these calculations and divided by the utilized agricultural area (UAA) (iv.).
Amendment 2803 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 2818 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 1
Annex II – Part 1
Amendment 2825 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. the percentagenumber of professional users controlled for integrated pest management implementation;
Amendment 2826 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. the percentagenumber of professional users failing to comply with the obligation to keep electronic records on integrated pest management implementation;
Amendment 2829 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. the percentagenumber of professional users that failed to comply with the obligation to keep pesticide use data electronically;
Amendment 2834 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
8. the estimated quantities of illegal plant protection products used and the quantities of illegal plant protection products detected;
Amendment 2837 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 2 – point 10
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 2 – point 10
10. the percentagenumber of professional users, advisors and distributors trained in the subjects listed in Annex III and holding a training certificate in accordance with Article 25 or who has a proof of entry in a central electronic register in accordance with Article 25(5), broken down by professional users, advisors and distributors;
Amendment 2840 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 2 – point 11
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 2 – point 11
Amendment 2854 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 3
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 3
Amendment 2855 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 4
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 4
Amendment 2856 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 5
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 5
Amendment 2857 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 7
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 7
Amendment 2858 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 8
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 8
Amendment 2859 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 9
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 9
Amendment 2860 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 10
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 10
Amendment 2861 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 11
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 11
Amendment 2862 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 12
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 12
Amendment 2863 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 14
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 14
Amendment 2864 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 15
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 15
Amendment 2865 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 16
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 16
Amendment 2866 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 17
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 17
Amendment 2867 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – introductory part
Annex III – point 3 – introductory part
3. The hazards of and risks associated with improper use of plant protection products, and how to identify and control them, including the following subjects:
Amendment 2869 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point a
Annex III – point 3 – point a
(a) potential risks to human health;
Amendment 2870 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point b
Annex III – point 3 – point b
(b) symptoms of plant protection product poisoning and appropriate first aid measures in case of such poisoning;
Amendment 2871 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point c
Annex III – point 3 – point c
(c) potential risks to non-target plants and insects, wildlife, biodiversity and the environment in general.
Amendment 2872 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4
Annex III – point 4
4. IWhen relevant: integrated pest management strategies and techniques, integrated crop management strategies and techniques, organic farming principles, biological pest control methods, harmful organism control methods, the obligation to apply integrated pest management as set out in Articles 12 and 13 of this Regulation, and the obligation to enter records in the electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register, as set out in Article 14 of this Regulation.
Amendment 2875 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5
Annex III – point 5
5. When plant protection products are needed, how to choose the plant protection products with the least sidtaking into consideration possible effects on human health, non- target organisms and the environment among all authorised products for a given pest problem, in a given situation.
Amendment 2877 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 6 – introductory part
Annex III – point 6 – introductory part
6. Measures to minimise potential risks to humans, non-target organisms and the environment, including:
Amendment 2879 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 7
Annex III – point 7
7. Procedures for preparing application equipment for operation, including its calibration, with minimum potential risks to the user, other persons, non-target animal and plant species, biodiversity and the environment, including water resources.
Amendment 2880 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 8
Annex III – point 8
8. Practical training on the use of application equipment and its maintenance, and on risk mitigation measures including specific spraying techniques, use of new technology including precision farming techniques, as well as the technical check of sprayers in use and ways to improve spray quality. In this subject special attention shall be paid to the drift-reduction nozzles and the recommendations made by the manufacturers concerning optimal conditions of their use. Specific potential risks linked to use of handheld application equipment or knapsack sprayers and the relevant risk management measures. Practical training shall also cover the specific risks linked to the sowing of seeds treated with plant protection products.
Amendment 2881 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 11
Annex III – point 11
Amendment 2882 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 13
Annex III – point 13
Amendment 2883 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 14 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex III – point 14 – point a – paragraph 1
Amendment 2884 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 14 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex III – point 14 – point a – paragraph 2
Amendment 2885 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 14 – point d
Annex III – point 14 – point d
(d) use of other mitigation measures which minimise the potential risk of off- site pollution caused by spray drift, drain- flow and run-off, including in particular mandatory buffer zones adjacent to surface waters courses and groundwater and aquifers;
Amendment 2886 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 14 – point e
Annex III – point 14 – point e
Amendment 2889 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 2
Annex IV – paragraph 2
The application equipment in professional use shall function reliably and be used only in accordance with its manual of operation for its intended purpose ensuring that plant protection products can be accurately applied in line with good agricultural practice (GAP) as defined in Article 3(2), point (a), of Regulation (EC) 396/2005 of the European Parliament and the Council111 . __________________ 111 Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC (OJ L 70, 16.3.2005, p. 1).
Amendment 2890 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 3
Annex IV – paragraph 3
The equipment shall be in such a condition to allow it to be filled and emptied safely, easily and completely and to prevent any leakage of either spray solution or concentrated product. It shall permit easy and thorough cleaning. It shall also allow for safe operation, and be capable of being immediately stopped from the position of the operator. It shall be simple to perform any necessary adjustments. Such adjustments shall be accurate and capable of being reproduced.
Amendment 2891 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 4 – Part 4 – paragraph 1
Annex IV – paragraph 4 – Part 4 – paragraph 1
Agitation or mixing devices shall ensure a proper recirculation in order to achieve an even concentration of the whole volume of the liquid spray mixture in the tank.
Amendment 2893 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 4 – Part 6 – paragraph 1
Annex IV – paragraph 4 – Part 6 – paragraph 1
All devices for measuring, switching on and off and adjusting pressure or flow rate shall be properly calibrated and work correctly. The controls to be operated during the application operation shall be operable from the operator’s position, the necessary instruments to control the operation shall be present and accurate and the instrument displays shall be readable from the operator’s position. For equipment to apply liquid products, pressure adjustment devices shall maintain a constant working pressure at constant revolutions of the pump, in order to ensure that a stable volume application rate is applied. Additional equipment to dose or inject plant protection products shall function accurately and correctly.
Amendment 192 #
2022/0195(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
— having regard to Article 294(2), Article 191 and Article 192(12b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C9- 0208/2022), (Justification - legal basis:1. This REGULATION proposal is in accordance with Article 192(2b) of TFEU, because measures of the proposal are affecting: town and country planning, quantitative management of water, resources, or affecting, directly or indirectly, the availability of those resource, agriculture land use and forestry matters. The form of DIRECTIVE (instead of Regulation) would better reflect existing the MSs’ national legislation and avoid unnecessary administrative burden. As DIRECTIVE proposal is in accordance with Article 192(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). The proposal is not compatible with the principle of subsidiarity and proportionality because it exceeds what is necessary to achieve the objectives of the proposal (for example: national forestry, and water plans, management, etc). 2. The proposal is NOT compatible with the principle of subsidiarity and proportionality because it exceeds what is necessary to achieve the objectives of the proposal (f.e. national forestry and water plans, management, sources).)Or. en
Amendment 195 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 192(11 and Article 192(2b) thereof,
Amendment 317 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) It is important to ensure a gradual increase of the areas covered by habitat types that fall within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC that are in good condition across the territory of Member States and of the Union as a whole, until the favourable reference areabest possible conservation status for each habitat type is reached and at least 90 % at Member State level of that area is in good condition, so as to allow those habitat types in the Union to achieve favourable conservation statusthat area is in good condition.
Amendment 521 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 75
Recital 75
(75) In order to ensure the necessary adaptation of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending Annexes I to VII to adapt the group of habitats, to update the information on the common farmland bird index, as well as to adapt the list of biodiversity indicators for agricultural ecosystems, the list of biodiversity indicators for forest ecosystems and the list of marine species tois to be done through a proper consultation of the relevant national experts, and in accordance with the latest scientific evidence and the examples of restoration measures. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making52. 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 522 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 75
Recital 75
(75) In order to ensure the necessary adaptation of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending Annexes I to VII to adapt the group of habitats, to update the information on the common farmland bird index, as well as to adapt the list of biodiversity indicators for agricultural ecosystems, the list of biodiversity indicators for forest ecosystems and the list of marine species is to be done through a proper consultation of the relevant national experts, and in accordance with to the latest scientific evidence and the examples of restoration measures. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making52. 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 543 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the continuous, long-term and sustained recovery of biodiverse and resilient nature across the Union’s land and sea areas through the restoration of degraded ecosystems;
Amendment 550 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) achieving the Union’s overarching objectives concerning climate change mitigation and climate change adaptationsustainable development, as well as food and energy security;
Amendment 559 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulation establishes a framework within which Member States shall put in place, without delay, long-term effective and area-based restoration measures which together shall cover, by 2030, at least 20 % of the Union’s land and sea areas and, by 2050, all ecosystems in need of restoration.
Amendment 593 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘ecosystem’ means a dynamic complex of plant, animal, and microorganism communities and their non-living environment, interacting as a functional unit, and includes habitat types, habitats of species and species populationsfunctional system of living and non-living components of the environment that are interconnected by the exchange of substances, the flow of energy and the transfer of information and that dynamically interact and evolve over space and time;
Amendment 646 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘sufficient quality of habitat’ means the quality of a habitat of a species which allows the ecological requirements of a species to be met at any stage of its biological cycle so that it is maintaining itself on a long-long-term favourable status and a full functionality of ecosysterm basis as a viable component of its habitat in its natural range;services.
Amendment 652 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) ‘sufficient quantity of habitat’ means the quantity of a habitat of a species which allows the ecological requirements of a species to be met at any stage of its biological cycle so that it is maintaining itself on a long-contributes to a long-term favourable status and a full functionality of ecosysterm basis as a viable component of its habitat in its natural range;services.
Amendment 719 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good conditionfavourable status areas of habitat types listed in Annex I which are not in good conditionfavourable status. Such measures shall be in place on at least 30 % of the area of each group of habitat types listed in Annex I that is not in good conditionfavourable status, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, on at least 60 % by 2040, and on at least 90 % by 2050 inside the Natura 2000 network.
Amendment 726 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 754 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures for the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of the species listed in Annexes II, IV and V to Directive 92/43/EEC and of the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of wild birds covered by Directive 2009/147/EC that are necessary to improve the quality and quantity of those habitats, including by re-establishing them, and to enhance connectivity, until sufficient quality and quantity of those habitats is achieved at favourable status.
Amendment 771 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The determination of the most suitable areas for restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article shall be based on the best available knowledgetechniques, taking into account the all functions of ecosystems and the latest scientific evidence of the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex I, measured by the structure and functions which are necessary for their long-term maintenance including their typical species, as referred to in Article 1(e) of Directive 92/43/EEC, and of the quality and quantity of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article. Areas where the habitat types listed in Annex I are in unknown condition shall be considered as not being in good condition and cost effectiveness.
Amendment 774 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Amendment 790 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall ensure that the areas that are subject to restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 show a continuous improvement in the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex I until good condition is reached, and a continuous improvement of the quality of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3, until the sufficient quality of those habitats is reached. Member States shall ensure that areas in which good condition has been reached, and in which the sufficient quality of the habitats of the speciefavourable status is reached. Member States shall ensure that areas subject to restoration measures according to paragraphs 1 in which favourable status has been reached, do not deteriorate excluding force majeure.
Amendment 811 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7
Article 4 – paragraph 7
7. Member States shall ensure that areas where the habitat types listed in Annex I occur inside Natura 2000 do not deteriorate.
Amendment 893 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point a
(a) force majeure; including natural disasters;
Amendment 948 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good conditionFollowing the development of a revised Union-wide methodology for the assessment of habitat types and species protected under Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC, Member States shall put in place appropriate and reasonable restoration measures inside the Natura 2000 network to improve favourable status areas of habitat types listed in Annex II which are not in good condition. Such measures shall be in place on at least 30 % of the total area of each group ofthe habitat types listed in Annex II that isare not in good condition, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, on at least 60 % by 2040, and on at least 90 % by 2050. .
Amendment 990 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures inside Natura 2000 network for the marine habitats of species listed in Annex III and where deemed required for species in Annexes II, IV and V to Directive 92/43/EEC and for the marine habitats of wild birds covered under Directive 2009/147/EC, that are necessary in order to improve the quality and quantity of those habitats, including by re- establishing them, and to enhance connectivity, until sufficient quality and quantity of those habitats is achievedto reach favourable status.
Amendment 999 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The determination of the most suitable areas for restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article shall be based on the best available knowledgetechniques, taking into account all functions of ecosystems, and the latest scientific evidence of the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex II, measured by the structure and functions which are necessary for their long-term maintenance, including their typical species, as referred to in Article 1(e) of Directive 92/43/EEC, and of the quality and quantity of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3. Areas where the habitat types listed in Annex II are in unknown condition shall be considered as not being in good condition of this Article. Cost- effectiveness must also be taken into account when prioritising and allocating restoration measures.
Amendment 1009 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. The restoration measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall consider the need for improved connectivity between the habitat types listed in Annex II and take into account the ecological requirements of the species referred to in paragraph 3 that occur in those habitat types.
Amendment 1016 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6
Article 5 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall ensure that the areas that are subject to restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 32 show a continuous improvement in the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex II until good condition is reached, and a continuous improvement of the quality of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3 until the sufficient quality of those habitats is reached. Member States shall ensure that a. Member States shall ensure that areas inside Natura 2000 areas subject to restoration measureas in which good condition has been reachedaccordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 in which the sufficient quality of the habitats of the speciesgood condition has been reached, do not deteriorate.
Amendment 1032 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 7
Article 5 – paragraph 7
7. Member States shall ensure that areas where the habitat types listed in Annex II occur inside Nature 2000 do not deteriorate.
Amendment 1065 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are or other relevant circumstances which are directly and indirectly caused by climate change; or
Amendment 1072 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c
(c) a project of overriding public interest for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined on a case by case basis, to be defined in the national restoration plan.
Amendment 1080 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c a (new)
(ca) A project in the interest of public health and public safety, including food and energy supply, or for other imperative reasons of overriding public interest, including those of a social or economic nature and beneficial consequences of primary importance for the environment.
Amendment 1084 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c b (new)
(cb) Measures to maintain food security and production of food and renewable resources;
Amendment 1106 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point a
(a) force majeure, including natural disasters;
Amendment 1138 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – point a
(a) an increase of habitat area in good condition for habitat types listed in Annex II until at least 90 % is in good condition and until the favourable reference area for each habitat type in each biogeographic region of their territory is reached, providing that habitats types requirements for good conditions as well as favourable reference areas are not negatively competing;
Amendment 1151 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – point b a (new)
(ba) Member states shall, in accordance with the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, restore areas that, due to the loss of their natural conditions, have lost their production capacity, ability to produce important ecosystem services.
Amendment 1156 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – point b b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – point b b (new)
(bb) Member states shall, in accordance with the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, restore areas that, due to the loss of their natural conditions, risk significantly worsening the effects of natural disasters such as floods, storms, fires and natural pests.
Amendment 1200 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 1205 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a net gain of urban green space that is integrated into existing and new buildings and infrastructure developments, including through renovations and, renewals, restoration, and de-sealing, in all cities and in towns and suburbs.
Amendment 1233 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall make an inventory of barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters and, taking into account their socio-economic functions, identify the barriers that need to be removed to contribute to the achievement of the restoration targets set out in Article 4 of this Regulation and of the objective of restoring at least 25 000 km of rivers into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 20305, without prejudice to Directive 2000/60/EC, in particular Aarticles 4(3), 4(5) and 4(7) thereof, and Regulation 1315/2013, in particular Article 15 thereof.
Amendment 1254 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall remove the barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters identified based on the inventory under paragraph 1 of this Article, in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in Article 12(2), point (f). When removing barriers, Member States shall primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply, flood protection, or other uses.
Amendment 1268 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall complemenmay support the removal of the barriers referred to in paragraph 2 by the measures necessaryadequate to improveing the natural functions of the related floodplains.
Amendment 1284 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall reverse the decline ofcontribute to pollinator populationsabundance by 2030, and achieve thereafter an increasimprove pollinator diversity by 2035, in order to maintaing trend of pollinator populations, measured ehe functionality of the pollination ecosystem service overy three years after 2030,ime. The improvement shall be continuous until satisfactory levels are reachieved, as set out in accordance with Article 11 (3). This shall be done while taking into account impacts on agricultural production and factors such as climate change.
Amendment 1308 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures necessaryappropriate and reasonable to enhance biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems, in addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures under Article 4(1), (2) and (3), taking into account social and economic aspects, Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), including SMEs, and ensure the food security in the EU.
Amendment 1328 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall achieveim for an increasing trend at national level of each of the following indicators in agricultural ecosystems, as further specified in Annex IV, measured in the period from the date of entry into force of this Regulation until 31 December 2030, and every threfive years thereafter, until the satisfactory levels, identified in accordance with Article 11(3), are reached:
Amendment 1331 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 1342 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 1355 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) sShare of agricultural land with high- diversity landscape features according to the CAP Strategic plan.
Amendment 1409 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 1423 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1439 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 1454 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Member States may put in place restoration measures, including rewetting, in areas of peat extraction sites and count those areas as contributing to achieving the respective targets referred to in the first subparagraph, points (a), (b) and (c)Article 4.
Amendment 1458 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
In addition, Member States may put in place restoration measures to rewet organic soils that constitute drained peatlands under land uses other than agricultural use and peat extraction and count those rewetted areas as contributing, up to a maximum of 20%, to the achievement of the targets referred to in the first subparagraph, points (a), (b) and (c)Article 4.
Amendment 1463 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
The non-fulfilment of the obligation set out in paragraph xx is justified if caused by: force majeure, including natural disasters; the effects of climate change; unavoidable habitat transformations; actions of third countries; and other factors beyond control, as well the necessity to maintain food security;
Amendment 1477 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures necessary to enhance biodiversity of forest ecosystems, taking into account social and economic and requirements, the restoration measures in degraded forest ecosystems to enhance productivity, long-term resilience and biodiversity, in addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures pursuant to Article 4(1), (2) and (3).
Amendment 1500 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 1512 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) lying and standing deadwood;
Amendment 1519 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) share of forests with uneven-aged structurenumber of veteran trees at regional level;
Amendment 1522 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 1549 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) diversity of tree species;
Amendment 1562 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The non-fulfilment of the obligation set out in paragraph xx is justified if caused by: force majeure, including natural disasters; the effects of climate change; unavoidable habitat transformations; actions of third countries; and other factors beyond control;
Amendment 1567 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The non-fulfilment of the obligation set out in paragraph 2 is justified if caused by: force majeure, including natural disasters; unavoidable habitat transformations, etc.
Amendment 1585 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare national restoration plans and carry out the preparatory monitoring and research needed to identify the restoration measures that are necessary to meet the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, taking into account the latest scientific evidence, practices and local conditions, cost-effective allocation and prioritisation of restoration measures, while involving relevant stakeholders, such as owners and managers at every stage of the process.
Amendment 1625 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv
(iv) the areas most suitable for the re- establishment of habitat types in view of ongoing and projected changes to environmental conditions due to climate change, cost- effectiveness of resource use and existing land uses;
Amendment 1633 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the sufficient quality and quantity of the habitats of the species required for achieving their favourable conservation status, taking into account the areas most suitable for re-establishment of those habitats, and the connectivity needed between habitats in order for the species populations to thrive, as well as ongoing and projected changes to environmental conditions due to climate changes well the real available areas taking into account competing needs of habitats and species as well as existing land uses.
Amendment 1644 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall set, by 2030 at the latest, satisfactory levels for each of the indicators referred to in Articles 8(1), 9(2) and 10(2), through an open and effective process and assessment, based on the latest scientific evidence and, if available, the framework referred to in Article 17(9), local conditions, economic viability of agriculture and forestry, and subject to food security concerns. During the process, all relevant stakeholders such as landowners and land managers, shall be consulted.
Amendment 1664 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall identify and map the agricultural and forestvelop a methodology to identify and map areas in need of restoration, in particular those areas thatwhich, due to intensification or other management factors, are in need of enhanced connectivity and landscape diversityfrastructure measures and settlement activity are in need of enhanced connectivity and landscape diversity. The type of restoration measures recommended in these areas, and how restrictions of use and property disadvantages are compensated, shall be determined in agreement with the landowner of the area concerned. The mapping and identification exercises should include an informed process for any landowners and land managers whose land is being identified.
Amendment 1678 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Member States shall identify synergies with climate cfoster policy coherence for sustainable development and enhangce mitigation, climate change adaptation andpositive synergies and tackle trade offs with other policy areas, including disaster prevention, and prioritise restoration measures accordingly. Member States shall also take into account:
Amendment 1681 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) their integrated national energy and climate plannational forest programmes, or equivalent, food strategies referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999;
Amendment 1686 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Amendment 1728 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. national plans and/or strategies;
Amendment 1740 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9
Article 11 – paragraph 9
9. Member States shall, when preparing the national restoration plans, aim at optimisbalancing the ecological, economic and social functions of ecosystems while fully respecting ownership rights, as well as their contribution to the sustainable development of the relevant regions and local communities.
Amendment 1760 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11
Article 11 – paragraph 11
11. Member States shall ensure that the preparation of the restoration plan is open, inclusive and effectivensure cooperation and active engagement of private land owners, in compliance with the principle of prior and informed consent and that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in its elaboration. Consultations shall comply with the requirements set out in Articles 4 to 10 of Directive 2001/42/EC.
Amendment 1831 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) the estimated co-benefits for climate change mitigationsustainable development associated with the restoration measures over time, as well as wider socio-economic benefits of those measures;
Amendment 1837 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point l
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point l
(l) the estimated financing needs for the implementation of the restoration measures, which shall include thea description of the support to stakeholders, such as landowners and land managers affected by restoration measures or other new obligations arising from this Regulation, compensation for possible property disadvantages and yield losses of the landowners concerned, and the means of intended financing, public or private funding, including (co-) financing with Union funding instruments, including through a dedicated EU Fund for Restoration;
Amendment 1865 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o
Amendment 1904 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. When assessing the draft national restoration plan, the Commission shall evaluate its compliance with Article 12, as well as its adequacy for meeting the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, as well as the Union’s overarching objectives referred to in Article 1, the specific objectives referred to in Article 7(1) to restore at least 25 000 km of rivers into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 2030 and the 2030 objective of covering at least 10% of the Union’s agricultural area with high-diversity landscape features.
Amendment 1949 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall review their national restoration plan at least once every 10 years, in accordance with Articles 11 and 12, taking into account progress made in the implementation of the plans, the best available scientific evidence as well as available knowledge of changes or expected changes in environmental conditions due to climate changetechniques and local conditions.
Amendment 1985 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Amendment 2044 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. The monitoring in accordance with paragraph 1, points (a), (b) and (c), of this Article, concerning the stock of organic carbon in cropland mineral soils and the share of agricultural land with high- diversity landscape features, and (e) concerning the standing deadwood, theand lying deadwood, the share of forests with uneven-aged structure, the forest connectivitygrowing stock/ annual increment and the stock of organic carbon, shall be carried out at least every threfive years, and, where possible, every year. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, point (c) concerning the grassland butterfly index, that paragraph, points (d) and (e) concerning the common forest bird index, and that paragraph, point (f) concerning pollinator species shall be carried out every year. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, points (g) and (h), shall be carried out at least every six years and shall be coordinated with the reporting cycle under Article 17 of Directive 92/43/EEC.
Amendment 2076 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall electronically report to the Commission the area subject to restoration measures referred to in Articles 4 to 10 and the barriers referred to in Article 7 that have been removed, on an annual basisbasis of three years according to reporting systems of Habitats and Birds Directive starting from [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 2102 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Article 18 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall, as from 2029, report to the European Parliament and to the Council every threfive years on the implementation of this Regulation.
Amendment 2111 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Amendment 2123 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Amendment 2136 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Amendment 2146 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Amendment 45 #
2022/0165(NLE)
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 through strengthening the links between the education system and the labour market needs, and thus promoting flexible labour markets that are future-oriented and responsive to economic change, with a view to achieving the objectives of full employment and social progress, balanced growth, a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment laid down in Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). Member States are to regard promoting employment as a matter of common concern and are to coordinate their action in that respect within the Council, taking into account national practices related to the responsibilities of management and labour.
Amendment 53 #
2022/0165(NLE)
Recital 2
(2) The Union is to combat social exclusion and discrimination, and promote social justice and protection, equality between women and men, solidarity between generations and the protection of the rights of the child as laid down in Article 3 TEU. 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, a high level of education and training throughout people’s lives, and protection of human health as laid down in Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).
Amendment 54 #
2022/0165(NLE)
Recital 3
(3) In accordance with the TFEU, the Union has developed and implemented policy coordination instruments for economic and employment policies. As part of those instruments, the Guidelines for the Employment Policies of the Member States (the ‘Guidelines’) set out in the Annex to this Decision, together with the Broad Guidelines for the Economic Policies of the Member States and of the Union set out in Council Recommendation (EU) 2015/11845 , form the Integrated Guidelines. They are to 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 as well as an effective response to the impact of COVID-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the labour markets and economies of the Member States. __________________ 5 Council 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 77 #
2022/0165(NLE)
Recital 6
(6) Climate change and environment- related challenges, the need to accelerate energy independence and ensure Europe’s open strategic autonomy, globalisation, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, an increase in teleworking, the platform economy and demographic change are transforming European economies and societies. The Union and its Member States are to work together to effectively and proactively address those structural developments and adapt existing systems as needed, recognising the close interdependence of the Member States’ economies and labour markets, and related policies. This requires 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, while implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights. Such policy action should encompass a boost in sustainable investment, a renewed commitment to appropriately sequenced reforms that enhance economic growth, the creation of quality jobs, productivity, adequate working conditions, social and territorial cohesion, upward convergence, resilience and the exercise of fiscal responsibility and address inflation increase, with support from existing EU funding programmes, and in particular the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the Cohesion Policy Funds (including the European Social Fund Plus and the European Regional Development Fund) as well as the Just Transition Fund. It should combine supply- and demand-side measures, while taking into account their environmental, employment and social impacts. Effective long-term measures are also needed to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 and war crises and provide financial assistance to businesses, non- profit and charitable organisations, as well as households in order to prevent the increase of poverty.
Amendment 79 #
2022/0165(NLE)
Recital 6
(6) Climate change and environment- related challenges, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and influx of war refugees, the need to accelerate energy independence and ensure Europe’s open strategic autonomy, globalisation, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, an increase in teleworking, the platform economy and demographic change are transforming European economies and societies. The Union and its Member States are to work together to effectively and proactively address those structural developments and adapt existing systems as needed, recognising the close interdependence of the Member States’ economies and labour markets, and related policies. This requires 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, while implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights. Such policy action should encompass a boost in sustainable investment, a renewed commitment to appropriately sequenced reforms that enhance economic growth, the creation of quality jobs, productivity, adequate working conditions, social and territorial cohesion, upward convergence, resilience and the exercise of fiscal responsibility, with support from existing EU funding programmes, and in particular the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the Cohesion Policy Funds (including the European Social Fund Plus and the European Regional Development Fund) as well as the Just Transition Fund. It should combine supply- and demand-side measures, while taking into account their environmental, employment and social impacts.
Amendment 89 #
2022/0165(NLE)
Recital 9
(9) Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the European Council, in its conclusions of 24 February 2022, condemned Russia’s actions, which seek to undermine European and global security and stability, and expressed solidarity to the Ukrainian people, underlining the violation of international law and the principles of the UN Charter. In the current context, temporary protection, as granted by the Council Decision of 4 March 202230 activating the Temporary Protection Directive31 , is necessary in light of the scale of the influx of refugees and displaced persons. This allows Ukrainian refugees to enjoy harmonised rights across the Union that offer an adequate level of protection, including residency rights, access and integration to the labour market, access to education and training, access to housing, as well as to social security systems, medical care, social welfare, or other assistance, and means of subsistence. By participating in Europe’s labour markets, Ukrainian refugees can contribute to strengthening the EU’s economy and help support their country and people at home. In the future, the acquired experience and skills can contribute to rebuilding Ukraine. For unaccompanied children and teenagers, temporary protection confers the right to legal guardianship and access to childhood education and care. Member States should involve social partners in the design, implementation and evaluation of policy measures aimed at addressing the employment and skills challenges stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine as well as recognition of qualifications. Social partners play a key role in mitigating the impact of the war in terms of preserving employment and production. __________________ 30 Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/382 of 4 March 2022 establishing the existence of a mass influx of displaced persons from Ukraine within the meaning of Article 5 of Directive 2001/55/EC, and having the effect of introducing temporary protection. 31 Council Directive 2001/55/EC of 20 July 2001 on minimum standards for giving temporary protection in the event of a mass influx of displaced persons and on measures promoting a balance of efforts between Member States in receiving such persons and bearing the consequences thereof.
Amendment 93 #
2022/0165(NLE)
Recital 10
(10) Reforms to the labour market, including national wage-setting mechanisms, should follow national practices of social dialogue, with a view to providing fair wages that enable a decent standard of living and sustainable growth. They should allow for the necessary opportunity for a broad consideration of socioeconomic factors, including improvements in sustainability, competitiveness, innovation, the creation of quality jobs, working conditions, in- work poverty, education and skills, public health and inclusion, inflation and real incomes. In this sense, the Recovery and Resilience Facility and other EU funds are supporting Member States in implementing reforms and investments that are in line with the EU’s priorities, making the European economies and societies more sustainable, resilient and better prepared for the green and digital transitions. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has further aggravated pre-existing socio-economic challenges from the COVID-19 crisis. Member States and the Union should continue to ensure that the social, employment and economic impacts are mitigated and that transitions are socially fair and just, also in light of the fact that increased open strategic autonomy and an accelerated green transition will help reduce the dependence on imports of energy and other strategic products/technologies, notably from Russia. Strengthening resilience and pursuing 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, are essential. A coherent set of active labour market policies, consisting of temporary hiring and transition incentives, skills policies and improved employment services, is needed to support labour market transitions, also in light of the green and digital transformations, as highlighted in Recommendation (EU) 2021/402 [and the Council Recommendation on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality].
Amendment 98 #
2022/0165(NLE)
Recital 11
(11) Discrimination in all its forms should be tackled, gender equality ensured and employment of young people supported. Access and opportunities for all should be ensured and poverty and social exclusion, including that of children and Roma people, should be reduced, in particular by ensuring an effective functioning of labour markets and adequate and inclusive social protection systems32 , and by removing barriers to inclusive and future-oriented education, training and labour-market participation, including through investments in early childhood education and care, and in digital and green skills. Timely and equal access to affordable care, long-term care and healthcare services, including prevention and healthcare promotion, are particularly relevant, also in light of the COVID-19 pandemic that started in 2020 and in a context of ageing societies. Ensuring occupational health and safety and a good work-life balance for workers throughout their careers, is a prerequisite for a sustainable working life and active and healthy ageing after retirement. The potential of persons with disabilities to contribute to economic growth and social development should be further realised. As new economic and business models take hold in workplaces throughout the Union, 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. __________________ 32 Council Recommendation of 8 November 2019 on access to social protection for workers and the self- employed, 2019/C 387/01
Amendment 101 #
2022/0165(NLE)
Recital 11
(11) Discrimination in all its forms should be tackled, gender equality ensured and employment of young people supported. Access and opportunities for all should be ensured and poverty and social exclusion, including that of children, older persons and Roma people, should be reduced, in particular by ensuring an effective functioning of labour markets and adequate and inclusive social protection systems32 , and by removing barriers to inclusive and future-oriented education, training and labour-market participation, including through investments in early childhood education and care, and in digital and green skills. Timely and equal access to affordable long-term care and healthcare services, including prevention and healthcare promotion, are particularly relevant, also in light of the COVID-19 pandemic that started in 2020 and in a context of ageing societies. The potential of persons with disabilities to contribute to economic growth and social development should be further realised. As new economic and business models take hold in workplaces throughout the Union, 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. __________________ 32 Council Recommendation of 8 November 2019 on access to social protection for workers and the self- employed, 2019/C 387/01
Amendment 120 #
2022/0165(NLE)
Annex – Guideline 5 – paragraph 3
Taxation should be shifted away from labour to other sources more supportive of employment and inclusive growth and in line with climate and environmental objectives, taking account of the redistributive effect of the tax system, while protecting revenue for adequate social protection and growth- enhancing expenditure.
Amendment 123 #
2022/0165(NLE)
Annex – Guideline 5 – paragraph 4
Member States, including those with statutory minimum wages, should promote collective bargaining with a view to wage setting and ensure an effective involvement of social partners in a transparent and predictable manner, allowing for an adequate responsiveness of wages to productivity developments and fostering fair wages that enable a decent standard of living, paying particular attention to lower and middle income groups with a view to strengthening upward socio-economic convergence. Wage-setting mechanisms should take into account socio-economic conditions, including regional and sectoral developments. Respecting national practices and the autonomy of the social partners, Member States and social partners should ensure that all workers have fair wages by benefitting, directly or indirectly, from collective agreements or adequate statutory minimum wages, taking into account their impact on competitiveness, job creation and in-work poverty.
Amendment 128 #
2022/0165(NLE)
Annex – Guideline 5 – paragraph 4
Member States, including those with statutory minimum wages, should promote collective bargaining with a view to wage setting and ensure an effective involvement of social partners in a transparent and predictable manner, allowing for an adequate responsiveness of wages to productivity developments and fostering fair wages that enable a decent standard of living, paying particular attention to lower and middle income groups with a view to strengthening upward socio-economic convergence. Wage-setting mechanisms should take into account socio-economic conditions such as inflation, including regional and sectoral developments. Respecting national practices and the autonomy of the social partners, Member States and social partners should ensure that all workers have fair wages by benefitting, directly or indirectly, from collective agreements or adequate statutory minimum wages, taking into account their impact on competitiveness, job creation and in-work poverty.
Amendment 136 #
2022/0165(NLE)
Annex I – Guideline 6 – paragraph 1
In the context of the digital and green transitions, demographic change and the Ukrainian warRussian invasion of Ukraine, Member States should promote sustainability, productivity, employability and human capital, fostering acquisition of skills and competences throughout people’s lives and responding to current and future labour- market needs, in light of the 2030 EU headline target on skills., in particular digital skills. Following the COVID-19 crisis, 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, access to digital learning, and language training (e.g. in the case of refugees including from Ukraine). 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 green and digital transitions, addressing existing skills mismatches and preventing the emergence of new shortages, in particular for activities related to REPowerEU, such as renewable energy deployment or buildings’ renovation. Particular attention should be paid to challenges faced by the teaching profession, including by investing in teachers’ and trainers’ digital competences. 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 and resilience throughout life. Member States should seek to strengthen the provision of individual training entitlements and ensure their transferability during professional transitions, including, where appropriate, through individual learning accounts, as well as a reliable system of training quality assessment. Member States should deliver on the potential of micro-credentials to support lifelong learning and employability. They should enable everyone to anticipate and better adapt to labour-market needs, in particular through continuous upskilling and reskilling and the provision of integrated guidance and counselling, with a view to supporting fair and just transitions for all, strengthening social outcomes, addressing labour-market shortages and skills mismatches, improving the overall resilience of the economy to shocks and making potential adjustments easier.
Amendment 144 #
2022/0165(NLE)
Annex – Guideline 6 – paragraph 2
Member States should foster equal opportunities for all by addressing inequalities in education and training systems. In particular, children should be provided access to good quality early childhood education and care, in line with the European Child Guarantee. Member States should raise overall qualification levels, reduce the number of early leavers from education and training, support access to education and care of children from rural and remoted areas, increase the attractiveness of vocational education and training (VET), access to and completion of tertiary education, facilitate the transition from education to employment for young people through quality traineeships and apprenticeships, as well as increase adult participation in continuing learning, particularly among learners from disadvantaged backgrounds and the least qualified. Taking into account the new requirements of digital, green and ageing societies, Member States should strengthen work-based learning in their VET systems, including through quality and effective apprenticeships, and increase the number of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates both in VET and in tertiary education, especially women. Furthermore, Member States should enhance the labour-market relevance of tertiary education and, where appropriate, 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 uptake of flexible continuous VET. Member States should also support low-skilled adults to maintain or develop their long- term employability by boosting access to and uptake of quality learning opportunities, through the implementation of Upskilling Pathways Recommendation including a skills assessment, an offer of education and training matching labour- market opportunities, and the validation and recognition of the skills acquired.
Amendment 182 #
2022/0165(NLE)
Annex – Guideline 7 – paragraph 4
The mobility of learners and workers should be adequately supported with the aim of enhancing their skills and employability and exploiting the full potential of the European labour market, while also ensuring fair conditions for all those pursuing a cross-border activity and stepping up administrative cooperation between national administrations with regard to mobile workers, benefitting as well from the assistance of the European Labour Authority. The mobility of workers in critical occupations and of cross-border, seasonal and posted workers should be supported in the cases of temporary border closures triggered by public health considerations.
Amendment 199 #
2022/0165(NLE)
Annex – Guideline 8 – paragraph 1
Member States should promote inclusive labour markets, open to all with legal status, by putting in place effective measures to fight all forms of discrimination and promote equal opportunities for all, and in particular for groups that are under-represented in the labour market, with due attention to the regional and territorial dimension. They should ensure equal treatment regarding employment, social protection, health and long-term care, education and access to goods and services, regardless of gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Amendment 218 #
2022/0165(NLE)
Annex – Guideline 8 – paragraph 5
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 guarantee access to adequate social housing or housing assistance. They should ensure a clean and fair energy transition and address energy poverty as an increasingly important form of poverty due to rising energy prices, partly linkand fuel prices, mainly caused toby the war in Ukraine, including, where appropriate, via targeted temporary income support measures. Inclusive housing renovation policies should also be implemented. The specific needs of persons with disabilities, including accessibility, should be taken into account in relation to those services. Homelessness should be tackled specifically. Member States should ensure timely access to affordable preventive and curative health care and long-term care of good quality, while safeguarding sustainability in the long term.
Amendment 224 #
2022/0165(NLE)
Annex – Guideline 8 – paragraph 7
In a context of increasing longevity and demographic change, Member States should secure the adequacy and sustainability of pension systems for workers and the self-employed, providing equal opportunities for women and men to acquire and accrue pension rights, including through supplementary schemes to ensure an adequate income in old age. Pension reforms should be supported by policies that aim to reduce the gender pension gap and measures that extend working lives, such as by raising the effective retirement age, notably by and facilitatinge labour market participation of older persons, and should be framed within active ageing strategies. Member States should establish a constructive dialogue with social partners and other relevant stakeholders, and allow for an appropriate phasing in of the reforms by flexible working arrangements and improved accessibility, and should be framed within active ageing strategies in order to enable them to enjoy healthy and independent retirement. Member States should establish a constructive dialogue with social partners and other relevant stakeholders, and allow for an appropriate phasing in of the reforms. Furthermore, Member States should draw up healthy ageing plans that cover access to health and care services, as well as strategies for health promotion and prevention.
Amendment 54 #
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 – paragraph 2 – point 9a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 9a
(9a) ’renewables go-to area’ means a specific location, whether on land 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.
Amendment 63 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(c) the availability of relevant grid infrastructure, storage and other flexibility tools or the potential to create or further upgrade such grid infrastructure and storage.
Amendment 86 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 15c – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a – indent 1
Article 15c – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a – indent 1
— give priority to artificial and built surfaces, such as rooftops, transport infrastructure areasparking areas, waste sites, industrial sites, mines, artificial inland water bodies, lakes or reservoirs, and, where appropriate, urban waste water treatment sites, as well as degraded land not usable for agriculture;
Amendment 114 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 15c – paragraph 2
Article 15c – paragraph 2
(2) Before its adoption, the plan or plans designating renewables go-to areas shall be subject to an open public consultation, an environmental assessment carried out in accordance with the conditions set out in Directive 2001/42/EC, and where applicable, if including artificial and built surfaces located in Natura 2000 sites, likely to have significant impacts in those sites, to the appropriate assessment in accordance to Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC.
Amendment 131 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
(2) No later than fourteen days for plants located in go-to areas and one month for plants located outside of go-to areas, following the receipt of the application, the competent authority shall validate the application or, if the developer has not sent all the information required to process an application, request the developer to submit a complete application within fourteen working days from this request. If the developer does not submit a complete application within this deadline, the competent authority may reject the application in written form. In the event of a rejection, the competent authority shall justify its decision. The developer may resubmit a new application at any point in time following such rejection. The date of the acknowledgement of the validity of the application by the competent authority shall serve as the start of the permit- granting process.
Amendment 150 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 16a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 16a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5, by derogation from Article 4(2) of Directive 2011/92/EU, and Annex II, points 3(a), (b), (d), (h), (i), and 6(c) alone or in conjunction with point 13(a) to that Directive as far as this concerns renewable energy projects, new applications for renewable energy plants, except for biomass combustion plants, including the repowering of plants, in already designated renewables go-to areas for the respective technology, co-located storage facilities as well as their connection to the grid, shall be exempted from the requirement to carry out a dedicated environmental impact assessment under Article 2(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU, provided that these projects comply with the rules and measures set out in accordance with Article 15c(1), point (b). The exemption from the application of Directive 2011/92/EU above shall not apply to projects which are likely to have significant effects on the environment in another Member State or where a Member State likely to be significantly affected so requests, as provided for in Article 7 of the said Directive.
Amendment 216 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 9a – paragraph 3
Article 9a – paragraph 3
Member States shall define, and make publicly available, criteria at national level for the practical implementation of these obligations, and for possible exemptions for specific types of buildings, in accordance with the assessed technical and economic potential of the solar energy installations, necessary energy grid infrastructure deployment, and the characteristics of the buildings covered by this obligation.
Amendment 214 #
2022/0105(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I
Annex I
Activity Capacity Threshold 1 Activities listed in Annex I to Directive Above the applicable capacity thresholds set 2010/75/EU out in Directive 2010/75/EU 2 Activities listed in Annex Ia to Directive Above the applicable capacity thresholds set 2010/75/EU out in Directive 2010/75/EU 3 Activities referred to in Article 2 of Directive Combustion plants with a rated thermal input (EU) 2015/2193 (where not covered by Annex I of at least 20 MW and below 50 MW to Directive 2010/75/EU) 4 Underground mining and related operations, and No capacity threshold (all installaCrude oil or gas productions and/ore including the extraction of crude oil or gas either subject to reporting)treatment installations with an average onshore or offshore (where not covered by Annex I to Directive 2010/75/EU) annual production andor throughput that Annex I to Directive 2010/75/EU) exceeds 500 000 cubic metres/day of gas or 500 tonnes/day of crude oil 5 Opencast mining and quarrying (where not Where the surface of the area effectively covered by Annex I to Directive 2010/75/EU) under extractive operation equals 25 hectares 6 Urban waste water treatment plants With a capacity of 100 000 population equivalents or more 7 Aquaculture With a production capacity of 100 tonnes of fish or shellfish per year 8 Installations for the building and/or dismantling With a capacity for ships 100 m long of ships, and for the painting or removal of paint from ships
Amendment 280 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
(aa) In Article 3, paragraph 1, point 3 a (new) is inserted: 3a. ‘existing installation’ means an installation first permitted before the [date of entry into force of this Directive]
Amendment 413 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
‘By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, Member States mayust set a procedure for the registration of installations covered only by Chapter V or Chapter VIa, which shall consist of a notification. The registration procedure shall apply notably to installations using free-range, pasture-based or grazing techniques or in stables with natural ventilation.’.
Amendment 453 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
Amendment 456 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to Directive 2004/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council*, in the event of any incident or accidentmajor accident within the meaning of the Article 3 (13) of the Directive 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, significantly affecting human health or the environment, Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that:
Amendment 460 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the operator immediately takes the measures to limit the environmental consequences and to prevent further possible incidents major accidents;
Amendment 464 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the competent authority requires the operator to take any appropriate complementary measures that the competent authority considers necessary to limit the environmental consequences and to prevent further possible incidents major accidents.
Amendment 469 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
In the event of any incident major accident significantly affecting human health or the environment in another Member State, the Member State in whose territory the accident major inaccident has occurred shall ensure that the competent authority of the other Member State is immediately informed. Transboundary and multidisciplinary cooperation between the affected Member States shall aim at limiting the consequences on the environment and human health and to prevent further possible incidents major accidents.
Amendment 497 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Amendment 706 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 14a – paragraph 1
Article 14a – paragraph 1
Member States shall require theeach operator to prepare andsubject to requirements set in Article 11 paragraph 1 of (EED) recast to implement, forat each installation falling within the scope of this Chapter or company-level, an environmental management system (‘EMS’). The EMS shall comply with the provisions included in relevant BAT conclusions that determine aspects to be covered in the EMS.
Amendment 746 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 14a – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 14a – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) for installations covered by the obligation to conduct an energy audit or implement an energy management system pursuant to Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU, inclusion of the results of that audit or implementation of the energy management system pursuant to Article 8 and Annex VI of that Directive and of the measures to implement their recommendations2012/27/EU;
Amendment 763 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 14a – paragraph 3
Article 14a – paragraph 3
3. TheWithout prejudice to Union competition law, information considered as confidential business information or commercially sensitive information shall only be shared with the Commission. The non-confidential version of EMS of an installation or capital group, shall be made available on the Internet, free of charge and without restricting access to registered users.
Amendment 787 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 1– subparagraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 1– subparagraph 3
The competent authority shall set out in an annex to the permit conditions the reasons for the application of the second subparagraph, including the summary of the result of the assessment by the operator of the fulfilment of the required conditions.
Amendment 808 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The competent authority shall set the strictest possible emission limit values that are consistent with the lowest emissions achievable by applying BAT in the installation,would not lead to disproportionately higher costs compared to the environmental benefits and that ensure that, under normal operating conditions, emissions do not exceed the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT- AELs) as laid down in the decisions on BAT conclusions referred to in Article 13(5). The emission limit values shall be based on an assessment by the operator analysing the feasibility of meeting the strictest end ofemission limit values from the BAT-AEL range and demonstrating the best performance the installation can achieve by applying BAT as described in BAT conclusions. The emission limit values shall be set through either of the following:
Amendment 839 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a a (new)
3aa. By way of derogation from paragraph 3 the competent authority shall set emission limit values for existing installations that ensure that, under normal operating conditions, emissions do not exceed the emission levels associated with the best available techniques as laid down in the decisions on BAT conclusions referred to in Article 13(5) through either of the following: (a) setting emission limit values that do not exceed the emission levels associated with the best available techniques. Those emission limit values shall be expressed for the same or shorter periods of time and under the same reference conditions as those emission levels associated with the best available techniques; or (b) setting different emission limit values than those referred to under point (a) in terms of values, periods of time and reference conditions. Where point (b) is applied, the competent authority shall, at least annually, assess the results of emission monitoring in order to ensure that emissions under normal operating conditions have not exceeded the emission levels associated with the best available techniques.
Amendment 883 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(4a) Without prejudice to Article 16 and Article 30 paragraph 5 and paragraph 6, the competent authority may set less strict emission limit values where an assessment shows that the emission levels associated with the best available techniques as described in BAT conclusions would not be achievable due to insufficient fuel quality resulting from persistent interruptions in the fuel supply. The competent authority shall ensure that the time of the derogation granted on the basis of this paragraph would be limited only to the time necessary to overcome fuel supply interruptions.
Amendment 884 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 5
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 5
Amendment 888 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 6
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 6
Amendment 908 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 15a – paragraph 2
Article 15a – paragraph 2
Amendment 943 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Where an environmental quality standard requires stricter conditions than those achievable by the use of the best available techniques, additional and proportionate measures shall be included in the permit with a view to reducing the specific contribution of the installation to the pollution occurring in the relevant area.
Amendment 969 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) where it is necessary to comply with an environmental quality standard referred to in Article 18, including in the case of a new or revised quality standard or where the status of the receiving environment requires a revision of the permit in order to achieve compliance with plans and programmes set under Union legislation.
Amendment 1020 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Standing in the review procedure mayshall not be conditional on the role that the concerned member of the public played during a participatory phase of the decision-making procedures under this Directive.
Amendment 1021 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Member States may decide not to apply the first subparagraph to investments started before the [date of entry into force of this Directive].
Amendment 1098 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 27 d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall require that by 30 June 2030 the operator includes in its environmental management system referred to in Article 14a a transformation plan forat each installation or at company- level carrying out any activity listed in points 1, 2, 3, 4, 6.1 a, and 6.1 b of Annex I. The transformation plan shall contain information on how the installation will transform itself during the 2030-2050 period in order to contribute to the emergence of a sustainable, clean, circular and climate-neutral economy by 2050, using the format referred to in paragraph 4.
Amendment 1110 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 27 d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1134 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 d – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 27 d – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall require that, as part of the review of the permit conditions pursuant to Article 21(3) following the publication of decisions on BAT conclusions after 1 January 2030, the operator includes in its environmental management system referred to in Article 14a a transformation plan for each installation carrying out any activity listed in Annex I that is not referred to in paragraph 1. The transformation plan shall contain information on how the installation will transform itself during the 2030-2050 period in order to contribute to the emergence of a sustainable, clean, circular and climate-neutral economy by 2050, using the format referred to in paragraph 4.
Amendment 1147 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 d – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 27 d – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1164 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 d – paragraph 3
Article 27 d – paragraph 3
3. The operator shall make its transformation plan as well as the results of the assessment referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 public, as part of the publication of its environmental management system.
Amendment 1173 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 d – paragraph 4
Article 27 d – paragraph 4
Amendment 1261 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70b – paragraph 1
Article 70b – paragraph 1
Amendment 1308 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70c – paragraph 3
Article 70c – paragraph 3
Amendment 1317 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70c – paragraph 4a (new)
Article 70c – paragraph 4a (new)
4a. Competent authority shall establish a simplified procedure applicable to applications under Article 4(2) of this directive.
Amendment 1335 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70e – paragraph 3
Article 70e – paragraph 3
3. The operator shall, without delay, make available the data and information listed in paragraph 2 of this Article to the competent authority upon request. The competent authority may make such a request in order to verify compliance with the operating rules referred to in Article 70i. The competent authority shall make such a request if a member of the public requests access to the data or information listed in paragraph 2 of this Article. The competent authority shall make such a request if a member of a public requests access to the data or information listed in paragraph 2 of this Article.
Amendment 1345 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70f – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 70f – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Where non-compliance causes a significant degradation of local air, water or soil conditions, or where it poses, or risks to pose, a significant danger to human health, the operation of the installation shall be suspended by the competent authoritycompetent authority may undertake relevant measures to prompt early compliance, including, when possible, suspending the operation of the installation until compliance is restored.
Amendment 1355 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70g – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 70g – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that the public concerndirectly affected are given early and effective opportunities to participate in the following procedures:
Amendment 1365 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70g – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 70g – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The competent authority shall make available to the public, including systematically directly affected, including via the Internet, and free of charge and without restricting access to registered users, the following documents and information:
Amendment 1416 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70i – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2a (new)
Article 70i – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2a (new)
The operating rules take into account the existence of emerging techniques in the livestock sector. They specify the conditions under which the competent authority may grant a permit to an installation using these emerging techniques.
Amendment 1423 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70i – paragraph 2
Article 70i – paragraph 2
Amendment 1446 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 74 – number
Article 74 – number
Amendment 1448 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Amendment 1453 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 74 – paragraph 2
Article 74 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1474 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 74 – paragraph 3
Article 74 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1477 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29
Amendment 1506 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 79 – paragraph 2
Article 79 – paragraph 2
2. The penalties referred to in paragraph 1 shall include fines proportionate to the turnover of the legal person or to the income of the natural person having committed the infringement. The level of the fines shall be calculated in such a way as to make sure that they effectively deprive the person responsible for the violation of the economic benefits derived from that violation. The level of the fines shall be gradually increased for repeated infringements. In the case of a violation committed by a legal person, the maximum amount of such fines shall be at least 83 % of the operator’s annual turnover in the Member State concerned.
Amendment 1551 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 79a – paragraph 4
Article 79a – paragraph 4
Amendment 1570 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 79a – paragraph 5
Article 79a – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall ensure that the limitation periods for bringing actions for compensation referred to in paragraph 1 are not shorter than 53 years. Such periods shall not begin to run before the violation has ceased and the person claiming the compensation knows or can reasonably be expected to know that he or she suffered damage from a violation pursuant to paragraph 1..
Amendment 1672 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II
Annex II
Directive 2010/75/EU
Annex Ia – paragraph 1
Annex Ia – paragraph 1
1. Rearing of cattle, pigs or poultry in installations of 150[XX] livestock units (LSU) or more.
Amendment 1682 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II
Annex II
Directive 2010/75/EU
Annex Ia – paragraph 2
Annex Ia – paragraph 2
Amendment 1701 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II
Annex II
Directive 2010/75/EU
Annex Ia – paragraph 3
Annex Ia – paragraph 3
Amendment 31 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The licensing system on imports and exports of ozone depleting substances is an essential requirement under the Protocol for monitoring trade and preventing illegal activities in this respect. In order to ensure automatic, real-time, customs controls, at shipment level as well as an electronic exchange and storing of information on all shipments of substances and products and equipment covered by this Regulation presented to customs it is necessary to interconnect the electronic licensing system for ozone depleting substances with the European Union U Single Window Environment for Customs established by Regulation (EU) No …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council [full reference to be inserted once that Regulation has been adopted].25 Given this interconnection with the EuropeanAn adaptation period is required for this interconnection with the national customs authorities systems via the EU Single Windows Environment for Customs it is disproportionate to provide for a shipmas through this interconnection, the validity of licences will be automatically checked at customs for every single shipment. Until the EU Single Window Environment for Customs is fully operable in all Member States, the current licencsing system in the Unionshould continue. __________________ 25 Regulation (EU) No …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Union Single Window Environment for Customs and amending Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 OJ C , , p. [full reference to be added once that Regulation is adopted].
Amendment 45 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation lays down rules on the production, import, export, placing on the market, further supply as well as use, recovery, recycling, reclamation and destruction of ozone depleting substances, on the reporting of information related to those substances and on the import, export, placing on the market, further supply and usetilisation of products and equipment containing ozone depleting substances or whose functioning relies upon on those substances.
Amendment 48 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘placing on the market’ means the supplying or making available to another person within the Union, for the first time, for payment or free of charge, the customs release for free circulation in the Union, and the use of substances produced or the usetilisation of products or equipment manufactured for own upurposes;
Amendment 51 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
(10a) ‘container’ means a product which is designed primarily for transporting or storing ozone-depleting substances listed in Annex I;
Amendment 52 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘products and equipment’ means all products and equipment, including parts thereof, except containers, utilised for the transportation or storage of ozone depleting substances;
Amendment 54 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
(12a) ‘installation’ means joining two or more pieces of equipment or circuits containing or designed to contain ozone- depleting substances, with a view to assembling a system in the location where it will be operated;
Amendment 72 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, determine any essential laboratory and analytical uses for which the production and import of ozone depleting substances listed in Annex I may be permitted in the Union, the period for which the exemption is valid and those users which may take advantage of those essential laboratory and analytical uses. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2).
Amendment 73 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) amounts received from supplied orrs and used;
Amendment 80 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. In case of an emergency, where unexpected outbreaks of particular pests or diseases so require, the Commission may, at the request of the competent authority of a Member State, by means of implementing acts, and upon notification to the Ozone Secretariat in accordance with Decision IX/7 of the Parties to the Protocol, authorise the temporary production, placing on the market, and use of methyl bromide, provided that the placing on the market and use of methyl bromide are allowed respectively under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 and Regulation (EU) No 528/2012. Any unused quantities of methyl bromide shall be destroyed.
Amendment 81 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1 shall specify measures to be taken to reduce emissions of methyl bromide during use and apply for a period not exceeding 120 days and to a quantity not exceeding 20 metric tonnes of methyl bromide. The Commission may include in those implementing acts reporting requirements and may require submission of supporting evidence necessary for monitoring the use of methyl bromide, including evidence on the destruction of substancesmethyl bromide following the end of the derogation. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2).
Amendment 84 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. Products and equipment containing ozone depleting substances listed in Annex I or whose functioning relies upon those substances shall be decommissioned when they reach the end of their life.
Amendment 85 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) ozone depleting substances placed on the market for reclamation pursuant to Article 12;
Amendment 87 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The licence referred to in the first subparagraph shall not be required in cases of temporary storage as laid out in Regulation (EU) No 952/2013.
Amendment 89 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The licence referred to in the first subparagraph shall not be required in cases of re-export subsequent to temporary storage as laid out in Regulation (EU) No 952/2013.
Amendment 96 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Ozone depleting substances listed in Annex I produced or placed on the market as feedstock, as process agents, for destruction or reclamation or for essential laboratory and analytical uses as referred to in Articles 6, 7, 8 and 812 may only be used for those purposes.
Amendment 98 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Containers containholding the substances intended for the uses referred to in Articles 6, 7, 8 and 812 shall be labelled with a clear indication that the substance may only be used for the applicable purpose. Where such substances are subject to labelling requirements provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, such indication shall be included in the labels referred to in that Regulation.
Amendment 99 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Undertakings that produce (including as by-products or side-products), place on the market, supply to a third person in the Union or receive from a third person in the Union ozone depleting substances listed in Annex I intended for use as feedstock or process agents, or intended to be destroyed or reclaimed, as well as undertakings that destroy or reclaim these substances or use these substances as feedstock or as process agents, are obliged to keep records containing at least the following information, as appropriate: (a) name of the substance; (b) quantity produced, imported, exported, reclaimed or destroyed during the given calendar year; (c) quantity supplied to any third person in the Union and received from any third person in the Union during the given calendar year, including names and contact details of these third persons and specifying quantities supplied to or received from each third person in the Union; (d) quantity used (specifying the actual use) during the given calendar year; (e) quantity stored on 1 January and 31 December of the given calendar year.
Amendment 100 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 b (new)
Those records shall be kept for a minimum of five years and be made available to the Commission or competent authorities of the Member States concerned upon their request.
Amendment 101 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 c (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 c (new)
The Commission and the competent authorities of the Member States concerned shall ensure the confidentiality of that information.
Amendment 102 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 d (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 d (new)
The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, determine the format of records referred to in this paragraph. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2).
Amendment 108 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1
Customs authorities shall confiscate or seize substances, theozone depleting substances and products and equipment that are prohibited by this Regulation is prohibited for their disposal in accordance with Articles 197 and 198 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013. Market surveillance authorities shall also withdraw or recall from the market such substances and products and equipment in accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and the Council33 . __________________ 33 Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on market surveillance and compliance of products and amending Directive 2004/42/EC and Regulations (EC) No 765/2008 and (EU) No 305/2011 (OJ L 169, 25.6.2019, p. 1).
Amendment 111 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Import and export of ozone depleting substances listed in Annex I and of products and equipment containing those substances or whose functioning relies upon those substances from and to any state or regional economic integration organisation that has not agreed to be bound by the provisions of the Protocol applicable to a particular controlled substanceozone depleting substance as listed in Annex I shall be prohibited.
Amendment 135 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Operators of refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump equipment, or fire protection systems, including their circuits, which contain ozone depleting substances listed in Annex I shall ensure that the stationary equipment or systems with a fluid charge of: (a) 3 kg or more of ozone depleting substances listed in Annex I are checked for leakage at least once every 12 months; this shall not apply to equipment with hermetically sealed systems, which are labelled as such and contain less than 6 kg of ozone depleting substances; (b) 30 kg or more of ozone depleting substances listed in Annex I are checked for leakage at least once every six months; (c) 300 kg or more of ozone depleting substances are checked for leakage at least once every three months.
Amendment 137 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4
Article 21 – paragraph 4
4. Undertakings referred to in paragraph 3 and 3a shall retain records on the quantity and type of ozone depleting substances added and the quantity recovered during maintenance, or servicing and final disposal of the equipment or system. They shall also retain records of other relevant information including the identification of the company or technician which performed the maintenance or servicing, as well as the dates and results of the leakage checks carried out. These records shall be retained for a minimum period of five years and shall be made available, upon request, to the competent authority of a Member State and to the Commission.
Amendment 155 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
In cases of unlawful production, import, export, placing on the market, or use of ozone depleting substances listed in Annex I or utilisation of products and equipment containing those substances or whose functioning relies upon those substances, Member States shall envisage maximum administrative fines of at least five times the market value of the concerned substances or products and equipment concerned. In case of a repeated infringement within a five-year period, the Member States shall envisage maximum administrative fines of at least eight times the market value of the concerned substances or products and equipment concerned.
Amendment 169 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2
Annex IV – point 2
2. Ozone depleting substances referred to in point 1 and mixtures containing those substances shall be supplied only in re-closable containers or high pressure cylinders smaller than three licubic decimetres or in 10 millilicubic centimetres or smaller glass ampoules, marked clearly as substances that deplete the ozone layer, restricted to laboratory and analytical uses and specifying that used or surplus substances are to be collected and recycled, if practical. The material shall be destroyed if recycling is not practical.
Amendment 171 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 2 – point f
Annex VI – point 2 – point f
(f) any stocks held at the beginning and the end of the reporting period;
Amendment 172 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 3 – point a
Annex VI – point 3 – point a
(a) any quantities released for free circulation in the Union, separately identifying imports for feedstock and process agent uses, for essential laboratory and analytical uses and for destruction. Importers which imported controlled substancesozone depleting substances listed in Annex I for destruction shall also communicate the actual final destination or destinations of each of the substances, providing separately for each destination the quantity of each of the substances and the name and address of destruction facility where the substance was delivered;
Amendment 173 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 3 – point d
Annex VI – point 3 – point d
(d) any stocks held at the beginning and the end of the reporting period;
Amendment 174 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 4 – point b
Annex VI – point 4 – point b
(b) any stocks held at the beginning and the end of the reporting period;
Amendment 176 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex VI – point 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) any stocks, held at the beginning and the end of the reporting period, waiting to be destroyed, including quantities contained in products or equipment;
Amendment 178 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex VI – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) any stocks held at the beginning and the end of the reporting period;
Amendment 181 #
2022/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 2 – point c
Annex VII – point 2 – point c
(c) in the case of imports of controlled substances or products and equipmentozone depleting substances listed in Annex I or of products and equipment containing those substances for destruction, the name(s) and address(es) of the facility(ies) where they will be destroyed;
Amendment 167 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) To improve environmental sustainability of products, information requirements should relate to a selected product parameter relevant to the product aspect, such as the product’s environmental footprint or its durability. They may require manufacturer to make available information on the product’s performance in relation to a selected product parameter or other information that may influence the way the product is handled by parties other than the manufacturer in order to improve performance in relation to such a parameter. Such information requirements should be set either in addition to, or in place of, performance requirements on the same product parameter as appropriate. Where a delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures includes information requirements, it should indicate the method for making the required information available, such as its inclusion on a free- access website, product passport or product label. Information requirements are necessary to lead to the behavioural change needed to ensure that the environmental sustainability objectives of this Regulation are achieved. By providing a solid basis for purchasers and public authorities to compare products on the basis of their environmental sustainability, information requirements are expected to drive consumers and public authorities towards more sustainable choices.
Amendment 174 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Where delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures include information requirements, they may in addition determine classes of performance in relation to one or more relevant product parameters, in order to facilitate comparison between products on the basis of that parameter. Classes of performance should enable differentiation of products based on their relative sustainability and could be used by both consumers and public authorities. As such, they are intended to drive the market towards more sustainable products.
Amendment 188 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) The information requirements set under this Regulation should include the requirement to make available a product passport. The product passport is an important tool for making information available to actors along the entire value chain and the availability of a product passport should significantly enhance end- to-end traceability of a product throughout its value chain. Among other things, the product passport should help consumers make informed choices by improving their access to product information relevant to them, allow economic operators other value chain actors such as repairers or recyclers to access relevant information, and enable competent national authorities to perform their duties. To this end, the product passport should not replace but complement non-digital forms of transmitting information, such as information in the product manual or on a label. In addition, iIt should be possible for the product passport to be used for information on other sustainability aspects applicable to the relevant product group pursuant to other Union legislation.
Amendment 296 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘product’ means any physical goodtangible movable item that is placed on the market or put into service;
Amendment 310 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
(16) ‘remanufacturing’ means an industrial process in which a product is produced from objects that are waste, or modified from objects, products or components and in which at least one change is made to the product that affects the safety, performance, purpose or type of the product typically placed on the market with a commercial guarantee, requiring a conformity assessment of the resulting product to ensure its compliance with applicable technical standards and regulatory requirements;
Amendment 320 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
(18) ‘refurbishment’ means preparing or modifying an object that is waste or a product to restore its performance or functionality within the intended use, range of performance and maintenance originally conceived at the design stage, or to meet applicableand to maintain the compliance with or to meet applicable at the time of placing on the market, technical standards or regulatory requirements, with the result of making a fully functional product;
Amendment 324 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
(20) ‘repair’ means returning a defective product or waste to a condition where it fulfils its intended use, meeting the applicable technical standards and regulatory requirements applicable at the time of placing on the market;
Amendment 336 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23
(23) ‘environmental footprint’ means a quantification of a product’s environmental impacts, whether in relation to a single environmental impact category or an aggregated set of impact categories based on the Product Environmental Footprint method or other scientifically robust and verifiable standards which are lifecycle based;
Amendment 348 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26
(26) ‘public contractsprocurement’ means public contractsprocurement as defined in Article 2(51(2) of Directive 2014/24/EU and Article 1(2) of Directive 2014/245/EU;
Amendment 357 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 – point b
Amendment 382 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 – point c
(c) negatively affects the re-use andimpedes the recycling of materials in the product in which it is present, based on available recycling technologies;
Amendment 399 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 35
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 35
(35) ‘destruction’ means the intentional damaging or discarding of a product as waste with the exception of discarding for the only purpose of delivering a product for preparing for re-use, refurbishment, recycling or remanufacturing operations;
Amendment 402 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37
(37) ‘unsold consumer product’ means any consumer product that has not been sold, or any unused consumer products that has been returned by a consumer in view of their right of withdrawal in accordance with Article 9 ofand for which the sales contract has been terminated as defined in Directive (EU) 2011/83/EU9/771;
Amendment 410 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 39
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 39
(39) ‘making available on the market’ means any supply of a product for distribution, consumption or use on the Union market in the course of a commercial activity, whether in return for payment or free of chargeis as defined in Article 3 point (1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020;
Amendment 413 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40
(40) ‘placing on the market’ means the first making available of a product on the Union marketis as defined in Article 3 point (2) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020;
Amendment 416 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 42
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 42
(42) ‘manufacturer’ means any natural or legal person who manufactures a product or who has such a product designed or manufactured, and markets that product under its name or trademark or, in the absence of such person or an importer, any natural or legal person who places on the market or puts into service a product;is as defined in Article 3 point (8) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020;
Amendment 417 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 43
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 43
(43) ‘authorised representative’ means any natural or legal person established in the Union who has received a written mandate from the manufacturer to act on its behalf in relation to specified tasks with regard to the manufacturer’s obligations under this Regulationis as defined in Article 3 point (12) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020;
Amendment 418 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 44
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 44
(44) ‘importer’ means any natural or legal person established in the Union who places a product from a third country on the Union marketis as defined in Article 3 point (9) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020;
Amendment 420 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 45
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 45
(45) ‘distributor’ means any natural or legal person in the supply chain, other than the manufacturer or the importer, who makes a product available on the marketis as defined in Article 3 point (10) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020;
Amendment 424 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 46
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 46
(46) ‘economic operator’ means the manufacturer, the authorised representative, the importer, the distributor, the dealer and the fulfilment service provideris as defined in Article 3 point (13) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020;
Amendment 428 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 49
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 49
(49) ‘CE marking’ means a marking by which the manufacturer indicates that the relevant product is in conformity with the applicable requirements set out in Union harmonisation legislation providing for its affixingis as defined in Article 2 (20) of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008;
Amendment 429 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 52
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 52
(52) ‘conformity assessment’ means the process demonstrating whether the requirements set out in the relevant delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures adopted pursuant to Article 4 have been fulfilled;
Amendment 430 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 55
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 55
(55) ‘online marketplace’ means a provider of an intermediary service using software, including a website, part of a website or an application, that allows customers to conclude distance contracts with economic operators for the sale of products covered by delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures adopted pursuant to Article 4;
Amendment 442 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 59 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 59 b (new)
(59b) ‘Life cycle cost (LCC)’ is an approach that assesses the total cost of an asset over its operational life cycle including initial capital costs, maintenance costs and operating costs.
Amendment 446 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 59 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 59 c (new)
(59c) ‘Least life cycle cost (LLCC)’ is the designated target level for Ecodesign measures. Assessment of the LLCC point involves not only an evaluation of the technical features but also an evaluation of the economics, especially concerning the impact of improved product on the running cost and affordability for end- users.
Amendment 448 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 59 e (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 59 e (new)
(59e) ‘professional repairer’ means an operator or undertaking which provides services of repair and professional maintenance.
Amendment 451 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
The definitions of ‘market surveillance’, ‘market surveillance authority’, ‘fulfilment service provideking available on the market’, ‘placing on the market’ ‘market surveillance’, ‘market surveillance authority’, ‘manufacturer’, ‘importer’, ‘distributor’ ‘fulfilment service provider’, ‘authorised representative’, ‘economic operator’, ‘online interface’, ‘corrective action’, ‘end-user’, ‘recall’, ‘withdrawal’, ‘customs authorities’ and ‘release for free circulation’ in Article 3, points (3), (4), (11),1), (2), (3), (4), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13) (15), (16), (21), (22), (23), (24) and (25), of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 shall also apply.
Amendment 454 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. the definitions of ‘supplier of a substance or a mixture’, ‘supplier of an article’, ‘recipient of a substance or a mixture’, ‘recipient of an article’ in Article 3, points (32), (33), (34) and (35) , of Regulation 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council shall apply.
Amendment 455 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. the definitions of ‘substance’, ‘mixture’, ‘article’, ‘supplier of a substance’, ‘supplier of a substance or a mixture’, ‘supplier of an article’, ‘recipient of a substance or a mixture’, ‘recipient of an article’ in Article 3, points (1), (2), (3), (32), (33), (34) and (35) , of Regulation 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council shall apply.
Amendment 461 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall not prohibit, restrict or impede the placing on the market or putting into service of products that comply with the performance requirements set out in delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4 for reasons of non-compliance with national performance requirements relating to product parameters referred to in Annex I covered by performance requirements included in such delegated acts.
Amendment 462 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall not prohibit, restrict or impede the placing on the market or putting into service of products that comply with the information requirements set out in delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4 for reasonon grounds of non-compliance with national information requirements relating to product parameters referred to in Annex I covered by information requirements included such delegated act.
Amendment 465 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Amendment 481 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) requiring manufacturers, their authorised representatives or importers to make parts of the technical documentation related to the relevant product digitally available to the Commission or market surveillance authorities without request, in accordance with Article 30(3);
Amendment 485 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 491 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) subject to privacy considerations, requiring manufacturers, their authorised representatives or importers to collect, anonymise, or report to the Commission the in-use data referred to in point (c), in accordance with Article 31(3);
Amendment 496 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point h
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point h
(h) establishing requirements applicable to public contractsprocurement, including implementation, monitoring and reporting of those requirements by Member States. Those requirements shall be based on the product parameters referred to in Annex I and established in accordance with Article 58.
Amendment 502 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission shall, as appropriate to the relevant product groups and with due consideration for all stages of their life cycle, establish ecodesign requirements to improve the following product aspects assessed in combination considering possible interdependencies:
Amendment 550 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. When preparing ecodesign requirements, the Commission shall, ensure harmonisation and avoid conflicting or duplicating requirements, and shall:
Amendment 551 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point -a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point -a (new)
(-a) consider the interdependencies between different parameters of a product.
Amendment 552 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point -a a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point -a a (new)
(-aa) run a clear life cycle and circularity analysis to assess the appropriateness of performance requirements.
Amendment 553 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point -a b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point -a b (new)
(-ab) assess the different parameters based on a weighted aggregated evaluation system to set a single minimum environmental requirement.
Amendment 598 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) there shall be no significant negative impact on consumers in terms of the affordability to all income groups of relevant products, also taking into account access to second-hand products, durability and the life cycle cost of products;
Amendment 614 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – point f b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – point f b (new)
(fb) they shall be technically feasible in accordance with state-of-the art technology.
Amendment 617 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. there shall be an appropriate transition time of at least 24 months between the entering into force of an ecodesign requirement and its application;
Amendment 644 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Products shall comply with information requirements related to the product aspects listed in Article 5(1), as laid down in the delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures adopted pursuant to Article 4.
Amendment 648 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b – paragraph 1 – point ii
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b – paragraph 1 – point ii
(ii) information for consumers and other end-users on how to install, use, maintain and repair the product in order to minimise its impact on the environment and to ensure optimum durability, as well as on how to return or dispose of the product at end-of-lifehow to return or dispose of the product at end-of- life, as well as on where the producer makes it available, information that the products benefit from a commercial guarantee of durability and its duration in units of time, where that guarantee covers the entire product, has a duration of more than two years and is not offered against additional payment to the product;
Amendment 655 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b – paragraph 2
Where a delegated actn implementing act with review procedures contains horizontal ecodesign requirements for two or more product groups as referred to in Article 5(2), second subparagraph, point (a) of this paragraph shall not apply.
Amendment 663 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The information requirements referred to in paragraph 1 shall enable the tracking of allrelevant substances of concern, including the threshold, to be defined for a specific product group pursuant to a multi- stakeholder consultation, including at least industry and recyclers, throughout the life cycle of products, unless such tracking is already enabled by another delegated actimplementing act with review procedures adopted pursuant to Article 4 covering the products concerned, and shall include at least the following:
Amendment 695 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Where the Commission sets out information requirements in a delegated actn implementing act with review procedures adopted pursuant to Article 4, it shall:
Amendment 697 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) establish which substances fall under the definition in Article 2(28), point (c),and are relevant for the purposes of the product groups covered, this relevance evaluation should be based on horizontal criteria developed in dialogue with stakeholders;
Amendment 724 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Information requirements shall indicate the manner in which the required information shall be made availableensuring the traceability of substances pursuant to paragraph 5 shall be accessible through a data carrier included on the product (Digital Product Passport).
Amendment 727 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
The required information shall, as appropriate, be provided in at least one of the following manners:
Amendment 732 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point f
Article 7 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point f
(f) on a free access website or application. Provided that information ensuring the traceability of substances pursuant to paragraph 5 shall be given either on the product or be accessible through a data carrier included on the product. If the information is available in digital format, it should be prioritised over providing information on packaging and on labels.
Amendment 737 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 7
Article 7 – paragraph 7
7. The information to be supplied pursuant to information requirements shall be provided in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users, as determined by the Member State in which the product is to be made available on the market or put into service. Regarding the information that shall be provided to other users, the information shall be provided in one of the official languages of the European Union or in English. An authorised translation of these documents in another official language of the Member States should be provided if they so request, but only in duly justified cases.
Amendment 747 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The requirements related to the product passport laid down in the delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures adopted pursuant to Article 4 shall, as appropriate for the product groups covered, specify the following:
Amendment 749 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) whether the product passport is to correspond to the model, batch, shipping order, or item level;
Amendment 756 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) the actors that shall have access to information in the product passport and to what information they shall have access, including customers, end-users, manufacturers, importers and distributors, dealers,and, if data carrier is available in the end of life, dealers, professional repairers, remanufacturers, recyclers, competent national authorities, public interest organisations and the Commission, or any organisation acting on their behalf;
Amendment 770 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) the actors that may introduce or update the information in the product passport, including where needed the creation of a new product passport, and what information they may introduce or update, including manufacturers, professional repairers, maintenance professionals, remanufacturers, recyclers, competent national authorities, and the Commission, or any organisation acting on their behalf;
Amendment 794 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) to protect confidential business information and comply with requirement (b) of paragraph 3, actors in the value chain that have a justified interest should make a specific request to the manufacturer when the information cannot be shared publicly, and the information needs to be shared in a secure way.
Amendment 806 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 810 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Economic operators will be allowed a minimum of 24 calendar months, starting from the moment when all the technical specifications and the information requirements are finalised and/or launched, to upload information and cannot be required to upload any information until all relevant tools are ready. Any changes to the DPP, that require additional actions from the economic operators, including but not limited to a change in the data model, the IT system, the registration or verification process, the information obligations, must be published in an implementing act with a minimum transition period of 24 months. SMEs will benefit from at least 50% longer period.
Amendment 811 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 c (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Economic operators responsible for compliance with the information requirements referred to in Article 7 of this Regulation shall not be held liable for inaccurate or missing information provided by suppliers of articles, substances or mixtures, provided that they exerted reasonable care to ensure that the information is correct.
Amendment 814 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) the type of universal data carrier agreed per product category shall be acceptable by the whole value chain, scalable and financially viable;
Amendment 819 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) all information included in the product passport shall be based on open, standards, developed with an inter-operable format and shall be machine-readable, structured, and searchable, in accordance with the essential requirements set out in Article 10, and respecting trade secret information;
Amendment 830 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures in accordance with Article 66 to amend the first subparagraph, point (c), of this Article in light of technical and scientific progress by replacing the standard referred to in that point or adding other European or international standards with which the data carrier and the unique identifiers shall comply for the purposes of meeting the conditions set out in this Article.
Amendment 832 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Where other Union legislation requires or allows the inclusion of specific information in the product passport, that information may be added to the information to be included in the product passport pursuant to the applicable delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4the development of the passport specific to the special category of products, the product passport regulations included in this article does not apply.
Amendment 836 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The economic operator placing the product on the market shall provide dealers with a digital copy of the data carrier to allow the dealer to make it accessible to customers where they cannot physically access the product. The economic operator shall provide that digital copy free of charge and within 5 working days of the dealer’s request. This does not apply to cases where the digital copy is publicly accessible on the website of the economic operator or manufacturer indicated by this economic operator.
Amendment 838 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) product passports shall be fully interoperable with other product passports required by delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures adopted pursuant to Article 4 in relation to the technical, semantic and organisational aspects of end-to-end communication and data transfer;
Amendment 848 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the product passport shall remain available for the period specified in delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures adopted pursuant to Article 4, including after an insolvency, a liquidation or a cessation of activity in the Union of the economic operator that created the product passport;
Amendment 849 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the rights to access and to introduce, modify or update information in product passport shall be restricted based on the access rights specified in delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures adopted pursuant to Article 4;
Amendment 856 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Where a unique operator identifier referred to in Annex III, point (h), is not yet available, the economic operator creating the product passport shall ask the relevant actor to request a unique operator identifier on behalf of the relevant actor.
Amendment 857 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Where a unique facility identifier referred to in Annex III, point (i), is not yet available, the economic operator creating the product passport shall ask the relevant actor to request a unique facility identifier on behalf of the actor responsible for the relevant location or building.
Amendment 858 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures in accordance with Article 66 to amend paragraph 1 of this Article in light of technical and scientific progress by replacing the standard referred to in that paragraph or adding European or international standards with which unique operator identifiers referred to in Annex III, points (g) and (h), and unique facility identifiers referred to in Annex III, point (i), may comply for the purposes of meeting the conditions set out in this Article.
Amendment 859 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall set up and maintain a registry storing information included in the product passports required by delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures adopted pursuant to Article 4.
Amendment 860 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Economic operators shall not be required to provide the requested data into the Digital Product Passport before 6 months after the availability of the relevant sections of the Product passport registry database where the information should be uploaded and the availability of any other IT tool necessary to upload the information.
Amendment 862 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Commission shall, in the delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures adopted pursuant to Article 4, specify the information which, in addition to being included in the product passport, shall be stored in the registry referred to in paragraph 1, taking into account at least the following criteria:
Amendment 863 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the relevance of information for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of market surveillance checks and customs controls in relation to products covered by delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures adopted pursuant to Article 4;
Amendment 865 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Where information included in the product passport is also stored in the registry referred to in Article 12(1), the Commission may specify, in the delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures adopted pursuant to Article 4, that customs authorities shall, in addition to the verification referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article, verify the consistency between the information stored in the registry and the customs declaration before allowing the release for free circulation. In such case, the Commission shall take into account at least the following criteria:
Amendment 866 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Where the information requirements referred in Article 7(1) specify that information shall be included in a label pursuant to Article 7(6), point (d), the delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures adopted pursuant to Article 4 shall specify:
Amendment 873 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Where delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures adopted pursuant to Article 4 do not require products to have a label, those products may not be placed on the market or put into service if they supply or display labels which are likely to mislead or confuse customers with respect to the labels provided for in Article 14.
Amendment 890 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
When adopting or updating the working plan referred to in the first subparagraph, the Commission shall take into account the criteria set out in paragraph 1 of this Article and shall consult the Ecodesign Forum in an appropriate timeframe as referred to in Article 17.
Amendment 898 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall ensure that when it conducts its activities, it observes a balanced participation of Member States’ representatives and all interested parties involved with the product or product group in question, such as industry, including SMEs and craft industry, trade unions, traders, retailers, importers, environmental protection groups and, consumer organisations and standardisation organisations. . These parties shall contribute in particular to preparing ecodesign requirements, examining the effectiveness of the established market surveillance mechanisms and assessing self-regulation measures. All relevant stakeholders for each product group that will be covered by the Delegated Acts must be invited to join the Forum to ensure the relevant sector specific expertise will be taken into account. Finally, the Commission shall: (a) Provide appropriate time, at least 30 working days, for consultation before and after the Ecodesign Forum takes place. (b) Report to the Ecodesign Forum at an appropriate time, 2 months after the meeting takes place, the conclusions of the discussion. (c) Ensure the Ecodesign Forum shall carry out its tasks in accordance with the principle of transparency. (d) Publish the minutes of the meetings of the Forum and other relevant documents on the Commission website.
Amendment 961 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
As of 12 months after the publication of the implementing act referred to paragraph 2 of this article, an economic operator that discards unsold consumer products directly, or on behalf of another economic operator, shall disclose:
Amendment 971 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the number of unsold consumer products discarded per year, differentiated per type or category of products discarded without use ;
Amendment 998 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 20 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) health and, safety, hygiene concerns;
Amendment 1008 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 a (new)
Article 25 a (new)
Article 25 a Obligations of suppliers 1. Any supplier of an article, a substance or a mixture shall provide economic operators responsible for compliance with Article 6 and 7 with sufficiently available information related to their supplies or services that are relevant to ensure products comply with the performance and information requirements pursuant to Article 6 and 7. If the recipient of the article, substance or mixture is not the economic operator responsible for compliance with the information requirements set out in Article 6 and 7, the recipient of the article, substance or mixture shall ensure that the information referred to the first sub- paragraph is communicated to the economic operator responsible for compliance with the information requirements set out in Article 6 and 7. Economic operators responsible for compliance with Article 6 and 7 shall not be held liable for inaccurate information given by a supplier of an article, a substance or a mixture, provided that they exerted demonstratable measures to ensure that information is correct. 2. When duly justified for the protection of confidential business information or intellectual property, supply chain actors may file a non- disclosure request. In such cases, the economic operator responsible for compliance with information requirement set out by Article 7 shall not be liable for missing information related to the non- disclosure request The Commission shall adopt implementing acts to specify the conditions for a non-disclosure request and its format, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 67(3).
Amendment 1011 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. Where a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 requires products to have a label as referred to in Article 14, the economic operator placing the product on the market or putting it into service shall ensure that products are accompanied, for each individual unit and free of charge, by printed labels or digital copies in accordance with that delegated act. For sustainability reasons, preference should be given to digital labels.
Amendment 1016 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Any supplier of an article, a substance or a mixture shall provide economic operators responsible for compliance with Article 6 and 7 with sufficient available information related to their supplies or services that are relevant to ensure products comply with the performance and information requirements pursuant to Article 6 and 7.
Amendment 1017 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. If the recipient of the article, substance or mixture is not economic operator responsible for compliance with the information requirements set out in Article 6 and 7, the recipient of the article, substance shall ensure that the information referred to the first sub- paragraph is communicated to the economic operator responsible for compliance with the information requirements set out in Article 6 and 7.
Amendment 1027 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The cooperation referred to in Article 7(2) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 shall, with regard to online marketplaces and online search engines and for the purposes of this Regulation, include in particular:
Amendment 1028 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 1029 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 1030 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) upon request of the market surveillance authorities, when online marketplaces or online sellers have put in place technical obstacles to the extraction of data from their online interfaces, allowing those authorities to scrape such data for product compliance purposes based on the identification parameters provided by the requesting market surveillance authorities.
Amendment 1038 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
When requiring manufacturers, upon a reasoned request from a national authority, their authorised representatives or importers to make parts of the technical documentation related to the relevant product digitally available pursuant to Article 4, third subparagraph, point (a), the Commission shall take into account the following criteria:
Amendment 1054 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 3
Article 52 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of, and shall ensure that all sensitive information obtained in the course of its investigations is treated confidentially.
Amendment 1078 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 1
Article 68 – paragraph 1
Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive, taking into account the extent of non-compliance and the number of units of non-complying products placed on the Union market. Member States shall notify the Commission of those provisions by [one yearat least one year and a half after the date of application of this Regulation] at the latest and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them.
Amendment 1091 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1
Article 71 – paragraph 1
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. It shall apply from [at least one year and a half after the date of publication].
Amendment 1094 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The following parameters may, as appropriate, justified by an appropriate life cycle and circularity assessment may, and, where necessary supplemented by others, be used, individually or aggregated, as a basis for improving the product aspects referred to in Article 5(1):
Amendment 1130 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex III – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The requirements related to the product passport laid down in the delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures adopted pursuant to Article 4 shall specify what information shall or may be included in the product passport from among the following elements:
Amendment 1131 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point i
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point i
Amendment 1133 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 2
Annex III – paragraph 2
The delegated actimplementing acts with review procedures adopted pursuant to Article 4 shall identify information relevant to ecodesign requirements that manufacturers may include in the product passport in addition to the information required pursuant to Article 8(2), point (a), including information on specific voluntary labels applicable to the product. That shall include whether an EU Ecolabel has been awarded to the product in line with Regulation (EC) No 66/2010.
Amendment 1134 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – paragraph 2
Annex IV – point 2 – paragraph 2
Amendment 39 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19 a (new)
Citation 19 a (new)
— having regard to the Ministerial Declaration adopted at the fourth UN Economic Commission for Europe Ministerial Conference on Ageing in Lisbon on 22 September 2017 entitled ‘A Sustainable Society for all Ages: Realizing the potential of living longer’,
Amendment 61 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 30 a (new)
Citation 30 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 26 April 2017 entitled ‘An initiative to support work-life balance for working parents and carers’(COM(2017)0252),
Amendment 63 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 32 a (new)
Citation 32 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 7 July 2021 on an old continent growing older – possibilities and challenges related to ageing policy post-2020,
Amendment 69 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 36
Citation 36
Amendment 125 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 139 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the number of people who are dependent on the assistance of others or have health and long-term care needs increases with age; whereas the share of individuals in need of such services is higher in those aged 80 or over; whereas the needs for care and support are diverse and the appropriate means to ensure autonomy and independence differ;
Amendment 160 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas there is a lack of quality, accessible and affordable care is not sufficient in nearly all Member States; whereas the monitoring of care is hampered by the lack of disaggregated data and the lack of quality indicatorsinsufficient data;
Amendment 167 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the median age in the EU-28 rose from 38.3 years in 2001 to 43.1 years in 20181a; whereas in 2018, 19% of EU citizens were 65 or older and whereas their needs should be taken into account in the political decision-making process at EU, national and regional levels; _________________ 1a European Parliamentary Research Service, Demographic outlook for the European Union, March 2020, p. 3.
Amendment 193 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the demographic change and other societal and economic factors are gradually bringing about qualitative shortages on the labour market, making it hard to find suitably qualified workers, and, as demographic trends become increasingly unfavourable with an expected rise of old-age dependency ratio to increase from 29.6% in 2016 to 51.2% in 2070, there are also quantitative shortages, in particular in specific sectors such as the care sector;
Amendment 223 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas according to Eurofound1a, workers with a foreign background and first-generation migrant workers tend to be overrepresented in sectors dominated by lower-skilled employment, including homecare and long term care; whereas the Commission’s Fitness check on legal migration of March 2019 emphasised the substantial obstacles in legal migration pathways for low and middle skilled workers, despite increased labour demand; _________________ 1a https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/sites/def ault/files/ef_publication/field_ef_docume nt/ef19004en.pdf
Amendment 231 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas most older people would like to live in their own homes at an advanced age however, it is not possible for all those who wish to do so, and thus many of them live in institutional care facilities;
Amendment 248 #
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 community-based and live-in home care; whereas that shift has been too slow;
Amendment 258 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
Amendment 274 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas women are much more involved in caring for children, older people, dependent and persons with disabilities and fulfilling household duties;
Amendment 286 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas 6.3 million professionals work in long-term care, among whom women (81 %) are overrepresented and there are increasing numbers of platform workers, as well as migrant and mobile workers; whereas there are still obstacles that hamper the free provision of care services in the EU;
Amendment 302 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas in all the Member States, pay in the care sector is well below the average pay and is connected with numerous factors, including lower collective bargaining coverage in the care sector;
Amendment 318 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas 80 % of all long-term care in Europe is provided by informal carers, which makes care an extremely gendered issue;
Amendment 326 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas there are various forms of employment of formal live-in carers such as via care companies or temporary employment agencies and intermediaries; whereas this leads to different level of quality of care services;
Amendment 342 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
Amendment 395 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P a (new)
Recital P a (new)
Pa. whereas particular attention should be paid to the very old in order, where necessary, to help people who have lost their independence and prevent them from becoming isolated;
Amendment 403 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P b (new)
Recital P b (new)
Pb. whereas organisation of care services lies in the exclusive competences of Member States and any activities at EU level shall respect the principle of subsidiarity;
Amendment 437 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Believes that every person should have the right to choose quality care services that are suitable for them and their family; believes that the approach to the development of care services should take into account all categories of users and their differences and the wide range of preferences for the types of care services they require; notes that care services should be developed so as to enhance the continuity of care, preventive healthcare, rehabilitation and independent living;
Amendment 443 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Underlines the paramount importance of fully protecting the right to care and support for older people, enabling their access to affordable, quality and holistic care and support services, adapted to individual needs, and promoting well-being, autonomy, independence and community inclusion, without any form of discrimination; emphasises the key role of adequately funded social protection schemes in making care affordable and truly accessible;
Amendment 468 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the need to increase funding for both formal and informal care across the EU to guarantee equal access for dependants to affordable quality care services, as well as an active professional life for carers, and therefore calls on the Member States to make the best use of the European structural and investment funds, including the ESF+, as well as the Recovery and Resilience Facility, for investing in care; calls on the Commission to support the Member States in the increasing use of the structural funds for investment in public childcare and care for older and dependent people;
Amendment 481 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that in order to reduce undeclared work in the formal care it is important to provide public funding for genuine care service providers within social security systems or through tax expenditure which will make legal and fair care service provision affordable and less expensive than care services provided by undeclared carers;
Amendment 503 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises that most of the live-in care services are cross-border and calls on the Commission and Member States to lift barriers in the free provision of care services;
Amendment 513 #
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 and guaranteeing equal rights for all citizens;
Amendment 533 #
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;
Amendment 551 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Encourages the Member States to set up community care centres and volunteering and lifelong learning opportunities targeting older people close to schools and nurseries, and to work to foster intergenerational ties by encouraging exchanges between these services;
Amendment 557 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Underlines that the emerging silver economy could turn into one of the main economic drivers, particularly in rural areas, and could provide opportunities for the health and long-term care sectors to offer high-quality care in a more efficient way;
Amendment 559 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Underlines the importance of programmes for lifelong health promotion and education, disease prevention and regular examination and to undertake new initiatives such as better disease prevention policies and more effective health care programmes to stimulate the process of healthy ageing; calls on the Commission and the Member States to actively engage in the WHO Decade of Healthy Ageing by drawing up healthy ageing plans in the EU that cover access to health and care services, as well as strategies for health promotion and prevention; calls on the Commission to set up an ambitious research agenda on physical and mental health as part of the Horizon Europe programme; encourages the Member States to consider using the funds provided by the multiannual financial framework and Next Generation EU for this purpose;
Amendment 563 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 622 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Member States to take action on the development of long-term, palliative and hospice care and care for people with brain disorders associated with memory problems and health support for carers;
Amendment 631 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that accessibility derives from a combination of cost and flexibility; believes that in this respect different forms of care service provision should be available, such as in in-home and community-based settings; recalls that accessibility should go hand in hand with adequate infrastructure; encourages the Member States to increase spending from the ESF+, the ERDF and the Just Transition Fund for adapting public infrastructure, including transport, and public spaces for all;
Amendment 655 #
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;
Amendment 662 #
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 and that without cross- border provision of care services it would not be possible to meet the growing demand for carers and at the same time notes that challenges to cross-border care remain; calls for the protection of the social security rights of all mobile care workers and care receivers;
Amendment 674 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Repeats its call for a common definition of disability, as well as mutual recognition of disability status in theUnderlines the importance of swift action in terms of implementation of the European Disability Card; recalls that the European Disability Card will be a key instrument to help persons with disabilities to exercise their right to free movement in a barrier-free Europe, therefore it should be mandatory in all Member States;.
Amendment 690 #
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 and Member States' level;
Amendment 702 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 722 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Amendment 765 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 771 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Member States to better acknowledge the value of informal care, to improve social protection and the various forms of support for informal carers, to provide professional support, training and peer counselling for informal carers, and to introduce, in close cooperation with social partners, different forms of periodic relief for family members caring for older people, especially those needing respite care and day-care services, and support services including flexible working arrangements; encourages the Member States to put forward targeted strategies to help informal carers and recognise their contribution to care for older people, and to put forward proposals for adequate relief services; emphasises that providing informal care should be a choice and that formal care services should be promoted;
Amendment 790 #
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, to identify and recognise the different types of informal care provided in Europe, and to; calls on the Member States to consider guaranteeing carers financial support and other additional support services, including time off for carers, and a work-life balance and rehabilitation services for carers and care recipients;
Amendment 809 #
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; calls on the Member States to ensure adequate working and employment conditions in medical and care occupations and to invest in education and training as a means of guaranteeing the quality of care provided; calls for the creation of incentives to take up the profession of carer for older people;
Amendment 847 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the Member States to establish minimum standards for live-in care work in the areas such as: working time, remuneration and accommodation of carers, in order to take into account specificity of their work; especially the fact of living and working in a common household with a person in need of care; an average working time should be calculated as carers work in shifts; remuneration level shall depend on the care needs as well as skills of the carers; in-house carers who live together with dependants shall have access to separate room, access to toilet, kitchen and, if possible, internet;
Amendment 859 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Calls on the Member States to identify the scope of live-in carers duties limited to those activities that satisfy the immediate own need of the patient and to activities, that the patient cannot do on its own due to its disability;
Amendment 911 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 923 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Amendment 958 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
Amendment 977 #
2021/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 11 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the EU's socio-economic situation in recent years has been determined by the impact of the COVID- 19 pandemic, mainly due to changes in social behaviour and administrative constraints, taken with a view to protecting the population and maintaining the capacity of the health system;
Amendment 22 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas one of the major challenges for the European Union is that of negative demographic trends; whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this phenomenon;
Amendment 37 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the national recovery plans of four Member States have still not been approved by the European Commission;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas the digital skills indicator in the EU is only 56%; whereas, according to the EU digital objectives, the digital skills indicator should increase to 80% by 20301a; _________________ 1a Digital Economy and Society Index 2021, p. 15
Amendment 44 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
C c. whereas the inflation can lead to a significant negative change in the expected outcome of the RRF and more importantly to the expected results of the milestones, targets and estimated costs of the Member States’ NRRPs;
Amendment 52 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Commission to immediately approve the recovery plans for Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary and Sweden; recalls that further delay in deciding on the mobilisation of funds under this instrument means that, in the end, these funds may not be used at all for post-pandemic recovery assistance; points out that in the context of a new challenge for the EU and the world, namely the war in Ukraine, funds should reach the Member States as soon as possible;
Amendment 60 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Stresses the need to adapt labour market policy instruments to support those groups that are particularly disadvantaged on the labour market, such as young people, women, people with disabilities, people with low qualifications, people remaining in the agricultural sector due to a lack of alternative forms of employment, and the older people;
Amendment 78 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses the need for Member States to take action in the area of increasing adult participation in education and other forms of lifelong acquisition of skills and qualifications and to match vocational training with labour market needs;
Amendment 84 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Stresses that in order to maximise the benefits of the digital economy and promote productivity in the long term it is needed to continuously improve the level of digital literacy in the society as well as to increase the coverage of fixed networks with very high speed;
Amendment 108 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to supporttake 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 ion this regard for the swift adoptione Commission and the Member States to cooperate constructively ofn the directives on improving working conditions in platform work and on adequate minimum wages in the European Union;
Amendment 115 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Emphasizes that extraordinary inflation should be recognised by the Commission as a justified reason for a Member State to amend its NRRP including the potential of downgrading the milestones and targets;
Amendment 120 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Calls on the Commission to reassess the potential amount of RRF loan support that would not be requested by the Member States due to limited interest for the loan component, thereby calls on the Commission to exercise more flexible framework for the provision of support of the Facility to Member States particularly in respect to the fallout of the Russian aggression on Ukraine, namely related to social aspects such as aid for children, housing, infrastructure etc.;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the European Climate Law commits the EU as a whole to reaching climate neutrality by 2050 withand increaseding emission reductions by 2030; whereas addressing energy-related methane emissions is a key component of the European Green Deal, as are measures in the agriculture and waste sectors; whereas the EU strategy to reduce methane emissions notes that the EU should also play a role in ensuring methane emissionaccounts for only 5% of global methane emissions, and the vast majority of methane emissions from the energy sector occur outside the EU's borders, and the EU therefore has limited influence on their reductions, at global level, as the largest global importer of fossil fuels and a significant player in the agriculture sectorlthough it should strive to develop effective methods for monitoring, reporting and reducing these emissions within the appropriate international forums, while making use of import regulations;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas reducing methane emissions is indispensable in the fight against climate change, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement; whereas methane emissions contribute to air pollution and it is therefore necessary to tackle these emissions in order to protect the health of EU citizens; whereas double regulation of methane emissions as both an air pollutant and a greenhouse gas in a way that represents an excessive administrative burden should be avoided;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas there are plans to establish an International Methane Emissions Observatory in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition and the International Energy Agency;
Amendment 98 #
2021/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the cross-sectoral approach outlined in the EU strategy to reduce methane emissions and fully supports a fair framework covering the agriculture, waste and energy sectors; notes, however, that measurement and reporting methodologies differ significantly between these sectors, making them difficult to compare;
Amendment 116 #
2021/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the importance of improving measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) as well as leak detection and repair (LDAR) standards on the basis of the existing standards in the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED);
Amendment 126 #
2021/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underscores the need to revise EU climate and environmental legislation in a coherent manner that prevents double regulation and unnecessary administrative burdens; takes the view that the binding emissions reduction targets for Member States in the Effort Sharing Regulation5 should remain the main legislative tool to reduce methane emissions, while the Industrial Emissions Directive6 and other legislation could serve as a complementary tool; _________________ 5Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013. OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26. 6 Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control). OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 17.
Amendment 133 #
2021/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of developing an inventory of best practices and available technologies to promote the wider uptake of innovative mitigating actions, while taking into account the fact that not all companies have equal access to these practices and technologies;
Amendment 138 #
2021/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for the effective use of instruments supporting the development of innovation in the EU, such as Horizon Europe, taking into account the needs of different sectors and Member States;
Amendment 139 #
2021/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Points out the potential of the Copernicus programme, which is intended to monitor CO2 emissions from 2025 and which could also be used to monitor methane emissions from various sources;
Amendment 153 #
2021/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recognises the importance of voluntary industry initiatives aimed at reducing methane emissions and considers that any regulatory initiatives should build upon best practices from existing voluntary actions and must be duly preceded by thorough impact assessments and the taking into account of the differences between sectors and sub-sectors;
Amendment 176 #
2021/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the upcoming legislative proposal on compulsory MRV for all energy-related methane emissions; notes that such a system must be cost-effective and avoid the duplication of obligations that already exist in law and the imposition of unnecessary administrative burdens;
Amendment 200 #
2021/2006(INI)
8a. Underlines that, in accordance with Directive 2003/87 (ETS), the carbon dioxide emitted during the utilisation (combustion) of methane in cogeneration systems with a total rated thermal input exceeding 20 MW will oblige installations to participate in the EU ETS and will therefore result in additional costs, which may rise by up to 100% given the dramatically increasing price of emission allowances; asks the Commission to take this fact into account in the upcoming revision of the EU ETS so that the potential for capturing and reducing methane emissions from the energy sector is not reduced;
Amendment 209 #
2021/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Acknowledges that imports comprise over four fifths of the oil and gas consumed in the EU and that most methane emissions associated with oil and gas occur outside EU borders; calls on the Commission to explore regulatory tools for fossil energy imports, including extending forthcoming obligations on MRV, LDAR, venting and flaring to importthe possibility of monitoring, verifying and reporting these emissions in a reliable manner in cooperation with the relevant partners at global level, also taking into account import mechanisms;
Amendment 227 #
2021/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls onSupports the Commission to support thein its plans to establishment of an independent international methane emissions observatory, in partnership with the United Nations Environmental Programme, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition and the International Energy Agency, tasked with collecting, reconciling, verifying and publishing anthropogenic methane emissions data at a global level;
Amendment 230 #
2021/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. WelcomesTakes note of the Commission’s initiatives on the utilisation and mitigation of methane from coal mines; expresses its strong support for mandatoryimproving MRV for coal mine methane emissions, including the requirement for companies that own closed sites or Member States (for abandoned mines where no existing owner is liable) to adopt the samelso adopt MRV and LDAR measures as for operating sites; notes that, in view of the increasing number of mine closures in the EU’s coal regions, technical and financial support will be necessary for them in order to support the just transition objectives, which could be disrupted by excessive burdens imposed on the operators that close down;
Amendment 257 #
2021/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that technologies and practices to limit methane emissions from agriculture are developing at a fast pace; calls on the Commission to ensure that proven effective and cost-efficient innovations are quickly implemented, as far as is technically and financially feasible, in the EU and integrated into EU agriculture policies; notes that the structure of agriculture differs widely between Member States and that not all measures can be fully applied in every Member State;
Amendment 283 #
2021/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Points out that methane emissions related to fertilisation can easily be reduced by appropriate livestock manure storage methods;
Amendment 322 #
2021/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Supports actions to develop biogas plants, which are an important source of biomethane for energy and transport; points out that the development of biogas plants in rural areas is an effective tool for introducing the principles of the circular economy and for reducing energy poverty in those areas;
Amendment 95 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) A robust verification framework can improve the credibility of reported data. In addition, the level of detail and technical complexity of methane emissions measurements requires proper verification of methane emissions data reported by operators and mine operators. While self- verification is possible, third party verification ensures greater independence and transparency. In addition, it allows for a harmonized set of competences and level of expertise that may not be available to all public entities. Verifiers should be accredited by accreditation bodies in accordance with Regulation (EC) 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council20 . Independent accredited verifiers should thus ensure that emissions reports prepared by operators and mine operators are correct and in compliance with the requirements set out in this Regulation. They verification activities should be conducted in line with rules of procedure stemming from best practices and taking due account of the nature of the operator's activities.Verifiers should review the data in the emissions reports to assess their reliability, credibility and accuracy against free and publicly available European or international standards developed by independent bodies and made applicable by the Commission. The Commission should thus be empowered to adopt delegated acts for the purpose of incorporating and setting out the applicability of such European or international standards. Verifiers are separate from competent authorities and should be independent from the operators and mine operators, who should provide them with all assistance necessary to enable or facilitate the performance of the verification activities, notably as regards access to the premises and the presentation of documentation or records. _________________ 20 Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008).
Amendment 117 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Re-injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market should always be preferable to flaring - and therefore venting - of methane. Operators that vent should provide proof to the competent authorities that neither re- injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market nor flaring were possible and operators that flare should provide proof to the competent authorities that re-injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market was not possible, including where this operation would be unprofitabale and therefore would undermine economic viability of the operator.
Amendment 196 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) ‘verifier’ means a legal person different from the competent authorities appointed in accordance with Article 4 of this Regulation which carries out verification activities and which is accredited by a national accreditation body pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 or a natural person otherwise authorised, without prejudice to Article 5(2) of that Regulation, at the time a verification statement is issued;
Amendment 201 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
(8 a) 'low-risk sources' means component with marginal methane emissions that may be considered insignificant and excluded from reporting and the LDAR obligation.Such components can be considered: 1) Elements of an installation for which the taking of a leakage measurement requires the disassembly of the equipment, a component of the installation or the interruption of the ongoing process, in particular: a) Equipment built under heat/cold insulation; b) Equipment built inside cold boxes, c) Valves, safety valves connected to common discharge manifolds. 2) Plant components installed at height, without service platforms for measurement, 3) Equipment in installations containing substances with a vapour pressure not exceeding 0.3 kPa at 20°C + 20%, 4) Components installed in a system with an operating overpressure of not more than 0,5 bar.
Amendment 244 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24
(24) ‘inactive well’ means an oil or gas well or well site where production, injection, disposal or workover operations for exploration or production have ceased for at least one year;
Amendment 249 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 34
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 34
Amendment 257 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41
(41) ‘importer’ means a natural or legal person established in the Union who, in the course of a commercial activity, places fossil energy from a third country on the Union market.
Amendment 270 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. When fixing or approving transmission or distribution tariffs or the methodologies to be used by transmission system operators, distribution system operators, LNG terminal operators or other regulated companies including where applicable underground gas storage operators, regulatory authorities shall take into account theinclude the additional costs incurred and investments made to comply with the obligations under this Regulation, insofar as they correspond to those of an efficient and structurally comparable regulated operator.
Amendment 276 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall notify the Commission of the names and contact details of the competent authorities by … [36 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. Member States shall notify the Commission without delay of any changes to the names or contact details of the competent authorities.
Amendment 281 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The competent authorities shall take the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the requirements set out in this Regulationis Regulation in accordance with the tasks specifically attributed to them.
Amendment 290 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The competent authorities shall cooperate with each other and with the Commission and as necessary with authorities of third countries, in order to ensure compliance with this Regulation. The Commission may set up a network of competent authorities to foster cooperation, with the necessary arrangements for exchanging information and best practices and allow for consultations. The data collected shall be aggregate form to ensure the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information of companies.
Amendment 309 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. After the first inspection referred to in paragraph 1, the competent authorities shall draw up programmes for routine inspections based on a risk assessment. The period between inspections shall be based on an appraisal of the environmental risk and shall not exceed twohree years. Where an inspection has identified a serious breach of the requirements of this Regulation, the subsequent inspection shall take place within one year.
Amendment 328 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Any natural or legal person which considers that it has suffered injury as a result of a breach of the requirements of this Regulation by operators or mine operators, may lodge a written complaint with the competent authorities.
Amendment 342 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Verifiers shall assess the conformity of the emissions reports submitted to them by operators or mine operators in accordance with this Regulation. The verification activities should be conducted in line with rules of procedures stemming from best practices and taking due account of the nature of the operator's activities.They shall assess the conformity of the reports with the requirements laid down this Regulation and review all data sources and methodologies used in order to assess their reliability, credibility and accuracy, in particular the following points:
Amendment 351 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In carrying out the verification activities referred to in paragraph 1, verifiers shall use free and publicly available European or international standards for methane emissions quantification as made applicable by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 5. Until such date where the applicability of those standards is determined by the Commission, verifiers shall use existing European or international standards for quantification and verification of greenhouse gas emissions. Where no international or European standards are available, operators shall provide information to the verifiers on the methodologies used by the operators, for the purpose of verification activities.
Amendment 385 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. By … [124 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulationpublication of the reporting template described in the last subparagraph of Article 12 paragraph 6], operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing the quantification of source- level methane emissions estimated using generic but source-specific emission factors for all sources, except for low-risk sources. Other quantification methods with at least the same level of accuracy are allowed.
Amendment 395 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. By … [2436 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulationpublication of the reporting template described in the last subparagraph of Article 12 paragraph 6], operators shall also submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurementsthe quantification of source- level methane emissions for operated assets, except for low-risk sources according to Article 2(8a). Reporting at suchthis level may involvwill require the use of source- level measurement and sampling as the basis for establishing specific emission factors used for emissions estimationcombination of quantification, engineering calculations, simulations and quantification-based emission factors for small but significant sources. In the latter case, other quantification methods with at least the same level of accuracy are allowed.
Amendment 411 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
By … [3648 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulationpublication of the reporting template described in the last subparagraph of ] and by 301 Marchy every year thereafter, operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurementquantifications of source-level methane emissions for all sources for operated assets referred to in paragraph 2, complemented by measurementquantifications of site- level methane emissions, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site.
Amendment 439 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. By … [36 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulationpublication of the reporting template described in the last subparagraph of Article 12 paragraph 6], undertakings established in the Union shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurementquantifications of source- level methane emissions for non- operated assets, except for low-risk sources according to Article 2(8a). Reporting at such level may involve the use of source-level measurementquantifications and sampling as the basis for establishing specific emission factors used for emissions estimation.
Amendment 451 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
By … [48 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulationpublication of the reporting template described in the last subparagraph of Article 12 paragraph 6] and by 30 March every year thereafter, undertakings established in the Union shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurementquantifications of source- level methane emissions for non- operated assets as set out in paragraph 4, complemented by measurementquantifications of site- level methane emissions, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site. Where five subsequent quantifications of non-operated assets prove no methane emissions, such inactive well shall be considered emission-free and no further quantifications and reports will be required.
Amendment 456 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 475 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, lay down a reporting template for the reports under paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 32(2).
Amendment 482 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7
Article 12 – paragraph 7
Amendment 497 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8
Article 12 – paragraph 8
8. In the case of significant discrepancies between the emissions quantified using source-level methods and those resulting from site-level measurement, additional measurementthe comparative analysis shall be carried out within the same reporting period.
Amendment 502 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 9
Article 12 – paragraph 9
9. Methane emissions measurements or quantification for gas infrastructure shall be conducted according to appropriate European (CEN) or international (ISO) standards for methane emissions quantification.
Amendment 515 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
By … [312 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall submit a leak detection and repair programme to the competent authorities which shall detail the contents of the surveys to be carried out in accordance with the requirements in this Article, excluding low-risk sources in accordance with the definition in Article 2(8a).
Amendment 538 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
By … [612 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall carry out a survey of all relevant components, excluding low-risk sources in accordance with the definition in Article 2(8a) under their responsibility in accordance with the leak detection and repair programme referred in paragraph 1.
Amendment 553 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys shall be repeated every three monthsix months. Operators may use continuous monitoring systems in place of or in combination with periodical surveys.
Amendment 567 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. In carrying out the surveysperiodic surveys or in using continuous monitoring system, operators shall use devices that allow detection of loss of methane from components of 500 parts per million or moreat least 3 kg/h.
Amendment 589 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Operators shall repair or replace all components found to be emitting 500 parts per million or more of methanmethane at flow rate at least 3 kg/h or more.
Amendment 603 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The repair or replacement of the components referred to in the first subparagraph shall take place immediately after detection, or as soon as possible thereafter but no later than fivethirty days after detection, provided operators can demonstrate that safety or technical considerations do not allow immediate action and provided operators establish a repair and monitoring schedule.
Amendment 613 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Safety and technical considerations that do not allow immediate action, as referred to in the second subparagraph, shall be limited to taking into account safety to personnel and humans in proximity, scheduled maintenance, environmental impacts, concentration of methane loss, accessibility to component, availability of replacement of the component. Environmental impact considerations may include instances whereby repair could lead to a higher level of methane emissions than in the absence of the repair.
Amendment 617 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Where a system shutdown is required before the repair or replacement can be undertaken, operators shall minimise the leak within one day of detection and shall repair the leak by the end of the next scheduled system shutdown or within a year, whichever is sooner. If however carrying out an earlier repair would lead to a worse environmental outcome in terms of emissions, that is to a situation where amount of methane vented during repair would exceed the amount of methane that would leak in the absence of repair, the operator shall seek approval by competent authorities to postpone the repair until the next scheduled system shutdown.
Amendment 643 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall survey components that were found to be emitting 500 parts per million3 kg/h or more of methane during any of the previous surveys as soon as possible after the repair carried out pursuant to paragraph 4, and no later than 15 days thereafter to ensure that the repair was successful.
Amendment 650 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall survey components that were found to be emitting below 500 parts per million3 kg/h of methane, no later than three months after the emissions were detected, to check whether the size of loss of methane has changed.
Amendment 659 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Without prejudice to the reporting obligations pursuant to paragraph 7, operators shall record all identified leaks, irrespective of their size, and shall continualregularly survey them to ensure that they are repaired in accordance with paragraph 4.
Amendment 682 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Venting and flaring shall only be allowed in the following situations:
Amendment 706 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Venting and flaring under point (b) of paragraph 2 shall include the following specific situations where venting and flaring cannot be completely eliminated:
Amendment 808 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The notification referred to in the first subparagraph shall be made without delay after the event and at the latest within 4896 hours from the start of the event or the moment the operator became aware of it. The above-mentioned notifications of such events should only be mandatory if both conditions described in Article 16 paragraph 1 points and b are met.
Amendment 814 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Operators shall submit to the competent authorities quarterlyannual reports of all venting and flaring referred to in paragraph 1 and in Article 15 in accordance with the elements set out in Annex II. This will be included in he annual emissions report referred in Article 15.
Amendment 821 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Where a facility is built, replaced or refurbished, or where new flare stacks or other combustion devices are installed, operators shall install only combustion devices with an auto-igniter or continuous pilot and a completet least 95% destruction and removal efficiency for hydrocarbons.
Amendment 826 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. Operators shall ensure that all flare stacks or other combustion devices used in normal operations comply with the requirements of paragraph 1 by … [1236 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 829 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3
Article 17 – paragraph 3
3. Operators shall conduct weekquaterly inspections of flare stacks or conduct continuous monitoring of flares in accordance with the elements set out in Annex III.
Amendment 840 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. By … [18 months of the date of entry into force of this Regulation], equipment for measurement of methane emissions shall be installed on all inactiveReports containing information on measurements or quantification of methane emissions from all inactive wells referred to in paragraph 1 shall be submitted to the competent authorities in accordance with the principles specified in Article 12 with regard to the assets operated. Where five subsequent quantifications of inactive wells prove no methane emissions,such inactive well shall be considered emission-free and no further quantfications and reports weills be required.
Amendment 845 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Reports containing the measurements referred to in paragraph 2information on quantification of methane emissions from inactive wells shall be submitted to the competent authorities by … [24 months of the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter and cover the last available calendar year. Before submission to the competent authorities, the reports set out in this paragraph shall be assessed by a verifier and include a verification statement issued in accordance with Articles 8 and 9.
Amendment 850 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Where no emissions from inactive well were detected during five consequtive years, the obligations arising from paragraphs 3 shall cease to apply to this well
Amendment 853 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Article 18 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall be responsible for fulfilling the obligations laid down in paragraphs 2 and 3, except where a responsible party can be identified, in which case that party shall bear responsibility.
Amendment 858 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Member States or responsible parties shall develop and implement a mitigation plan to remediate, reclaim and permanently plug inactive wells located in their territory.
Amendment 864 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. This Section applies to operating underground and surface coal mines.
Amendment 869 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 871 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Amendment 874 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. For underground coal mines, mine operators shall perform continuous ventilation air methane emissionssource level direct measurement andor quantification on all exhaust ventilation shafts used by the mine operator, using apparatus with a methane concentration sensitivity threshold of at least 100 parts per million. They shall also take monthly sample-based measurements. Mine operators shall submit to competent authorities report on methane releases per ventilation shaft per year in kt of methane, using equipment and methodologies resulting in a measurement accuracy in tolerance of +/- 5% of the reported amount.
Amendment 875 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. Drainage stations operators shall perform continuous measurementsource level direct measurements or quantifications of volumes of vented and flared methane, regardless of the reasons for such venting and flaring activity.
Amendment 879 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Amendment 884 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
As regards continuous measurementsource level direct measurements or quantifications referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, where part of the measuring equipment is not operating for a period, readings taken during periods when the equipment was operating may be used to estimate data on a pro rata basis for the period that the equipment was not operating.
Amendment 887 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
The equipment used for continuous measurementsource level direct measurements or quantifications referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall operate for more than 90% of the period for which it is used to monitor an emission, excluding downtime taken for re-calibration.
Amendment 892 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 5
Article 20 – paragraph 5
Amendment 897 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
This Section applies to the methane emissions from underground coal mines referred to in Article 19(2). By the way of derogation this section does not apply to operating underground mines that are included in a closure plan and are scheduled to seize its operating activities by 2037.
Amendment 900 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. Venting and flaring of methane with a destruction and removal efficiency below 95% from drainage stations shall be prohibited from [1 January 20258], except in the case of an emergency, a malfunction, including where the safety of personel is endangered or where unavoidable and strictly necessary for maintenance. In such cases, drainage station operators shall vent only if flaring is not technically feasible or risks endangering safety of operations or personnel. In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 23, drainage station operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for venting instead of flaring.
Amendment 908 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. Venting of methane through a ventilation shafts in coal mines emitting of more than 0.58 tonnes of methane/kilotonne of coal mined, other than coking coal mines, shall be prohibited from 1 January 202730.
Amendment 912 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 3
Amendment 917 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
From [1 January 20258], drainage station operators shall notify the competent authorities of all venting and flaring events with a destruction and removal efficiency below 95%:
Amendment 921 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 1 (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 1 (new)
Amendment 923 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. By … [124 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] Member States shall set up and make publicly available an inventory of all closed coal mines and abandoned underground coal mines in their territory or under their jurisdiction, in accordance with the methodology and including at least the elements set out in Part 1 of Annex VII.
Amendment 929 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 933 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
From … [1836 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], measurement equipment shall be installed on all elements listed in point (v) of Part 1 of Annex VII for closed coal minesthane emissions shall be measured in all closed and abandoned underground coal mines where operations have ceased since … [5[20 years prior to the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. Measurement equipment shall be installed on all elements listed in point (v) of Part 1 of Annex VII were found to emit above 0,5 tonnes of methane per year.
Amendment 938 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The sensitivity threshold of the measurement equipment used for the measurements referred to in paragraph 2 shall be at least 10,000 parts per millionequipment shall perform measurements or quantifications taken in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and at least on an hourly basis and of sufficient quality to allow for a representative estimation of yearly methane emissions from all elements listed in part 1(vi) of Annex VII which were found to emit methane.
Amendment 942 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
The measurement equipment must operate for more than 970% of the period for which it is used to monitor the emissions, excluding downtime taken for re- calibration.
Amendment 943 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Reports containing estimates of yearly source-level methane emissions data shall be submitted to the competent authorities by … [2436 months of the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter.
Amendment 948 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4
Article 25 – paragraph 4
4. Mine operators or assets operators shall be responsible for the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 as regards closed mines. Member States shall be responsible for the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 as regards abandoned mines.
Amendment 951 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. If measurement or quantification from element listed in Annex VII shall not demonstrate methane concentration emissions exceeding 1 tonne of methane for three consequtive years the responsible party shall be exempted from requirements 2 and 3 in relation to this element.
Amendment 953 #
2021/0423(COD)
On the basis of the inventory referred to in Article 25, Member States shall develop and implement a mitigation plan to address methane emissions from abandoned coal minesclosed and abandoned underground coal mines, where operations have ceased since 20 years prior to the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 965 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 a Derogation for operating underground mines that are included in a closure plan 1. By the way of derogation Section II shall not apply to underground coal mines that are included in closure plans and are scheduled to cease their operating activities by 2037. 2. Without prejudice to their national obligations to apply mitigation measures the operators of the coal mines referred in par. 1 shall be responsible for fulfilling obligations arising from Section III.
Amendment 974 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 977 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. The report referred to in paragraph 1a, shall be accompanied by an assessment of the compliance of measures and information indicated in the report with relevant ISO standards(at least ISO 17025, ISO 14064), conducted by an independent certification/verification body.
Amendment 1024 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall notify the rules on penalties to the Commission by [312 months from the date of entry into force of the Regulation]. In addition, Member States shall notify any subsequent amendment affecting such rules to the Commission without delay.
Amendment 1031 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point l a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point l a (new)
(l a) failure of importers to provide the information required in accordance with Article 27, paragraph 1(a) (new);
Amendment 1036 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point l b (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point l b (new)
(l b) failure of importers to provide the information required in accordance with an independent assessment of compliance conducted by a verification body.
Amendment 1064 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point iii
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point iii
(iii) For components found to be emitting 500 parts per million3 kg/h or more of methane, indication of whether repair was undertaken during the LDAR survey and if not why, taking into account the requirements as regards what elements can be taken into account for a delayed repair, as per Article 14, paragraph 4.
Amendment 1070 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point iv
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point iv
(iv) For components found to be emitting 500 parts per million3 kg/h or more of methane, planned repair schedule indicating planned date of repair,
Amendment 1075 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point v
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point v
(v) For components found to be emitting less than 500 parts per million3 kg/h in previous LDAR survey, but found to be emitting 500 parts per million3 kg/h or more of methane during post LDAR monitoring to check whether the size of loss of methane has evolved, indication whether repair was undertaken immediately and if not, why not (as per iii), and planned repair schedule indicating planned date of repair.
Amendment 1082 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 5 – point iii
Annex I – paragraph 5 – point iii
(iii) For components found to be emitting 500 parts per million3 kg/h or more of methane, results of monitoring after repair to check if repair was successful
Amendment 1088 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 5 – point iv
Annex I – paragraph 5 – point iv
(iv) For components found to be emitting less than 500 parts per million3 kg/h of methane, results of post LDAR monitoring to check whether the size of loss of methane has evolved and recommendation on the basis of finding.
Amendment 1094 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point v a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point v a (new)
(v a) flaring efficiency and the type of flare used
Amendment 1096 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point ix
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point ix
(ix) results of weekquarterly inspections of flare stacks or of continuous monitoring of flare stacks carriesd out in accordance with Article 17
Amendment 1100 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1
Annex III – paragraph 1
Amendment 1112 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Pursuant to Article 24 and 25, for each site, the inventory of closed and abandoned coal mines must include at least the following information, where available:
Amendment 1114 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point v – introductory part
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point v – introductory part
(v) results of methane concentration measurementsource level direct measurement or quantification at the following elements:
Amendment 1126 #
2021/0423(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point ii
Annex VII – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point ii
(ii) measurements must be performed using an apparatus with a sensitivity threshold of at least 10.000 ppm, at the closest available distance to the measured emission source.equipment allowing for estimating yearly emissions at least of 0,5 tonnes of methane;
Amendment 167 #
2021/0414(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
— having regard to Article 294(2) and Article 153(2), point (b), in conjunction with Article 153(1), points (b), (c) and (d), and Article 16(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C9- C9-0454/2021),
Amendment 189 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Digitalisation is changing the world of work, improving productivity and enhancing flexibility, while also carrying some risks for employment and working conditions. Algorithm-based technologies, including automated monitoring and decision-making systems, have enabled the emergence and growth of digital labour platforms and have created economic opportunity for hundreds of thousands of EU citizens and businesses while offering choice and value to consumers in the EU.
Amendment 198 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Platform work is performed by individuals through the digital infrastructure of digital labour platforms that provide a service to their customers. By means of the algorithms, the digital labour platforms mayare creating efficiencies that benefit the individuals, businesses and consumers and they may exert control, to a lesser or greater extent – depending on their business model – the performance of the work, its remuneration and the relationship between their customers and the persons performing the work. Platform work can be performed exclusively online through electronic tools (‘online platform work’) or in a hybrid way combining an online communication process with a subsequent activity in the physical world (‘on-location platform work’). Many of the existing digital labour platforms are international business actors deploying their activities and business models in several Member States or across borders.
Amendment 199 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Platform work is performed by individuals through the digital infrastructure of digital labour platforms that provide a service to their customers. By means of the algorithms and artificial intelligence, the digital labour platforms may control, to a lesser or greater extent – depending on their business model – the performance of the work, its remuneration and the relationship between their customers and the persons performing the work. Platform work can be performed exclusively online through electronic tools (‘online platform work’) or in a hybrid way combining an online communication process with a subsequent activity in the physical world (‘on-location platform work’). Many of the existing digital labour platforms are international business actors deploying their activities and business models in several Member States or across borders.
Amendment 205 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Platform work can provide opportunities for accessing the labour market more easily, gaining additional income through a secondary activity or enjoying some flexibility in the organisation of working time. At the same time, platform work brings challenges, as it can not only blur the boundaries between employment relationship and self- employed activity, and the responsibilities of employers and workers but also reach into other agreements, which can pose challenges to social security. Moreover, people working in the platform economy are often classified as self-employed, although many of them claim to be employees1a. There are various reasons for this uncertainty about their status, such as having regular employment as employees or self-employed (in the more traditional sense) and therefore being subject to standard labour laws, or being uncertain about their status and seeing themselves as employees simply because they regularly provide a certain type of service through the same platform. As a result, these individuals may not benefit from the equivalent social, labour, health and safety protections that are associated with an employment contract in most countries. Misclassification of the employment status has consequences for the persons affected, as it is likely to restrict access to existing labour and social rights. It also leads to an uneven playing field with respect to businesses that classify their workers correctly, and it has implications for Member States’ industrial relations systems, their tax base and the coverage and sustainability of their social protection systems. While such challenges are broader than platform work, they are particularly acute and pressing in the platform economy. __________________ 1a Estimates from the COLLEEM survey reveal that when asked about their current employment situation, 75.7 % of the platform workers claimed to be an employee (68.1%) or self-employed (7.6%). https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repos itory/bitstream/JRC112157/jrc112157_pu bsy_platform_workers_in_europe_science _for_policy.pdf
Amendment 217 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Therefore, the proposed solutions should help platform workers to continue their professional activities with their preferred flexibility to organise and control their own status (e.g. as an additional source of income), workload and schedule.
Amendment 219 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
Amendment 228 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Court cases in several Member States have shown the persistencecases of misclassification of the employment status in certain types of platform work, in particular in sectors where digital labour platforms exert a certain degree of control over the remuneration and performance of work. While digital labour platforms frequently classify persons working through them as self-employed or ‘independent contractors’, many courts have found that the platforms exercise de facto direction and control over those persons, often integrating them in their main business activities and unilaterally determining the level of remuneration. Those courts have therefore reclassified purportedly self-employed persons as workers employed by the platforms. However, with different national definitions of employee and employment relationship, national case law has resulted in diverse outcomes and digital labour platforms have adapted their business model in various ways, thus increasing the lack of legal certainty over the employment status.
Amendment 237 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Automated monitoring and decision-making systems powered by algorithms increasingly replace functions that managers usually perform in businesses, such as allocating tasks, giving instructions, evaluating the work performed, providing incentives or imposing sanctions. Digital labour platforms use such algorithmic systems as a standard way of organising and managing platform work through their infrastructure. Persons performing platform work subject to such algorithmic management often lack information on how the algorithms work, which personal data are being used and how their behaviour affects decisions taken by automated systems. Workers’ representatives and labour inspectorates do not have access to this information either. Moreover, persons performing platform work often do not know the reasons for decisions taken or supported by automated systems and lack the possibility to discuss those decisions with a contact person or to contest them. It is therefore legitimate to take measures to prevent discrimination against employees in the context of algorithmic management. About two- thirds of people working through platforms in terms of earnings have access to some measures to prevent discrimination and promote equity1d. __________________ 1d Digital Labour Platforms in the EU. Mapping and Business Models, p.12
Amendment 242 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The allocation of work through algorithms, an essential feature of the business model of many platforms, can have a very negative impact on working conditions. Often the allocation of work is not transparent and perceived as unfair by those working through the platform. In practice, these individuals are often on standby waiting for a job assignment and feel that competition is high, which can cause stress and worsen their work-life balance. In addition, this can lead to a reduction in autonomy and control of the work done through the platform. However, it should be noted that this does not apply to all platforms equally.
Amendment 243 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) When platforms operate in several Member States or across borders, it is often unclear where the platform work is performed and by whom as Member States do not collect data in this respect. Also, national authorities do not have easy access to data on digital labour platforms, including the number of persons performing platform work, their employment status, and their working conditions. This complicates the enforcement of applicable rules, including in respect of labour law and social protection and therefore it is not possible to determine precisely or even approximately how many workers are affected, let alone to what extent.
Amendment 247 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The popularity of some platforms, in particular transport and food delivery, increased significantly during the pandemic, mainly because they provided access to certain services during a period of isolation. According to research, more than 60% of EU residents say that, even after the COVID-19 crisis, they do not intend to stop using online services, including, for instance, the possibility of ordering meals online1e. __________________ 1e https://www.dw.com/pl/ue-chce-lepiej- chroni%C4%87-pracuj%C4%85cych-za- po%C5%9Brednictwem-platform- cyfrowych/a-56676431
Amendment 248 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 b (new)
Recital 9 b (new)
Amendment 249 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 c (new)
Recital 9 c (new)
(9c) Platforms with their origin outside the EU play an important role in the EU. Platform economy (23% of active platforms and 49% in terms of earnings). Most of these platforms intermediating on-location services nevertheless have an office in the EU, whereas the platforms intermediating online services tend not to have an office in the EU. In total, less than a tenth of the work done through platforms is provided through platforms without an office in the EU1g. __________________ 1g Digital Labour Platforms in the EU. Mapping and Business Models, p.8 https://op.europa.eu/en/publication- detail/-/publication/b92da134-cd82-11eb- ac72-01aa75ed71a1/language-en
Amendment 250 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 d (new)
Recital 9 d (new)
Amendment 257 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The determination of employment relationships or employment contracts is governed by the laws of the individual Member States of the Union. Exceptionally, the Union has competence only in respect of the free movement of workers or, in part, the equal treatment of workers, which requires a uniform application of the concept of worker. The legal form of the employment relationship or employment contract varies from country to country and is a matter of national competence. The characteristics of employment which enable it to be recognised as an employment relationship vary greatly from one Member State to another, as is clearly shown by the extensive research carried out by the labour law representatives from those Member States1i. Therefore, persons working via online platforms could be considered as workers only in the individual Member States and not throughout the Union. __________________ 1i Regulating the employment relationship in Europe: A guide to Recommendation No. 198, European Labour Law Network 2013
Amendment 259 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Council Recommendation 2019/C 387/0158 on access to social protection for workers and the self-employed recommends Member States to take measures ensuring formal and effective coverage, adequacy and transparency of social protection schemes for all workers and self-employed. Member States currently have varying degrees of providing social protection to the self- employed and the issue of social security remains an exclusive competence of the Member States. __________________ 58 Council Recommendation of 8 November 2019 on access to social protection for workers and the self- employed (2019/C 387/01) (OJ C 387, 15.11.2019, p. 1).
Amendment 260 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
Amendment 285 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Digital labour platforms differ from other online platforms in that they organise work performed by individuals at the request, one-off or repeated, of the recipient of a service provided by the platform. Organising work performed by individuals should imply at a minimum a significant role in matching the demand for the service with the supply of labour by an individual who has a contractual relationship with the digital labour platform and who is available to perform a specific task, and can include other activities such as processing payments. Online platforms which do not organise the work performed by individuals but merely provide the means by which service providers can reach the end-user, for instance by advertising offers or requests for services or aggregating and displaying available service providers in a specific area, without any further involvement, should not be considered a digital labour platform. The definition of digital labour platforms should not include providers of a service whose primary purpose is to exploit or share assets, such as short-term rental of accommodationor online platforms within the meaning of the Digital Services Act and their directly associated services whose primary purpose is to offer or facilitate offers for sales of goods or services excluding food products for their immediate consumption, or those who provide services that are of non-profit- making nature. It should be limited to providers of a service for which the organisation of work performed by the individual, such as transport of persons or goods or cleaning, constitutes a necessary and essential and not merely a minor and purely ancillary component.
Amendment 322 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Ensuring correct determination of the employment status should not prevent the improvement of working conditions of genuine self-employed persons performing platform work. Where a digital labour platform decides – on a purely voluntary basis or in agreement with the persons concerned – to pay for social protection, accident insurance or other forms of insurance, training measures or similar benefits to self-employed persons working through that platform, those benefits as such should not be regarded as determining elements indicating the existence of an employment relationship.
Amendment 331 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) When digital labour platforms control certain elements of the performance of work, they act like employers in an employment relationship. Direction and control, or legal subordination, is an essential element of the definition of an employment relationship in the Member States and in the case-law of the Court of Justice. Therefore contractual relationships in which digital labour platforms exert a certain level of control over certain elements of the performance of work shcould be deemed, by virtue of a legal presumption, to be to be one of the elements of an employment relationship between the platform and the person performing platform work through it. As a result, that person should be classified as a worker having all the rights and obligations in accordance with that status, as laid down in national and Union law, collective agreements and practice. The legal presumption should apply in all relevant administrative and legal proceedings and should benefit the person performing platform workit should be considered whether that person is entitled to the status of worker if he or she also fulfils the other criteria and should be regarded as worker in accordance with that status, as laid down in national and Union law, collective agreements and practice. It should also be stressed that in the Member States the employment relationship is established on the basis of the actual provision of work, which is verified by the competent control authorities. Authorities in charge of verifying the compliance with or enforcing relevant legislation, such as labour inspectorates, social protection bodieinstitutions or tax authorities, should also be able to rely on that presumption. Member States should put in place a national framework to reduce litigation and increase legal certaintybe the ones responsible for verifying the actual status of a person performing platform work. In addition, it is important to bear in mind the principle of freedom of contract in force in some Member States.
Amendment 336 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
Amendment 354 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Effective implementation of the legal presumptioncorrect determination of the employment status through appropriate measures, such as disseminating information to the public, developing guidance and strengthening controls and field inspections is essential to ensure legal certainty and transparency for all parties involved. These measures should take into account the specific situation of start-ups to support the entrepreneurial potential and the conditions for the sustainable growth of digital labour platforms in the Union.
Amendment 362 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27
Recital 27
Amendment 366 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) Introduction of a legal presumption could introduce a privilege of a group of persons providing work for digital platforms in relation to other persons providing work, e.g. on the basis of civil law contracts.
Amendment 367 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27 b (new)
Recital 27 b (new)
(27b) An inappropriate choice of criteria for applying the legal presumption could result in a significant number of cases in which the presumption is applied and, consequently, an excessive burden on the judiciary in connection with cases for the rebuttal of the presumption. Moreover, this could interfere with national definitions of an employment relationship, which would mean that the effectiveness of such a presumption could be illusory.
Amendment 368 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
Amendment 377 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) Member States should ensure the possibility to rebut determination of employment status in legal or administrative proceedings or both. Member States should provide the necessary guidance for procedures to rebut the determination of employment status.
Amendment 412 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Online platform work poses a range of both pre-existing and new OSH risks, both physical and psycho-social. Moreover, people working through platforms are exposed to particular health and safety risks, as it is often unclear how existing regulations apply (or not) to them, and the protective factors of a physical workspace do not exist. They usually receive little or no training, and have low prospects of career advancement1k. Council Directive 89/391/EEC63 introduces measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work, including the obligation for employers to assess the occupational health and safety risks. As automated monitoring and decision-making systems potentially have significant impact on the physical and mental health of persons performing platform work, digital labour platforms should evaluate those risks, assess whether the safeguards of the systems are appropriate to address those risks and take appropriate preventive and protective measures. __________________ 1k Protecting Workers in EU Platform Economy, EU OSHA 2017, p. 28 63 Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).
Amendment 530 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The definition of digital labour platforms laid down in paragraph 1, point (1), shall not include providers of a service whose primary purpose is to exploit or share assets or online platforms within the meaning of the Digital Services Act and their directly associated services whose primary purpose is to offer or facilitate offers for sales of goods or services excluding food products for their immediate consumption, or those who provide services that are of non-profit- making nature. It shall be limited to providers of a service for which the organisation of work performed by the individual constitutes not merely a minor and purely ancillary component.
Amendment 553 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The determination of the existence of an employment relationship shall be guided primarily by the facts relating to the actual performance of work, taking into account the use of algorithms in the organisation of platform work, irrespective of how the relationship is classified in any contractual arrangement that may have been agreed between the parties involved. Where the existence of an employment relationship is established based on facts, the party assuming the obligations of the employer shall be clearly identified in accordance with national legal systems.
Amendment 556 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall take supporting measures to ensure the correct determination of the employment status referred to in paragraph 1 while taking into account the impact on start-ups, avoiding capturing the genuine self- employed and supporting the sustainable growth of digital labour platforms. In particular they shall: (a) ensure that information on the correct determination of the employment status is made publicly available in a clear, comprehensive and easily accessible way; (b) develop guidance for digital labour platforms, persons performing platform work and social partners to understand and implement the correct determination of the employment status including on the procedures for rebutting it; (c) develop guidance for enforcement authorities to proactively target and pursue non-compliant digital labour platforms; (d) strengthen the controls and field inspections conducted by labour inspectorates or the bodies responsible for the enforcement of labour law, while ensuring that such controls and inspections are proportionate and non- discriminatory.
Amendment 564 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Member States shall ensure the possibility for any of the parties to rebut the employment status referred to in paragraph 1 in legal or administrative proceedings or both.
Amendment 566 #
Amendment 571 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Amendment 599 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 664 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Amendment 716 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Amendment 729 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5
Article 5
Amendment 814 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. DWithout prejudice to the GDPR digital labour platforms shall not process any personal data concerning platform workers that are not intrinsically connected to and strictly necessary for the performance of the contract between the platform worker and the digital labour platform. In particular they shall not:
Amendment 825 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – point d
(d) collect any personal data while the platform worker is not offering or performinglogged in to the platform work.
Amendment 860 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
They shall not use automated monitoring and decision-making systems in any manner that puts undue pressure on platform workers or otherwise puts at risk the physical and mental health of platform workers.
Amendment 862 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
They shall not use automated monitoring and decision-making systems beyond what is required for compliance with applicable local law or regulations, or collective bargaining agreements, or what is necessary to safeguard the health and safety of the recipients of the service and platform workers, or what is required to provide satisfactory consumer service, or what is required to prevent fraud at the expense of consumers or platform workers.
Amendment 958 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. Labour, social protection and other relevant authorities and representatives of persons performing platform work shall have the right to ask digital labour platforms for additional clarifications and details regarding any of the data provided. The digital labour platforms shall respond to such request within a reasonable period of timetwo weeks by providing a substantiated reply.
Amendment 965 #
2021/0414(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Amendment 120 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Forests lie within the competences of Member States and are vital to each country's prosperity. The specific circumstances of forests and of forest- related ecosystems in each Member State and of the management practices are diverse, and Member States are therefore the most knowledgeable regarding their forests and need to be closely consulted on every policy matter pertaining to forestry.
Amendment 137 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) At COP27 and COP28, and other international fora, the EU should encourage further action to international partners in the field of addressing deforestation and forest degradation in their territories.
Amendment 149 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(22a) Given that the share of smallholders in the production of the commodities concerned can be as high as 80 %, special attention needs to be paid to the challenges that smallholders will face with the implementation of this Regulation. The new rules should aim to minimise the burden on smallholders in third countries and prevent barriers to their access to the market and international trade. It is therefore crucial that the operators buying from smallholders provide timely financial and technical support to help smallholders meet the new Union market access requirements. At the same time, the setting up of a credible traceability system can empower smallholder farmers as it can avoid the non-payment of promised sustainability premiums, allow for electronic payments to producers by using the national traceability system thus combatting fraud and enable local authorities to collect knowledge on the number of producer plots and control the number of farmers.
Amendment 155 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) This regulation should not result in a "deforestation leakage" in which the additional rules cause a redirecting of imports to or exports away from the Union and to third countries, especially those in which such rules do not apply, thereby resulting in not reducing deforestation on the global scale whilst also decreasing the Union industries associated with the commodities and products covered by this regulation;
Amendment 156 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) Sustainable forest management of the Member States must not be hindered or negatively affected by the provisions of this Regulation;
Amendment 161 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) The definition of “deforestation- free” should be sufficiently broad to cover both deforestation and forest degradation, it should provide legal clarity, and it should be measurable based on quantitative, objective and internationally recognised data, without hindering sustainable forest management practises in Member States.
Amendment 198 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)
Recital 40 a (new)
(40a) The effective and efficient implementation of the Regulation cannot be accomplished if the administrative burdens are not minimised.
Amendment 203 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43 a (new)
Recital 43 a (new)
(43a) Member States should receive additional support to ensure capacities to implement the additional requirements in this Regulation;
Amendment 204 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44 a (new)
Recital 44 a (new)
(44a) The additional requirements laid out in this regulation should not result in a decrease of affordability for the end consumers;
Amendment 218 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 a (new)
Recital 50 a (new)
(50a) Natural disturbances should be taken into consideration when considering compliance checks.
Amendment 234 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61 a (new)
Recital 61 a (new)
(61a) Acknowledges the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine has an impact on food security as well as the functionality of this regulation, and appropriate derogations should be applied during the war as well as during the post- war reparation phases so as not to compromise food security.
Amendment 275 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘deforestation’ means the deliberate human-induced conversion of forest to agricultural use, whether human-induced or not;
Amendment 290 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘forest degradation’ means harvestingforest management operations that are not sustainable and cause a reductionccording to the applicable legislation of the country of harvest and cause an irreversible reduction, spanning more than [n] forest rotation periods[s], or loss of the biological or economic productivity and complexity of forest ecosystems, resulting in the long-term reduction of the overall supply of benefits from forest, which includes wood, biodiversity and other products or services, and where, after final felling, the site is not regenerated through planting or natural regeneration, or a combination of these, resulting in an overall decrease of forest growth on national level;
Amendment 318 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Amendment 322 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
(7a) ‘sustainable forest management’ means the stewardship and use of forests and forest lands, according to the definition in the country in which it takes place, in the understanding of the FOREST EUROPE process, in a way, and at a rate, that maintains their biodiversity, productivity, regeneration capacity, vitality and their potential to fulfil, now and in the future, relevant ecological, economic and social functions, at local, national, and global levels, and that does not cause damage to other ecosystems;
Amendment 329 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
(a) that the relevant commodities and products, including those used for or contained in relevant products, were produced on land that has not been subject to deforestation after December 31, 2020... [the date of entry into force of this Regulation], and
Amendment 335 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Amendment 346 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘operator’ means any natural or legal person who, in the course of a commercial activity, places relevant commodities and products for the first time after entry into force of this Regulation, on the Union market or exports them from the Union market;
Amendment 361 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19
(19) ‘plot of land’ is an extension of land within a single real-estate property, as recognised by the laws of the country of production, and which enjoys sufficiently homogeneous conditions as to allow to evaluate on the aggregate level the risk of deforestation and forest degradation associated with commodities produced on that extension of landmeans an area of land delineated for traceability and monitoring purposes;
Amendment 388 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. If there is a risk that the prohibition of a commodity or product from being placed or made available on the Union market as a result of the provisions in this Regulation, and there is a risk of deforestation leakage rather than steps taken to correct the shortcomings, relevant entities are encouraged, where appropriate, to take steps to encourage a correction of the practises that have been deemed as incompatible with this Regulation.
Amendment 407 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. The due diligence system of operators placing products for the first time on the Union market or exporting them shall be verified by a third party audit on an annual basis. Operators shall share those third-party audits with the competent authorities. The process shall seek to minimise the administrative burden for operators and replace the need for a due diligence certificate upon every entrance of products onto the Union market.
Amendment 410 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Traders which are SMEs may only make available on the market relevant commodities and products if they are in, and shall undertake necessary efforts to obtain as soon as possible, if it is not completely in their possession of, the information required under paragraph 2.
Amendment 419 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Traders which are SMEs that have received new information, including substantiated concerns, that the relevant commodity or product that they have already made available on the market is not in conformity with the requirements of this Regulation shall immediately inform the competent authorities of the Member States in which they made available the relevant commodity or product on the market. In such an event of having received new information, this shall not result in penalties imposed or be considered as deliberate non-compliance.
Amendment 426 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The Commission shall ensure that SMEs which do not have the means to meet the requirements in this Article shall have the possibility to receive assistance with a view to minimise additional administrative burdens.
Amendment 428 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The entity considered as the operator in the Union shall, where necessary and in the case of continued insufficient provision of information, receive assistance from the Commission in attaining the required information from the original operator from outside the Union.
Amendment 434 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. By ... [12 months after the entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall adopt implementing acts, following close consultation with Member States and sufficiently wide varieties of relevant stakeholders, supplementing this Regulation with commodity-specific guidance and support to clarify due diligence responsibilities and traceability rules of operators tailored to fit the respective supply chain.
Amendment 442 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 458 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) where applicable, considering the specific characteristics of the supply chain of the commodity, and where compatibility with the national laws is not compromised, it may also include general coordinates, latitude and longitude of all plots of land where the relevant commodities and products were produced, as well as date or time range of production;
Amendment 464 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Amendment 491 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) if relevant and applicable, if natural disturbances have occurred, as to distinctly differentiate them from deliberate or negligence-related forest degradation and deforestation;
Amendment 512 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 8
Article 10 – paragraph 8
Amendment 578 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 7
Article 14 – paragraph 7
7. The suspensions referred to in paragraph 6 shall end within 37 working days unless the competent authorities, based on the result of the checks conducted within that period, conclude that they require additional time to establish whether the relevant commodities and products comply with the requirements of this Regulation. In such case, the competent authorities shall extend the period of suspension by means of additional interim measures taken under Article 21 or, in the case of relevant commodities or products entering or leaving the Union market, by notifying the customs authorities of the need to maintain the suspension under Article 24(6).
Amendment 580 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 9
Article 14 – paragraph 9
9. Each Member State shall ensure that the annual checks carried out by their competent authorities cover at least 5% ofon the operators placing, making available on or exporting from the Union market each of the relevant commodities on their market as well as 5% of the quantity of each of the relevant commodities placed or made available on or exported from their marketare based on assessment of the commodities posing the most considerable risks relevant to this Regulation.
Amendment 592 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 13 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Member States shall upon request receive additional and adequate support from the Commission to enable them to carry out the additional requirements set out in this Regulation.
Amendment 662 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22a Natural disturbances Where a natural disturbance has occurred, it must be taken into consideration by all relevant entities in this Regulation in the due diligence and checks procedure, as to not mistaken it for deliberate or negligent malpractices.
Amendment 704 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. If there is a risk that the prohibition of a commodity or product from being placed or made available on the Union market as a result of the provisions in this Regulation, and there is a risk of deforestation leakage rather than steps taken to correct the shortcomings, relevant entities are encouraged, where appropriate, to take steps to encourage a correction of the practises that have been deemed as incompatible with this Regulation.
Amendment 751 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The "high-risk" tier shall be applied only in the most severe instances.
Amendment 760 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. If there is a risk that the prohibition of a commodity or product from being placed or made available on the Union market resulting from the provisions in this Regulation may cause deforestation leakage to occur, the relevant entities are encouraged, where appropriate, to take steps to facilitate the correction of the practises that have been deemed as incompatible with this Regulation.
Amendment 763 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Where a country has been labelled as high-risk, and has taken steps to reverse its shortcomings sufficiently, it shall be removed from the classification.
Amendment 764 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Where the given country considers that the designation is unfair or inaccurately reflecting the practises, it may present the Commission measures it has taken to address the shortcoming or argumentation as to why it believes the designation is unfair, and request the Commission to undertake a review, and where appropriate, reconsider the classification. The Commission shall respond without undue delay.
Amendment 828 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. No later than two years after the entry into force, the Commission shall carry out a first review of this Regulation, and shall present, based on a detailed impact assessment, a report to the European Parliament and the Council accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal. The report shall focus in particular on: (a) an evaluation of the need and the feasibility of extending the scope of this Regulation to other ecosystems, including land with high carbon stocks and land with a high biodiversity value such as grasslands, peatlands and wetlands and further commodities. ; (b) the need and feasibility of extending the scope of this Regulation to other commodities and products, including rubber, charcoal, and sugar cane; (c) any occurrences of deforestation leakage; (d) any occurrences of inauthentic market distortions pertaining to each and any of the commodities and products covered by this Regulation;
Amendment 861 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4
Article 32 – paragraph 4
Amendment 865 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33
Article 33
Amendment 870 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2
Article 36 – paragraph 2
2. Articles 3 to 12, 14 to 22, 24, 29 and 30 shall apply 124 months from the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 874 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3
Article 36 – paragraph 3
3. Articles referred to paragraph 2 shall apply 24 months from the entry into force of this Regulation for operators that are microenterprises53 established by December 31, 2020[the entry into force of this Regulation], except for products covered in the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 995/2010. __________________ 53 As defined in Article 3(1) of Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on the annual financial statements, consolidated financial statements and related reports of certain types of undertakings, amending Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC.
Amendment 897 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. Country of production and all plots of land of production, including geo- localisationneral production area coordinates, latitude and longitude. Where a product or commodity contains materials, ingredients or components produced in different plots of land, the geo-locationneral production area coordinates of all different plots of land shall be included;
Amendment 21 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In its Communication “2030 Digital Compass: the European way for the Digital Decade” of 9 March 202131 (“Digital Compass Communication”) the Commission laid out its vision for 2030 to empower citizens and businesses through the digital transiformation. The Union way for the digital transformation of economy and society should encompass digital sovereignty, inclusion, equality, sustainability, resilience, security, improving quality of life and availability of benefits and services, respect of citizens’ rights and aspirations and should contribute to a dynamic, resource efficient, and fair economy and society in the Union. _________________ 31 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions “2030 Digital Compass: the European way for the Digital Decade” COM/2021/118 final/2.
Amendment 24 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In its statement of 25 March 2021, the European Council considered the Digital Compass Communication as a step towards charting Europe’s digital development for the next decade and confirmed the vision there set, including the idea of a Policy Programme with a robust governance structure and a framework to facilitate the implementation of multi-country projects that are necessary for Europe’s digital transiformation in critical areas. It also invited the Commission to widen the European Union’s policy toolbox for digital transformation, both at the European Union and national level, and to use all available instruments from industrial, trade and competition policy, skills and education, research and innovation policy and long- term funding instruments to facilitate the digital transformation.
Amendment 26 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) As outlined in the Commission’s Communication updating the 2020 new industrial strategy32 , it is necessary for the European Union to identify systems of critical technologies and strategic sectors, to address strategic weaknesses and high- risk dependencies which could lead to supply shortages or cybersecurity risks, and to foster digital transiformation. This underlines the importance for Member States to join forces and to support industry’s efforts to address these dependencies and to develop strategic capacity needs. This also responds to the analysis in the 2021 Strategic Foresight Report33 . In the framework of the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the preparation of national recovery and resilience plans, the Commission encouraged Member States to coordinate their efforts in favour of Multi-Country Projects in the digital area. This experience highlighted the need for the Commission to support coordination efforts by Member States, and for the Union to dispose of implementation mechanisms that facilitate joint investments, in order for Multi- Country Projects to materialise. In conjunction with other Commission’s initiatives such as the Observatory for Critical Technologies34 , a governance structure implementing the Digital Compass Communication should be established and should help to identify the Union’s current and possible future digital strategic dependencies and contribute to strengthening its digital sovereignty. _________________ 32 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions updating the 2020 new industrial strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery”, 5.5.2021 COM(2021) 350 final. 33 COM(2021) 750 final of 8.9.2021 – “2021 Strategic Foresight Report - The EU’s capacity and freedom to act”. 34 Action Plan on synergies between civil, defence and space industries, 22.02.2021, COM(2021) 70 final, Action 4.
Amendment 30 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Commission’s Communication on the European Green Deal35 emphasised that Europe should leverage the potential of the digital transformation, which is a key enabler for reaching the Green Deal objectives. The Union should promote and invest in the necessary digital transformation as digital technologies are a critical enabler for attaining the sustainability goals of the Green Deal in many different sectors. Digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G, cloud and edge computing and the internet of things can accelerate and maximise the impact of policies to deal with climate change and protect the environment. Digitalisation also presents new opportunities for distance monitoring of air and water pollution, or for monitoring and optimising how energy and natural resources are used. Europe needs a digital sector that puts sustainability at its heart, ensuring that digital infrastructures and technologies become verifiably more sustainable and energy- and resource efficient, and contribute to just transition, a sustainable circular and climate-neutral economy and society, as well as to combating energy poverty in line with the European Green Deal. _________________ 35 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 “The European Green deal”, 11.12.2019, COM/2019/640 final.
Amendment 31 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Commission’s Communication on the European Green Deal35 emphasised that Europe should leverage the potential of the digital transformation, which is a key enabler for reaching the Green Deal objectives. The Union should promote and invest in the necessary digital transformation as digital technologies are a critical enabler for attaining the sustainability goals of the Green Deal in many different sectors. Digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G, cloud and edge computing and the internet of things can accelerate and maximise the impact of policies to deal with climate change and protect the environment. Digitalisation also presents new opportunities for sustainable transport as well as for distance monitoring of air and water pollution, or for monitoring and optimising how energy and natural resources are used. Europe needs a digital sector that puts sustainability at its heart, ensuring that digital infrastructures and technologies become verifiably more sustainable and energy- and resource efficient, and contribute to a sustainable circular and climate-neutral economy and society in line with the European Green Deal. _________________ 35 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 “The European Green deal”, 11.12.2019, COM/2019/640 final.
Amendment 34 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The measures envisaged in the Digital Compass Communication should be implemented, to intensify actions defined in the strategy for Shaping Europe’s digital future, and building on existing Union instruments (such as Cohesion programmes, the Technical Support Instrument, Regulation (EU) 2021/694 of the European Parliament and of the Council36 , Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council37 and Regulation (EU) 2021/523 of the European Parliament and of the Council38 ) and on the funds allocated for digital transiformation of Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council39 . By this Decision, a Policy Programme “Path to the Digital Decade” should therefore be established in order to achieve, accelerate and shape a successful digital transformation of the Union’s economy and society. _________________ 36 Regulation (EU) 2021/694 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2021 establishing the Digital Europe Programme and repealing Decision (EU) 2015/2240 (OJ L 166, 11.5.2021, p. 1). 37 Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1290/2013 and (EU) No 1291/2013 (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 1). 38 Regulation (EU) 2021/523 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 2021 establishing the InvestEU Programme and amending Regulation (EU) 2015/1017 ( OJ L 107, 26.3.2021, p. 30). 39 Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17).
Amendment 45 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Digital skills, basic and advanced, are essential to reinforce the collective resilience of the Union’s society. Digitally empowered and capable citizens will be able to take advantage of the opportunities of the Digital Decade. Moreover, digital training and education should support a workforce in which people can acquire specialised digital skills to get quality jobs and rewarding careers in much greater numbers than today, with convergence between women and men. In addition, an essential enabler for taking advantage of the benefits of digitisation, for further technological developments and for Europe’s digital leadership is a sustainable digital infrastructure for connectivity, microelectronics and the ability to process vast data. Excellent and secure connectivity for everybody and everywhere in Europe including in rural and remote areas40 is needed to address digital exclusion, equal access to education or teleworking. These challenges were particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Societal needs for upload and download bandwidth are constantly growing. By 2030, networks with gigabit speeds should become available at accessible conditions for all those who need or wish such capacity. Moreover, microprocessors which are already today at the start of most of the key, strategic value chains are expected to be in even higher demand in the future, in particular the most innovative ones. Climate neutral highly secure edge node guaranteeing access to data services with low latency wherever businesses are located and quantum capacity are also expected to be critical enablers. _________________ 40 Long-term Vision for the EU’s Rural Areas. COM(2021) 345 final.
Amendment 48 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Digital skills, basic and advanced, as well as other skills in the domains of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), are essential to reinforce the collective resilience of the Union’s society. Digitally empowered and capable citizens will be able to take advantage of the opportunities of the Digital Decade. Moreover, digital training and education should support a workforce in which people can acquire specialised digital skills to get quality jobs and rewarding careers in much greater numbers than today, with convergence between women and men. In addition, an essential enabler for taking advantage of the benefits of digitisation, for further technological developments and for Europe’s digital leadership is a sustainable digital infrastructure for connectivity, microelectronics and the ability to process vast data. Excellent and secure connectivity for everybody and everywhere in Europe including in rural and remote areas40 is needed. Societal needs for upload and download bandwidth are constantly growing. By 2030, networks with gigabit speeds should become available at accessible conditions for all those who need or wish such capacity. Moreover, microprocessors which are already today at the start of most of the key, strategic value chains are expected to be in even higher demand in the future, in particular the most innovative ones. Climate neutral highly secure edge node guaranteeing access to data services with low latency wherever businesses are located and quantum capacity are also expected to be critical enablers. _________________ 40 Long-term Vision for the EU’s Rural Areas. COM(2021) 345 final.
Amendment 50 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Digital skills, basic and advanced, are essential to reinforce the collective resilience of the Union’s society. Digitally empowered and capable citizens will be able to take advantage of the opportunities of the Digital Decade. Moreover, digital training and education should support a workforce in which all people can lifelong acquire specialised digital skills to get quality jobs and rewarding careers in much greater numbers than today, with convergence between women and men. In addition, an essential enabler for taking advantage of the benefits of digitisation, for further technological developments and for Europe’s digital leadership is a sustainable digital infrastructure for connectivity, microelectronics and the ability to process vast data. Excellent and secure connectivity for everybody and everywhere in Europe including in rural and remote areas40 is needed. Societal needs for upload and download bandwidth are constantly growing. By 2030, networks with gigabit speeds should become available at accessible conditions for all those who need or wish such capacity. Moreover, microprocessors which are already today at the start of most of the key, strategic value chains are expected to be in even higher demand in the future, in particular the most innovative ones. Climate neutral highly secure edge node guaranteeing access to data services with low latency wherever businesses are located and quantum capacity are also expected to be critical enablers. _________________ 40 Long-term Vision for the EU’s Rural Areas. COM(2021) 345 final.
Amendment 52 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) The dynamics of economic and demographic change make it even more important to implement innovative solutions in the areas of vocational education, higher education, lifelong learning, fostering resilience and professional development, and digital and green transformation. Digital transformation will not succeed without adequate investment in building and developing digital skills from an early age. Therefore, at the heart of digital transformation should be, on the one hand, the youngest citizens, who should have the opportunity to acquire digital skills in early childhood and develop them further in their education, and, on the other hand, the elderly and those at risk of digital exclusion, for whom a lack of appropriate equipment and/or skills is a major barrier to access the latest technologies and sometimes even basic services.
Amendment 60 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Beyond enablers, all the above mentioned technologies will be at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models based on fair sharing of data in the data economy. The successful transformation of businesses will depend on their ability to adopt new digital technologies rapidly and across the board, including in industrial and services ecosystems that are currently lagging behind and to skilfully prepare their workforce for the new reality.
Amendment 70 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Democratic life and public services will also crucially depend on digital technologies and therefore they should be fully accessible for everyone, as a best–in- class digital environment providing for easy-to-use, efficient and personalised services and tools with high security and privacy standards. It should be borne in mind, however, that not all areas of economic and social life need to be 100% digitised and fundamental rights may require accessibility of certain services not only in a digital way. This also applies to citizens who, for various reasons, remain digitally excluded.
Amendment 83 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) On the basis of this analysis the report would include specific recommended policies, measures and actions. When recommending policies, measures or actions in the report, the Commission should take into account the most recent data available, the joint commitments undertaken, the policies and measures defined by Member States as well as progress regarding recommended actions identified in earlier reports and addressed in the course of the abiennuial cooperation. In addition, the Commission should take into account the differences in individual Member States’ potential to contribute to the digital targets, as well as the policies, measures and actions already in place and considered appropriate to achieve the targets, even if their effects have not yet materialised.
Amendment 86 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In order to ensure that cooperation between the Commission and the Member States is efficient and effective, Member States should submit to the Commission national Digital Decade strategic roadmaps covering the period up to 2030 (‘national Digital Decade strategic roadmaps’) proposing, where possible and measurable at national level, national trajectories, describing all the instruments adopted, planned or implemented with a view to contributing to the achievement at Union level of the objectives of this Decision and the digital targets. These national Digital Decade strategic roadmaps should be a crucial tool for the coordination of the policies of the Member States and for ensuring predictability for the market. Member States should take into account relevant sectoral initiatives, both at Union and national level, and ensure consistency with them. During the abiennuial cycle of cooperation, Member States could propose adjustments to their national Digital Decade strategic roadmaps to take into account the evolution of the digital transiformation at Union and national level and to respond, in particular, to the Commission recommended policies, measures and actions.
Amendment 87 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 21
Recital 21
Amendment 88 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 22
Recital 22
Amendment 90 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The cooperation should subsequently be structured within an abiennuial cycle. The timing of the abiennuial cooperation should take into account the need to reflect the results of the cooperation thus far, as well as measures, action and adjustments to the national Digital Decade strategic roadmaps proposed in the report of the following year.
Amendment 116 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 34
Recital 34
Amendment 118 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 35
Recital 35
Amendment 122 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Union institutions and the Member States shall cooperate to support and achieve the following general objectives of the Union:
Amendment 129 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promote a human-centered, inclusive, secure, accessible, and open digital environment where digital technologies and services respect and enhance Union principles and values;
Amendment 142 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) reinforce Member States’ collective resilience and bridge the digital divide notably by promoting basic and specialised digital skills for all and fostering the development of high-performing digital education and training systems, with a special focus on early childhood and school education, vocational training and lifelong learning and skills development for workers;
Amendment 158 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) promote the deployment and the use of digital capabilities giving access to digital technologies and data on easy and fair terms in order to achieve a high level of digital intensity and innovation in Union’s enterprises, in particular small and medium ones as well as start-ups;
Amendment 166 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) ensure that democratic life, public services, education, and health and care services are accessible online for everyone, in particular disadvantaged groups including persons with disabilities and the older people, offering inclusive, efficient and personalised services and tools with high security and privacy standards;
Amendment 170 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) ensure that no citizen is excluded from democratic life and denied access to education, health and care services due to a lack of adequate digital infrastructure or skills;
Amendment 179 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) ensure that all policies and programmes which are relevant to the achievement of the digital targets, are taken into account in a coordinated and coherent way to fully contribute to the digital transiformation.
Amendment 184 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘peer review’ means a review mechanism whereby Member States may comment on specific aspects of the policies, measures and actions proposed by a given Member States, and in particular on their suitability to contribute to achieving a specific target of the digital targets set out in Article 4, in the context of the abiennuial cooperation established in Article 8 and which can serve to exchange best practices;
Amendment 207 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a – introductory part
(a) at least 75% of Union enterprises have taken upmonitoring the use by Union enterprises of the following tools:
Amendment 217 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) 100% online accessible provision of key public serviceskey public services accessible both online and in person for Union citizens and businesses;
Amendment 221 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
(b) 100% of Union citizens have possibility to access to their medical records (electronic health records (EHR));
Amendment 224 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
(c) at least 8100% of Union citizens may enjoy the right to use a digital identification (ID) solution.
Amendment 228 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
(2) Member States shall provide to the Commission in a timely manner the necessary statistics and data required for the effective monitoring of the digital transition and of the degree of achievement of the digital targets set out in Article 4. This shall include relevant information on the availability and accessibility of spectrum. Where the relevant statistics from Member States are not yet available, the Commission may use an alternative data collection methodology, such as studies or direct collection of data from the Member States, in consultation with the Member States. The use of that alternative data collection methodology shall not affect the tasks of Eurostat as laid down in Commission Decision 2012/504/EU47 . _________________ 47 Commission Decision 2012/504/EU of 17 September 2012 on Eurostat (OJ L 251, 18.9.2012, p. 49).
Amendment 230 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
(2) Member States shall provide to the Commission in a timely manner the necessary statistics and data required for the effective monitoring of the digital transiformation and of the degree of achievement of the digital targets set out in Article 4. This shall include relevant information on the availability and accessibility of spectrum. Where the relevant statistics from Member States are not yet available, the Commission may use an alternative data collection methodology, such as studies or direct collection of data from the Member States, in consultation with the Member States. The use of that alternative data collection methodology shall not affect the tasks of Eurostat as laid down in Commission Decision 2012/504/EU47 . _________________ 47 Commission Decision 2012/504/EU of 17 September 2012 on Eurostat (OJ L 251, 18.9.2012, p. 49).
Amendment 233 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
(1) The Commission shall submit abiennuially to the European Parliament and the Council a report on the “State of the Digital Decade”. This report shall be the comprehensive report of the Commission on the progress on digital transformation of the Union and it shall include the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI). Reporting should not lead to an increased administrative burden on Member States.
Amendment 235 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
(1) The Commission shall submit abiennuially to the European Parliament and the Council a report on the “State of the Digital Decade”. This report shall be the comprehensive report of the Commission on the progress on digital transformation of the Union and it shall include the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI).
Amendment 237 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
(2) In the report on the “State of the Digital Decade”, the Commission shall provide an assessment of the progress of the Union’s digital transiformation against the digital targets set out in Article 4 as well as the state of compliance with the general objectives referred to in Article 2 and the principles enshrined in the [insert title of solemn Declaration]. The assessment of the progress made shall be based, in particular, on the analysis and key performance indicators in the DESI as compared to Union-level and, where applicable, national projected trajectories, and, where applicable, on the establishment of and progress regarding Multi-Country Projects.
Amendment 244 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
(1) By [sixtwelve months after the entry into force of this Decision- specific date to be inserted by OP], Member States shall submit to the Commission their national Digital Decade strategic roadmaps which shall be consistent with, and contribute to achieving at Union level, the objectives and digital targets set out in this Decision. Member States and the Commission shall take into account relevant sectoral initiatives and ensure consistency with them.
Amendment 251 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point e
Amendment 253 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – title
Article 8 – title
8 ABiennuial cooperation between the Commission and the Member States
Amendment 257 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
(4) At any point of the abiennuial cooperation, the Commission and one or more Member States may undertake joint commitments, consult with other Member States on policy, measures or actions or establish Multi-Country Projects as provided for in Article 12. The Commission or a Member State which has proposed a policy, a measure or an action may also request a peer review process to be launched regarding specific aspects of that policy, measure or action, and in particular on its suitability to contribute to achieving a specific digital target. The outcome of the peer review process may be included in the following Report on the “State of the Digital Decade”.
Amendment 265 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
(1) The general objective of the Multi- Country Projects shall be to facilitate the achievement of the digital targets as set out in the Articles 2 and 4.
Amendment 266 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Amendment 277 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 15
Article 15
Amendment 278 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Amendment 279 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Amendment 280 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Amendment 281 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Amendment 282 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Amendment 283 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 284 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 285 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 286 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 287 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Amendment 288 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Amendment 289 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 290 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 291 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Amendment 292 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 5
Article 16 – paragraph 5
Amendment 293 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 6
Article 16 – paragraph 6
Amendment 294 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Amendment 295 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Amendment 296 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 17 – paragraph 3
Article 17 – paragraph 3
Amendment 297 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 17 – paragraph 4
Article 17 – paragraph 4
Amendment 299 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Amendment 300 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 301 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 302 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Amendment 303 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Amendment 304 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Amendment 305 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 306 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 307 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 308 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 309 #
Amendment 310 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 311 #
2021/0293(COD)
Amendment 312 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Amendment 313 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Amendment 314 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Amendment 315 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Amendment 316 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Amendment 317 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Amendment 318 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Amendment 319 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Amendment 320 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Amendment 70 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
Having regard to the principle of subsidiarity;
Amendment 196 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39 a (new)
Recital 39 a (new)
(39a) Member States should be provided with necessary financial support to help implement the increased targets and ambitions.
Amendment 329 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) by 31 December 20257, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 300 kW and include at least one recharging station with an individual power output of at least 150 kW;
Amendment 361 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The provisions of Article 3 shall not apply to existing sections of the TEN- T core network which at the date specified in Article 3 are under upgrade/construction process, and in accordance with Regulation 1315/2013 has a status of section “to be upgraded”. Member states shall ensure a minimum coverage of publicly accessible recharging points, for all newly constructed, upgraded and retrofitted sections of the TEN-T core network in accordance with the provisions of Article 3 or within 24 months after the completion of works [if date of completion is beyond date given by Article 3].
Amendment 385 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) by 31 December 202530, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 1400 kW and include at least one recharging station with an individual power output of at least 350 kW;
Amendment 388 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Amendment 405 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) by 31 December 20305, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 1400 kW and include at least one recharging station with an individual power output of at least 350 kW;
Amendment 409 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Amendment 760 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Where it is evident from the report referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article or from any information available to the Commission that a Member State is at risk of not meeting its national targets as referred to in Article 3(1), the Commission may issue a finding to this effect and request the Member State concerned to take corrective measures to meet the national targets, and in such a case shall present any additional necessary technical, knowledge-orientated and financial support the Commission is ready to provide to assist in the corrective measures. Within three months following the receipt of the Commission’s findings, the Member State concerned shall notify to the Commission the corrective measures that it plans to implement to meet the targets set in Article 3(1). The corrective measures shall entail additional actions that the Member State shall implement to meet the targets set in Article 3 (1) and a clear timetable for actions that enables the assessment of the annual progress towards meeting those targets. Where the Commission finds that the corrective measures are satisfactory, the Member State concerned shall update its latest progress report as referred to in Article 14 with these corrective measures and submit it to the Commission.
Amendment 64 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
Amendment 117 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Modern renewable-based efficient district heating and cooling systems have demonstrated their potential to provide cost-effective solutions for integrating renewable energy, increased energy efficiency and energy system integration, facilitating the overall decarbonisation of the heating and cooling sector. To ensure this potential is constantly being harnessed, the annual increase of renewable energy and/or waste heat in district heating and cooling should be raised fromkept at 1 percentage point to 2.1 without changing theits indicative nature of this increase, reflecting the uneven development of this type of network across the Union.
Amendment 118 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) To reflect the increased importance of district heating and cooling and the need to steer the development of these networks towards the integration of more renewable energy, it is appropriate to enable Member States to set requirements to ensure the connection of third party suppliers of renewable energy and waste heat and cold with district heating or cooling networks systems above 25MW.
Amendment 136 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
Recital 32
Amendment 169 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 9
Amendment 203 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 1a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 1a
(1a) ‘quality roundwood’ means roundwood felled or otherwise harvested and removed, whose characteristics, such as species, dimensions, rectitude, and node density, make it suitable for industrial useuse in solid wood products, as defined and duly justified by Member States according to the relevant forest conditions. This does not include pre- commercial thinning operations or trees extracted from foreststhat are damaged, misshapen, undersize, or affected by fires, pests, diseases or damage due to abiotic factors ;
Amendment 259 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. Member States shall take measures to ensure that energy from biomass is produced in a way that minimises undue distortive effects on the biomass raw material market and harmful impacts on biodiversity. To that end , they shall take into account the waste hierarchy as set out in Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC and the cascading principle referred to in the third subparagraph.
Amendment 300 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point iii
Amendment 628 #
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 – paragraph 1a
Article 27 – paragraph 1a
Amendment 638 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point e – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point e – point ii
Directive 2018/2001/EU
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
Where electricity is used for the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin, either directly or for the production of intermediate products, the average share of electricity from renewable sources in the country of production, as measured twoin the last years before the year in question, shall be used to determine the share of renewable energy.;
Amendment 648 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Directive (EU)2018/2001
Article 29
Article 29
Amendment 849 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 – point d
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 30 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 4
Article 30 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 4
For installations producing electricity heating and cooling with a total rated thermal input between 5 and 120 MW, Member States shall establish simplified national verification schemes to ensure the fulfillment of the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions criteria set out in paragraphs (2) to (7) and (10) of Article 29.;
Amendment 129 #
2021/0214(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
— having regard to Article 294(2) and Article 192(12) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to whichas well as the Commission proposal submitted the proposal to Parliament (C9- 0328/2021),
Amendment 130 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 192(12) thereof,
Amendment 131 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
Having regard to the principles of subsidiarity, proportionality and solidarity;
Amendment 566 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. The mechanism will progressively become an alternativecomplimentary to the mechanisms established under Directive 2003/87/EC to prevent the risk of carbon leakage, notably maintaining the allocation of allowances free of charge in accordance with Article 10a of that Directive at adequate levels to ensure healthy functionality.
Amendment 617 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 11
Article 2 – paragraph 11
Amendment 716 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6
Article 7 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts concerning detailed rules regarding the elements of the calculation methods set out in Annex III, including determining system boundaries of production processes, emission factors, installation-specific values of actual emissions and country-specific default values and their respective application to individual goods as well as laying down methods to ensure the reliability of data on the basis of which the default values shall be determined, including the level of detail and the verification of the data. Adoption of the implementing acts shall be preceded by public consultations with exporters, importers, third country governments, and other stakeholders. Where necessary, those acts shall provide that the default values can be adapted to particular areas, regions or countries to take into account specific objective factors such as geography, natural resources, market conditions, prevailing energy sources, or industrial processes. The implementing acts shall build upon existing legislation for the verification of emissions and activity data for installations covered by Directive 2003/87/EC, in particular Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/2067.
Amendment 756 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The authorised declarant shall keep records of the documentation, certified by an independent pversonifier, required to demonstrate that the declared embedded emissions were subject to a carbon price in the country of origin of the goods and keep evidence of the proof of the actual payment for that carbon price which should not have been subject to an export rebate or any other form of compensation on exportation.
Amendment 760 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The authorised declarant shall keep those records referred to in paragraph 2 until the end of the fourifth year after the year during which the CBAM declaration has been or should have been submitted.
Amendment 822 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
By [1 January 2024], the Commission shall publish detailed guidelines setting out the responsibilities of the competent authorities, the sources and principles of funding of their actions to fulfil the obligations imposed by this Regulation as well as a precise description of the responsibilities of and procedures for the national competent authorities in cases of proven breaches of this Regulation.
Amendment 868 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the declarant has not been involved in a serious infringement or repeated infringements of customs legislation, circumventing anti-dumping or anti- subsidy duties, taxation rules and market abuse rules and has no record of serious criminal offences relating to its economic activity during the five years preceding the application;
Amendment 972 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The penalty referred to in paragraph 1shall apply mutatis mutandis to the authorised declarant who, within the time limit specified in Article 19 paragraph 3, fails to surrender CBAM certificates corresponding to the number indicated on the basis of this provision.
Amendment 986 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall take action in close consultation with Member States and, where applicable, on the initiative of Member States, based on relevant and objective data, in accordance with this Article, to address practices of circumvention of this Regulation.
Amendment 1019 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Circumvention could also be considered, where appropriate, also the exporting countries using their cleanest industrial plants for export to the EU, and more polluting plants for production on the domestic or global market.
Amendment 1044 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4
Article 27 – paragraph 4
4. The notification referred to in paragraph 3 shall state the reasons on which it is based and, if it is possible, shall include relevant data and statistics regarding the goods and products referred to in paragraph 2.
Amendment 1107 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall collect the information necessary with a view to extending the scope of this Regulation to indirect emissions and goods other than those listed in Annex I,monitoring the impact of the CBAM mechanism on climate and environmental protection, on the competitiveness of the Union economy, especially in the sectors which have their competitiveness affected by climate policies, and with regard to SMEs, on the viability of production facilities in the sectors covered by the Regulation, on the structure and volume of Union imports, and on the costs to final customers. On the basis of the results of the scrutiny of that data, the Commission shall examine the feasibility and relevance of to extending the scope of this Regulation to indirect emissions and goods other than those listed in Annex I, giving high priority to assessing the impact of including agricultural products in the scope of the Regulation and develop methods of calculating embedded emissions based on environmental footprint methods.
Amendment 1220 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
2. The customs authorities shall, at the moment of the release of those goods for free circulation at the latest, inform the declarant of the obligation referred to in paragraph 1. The Commission shall ensure that the new obligations imposed on customs authorities under this Regulation do not impose an excessive administrative burden or create substantial compliance cost.
Amendment 355 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – table A
Annex 1 – table A
Amendment 361 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – table B
Annex 1 – table B
Start of transitional Final rate Start of transitional Final rate period (01.01.2023) after period (01.01.2023) after completion completion of of transitional transitional period period (01.01.2033) (01.01. 2033) before indexation Natural 0,63 0,93 gas Low 0,15 0,415 carbon fuels
Amendment 367 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – table C
Annex 1 – table C
Start of transitional Final rate Start of transitional Final rate period (01.01.2023) after period (01.01.2023) after completion completion of of transitional transitional period period (01.01.2033) (01.01.2035) before indexation Coal and 0,915 0,9 coke Natural 0,615 0,9 gas Low 0,15 0,415 carbon fuels
Amendment 371 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Final rate after completion of transitional period (01.01. 2033) before indexation
Amendment 115 #
2021/0211(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
— having regard to Article 294(23) and Article 192(12) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to whichas well as the Commission proposal submitted the proposal to Parliament (C9- 0318/2021),
Amendment 116 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 192(12) and Article 194(3) thereof,
Amendment 133 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The Union is committed to fighting against energy poverty, with at least 50 million Europeans still suffering from energy poverty, and will ensure that its legislative proposals and amendments affecting the energy sector do not impede efforts in this regard.
Amendment 137 #
2021/0211(COD)
(4a) Legislative proposals should take into account evolving circumstances, and in particular, the economic and energy crisis the EU is currently facing, which is putting many businesses at competitive disadvantage and increasing the households at risk of energy poverty. Particular attention should be paid to speculative actions that may affect this and should be addressed immediately.
Amendment 144 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) All sectors of the economy need to contribute to achieving those emission reductions. Therefore, the ambition of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), established by Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council41 to promote reductions of greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective and economically efficient manner, should be increased in a manner commensurate with this economy-wide net greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for 2030. and at the same time, constantly to assess the impacts of the EU ETS on the development of production and energy sectors in order to provide a tool to support the transition, not to attenuate the economic activity. _________________ 41 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).
Amendment 158 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) To achieve the transformation to a low-emission technology in the district heating sector with its specificities, it is necessary to define a separate emission benchmark for district heat, which would be based on the heat generation process reflecting technological progress.
Amendment 242 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Achieving the Union’s emissions reduction target for 2030 will require a reduction in the emissions of the sectors covered by the EU ETS of 61 % compared to 2005. The Union-wide quantity of allowances of the EU ETS needs to be reduced to create the necessary long-term carbon price signal and drive for this degree of decarbonisation. To this end, the linear reduction factor should be increased, also taking into account the inclusion of emissions from maritime transport. The latter should be derived from the emissions from maritime transport activities reported in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/757 for 2018 and 2019 in the Union, adjusted, from year 2021, by the linear reduction factor.
Amendment 246 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27
Recital 27
Amendment 274 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
Recital 29
Amendment 288 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), established under Regulation (EU) […./..] of the European Parliament and of the Council51 , is an alternative to free allocation to address the risk of carbon leakage. To the extent that sectors and subsectors are covered by that measure, they should not receive free allocation. However, a transitional phasing-out of free allowances is needed to allow producers, importers and traders to adjust to the new regime. The reduction of free allocation should be implemented by applying a factor to free allocation for CBAM sectors, while the CBAM is phased in. This percentage (CBAM factor) should be equal to 100 % during the transitional period between the entry into force of [CBAM Regulcomplements free allocation and is intended to protect against the increased risk of carbon leakage stemming from the enhanced climate mitigation] and 2025, 90 % in 2026 and should be reduced by 10 percentage points each year to reach 0 % and thereby eliminate free allocation bmbitions of the Union. By the tenth year. The relevant delegated acts on free allocation should be adjusted accordingly for the sectors and subsectors covered by the CBAM. The free allocation no longer provided to the CBAM sectors based on this calculation (CBAM demand) must be auctioned and the revenues will accrue to the Innovation Fund, so as to support innovation in low carbon technologies, carbon capture and utilisation (‘CCU’), carbon capture and geological storage (‘CCS’), renewable energy and energy storage, in a way that contributes to mitigating climate change. Special attention should be given to projects in CBAM sectors. To respect the proportion of the free allocation available for the non-CBAM sectors, the final amd of 2027, the Commission will review the functioning of the CBAM and if it is sufficiently proven that the system is fit for the protection against carbon leakage, it may present a proposal to gradually phase ount to deduct from the free allocation and to be auctioned should be calculated based on the proportion that the CBAM demand represents in respect of the free allocation needs of all sectors receiving free allocationfree allowances for sectors covered by the CBAM, but not earlier than in 2030. _________________ 51 [please insert full OJ reference]
Amendment 317 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30 a (new)
Recital 30 a (new)
(30a) The Innovation Fund may, where appropriate, also support innovation in low carbon technologies, carbon capture and utilisation (‘CCU’), carbon capture and geological storage (‘CCS’), renewable energy and energy storage, carbon dioxide removal ('CDR') practises, including technological carbon removals such as direct air capture ('DAC'), in a way that contributes to mitigating climate change.
Amendment 326 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) In order to better reflect technological progress and adjust the corresponding benchmark values to the relevant period of allocation while ensuring emission reduction incentives and properly rewarding innovation, the maximum adjustment of the benchmark values should be increased from 1,6 % to 2,51,9 % per year. For the period from 2026 to 2030, the benchmark values should thus be adjusted within a range of 4 % to 5038 % compared to the value applicable in the period from 2013 to 2020.
Amendment 379 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The scope of the Modernisation Fund should be aligned with the most recent climate objectives of the Union by requiring that investments are consistent with the objectives of the European Green Deal and Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, and eliminating the support to any investments related to fossil fuels. In addition, the percentage of the Modernisation Fund that needs to be devoted to priority investments should be increased to 870 %; energy efficiency should be targeted as a priority area at the demand side; and support of households to address energy poverty, including in rural and remote areas, should be included within the scope of the priority investments.
Amendment 396 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) Renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels can be important to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in sectors that are hard to decarbonise. Where recycled carbon fuels and renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin are produced from captured carbon dioxide under an activity covered by this Directive, the emissions should be accounted under that activity where the CO2 is emitted into the atmosphere. To ensure that renewable fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels contribute to greenhouse gas emission reductions and to avoid double counting for fuels that do so, it is appropriate to explicitly extend the empowerment in Article 14(1) to the adoption by the Commission of implementing acts laying down the necessary adjustments for how to account for the eventual release of carbon dioxide and how to avoid double counting to ensure appropriate incentives are in place, taking also into account the treatment of these fuels under Directive (EU) 2018/2001.
Amendment 420 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 43
Recital 43
Amendment 438 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 44
Recital 44
Amendment 454 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 45
Recital 45
Amendment 459 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 46
Recital 46
Amendment 469 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 47
Recital 47
Amendment 483 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 48
Recital 48
Amendment 487 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 49
Recital 49
Amendment 498 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
Recital 50
Amendment 509 #
2021/0211(COD)
Amendment 518 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 52
Recital 52
Amendment 537 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 53
Recital 53
Amendment 542 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 54
Recital 54
Amendment 553 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 55
Recital 55
Amendment 563 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 56
Recital 56
Amendment 572 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 57
Recital 57
Amendment 580 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 58
Recital 58
Amendment 595 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of Articles 3gd(3), 12(3b) and 14(1) of Directive 2003/87/EC, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. To ensure synergies with the existing regulatory framework, the conferral of implementing powers in Articles 14 and 15 of that Directive should be extended to cover the sectors of road transport and buildings. Those implementing powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council65 . _________________ 65Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.02.2011, p. 13).
Amendment 609 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) A well-functioning, reformed EU ETS comprising an instrument to stabilise the market is a key means for the Union to reach its agreed target for 2030 and the commitments under the Paris Agreement. The Market Stability Reserve seeks to address the imbalance between supply and demand of allowances in the market. Article 3 of Decision (EU) 2015/1814 provides that the reserve is to be reviewed three years after it becomes operational, paying particular attention to the percentage figure for the determination of the number of allowances to be placed in the Market Stability Reserve, the threshold for the total number of allowances in circulation (TNAC) that determines the intake of allowances, and the number of allowances to be released from the reserve. The amount of allowances held by entities that is not used to cover obligations under the EU ETS should not be included in the TNAC calculations to trigger market stability reserve thresholds.
Amendment 612 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) Considering the need to deliver a stronger investment signal to reduce emissions in a cost-efficient manner and with a view to strengthening the EU ETS, Decision (EU) 2015/1814 should be amended so as to increase the percentage rate for determining the number of allowances to be placed each year in the Market Stability Reserve. In addition, for lower levels of the TNAC, the intake should be equal to the difference between the TNAC and the threshold that determines the intake of allowances. This would prevent the considerable uncertainty in the auction volumes that results when the TNAC is close to the threshold, and at the same time ensure that the surplus reaches the volume bandwidth within which the carbon market is deemed to operate in a balanced manner.
Amendment 617 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 63
Recital 63
Amendment 622 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 65 a (new)
Recital 65 a (new)
(65a) To ensure that efficient decarbonisation of its sectors is incentivised, rather than just contributing to the increase of excessive prices, the Market Stability Reserve therefore should be responsive and function so that disturbances in the market and unnatural or disproportionate increases in carbon price or deficiencies in allowances circulating are addressed and corrected immediately.
Amendment 623 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 65 b (new)
Recital 65 b (new)
(65b) If the rate of the total number of allowances in circulation to be placed in the reserve each year is substantially decreased, using the allowances in the reserve would enable to counteract the disproportionately and unnaturally frequency of high price increases and also address existing structural imbalances on the supply side of allowances faced by some Member States. In addition, the rate after 2023 may be established separately from the general review of Directive 2003/87/EC and Decision (EU) 2015/1814 to address inconsistencies of the EU ETS in line with the Union’s increased climate ambition for 2030 to ensure market predictability, and as such, the allowances in the reserve should not be cancelled.
Amendment 629 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 66 a (new)
Recital 66 a (new)
(66a) However, there is an uncontrolled price surge on the EU ETS market over the last year and a half, suggesting that a significant increase of allowances in the EU ETS is necessary. Furthermore, that analysis did not take into consideration the current energy crisis which have led to sudden increases in energy prices for businesses and households in the EU. Therefore, any proposal to continue the doubled uptake rates beyond 2023 should not be pursued until the energy prices become stable and affordable again.
Amendment 641 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive shall apply to the activities listed in Annexes I and III, and to the of greenhouse gases listed in Annex II. Where an installation that is included in the scope of the EU ETS due to the operation of combustion units with a total rated thermal input exceeding 20 MW changes its production processes to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and no longer meets that threshold, it shall remain in the scope of the EU ETS until the end of the relevant five year period referred to in Article 11(1), second subparagraph, following the change to its production process.
Amendment 653 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ‘emissions’ means the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere from sources in an installation or the release from an aircraft performing an aviation activity listed in Annex I or from ships performing a maritime transport activity listed in Annex I of the gases specified in respect of that activity, or the release of greenhouse gases corresponding to the activity referred to in Annex III;;
Amendment 688 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3f – paragraph 1
Article 3f – paragraph 1
The administering Member State shall ensure that each aircraft operator submits to the competent authority in that Member State a monitoring plan setting out measures to monitor and report emissions and tonne-kilometre data for the purpose of an application under Article 3e and that such plans are approved by the competent authority in accordance with the acts referred to in Article 14.
Amendment 789 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
(8a) The following article is inserted: Article 6a Carbon removal certification Preceded by close consultation with Member States, if appropriate, the Commission may consider a thorough study regarding the introduction of carbon removal credits to be utilised in the EU ETS. 'Carbon removal' means the deliberate (anthropogenic) extraction of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or upper ocean, coupled with subsequent secure storage of that carbon.
Amendment 797 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Directive 2003/87EC
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
In [theat least two years following entry into force of this amendment], the Union-wide quantity of allowances shall be decreased by [-- million allowances (to be determined depending on year of entry into force)]. In the same year preceded by an impact assessment of the market situation and adequate measures that can prevent unjustified price surges. In the year following entry into force of this amendment, the Union-wide quantity of allowances shall be increased by 79 million allowances for maritime transport. Starting in [the year following entry into force of this amendment], the linear factor shall be 4,2 %. The Commission shall publish the Union-wide quantity of allowances within 3 months of [date of entry into force of the amendment to be inserted].;
Amendment 833 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3a
In addition, 2,58 % of the total quantity of allowances between [year following the entry into force of the Directive]2021 and 2030 shall be auctioned for the Modernisation Fund. The beneficiary Member States for this amount of allowances shall be the Member States with a GDP per capita at market prices below 65 % of the Union average during the period 2016 to 2018. The funds corresponding to this quantity of allowances shall be distributed in accordance with Part B of Annex IIb.
Amendment 843 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a a (new)Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a a (new)Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraphs 1a a to 1 a c (new)
(aa) The following paragraphs are inserted: “1aa. Starting from 2024, Member States with a deficit of allowances in any year in the period after 2023 shall have their allowances exempted from the operation of market stability reserve in the following year up to the amount of their deficit in the previous year. 1ab. For Member States with structural imbalance of allowances that persists even after the exemption from the operation of the market stability reserve in the following year, the allowances in the Market Stability Reserve shall be used to cover this imbalance. This shall be done by comparing the total number of allowances for the beneficiary Member State against the emissions generated in the sectors covered by the EU ETS in the same year. For the purpose of this calculation, the total number of allowances shall take into account all allowances: (a) to be auctioned by particular Member States in accordance with Article 10 together with (b) the total number of allowances received for free by installations in this Member State in accordance with Article 10a, and (c) the national allocation from the Modernisation Fund for that Member State in accordance with Article 10d. 1ac. After establishing the level of deficit, the national share of the Modernisation Fund shall be increased by the same amount or the Member State shall receive this amount of allowances from the Market Stability Reserve allowances that would otherwise be cancelled in that year. Should this be insufficient to fully compensate the deficit in year 'n', then the rest of it shall be covered by using allowances already placed in the Market Stability Reserve to ensure a respective increase of the Modernisation Fund allocation for this Member State in year 'n+1’.”
Amendment 852 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 –introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 3 –introductory part
3. Member States shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances, except for the revenues established as own resources in accordance with Article 311(3) TFEU and entered in the Union budget. Member States shall use. Member States should use at least 50 % of their revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2, or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues, with the exception of the revenues used for the compensation of indirect carbon costs referred to in Article 10a(6), for one or more of the following:;
Amendment 888 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1– points k a to k b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1– points k a to k b (new)
Amendment 905 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point d
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 to supplement this Directive concerning the timing, administration and other aspects of auctioning, including the modalities for the transfer of a share of revenues to the Union budget, in order to ensure that it is conducted in an open, transparent, harmonised and non- discriminatory manner.
Amendment 913 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point d a (new)Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point d a (new)Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)
(da) the following paragraph is added: “5a. The Commission shall by 2025 prepare a comprehensive legislative proposition intended to enhance the supervision of the European carbon market as well as related derivative markets. The Commission shall especially consider the need to erect a centralised supervisory body with broad competences related to market intervention and sanctioning powers.”
Amendment 932 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point i
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2a
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2a
Amendment 959 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point i
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2b
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2b
Amendment 988 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point ii a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point ii a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
(iia) the following subparagraph is inserted after the third subparagraph: “To provide additional incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency, the agreed EU ex ante benchmarks will be reviewed before the 2026-2030 period with a view to possibly revising the definition and boundaries of the system of existing product benchmarks and district heating benchmark. By way of derogation from subparagraph 1, the ratios for district heating to be determined ensure the allocation of allowances in a way that provides an incentive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These indicators for the entire period referred to in Article 11, second paragraph, takes the value specified in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/447 for the heat benchmark.”
Amendment 998 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1a
Article 10a – paragraph 1a
Amendment 1081 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c – point i
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2 –subparagraph 3– point c
Article 10a – paragraph 2 –subparagraph 3– point c
(c) For the period from 2026 to 2030, the benchmark values shall be determined in the same manner as set out in points (a) and (d) on the basis of information submitted pursuant to Article 11 for the years 2021 and 2022 and on the basis of applying the annual reduction rate in respect of each year between 2008 and 2028. Installations where emissions from combustion of biomass that complies with the criteria set out pursuant to Article 14 contribute to more than 95 % of the total greenhouse gas emissions in years 2021 and 2022 shall not be taken into account in determination of benchmark values. The calculation of the annual reduction rate of each product benchmark shall only consider installations that were included in the initial determination of the respective product benchmark even though more installations may receive free allocation from such product benchmarks as a result of the modification of benchmark definitions and system boundaries pursuant to Article 10a(1), fifth subparagraph;
Amendment 1092 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c – point ii
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2 - subparagraph 3 - point d
Article 10a – paragraph 2 - subparagraph 3 - point d
(d) Where the annual reduction rate exceeds 2,5 % or is below 0,2 %, the benchmark values for the period from 2026 to 2030 shall be the benchmark values applicable in the period from 2013 to 2020 reduced by whichever of those two percentage rates is relevant, in respect of each year between 2008 and 2028, except in case of heat benchmark for district heating, whose maximum annual reduction rate should be defined in line with the district heating sector decarbonisation commitments until 2030 and should not exceed 1,6%.;
Amendment 1129 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point d a (new)Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point d a (new)Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraphs 5a and 5b
(da) paragraph 5a and 5b are replaced by the following: “5a. By way of derogation from paragraph 5, an additional amount of up to 35 % of the total quantity of allowances shall, to the extent necessary, be used to increase the maximum amount of free allocation available under paragraph 5. 5b. Where less than 35 % of the total quantity of allowances is needed to increase the maximum amount available under paragraph 5: - a maximum of 50 million allowances shall be used to increase the amount of allowances available to support innovation in accordance with Article 10a(8); and - a maximum of 0,5 % of the total quantity of allowances shall be used to increase the amount of allowances available to modernise the energy systems of certain Member States in accordance with Article 10d.”
Amendment 1141 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point e
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 10a – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Member States should adopt financial measures in accordance with the second and fourth subparagraphs in favour of sectors or subsectors which are exposed to a genuine risk of carbon leakage due to significant indirect costs that are actually incurred from greenhouse gas emission costs passed on in electricity prices, provided that such financial measures are in accordance with State aid rules, and in particular do not cause undue distortions of competition in the internal market. The financial measures adopted should not compensate indirect costs covered by free allocation in accordance with the benchmarks established pursuant to paragraph 1. Where a Member State spends an amount higher than the equivalent of 25 % of their auction revenues of the year in which the indirect costs were incurred, it shallould set out the reasons for exceeding that amount.;
Amendment 1153 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point e
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 10a – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The list of sectors or subsectors considered as exposed to a genuine risk of carbon leakage due to significant indirect costs shall be determined following the methodology foreseen under Article 10(b)1. Accordingly, sectors and subsectors in relation to which the product resulting from multiplying their intensity of trade by their indirect emission intensity, divided by their gross value added, exceeds0,2, shall be deemed to be at risk of indirect carbon leakage. Furthermore the determination of eligibility shall include qualitative assessments, taking into account the criteria mentioned in Articles 10b(2), points (a), (b) and (c), and assessments at a 6-digit or an 8-digit level (Prodcom) for sectors for which the abovementioned product does not exceed 0,2 but exceeds 0,15 and for sectors that have previously been assessed at Prodcom level in the context of Article 10b. ;
Amendment 1172 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
365 million allowances from the quantity which could otherwise be allocated for free pursuant to this Article, and 85 million allowances from the quantity which could otherwise be auctioned pursuant to Article 10, as well as the allowances resulting from the reduction of free allocation referred to in Article 10a(1a), shall be made available to a Fund with the objective of supporting innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes, and contribute to zero pollution objectives (the ‘Innovation Fund’). Allowances that are not issued to aircraft operators due to the closure of aircraft operators and which are not necessary to cover any shortfall in surrenders by those operators, shall also be used for innovation support as referred to in the first subparagraph.
Amendment 1181 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
The Innovation Fund shall cover the sectors listed in Annex I and Annex III, including environmentally safe carbon capture and utilisation (“CCU”) that contributes substantially to mitigating climate change, as well as products substituting carbon intensive ones produced in sectors listed in Annex I, and to help stimulate the construction and operation of projects aimed at the environmentally safe capture and geological storage (“CCS”) of CO2, as well as of innovative renewable energy and energy storage technologies; in geographically balanced locations. Likewise, investments developing innovative methods and breakthrough technologies (such as but not limited to direct air capture) in anthropogenic greenhouse gas removal from the atmosphere, and its biological or geological sequestration, or creative utilisation, should be encouraged. Investments in hydrogen technologies may, where appropriate, also be encouraged. The Innovation Fund may also support break- through innovative technologies and infrastructure to decarbonise the maritime and aviation sector and for the production of low- and zero-carbon fuels in aviation, rail and road transport. Special attention shall be given to projects in sectors covered by the [CBAM regulation] to support innovation in low carbon technologies, CCU, CCS, renewable energy and energy storage, in a way that contributes to mitigating climate change.
Amendment 1212 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 6
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 6
Projects shall be selected on the basis of objective and transparent criteria, taking into account, the need to ensure the fair geographical distribution of the projects, the level of emissions in a given Member State to define relevant emissions savings achieved by a given project, and where relevant, the extent to which projects contribute to achieving emission reductions well below the benchmarks referred to in paragraph 2. Projects shall have the potential for widespread application or to significantly lower the costs of transitioning towards a low-carbon economy in the sectors concerned. Projects involving CCU shall deliver a net reduction in emissions and ensure avoidance or permanent storage of CO2. In the case of grants provided through calls for proposals, up to 60 % of the relevant costs of projects may be supported, out of which up to 40 % need not be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions, provided that pre-determined milestones, taking into account the technology deployed, are attained. In the case of support provided through competitive bidding and in the case of technical assistance support, up to 100 % of the relevant costs of projects may be supported.
Amendment 1226 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b – paragraph 4
(12a) in Article 10b, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: “Other sectors and subsectors are considered to be able to pass on more of the costs of allowances in product prices, and shall be allocated allowances free of charge at 30 % of the quantity determined pursuant to Article 10a. Unless otherwise decided in the review pursuant to Article 30, free allocations to other sectors and subsectors, except district heating, shall decrease by equal amounts after 2026 so as to reach a level of no free allocation in 2030. (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02003L0087-20210101)” Or. en
Amendment 1229 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 b (new)Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 b (new)Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 1239 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 10d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The investments supported shall be consistent with the aims of this Directive, as well as the objectives of the Communication from the Commission of 11 December 2019 on The European Green Deal (*) and Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council (**) and the long-term objectives as expressed in the Paris Agreement. No support from the Modernisation Fund shall be provided to energy generation facilities that use fossil fuels.”;, except for: (a) source meeting the threshold of 270 gCO2 per 1 kWh of energy output from the combined generation (combining electrical, heating and cooling, and mechanical energy); (b) district heating facilities for which use of natural gas is allowed. The administrative and operationalisation costs of Member States shall be ensured from the Modernisation Fund.
Amendment 1253 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10d – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. At least 870 % of the financial resources from the Modernisation Fund shall be used to support investments in the following:
Amendment 1264 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 10d – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) the generation of energy by hydrogen generators;
Amendment 1284 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 10d – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) developing means to enable natural and technological carbon removal means, and its geological and biological sequestration or utilisation;
Amendment 1287 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 2 – point f b (new)
Article 10d – paragraph 2 – point f b (new)
(fb) other means deemed appropriate by Member States;
Amendment 1301 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point -a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 1334 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point e
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3 b – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 3 b – subparagraph 1
An obligation to surrender allowances shall not arise in respect of emissions of greenhouse gases which are considered to have been captured and utilised to become permanently chemically bound in a product so that they do not enter the atmosphere under normal use, and in respect of greenhouse gases that are captured and used to produce recycled carbon fuels and renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin.
Amendment 1377 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
(19a) In Article 27, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: “1. Following consultation with the operator, Member States may exclude from the EU ETS installations which have reported to the competent authority emissions of less than 250 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent and, where they carry out combustion activities, have a rated thermal input below 35 MW, excluding emissions from biomass, in each of the three years preceding the notification under point (a), and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions, if the Member State concerned complies with the following conditions: (a) it notifies the Commission of each such installation, specifying the equivalent measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions that are in place, before the list of installations pursuant to Article 11(1) has to be submitted and at the latest when this list is submitted to the Commission; (b) it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 250 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent, excluding emissions from biomass, in any one calendar year. Member States may allow simplified monitoring, reporting and verification measures for installations with average annual verified emissions between 2008 and 2010 which are below 5 000 tonnes a year, in accordance with Article 14; (c) it confirms that if any installation emits 250 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent, excluding emissions from biomass, in any one calendar year or the measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions are no longer in place, the installation will be reintroduced into the EU ETS; (d) it publishes the information referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) for public comment. Hospitals may also be excluded if they undertake equivalent measures. ” Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02003L0087- 20210101&qid=1641400487702)
Amendment 1393 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 d (new)
Directive 2003/87/CE
Article 29 a
Article 29 a
(19d) Article 29a is replaced by the following: "Article 29a Measures in the event of excessive price fluctuations 1. If, for more than six consecutive months, the allowance price is more than three timesThe Commission shall convene a meeting not later than within 7 working days of the Committee established by Article 9 of Decision No 280/2004/EC, if: (a) for two consecutive months or more, the monthly average allowance price reaches twice or more the average price of allowances during the preceding two and a half year period on the European carbon market, or (b) over the course of a year, the monthly average allowance price has risen twice or more than the average price of allowances during the two preceding yearstwo- year period on the European carbon market, the Commission shall immediately convene a meeting of the Committee established by Article 9 of Decision No 280/2004/EC. 2. If the price evolution referred to in paragraph 1 does not correspond to changing market fundamentalsor (c) there is a sudden spike in the allowance price that reaches 50 % higher than its average price of allowances in the preceding three months. 2. For the purposes of paragraph 1: (a) the “monthly average carbon price” for any month is calculated by dividing the sum of the settlement prices of the relevant December futures contract as traded on the relevant carbon market exchange for each relevant day in the month by the number of relevant days in the month; (b) the “average price of allowances during the two preceding years period” is calculated by dividing the sum of the settlement prices of the relevant December futures contract as traded on the relevant carbon market exchange for each relevant day in the two year period ending with the last month before the first month of the period of three consecutive months by the number of relevant days in the two year period. 3. If the price evolution referred to in paragraph 1 is triggered, one of the following measures may be adopshall be implemented, taking into account the degree of price evolution: (a) a measure which allows Member States to bring by bringing forward the auctioning of a part of the quantity to be auctioned; in a subsequent calendar year. (b) a measure which allows Member States to by the release for auction up to 25 % of the remaining allowances in the new entrants reserve. Those measures shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 23(4). 3. Any measure shall take utmost account of the reports submitted by the Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council pursuant to Article 29, as well as any other relevant information provided by Member States. 4. The arrangements for the application of these provisions shall be laid down in the acts referred to in Article 10(4)(c) by the release an appropriate quantity of allowances from the Market Stability Reserve. 4. The Committee may also consider additional interventions if the circumstances justify further or earlier action.
Amendment 1397 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 c (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 29 a a (new)
Article 29 a a (new)
(19c) The following Article is inserted: “Article 29aa 1. The access to the EU ETS market should be limited to entities that are installations, aviation and maritime operators with compliance obligations under the EU ETS. 2. Financial intermediaries purchasing allowances on account of the entities mentioned in par. 1 and not their own can be an exception. 3. The quantity of EU ETS allowances purchased during auctions by financial intermediaries cannot exceed what is reasonably needed to fulfil their contractual obligations towards entities referred to in paragraph 1. 4. Article 6(5) of Commission Regulation (EU) No 1031/2010 should be adjusted in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2.”
Amendment 1413 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Chapter IV a
Chapter IV a
Amendment 1537 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Decision (EU) 2015/2814
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
The total number of allowances in circulation in a given year shall be the cumulative number of allowances issued and not put in reserve in the period since 1 January 2008, including the number that were issued pursuant to Article 13(2) of Directive 2003/87/EC as in force until 18 March 2018 in that period and entitlements to use international credits exercised by installations under the EU ETS in respect of emissions up to 31 December of that given year, minus the cumulative tonnes of verified emissions from installations under the EU ETS between 1 January 2008 and 31 December of that same given year, any allowances cancelled in accordance with Article 12(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC.; The total number of allowances in circulation in a given year shall not take into account the amount of allowances held by entities that is not used to cover obligations under the EU ETS. The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing act to determine the number of allowances according to the previous sentence in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 22a(2).
Amendment 1541 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
As from [the year following the entry into force of this Directive]2026, the calculation of the total number of allowances in circulation shall include the number of allowances issued in respect of aviation and maritime transport since the beginning of that year, and the number of allowances surrendered by aircraft operators and ship operators in respect of emissions for which allowances are the units which can be used in respect of EU ETS obligations.
Amendment 1550 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Decision (EU) 2015/1814
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
In any given year, if the total number of allowances in circulation is between 833 million and 1 096 million, a number of allowances equal to the difference between the total number of allowances in circulation, as set out in the most recent publication as referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article, and 833 million, shall be deducted from the volume of allowances to be auctioned by the Member States under Article 10(2) of Directive 2003/87/EC and shall be placed in the reserve over a period of 12 months beginning on 1 September of that year. If the total number of allowances in circulation is above 1 096 million allowances, the number of allowances to be deducted from the volume of allowances to be auctioned by the Member States under Article 10(2) of Directive 2003/87/EC and to be placed in the reserve over a period of 12 months beginning on 1 September of that year shall be equal to 12 % of the total number of allowances in circulation. By way of derogation from the last sentence, until 31 December 2030, the percentage shall be doubled.
Amendment 1554 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Decision (EU) 2015/1814
Article 1 – paragraph 5 a
Article 1 – paragraph 5 a
Amendment 1568 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c a (new)
Decision (EU) 2015/1814
Article 1 – paragraph 6
Article 1 – paragraph 6
Amendment 1576 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Decision (EU) 2015/1814
Article 1 a
Article 1 a
Amendment 1638 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with Articles 1 and 2 of this Directive by 31 December 2023[24 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive] at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
Amendment 1648 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex 1 – point 2
Annex 1 – point 2
2. When the total rated thermal input of an installation is calculated in order to decide upon its inclusion in the EU ETS, the rated thermal inputs of all technical units which are part of it, in which fuels are combusted within the installation, shall be added together. These units may include all types of boilers, burners, turbines, heaters, furnaces, incinerators, calciners, kilns, ovens, dryers, engines, fuel cells, chemical looping combustion units, flares, and thermal or catalytic post-combustion units. Units with a rated thermal input under 3 MW and units which use exclusively biomass that complies with the sustainability criteria and greenhouse gas emission saving criteria for the use of biomass shall not be taken into account for the purposes of this calculation.;
Amendment 1683 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2
Annex I – point 2
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex III a
Annex III a
Amendment 1694 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 3 – point b a (new)
Annex I – point 3 – point b a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex IV – Part B – Monitoring – subparagraph 5 a (new)
Annex IV – Part B – Monitoring – subparagraph 5 a (new)
(ba) in part B, section “Monitoring of carbon dioxide emissions”, the following subparagraph is added: “The emission factor for sustainable aviation fuel, provided for in Regulation on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport, with any necessary adjustments for application under this Directive, as set out in the implementing acts referred to in Article 14, shall be zero.”;
Amendment 1699 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 3 – point c
Annex I – point 3 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex IV – Part C
Annex IV – Part C
Amendment 1702 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 4
Annex I – point 4
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex V – Part C
Annex V – Part C
Amendment 102 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 100(2) and Article 192(2) thereof,
Amendment 118 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The principles of subsidiarity, proportionality and solidarity should particularly be applied, considering the different starting points of Member States as well as their capacities to bring about changes into policies pertaining to sustainable maritime fuels.
Amendment 209 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 a (new)
Recital 42 a (new)
(42a) The endeavour to reduce greenhouse gases as well as increase carbon removal on a global scale is a global undertaking, and as such, the EU should encourage international partners at international fora, such as the upcoming UNFCCC COP27 and COP 28 summits, to also undertake additional commitments to reduce greenhouse gases as well as increase carbon removal.
Amendment 430 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 a (new)
Article 23 a (new)
Article 23 a Enanbling measures 1. Member States shall receive additional financial, and where appropriate, technical and know-how support proportional to the starting points of Member States, their capacity to bring about additional ambitions, as well as their country-specific circumstances, so that the EU is best enabled to achieve its increased targets under this Regulation. 2. Member States shall also receive the support referred to in the previous paragraph where specific problems are impeding a Member State's progress in achieving its targets set out in this Regulation.
Amendment 26 #
2021/0207(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
— having regard to Article 294(23) and Article 192(12) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C9- 0319/2021),
Amendment 27 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 192(12) thereof,
Amendment 92 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Emission offsets under CORSIA comprise one element in ICAO's basket of measures to achieve carbon neutral growth in international aviation and should be complemented by advances in airframe and low-carbon propulsion technologies. Continued funding for research strategies and programmes such as the SESAR Joint Undertaking, the Clean Sky Joint Technology Initiatives and Horizon Europe will be essential to technological innovation and operational improvements in order to move beyond carbon neutral growth and achieve sector- wide absolute emission reductions.
Amendment 113 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the use of international credits in accordance with Article 11a of Directive 2003/87/EC, implementing powers should be conferred on the the Commission toshould adopt athe list of the credits which have been considerthat ICAO has identified as acceptable byfor the ICAO Council to use for compliance of CORSIA, and that fulfil the eligibility conditions abovpurposes of CORSIA compliance. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council18 . __________________ 18 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 the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).
Amendment 147 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) The EU ETS Directive includes the possibility, under Article 29a, for the Commission to convene a meeting of government representatives if, for more than six consecutive months, the carbon price is more than three times the average price during the two preceding years. Nevertheless, despite the EU ETS experiencing unprecedented and harmfully excessive price growth since July 2021, this provision remains unused. The Commission should therefore prepare, as a matter of urgency, an evaluation for the co-legislators to assess whether Article 29a can be considered fit for purpose.
Amendment 161 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) Where appropriate, additional support may be given to encouraging investments and financial, technical, and know-how support for including carbon removal by natural and technological means, including direct air capture, and its geological or biological sequestration, or otherwise utilisation, as a certificate to be used in the EU ETS for aviation.
Amendment 164 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26 b (new)
Recital 26 b (new)
(26b) Where appropriate, additional support may be given to pilot projects which create fuel for commercial aircraft from the utilisation of removed or captured carbon through technological means, such as carbon capture storage and utilisation (CCSU) or direct air capture, with the view of it becoming increasingly utilised.
Amendment 167 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) The endeavour to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale and minimise and reverse the negative effects of climate change is a global undertaking, and as such, the Union should encourage international partners to commit to additional actions beyond carbon neutral growth and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation sector, including through ICAO, namely the Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) and upcoming Assemblies 41 and 42, as well as at the upcoming UNFCCC COP27 and COP28 summits;
Amendment 202 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 d – paragraph 1 a
Article 3 d – paragraph 1 a
1a. In 20258, [50]% of the quantity of allowances in respect of which free allocation would have taken place in that year, calculated from the publication in accordance with Article 3c shall be auctioned.
Amendment 206 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 d – paragraph 1 b
Article 3 d – paragraph 1 b
1b. In 20269, [75]% of the quantity of allowances in respect of which free allocation would have taken place in that year, calculated from the publication in accordance with Article 3c shall be auctioned.
Amendment 213 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 d – paragraph 1 c
Article 3 d – paragraph 1 c
1c. As from 1 January 202730, all of the quantity of allowances in respect of which free allocation would have taken place in that year shall be auctioned. ’,
Amendment 219 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 d – paragraph 2
Article 3 d – paragraph 2
(c) paragraph 2 is deleted, replaced by the following: ‘The Commission may adopt implementing acts, preceding close consultation with Member States, to establish revised rules of free allocation during the phase-out of free allowances foreseen by paragraphs 1, 1a, 1b, 1c and 1d of this Article in order to level the playing field for all aircraft operators. The total volume of free allowances for aircraft operators shall be determined on the basis of: – the three-year average of the free allocation to the sector in the period [2021-2023] corresponding to the derogation (without international flights outside the EEA); – a linear reduction factor; – and others, where deemed appropriate by Member States or the Commission, which address specific problems which impede in the achievement of the targets or hinder the level playing field for all aircraft operators; in order to take account of current operating volumes and economic trends.’;
Amendment 221 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 d – paragraph 3
Article 3 d – paragraph 3
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts implementing accordance with Article 23ts to supplement this Directive concerning the detailed arrangements for the auctioning by Member States of aviation allowances in accordance with paragraphs 1, 1a, 1b, 1c and 1d of this Article, including the modalities for the transfer of a share of revenue from such auctioning to the general budget of the Union.’ of this Article,
Amendment 230 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 d – paragraph 4
Article 3 d – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances covered by this Chapter, except for the revenues established as own resources in accordance with Article 311(3) of the Treaty and entered in the general budget of the Union. Member States shall use the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances in accordance with Article 10(3).;
Amendment 257 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
(4a) In Article 10a(8), the following subparagraph is inserted after the third paragraph: "The Innovation Fund shall also earmark money for projects to support innovation and new technologies in the modal shift from aviation to electrified railways, including high speed rail, and electrified buses, which have significant potential to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.";
Amendment 295 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 18 a – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 18 a – paragraph 3 – point a
(7) In Article 18a(3), points (a) and (b) are replaced by the following: ‘(a) before 1 February 200924, publish a list of aircraft operators which performed an aviation activity listed in Annex I on or after 1 January 200621 specifying the administering Member State for each aircraft operator in accordance with paragraph 1; and’
Amendment 298 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 18 a – paragraph 4 a (new)
(7a) In Article 18a, the following paragraph is inserted: ‘4a. For the purposes of paragraph 1, ‘base year’ means, in relation to an aircraft operator which started operating in the Union after 1 January 2021, the first calendar year of operation, and in all other cases, the calendar year starting on 1 January 2021.’;
Amendment 310 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 25 a – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 25 a – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. As from 1 January2027, when participation in CORSIA will become mandatory for all ICAO Member States, the Commission shall publish a list of aircraft operators from countries that are not considered to be applying CORSIA for flights to or from other third countries for the purposes of this Directive.
Amendment 343 #
2021/0207(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 31 December 2023 or, if the amended Directive enters into force after 1 January 2023, no later than 24 months after its publication. They shall immediately communicate the text of those measures to the Commission.
Amendment 40 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Therefore, a part of the revenues generated by the inclusion of building and road transportEU ETS within into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC should be used to address the social impacts arising from that inclusion,costs generated by the EU climate policy for the transition to be just and inclusive, leaving no one behind.
Amendment 59 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) A Social Climate (‘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 transportcosts generated by the EU climate change policies 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 81 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Ensuring that the measures and investments are particularly targeted towards energy poor or vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users is key for a just transition towards climate neutrality. Support measures to promote reductions in greenhouse gas emissions should help Member States to address the social impacts arising from the emissions trading for the sectors of buildings and road transportcosts generated by the EU climate policy.
Amendment 83 #
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 only 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 for such direct income support should be limited in time.
Amendment 83 #
2021/0206(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
— having regard to Article 294(2) and Article 91(1), point (d), Article 192(1)2), point (a), and Article 194(13), point (c) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C9- 0324/2021),
Amendment 85 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 91(1), point (d), Article 192(1)2), point (a), and Article 194(1), point (c3), thereof,
Amendment 102 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Those amendments have differing economic and social impacts on the different sectors of the economy, on the citizens, and the Member States. In particular, the projected inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and the Council31 will on one hand impose an additional burden on Member States which, for historical and geological reasons, base their energy mix on fossil fuels, but on the other hand it should provide an additional economic incentive to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption and thereby accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Combined with other measures, this should, in the medium to long term, reduce the costs for buildings and road transport, and provide new opportunities for job creation and investment. _________________ 31 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).
Amendment 103 #
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. _________________ 41Council 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 be established from x% of the total quantity of allowances, and auctioned in accordance with the rules and modalities for auctions taking place on the Common Auction Platform set out in Commission Regulation (EU) No 1031/2010 (8).
Amendment 113 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25 a) To ensure that support under the Plan can be effectively implemented from the initial years of the energy into force of the Social Climate Fund, it should be possible for a part of the financial contribution of Member States to be paid in the form of pre-finance.
Amendment 117 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) However, resources are needed to finance those investments. In addition, before they have taken place, the cost supported by households and transport users for heating, cooling and cooking, as well as for road transport, is likely to increase as fuel suppliers subject to the obligations under the emialready disproportionately high in certain Member States and regions, and represents a burden leading to energy and transport poverty; this cost will indubitably increase as a consequence of EU policies to further the green transition passi on trading for buildingcosts to the consumers. These costs passed on to final consumers cand road transport pass differ for each company, region or Member State. The Commission should therefore collect data on the share onf costs on carbon to the consumers. absorbed and the share of costs passed on to final consumers and should annually report its findings to Parliament.
Amendment 123 #
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/ECcosts generated by the EU climate policy, especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas).
Amendment 135 #
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 the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/ECconsequences of the challenges of the green transition. 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 and storage of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport.
Amendment 140 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Therefore, a part of the revenues generated by the inclusion of building and road transport intoEU ETS within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC should be used to address the social impacts arising from that inclusioncosts generated by the EU climate policy, for the transition to be just and inclusive, leaving no one behind.
Amendment 168 #
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 price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of Directive 2003/87/ECcosts generated by the EU climate policy and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy;
Amendment 171 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) A Social Climate (‘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 transportcosts generated by the EU climate change policies 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 188 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall 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 pricingEU climate policy 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 191 #
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 resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/ECEU climate policy.
Amendment 211 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) For that purpose, each Member State should 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 and infrastructure. Secondly, they should mitigate the existing effects of energy poverty and transport poverty, as well as the impact of the increase in the cost of fossil fuels on the most vulnerable and thereby prevent further 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 241 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) an explanation of how the Plan ensures that no investment or measure, included in the Plan does significant harm to environmental objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852; the Commission shall provide technical guidance to the Member States targeted to the scope of the Fund to that effect; no explanation is required for the measures referred to in Article 3(2);
Amendment 242 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Ensuring that the measures and investments are particularly targeted towards energy poor or vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users is key for a just transition towards climate neutrality. Support measures to promote reductions in greenhouse gas emissions should help Member States to address the social impacts arising from the emissions trading for the sectors of buildings and road transportcosts generated by the EU climate policy.
Amendment 254 #
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 only 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 for such direct income support should be limited in time.
Amendment 273 #
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, 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 ofReplacing coal- fired boilers with less emitting gas-boilers or hybrid heat pumps as the most cost- effective method of reducing emissions in the group of poorest households in certain Member States should also be considered as not having a significant impact on these objectives and deemed compliant with the gaforemen transitiontioned principle. _________________ 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 280 #
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).
Amendment 289 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Women are particularly affected by carbon pricing as they represent 85% of single parent families and large families. Single parent families have a particularly high risk of child poverty. Gender equality and equal opportunities for all, and the mainstreaming of those objectives, as well as questions of accessibility for persons with disabilities should be taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of Plans to ensure no one is left behind.
Amendment 315 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Union should support Member States with financial means to implement their Plans through the Social Climate Fund. Payments from the Social Climate Fund should be made conditional on achievement ofin accordance with the costs indicated for achieving the milestones and targets included in the Plans. This would allow efficiently taking into account national circumstances and priorities while simplifying financing and facilitating its integration with other national spending programmes while guaranteeing the impact and the integrity of EU spending.
Amendment 317 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Union should support Member States with financial means to implement their Plans through the Social Climate Fund. Payments from the Social Climate Fund should be made conditional onlead to the achievement of the milestones and targets included in the Plans. This would allow efficiently taking into account national circumstances and priorities while simplifying financing and facilitating its integration with other national spending programmes while guaranteeing the impact and the integrity of EU spending.
Amendment 325 #
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. _________________ 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 be established from x% of the total quantity of allowances, and auctioned in accordance with the rules and modalities for auctions taking place on the Common Auction Platform set out in Commission Regulation (EU) No1031/2010 (8).
Amendment 330 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Amendment 339 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Fund for the period 2025-2027 shall be EUR 23 700 000 000 in current pricesshould correspond to the x% of the total quantity of allowances, and auctioned in accordance with the rules and modalities for auctions taking place on the Common Auction Platform set out in Commission Regulation (EU) No 1031/2010.
Amendment 344 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Amendment 356 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. When requested by a Member State together with the submission of its Social Climate Plans, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment of an amount of X% of the financial contribution. The Commission shall make the corresponding payment within, to the extent possible, two months after the adoption by the Commission of the legal commitment referred to in Article 18.
Amendment 359 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) To ensure that support under the Plan can be effectively implemented from the initial years of the entry into force of the Social Climate Fund, it should be possible for a part of the financial contribution of Member States to be paid in the form of pre-finance.
Amendment 374 #
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 establishing the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/ECdue to an ambitious EU climate policy, especially households in energy 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 379 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) The Commission should ensure that the financial interests of the Union are effectively protected. While iIt is primarily the responsibility of the Member State itself to ensure that the Fund is implemented in compliance with relevant Union and national law, the Commission should be able to receive sufficient assurance from Member States in that regard. To that end, in implementing the Fund, the Member States should ensure the functioning of an effective and efficient internal control system and recover amounts unduly paid or misused. In that regard, Member States should be able to rely on their regular national budget management systems. Member States should collect, record and store in an electronic system standardised categories of data and information allowing the prevention, detection and correction of serious irregularities, meaning fraud, corruption and conflicts of interests, in relation to the measures supported by the Fund. The Commission should make available an information and monitoring system, including a single data- mining and risk-scoring tool, to access and analyse this data and information, with a view to a mandatory application by the Member States.
Amendment 382 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) whether the Plan contains measures and investments addressing the social impacts that contribute to the green transition, including to addressing the challenges resulting therefrom and in particular to the achievement of the 2030 climate and energy objectives of the Union and the 2030 milestones of the Mobility Strategy.
Amendment 394 #
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/ECcosts generated by the EU climate policy, especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas).
Amendment 397 #
2021/0206(COD)
Amendment 408 #
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 the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/ECconsequences of the challenges of the green transition. 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 and storage of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport.
Amendment 432 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘building renovation’ means all kinds of energy-related building renovation, including the insulation of the building envelope, that is to say walls, roof, floor, the replacement of windows, the replacement of heating, cooling and cooking appliances, and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources as well as its storage;
Amendment 462 #
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 ones, that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy;
Amendment 478 #
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 price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of Directive 2003/87/ECcosts generated by the EU climate policy and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy;
Amendment 491 #
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 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 and large families, particularly in rural and remote areas.
Amendment 513 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall 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 pricingEU climate policy 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 529 #
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 resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/ECEU climate policy.
Amendment 552 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) finance measures and investments to increase energy efficiency of buildings, to implement energy efficiency improvement measures, to carry out building renovation, and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy production, as well as its storage, from renewable energy sources;
Amendment 626 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) an explanation of how the Plan ensures that no investment or measure, included in the Plan does significant harm to environmental objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852; the Commission shall provide technical guidance to the Member States targeted to the scope of the Fund to that effect; no explanation is required for the measures referred to in Article 3(2);
Amendment 652 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Payment of support shall be conditional uponmade in accordance with the costs indicated for achieving the milestones and targets for measures and investments set out in the Plans. Those milestones and targets shall be compatible with the Union’s climate targets and cover in particular:
Amendment 709 #
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).
Amendment 789 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) support, in particular, the vulnerable households and vulnerable micro-enterprises by introducing measures related to natural gas-based boilers and heating systems, and related to distribution infrastructure.
Amendment 804 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Fund shall not support, and the estimated total costs of Plans shall not include measures in the form of direct income support pursuant to Article 3(2) of this Regulation for households already benefiting: from public intervention in the price level of the fuels covered by Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC;
Amendment 805 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 806 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 807 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 808 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Amendment 828 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Fund for the period 2025-2027 shall be EUR 23 700 000 000 in current pricesshould correspond to the x% of the total quantity of allowances, and auctioned in accordance with the rules and modalities for auctions taking place on the Common Auction Platform set out in Commission Regulation (EU) No 1031/2010 (8).
Amendment 840 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Amendment 867 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 872 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Member States may include in their Plan, as part of the estimated total costs, the payments for additional technical support pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2021/240 and the amount of the cash contribution for the purpose of the Member State compartment pursuant to the relevant provisions of Regulation (EU) 2021/523. Those costs shall not exceed 4 % of the financial total allocation for the Plan, and the relevant measures, as set out in the Plan, shall comply with this Regulation. In addition, where necessary, the Member State may propose additional technical assistance measures to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of public authorities and bodies, beneficiaries and relevant partners necessary for the effective management and use of the Funds.
Amendment 899 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a Pre-financing 1. Subject to the adoption by the Commission of the implementing act referred to in Article 16(1), when a Member State requests pre-financing together with the submission of the Plan, the Commission shall make a pre- financing payment of an amount of up to 15 % of the financial contribution. By derogation from Article 116(1) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046, the Commission shall make the corresponding payment within, to the extent possible, two months after the adoption by the Commission of the legal commitment referred to in Article 18. 2. In cases of pre-financing under paragraph 1, the financial contributions shall be adjusted proportionally.
Amendment 909 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall contribute at least to 530 percent of the total estimated costs of their Plans.
Amendment 912 #
2021/0206(COD)
1a. By way of derogation from the first paragraph, the contribution of Member States with a GDP per capita at market prices below 65 % of the Union average during the period 2016 to 2018 shall be limited to a maximum of 20 percent of the total estimated costs of the measures and investments referred to in Article 6(1) and 6(2) in their Plans.
Amendment 920 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Amendment 928 #
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 establishing the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/ECdue to an ambitious EU climate policy, especially households in energy 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 941 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) whether the Plan contains measures and investments addressing the social impacts that contribute to the green transition, including to addressing the challenges resulting therefrom and in particular to the achievement of the 2030 climate and energy objectives of the Union and the 2030 milestones of the Mobility Strategy.
Amendment 942 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) whether the Plan contains measures and investments addressing the social impacts that contribute to the green transition, including to addressing the challenges resulting therefrom and in particular to the achievement of the 2030 climate and energy objectives of the Union and the 2030 milestones of the Mobility Strategy.
Amendment 965 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i
(i) whether the justification provided by the Member State for the amount of the estimated total costs of the Plan is reasonable, plausible, in line with the principle of cost efficiency and commensurate to the expected national environmental and social impact, while also taking into account national specificities that may impact the costs provided in the Plan;
Amendment 968 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii
(iii) whether the milestones and targets proposed by the Member State are efficient in view of the scope, objectives and eligible actions of the Fund, while fully taking into account all national specificities;
Amendment 982 #
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 Article 13 of this Regulation to be paid in 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 990 #
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 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 995 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1005 #
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 2025-2027. 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 1052 #
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 btriennial basis, report to the Commission on the implementation of its Plan, where possible 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 1059 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) available detailed quantitative information on the number of households in energy poverty;
Amendment 1069 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) in 2027, an assessment of the Plan referred to in Article 17(5) in view of the actual direct effects of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/087/EC;
Amendment 1077 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1101 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25
Article 25
Amendment 55 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 100(2) and Article 192(2) thereof,
Amendment 88 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The principles of subsidiarity, proportionality and solidarity should particularly be applied, considering the different starting points of Member States as well as their capacities to bring about changes into policies pertaining to sustainable aviation fuels.
Amendment 173 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 a (new)
Recital 30 a (new)
(30a) In the context of rising energy prices, as well as changes related to the aviation sector as regards the EU ETS, all measures should be taken to ensure that the policy revisions do not translate to additional burdens or costs on citizens, as ensuring reduced impediments to travelling is among the key drivers of the Union economy;
Amendment 177 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31 a (new)
Recital 31 a (new)
(31a) Where appropriate, additional support may be given to pilot projects which create fuel for commercial aircraft from the utilisation of removed or captured carbon through technological means, such as CCSU or direct air capture, with the view of it becoming increasingly utilised.
Amendment 181 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 a (new)
Recital 32 a (new)
(32a) The endeavour to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale and minimise and reverse the negative effects of climate change is a global undertaking, and as such, the Union should encourage international partners to commit to additional actions beyond carbon neutral growth and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation sector, including through ICAO, namely CAEP and upcoming Assemblies 41 and 42, as well as at the upcoming UNFCCC COP27 and COP28 summits;
Amendment 260 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a Breakthrough technologies 1. The role of breakthrough technologies and methods in anthropogenically removing excessive greenhouse gas emissions already emitted to the atmosphere, such as direct air capture, and then enabling its innovative utilisation, specifically related to sustainable aviation fuels, should be supported with regards to financing, know-how, and technical means. To this end, Member States and the Commission are encouraged to, where appropriate, undertake actions such as: a) support pilot projects such as utilising captured carbon dioxide from carbon removal technologies or CCU to create synthetic aviation fuel; b) support additional studies and analyses regarding the techniques referred to in point (a) as well as other potential breakthrough technologies; c) where appropriate, enable means for upscaling and incorporating CCSU and carbon removal technologies into sustainable aviation fuel orientated policies.
Amendment 274 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a Enabling measures 1. Member States shall receive additional financial, and where appropriate, technical and know-how support proportional to the starting points of Member States, their capacity to bring about additional ambitions, as well as their country-specific circumstances, so that the Union is best enabled to achieve its increased targets under this Regulation. 2. Member States shall also receive the support referred to in the previous paragraph where specific problems are impeding a Member State's progress in achieving its targets set out in this Regulation.
Amendment 2 #
2021/0204(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
— having regard to Article 294(23) and Article 192(12) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C9- 0323/2021),
Amendment 3 #
2021/0204(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 192(12) thereof,
Amendment 13 #
2021/0204(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Subject to the differences between the EU legislation and the CORSIA scheme adopted by ICAO, notified to ICAO following Council Decision (EU) 2018/202714 , and the manner in which the European Parliament and Council amend Union legislation, the Union intends to implement CORSIA through the EU ETS Directive. _________________ 14 Council Decision (EU) 2018/2027 of 29 November 2018 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the International Civil Aviation Organization in respect of the First Edition of the International Standards and Recommended Practices on Environmental Protection — Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)(OJ L 325, 20.12.2018, p. 25).
Amendment 18 #
2021/0204(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The principles of subsidiarity, proportionality and solidarity apply to the exercise of the Union´s competences, including the Union policy on the environment;
Amendment 19 #
2021/0204(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The endeavour to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale and minimise and reverse the negative effects of climate change is a global undertaking, and as such, the Union should encourage international partners to commit to additional actions beyond carbon neutral growth and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation sector, including through ICAO, namely the Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) and upcoming Assemblies 41 and 42, as well as at the upcoming UNFCCC COP27 and COP28 summits;
Amendment 27 #
2021/0204(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) they produce annual CO2 emissions greater than 10 000 tonnes from the use of aircrafts with a maximum certified take-off mass greater than 5 700 kg conducting flights covered by Annex I to this Directive and by Article 2(3) and (4) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1603 1a, other than those departing and arriving in the same Member State (including outermost regions of the same Member State), from 1 January 2019. _________________ 1aCommission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1603 of 18 July 2019 supplementing Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards measures adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for the monitoring, reporting and verification of aviation emissions for the purpose of implementing a global market-based measure (OJ L 250, 30.9.2019, p. 10).
Amendment 111 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 194(23) thereof,
Amendment 113 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The principles of subsidiarity, proportionality and solidarity particularly apply to all aspects of this Directive.
Amendment 153 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
Amendment 208 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34 a (new)
Recital 34 a (new)
(34a) The Union is committed to fighting against energy poverty, with at least 50 million Europeans still suffering from energy poverty, and will ensure that its legislative proposals and amendments affecting the energy sector do not impede efforts in this regard.
Amendment 298 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 131 a (new)
Recital 131 a (new)
(131a) Russia's military invasion of Ukraine has caused paramount changes across the spectrum of EU policy, including the "Fit for 55" package, and as such, changes must be made to accommodate the necessary recalibration, including greater flexibilities where appropriate, including in the field of energy efficiency.
Amendment 299 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 131 b (new)
Recital 131 b (new)
(131b) The endeavour to improve climate orientated policies, including increase energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gases and increase carbon removal on a global scale is a global undertaking, and as such, the EU should encourage international partners at international fora, such as the upcoming UNFCCC COP27 and COP 28summits, to also undertake additional commitments to enhancing these climate policies, including improving energy efficiency.
Amendment 375 #
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 andor primary energy consumption to meet, collectively, the binding Union target set in paragraph 1 . 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 indicative formula defined in Annex I of this Directive and explain how, and on the basis of which data, the contributions have been calculated.
Amendment 377 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall also provide the indicative shares of energy consumption of energy end-use sectors, as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1099/2008 on energy statistics, including industry, residential, services and transport, in their national energy efficiency contributions. Projections for energy consumption in information and communications technology (ICT) shallmay also be indicated.
Amendment 393 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point e – point iv a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point e – point iv a (new)
(iva) share of people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing.
Amendment 404 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 491 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 519 #
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. 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. If doing so, for the purposes of calculating the amount of energy savings required of each obligated party set in Article 9(7), energy savings obtained among these consumers shall be considered twice.
Amendment 533 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Amendment 541 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall ensure that enterprises with an average annual consumption higher than 10TJ of energy over the previous three years and taking all energy carriers together that do not implement an energy management system are subject to an energy audit. Energy audits shall be carried out in an independent and cost-effective manner by qualified or accredited experts in accordance with requirements provided in Article 26 or implemented and supervised by independent authorities under national legislation. Energy audits shall be carried out at least every fourive years from the date of the previous energy audit.
Amendment 546 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The results of the energy audits including the recommendations from these audits shall be transmitted to the management of the enterprise. Member States shall ensure that the results and the implemented recommendations are published in the enterprise’s annual report, where applicable.
Amendment 553 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Amendment 554 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
8. Enterprises that implement an environmental or energy management system - certified by an independent body according to the relevant European or international standards - shall be exempted from the requirements of paragraphs 1 and 2 , provided that the environmental or energy management system concerned includes an energy audit on the basis of the minimum criteria based on Annex VI.
Amendment 598 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Amendment 601 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that the public, including relevant heat and electricity stakeholders, is given the opportunity to participate in the preparation of heating and cooling plans, the comprehensive assessment and the policies and measures.
Amendment 605 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Amendment 613 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 6 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 6 – point a
(a) be based on the information and data provided in the comprehensive assessments carried out pursuant to paragraph 1 and provide an estimate and mapping of the potential for increasing energy efficiency, including via high- efficiency cogeneration, waste heat recovery, and renewable energy in heating and cooling in that particular area;
Amendment 624 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that the public, including relevant heat and electricity stakeholders, is given the opportunity to participate the preparation of heating and cooling plans, the comprehensive assessment and the policies and measures.
Amendment 634 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point a
a. until 31 December 2025, a system using at least 50% renewable energy, 50% waste heat, 75% cogenerated heat or 50% of a combination of such energy and heat going into the network;
Amendment 645 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point b
b. from 1 January 2026, a system using at least 50% renewable energy, 50% waste heat, 8075% of high-efficiency cogenerated heat or at least a combination of such thermal energy going into the network where the share of renewable energy is at least 5% and the total share of renewable energy, waste heat or high- efficiency cogenerated heat is at least 50%;
Amendment 650 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point c
c. from 1 January 2035, a system using at least 50% renewable energy and waste heat, where the share of renewable energy is at least 20%, or a system using at least 75% of high efficiency cogenerated heat and renewable energy, where the share of renewable energy is at least 10%;
Amendment 657 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point d
d. from 1 January 2045, a system using at least 75 % renewable energy and waste heat, where the share of renewable energy is at least 40%;eleted
Amendment 665 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 674 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that where a district heating and cooling system is built or substantially refurbished it meets the criteria set out in paragraph 1 applicable at such time when it starts or continues its operation after the refurbishment. In addition, Member States shall ensure that when a district heating and cooling system is built or substantially refurbished, there is no increase in the use of fossil fuels other than natural gas in existing heat sources compared to the annual consumption averaged over the previous three calendar years of full operation before refurbishment, and that any new heat sources in that system do not use fossil fuels other than natural gas.
Amendment 682 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that as from 1 January 2025, and every five years thereafter, operators of all existing district heating and cooling systems with a total energy output exceeding 5 MW and which do not meet the criteria set out in paragraph 1(b) to (e), prepare a plan to increase primary energy efficiency and renewable energy. The plan shall include measures to meet the criteria set out in paragraph 1(b) to (e) and shall be approved by the competent authority. Investments listed in the plans are eligible for funding on the same basis as investments in energy efficient systems.
Amendment 698 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. National energy regulatory authorities shall apply the energy efficiency first principle in accordance with Article 3 of this Directive in carrying out the regulatory tasks specified in Directives (EU) 2019/944 and 2009/73/EC regarding their decisions on the operation of the gas and electricity infrastructure , including their decisions on network tariffs .
Amendment 728 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 3
Where CEU is a correction factor, Target is the level of national-specific ambition and FECB2030 PECB2030 is the 2020 Reference Scenario or other national scenario used as a baseline used as a baseline for 2030.
Amendment 733 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 6
Annex I – point 6
6. Fpotential shall be calculated for each Member State based on the final or primary energy savings under the PRIMES MIX 55% scenario for 2030. The savings are expressed in relation to 2020 Reference Scenario projections for 2030 or to other national scenario projections for2030 .
Amendment 738 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 3
Annex III – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 3
— direct emissions of the carbon dioxide from cogeneration production that is fuelled with fossil fuels, are less than 270 gCO2 per 1 kWh of energy output from the combined generation (combining electrical, heating and cooling, including heating/cooling, power and mechanical energy). as of 1 January 2030. When calculating the abovementioned threshold, the operating conditions of cogeneration units, including seasonal changes of heat curve and ancillary services provided to electricity grid, shall be taken into account..
Amendment 760 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point h
Annex V – point 2 – point h
Amendment 11 #
2021/0202(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
— having regard to Article 294(2) and Article 192(12) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to whichand the Commission proposal submitted the proposal to Parliament (C9- 0325/2021),
Amendment 29 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Legislative proposals should take into account evolving circumstances, and in particular, the economic and energy crisis the Union is currently facing, which is putting many businesses at competitive disadvantage and increasing the households at risk of energy poverty. Particular attention should be paid to speculative actions that can affect this and should be addressed immediately.
Amendment 30 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) The Union is committed to fight against energy poverty, with at least 50 million Europeans still suffering from energy poverty, and should ensure that its legislative proposals and amendments affecting the energy sector do not impede efforts in this regard.
Amendment 43 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) To ensure that efficient decarbonisation of ETS sectors is incentivised, rather than just contributing to the increase of excessive prices, the market stability reserve should be responsive and function so that disturbances in the market and unnatural or disproportionate increases in carbon price or deficiencies in allowances circulating are addressed and corrected immediately.
Amendment 50 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The analysis carried out in the context of the reserve’s review and the expected developments relevant to the carbon market demonstrate that a rate of 12 % of the total number of allowances in circulation to be placed in the reserve each year after 2023 is insufficient to prevent a significant increase of the surplus of allowances in the EU ETS. Therefore, after 2023 the percentage figure should continue to be 24 %, and thHowever, there is an uncontrolled price surge on the EU ETS market over the last year and a half, suggesting that a significant increase of allowances in the EU ETS is necessary. Furthermore, that analysis did not take minimum number of allowances to be placed in the reserve should also continue to be 200 millioto consideration the current energy crisis, which have led to sudden increases in energy prices for businesses and households in the Union. Therefore, any proposal to continue the doubled uptake rates beyond 2023 should not be pursued until the energy prices become stable and affordable again.
Amendment 62 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) If the rate of the total number of allowances in circulation to be placed in the reserve each year reverts to 12 % after 2023, a potentially harmfulis substantially decreased, using the allowances in the reserve would enable to counteract the disproportionately and unnaturally frequency of high price increases and also address existing structural imbalances on the surpplusy side of allowances in the EU ETS may disturb market stabilityfaced by some Member States. In addition, the rate of 24 % after 2023 shouldmay be established separately from the general review of Directive 2003/87/EC and Decision (EU) 2015/1814 to strengthenaddress inconsistencies of the EU Emissions Trading System in line with the Union’s increased climate ambition for 2030 to ensure market predictability, and as such, the allowances in the reserve should not be cancelled.
Amendment 78 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1
Article 1
Decision (EU) 2015/1814
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Amendments to Decision (EU) 2015/1814 In Article 1(5), first subparagraph, of Decision (EU) 2015/1814, the last sentence is replaced by the following: By way of derogation from the first and second sentences, until 31 December 2030, the percentages and the 100 million allowances referred to in those sentences shall be doubled.rticle 1 deleted
Amendment 82 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Decision (EU) 2015/1814
Article 1 – paragraph 5 a
Article 1 – paragraph 5 a
Amendment 84 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 b (new)Decision (EU) 2015/1814
Article 1 – paragraph 1 b (new)Decision (EU) 2015/1814
Article 1 – paragraph 6
In Article 1, paragraph 6 is replaced by the following: 6. In any year, ifeach time the total number of allowances in circulation is less than 400 million or the clearing price of allowances in the auctions carried out in accordance with the delegated acts adopted under Article 10(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC surpass 40 EUR, 100 million allowances shall be released from the reserve and added to the volume of allowances to be auctioned by the Member States under Article 10(2) of Directive 2003/87/EC. Where fewer than 100 million allowances are in the reserve, all allowances in the reserve shall be released under this paragraph. Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02015D1814- 20180408&qid=1642503924151)
Amendment 88 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 a (new)Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 1 a (new)Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraphs 1 a a and 1 a b and 1 a c (new)
Amendment 89 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 c (new)
Article 1 c (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 91 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 b (new)
Article 1 b (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 29 a
Article 29 a
Article 29a Measures in the event of excessive price fluctuations 1. If, for more than six consecutive months, the allowance price is more than three times1b Amendments to Directive 2003/87/EC Article 29a is replaced by the following: "Article 29a Measures in the event of excessive price fluctuations The Commission shall convene a meeting not later than within 7 working days of the Committee established by Article 9 of Decision No 280/2004/EC, if: (a) for two consecutive months or more, the monthly average allowance price reaches twice or more the average price of allowances during the preceding two and a half year period on the European carbon market, or (b) over the course of a year, the monthly average allowance price has risen twice or more than the average price of allowances during the two preceding yearstwo- year period on the European carbon market, the Commission shall immediately convene a meeting of the Committee established by Article 9 of Decision No 280/2004/EC. 2. If the price evolution referred to in paragraph 1 does not correspond to changing market fundamentalsor (c) there is a sudden spike in the allowance price that reaches 50 % higher than its average price of allowances in the preceding three months. 2. For the purposes of paragraph 1: (a) the “monthly average carbon price” for any month is calculated by dividing the sum of the settlement prices of the relevant December futures contract as traded on the relevant carbon market exchange for each relevant day in the month by the number of relevant days in the month. (b) the “average price of allowances during the two preceding years period” is calculated by dividing the sum of the settlement prices of the relevant December futures contract as traded on the relevant carbon market exchange for each relevant day in the two year period ending with the last month before the first month of the period of three consecutive months by the number of relevant days in the two year period. 3. If the price evolution referred to in paragraph 1 is triggered, one of the following measures may be adopshall be implemented, taking into account the degree of price evolution: (a) a measure which allows Member States to bring forward the auctioning of a part of the quantity to be auctioned in a subsequent calendar year; (b) a measure which allows Member States to release for auction up to 25 % of the remaining allowances in the new entrants reserve. Those measures shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 23(4). 3. Any measure shall take utmost account of the reports submitted by the Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council pursuant to Article 29, as well as any other relevant information provided by Member States.4.The arrangements for the application of these provisions shall be laid down in the [acts] referred to in Article 10(4). (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02003L0087-; (c) the release of an appropriate quantity of allowances from the market stability reserve. The Committee may also consider additional interventions if the circumstances justify further or earlier action. Or. en 20210101&qid=1642503235409)
Amendment 92 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 c (new)Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 1 c (new)Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 29 b (new)
Amendment 75 #
2021/0201(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
— having regard to Article 294(2) and Article 192 (12) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to whichand the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C9- 0320/2021),
Amendment 76 #
2021/0201(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
— having regard to the principles of subsidiarity, proportionality and solidarity;
Amendment 79 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 192(12) thereof,
Amendment 132 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to contribute to the increased ambition to reduce greenhouse gas net emissions from at least 40 % to at least 55 % below 1990 levels, bindingcative annual targets for net greenhouse gas removals should be set out for each Member State in the land use, land use change and forestry sector in the period from 2026 to 2030 (in analogy to the annual emission allocations set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 ), resulting in a target of 310225 millions of tonnes CO2 equivalent of net removals for the Union as a whole in 2030. The methodology used to establish the national targets for 2030 should take into account, amongst others, the average greenhouse gas emissions and removals from the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20189, reported by each Member State, and reflect the current mitigation performance of the land use, land use change and forestry sector, and each Member State’s share of the managed land area in the Union, and other relevant country-specific factors, taking into account the capacity of that Member State to improve its performance in the sector via land management practices or changes in land use that benefit the climate and biodiversity. Where Member States can and are willing to achieve higher, they are encouraged to do so. __________________ 32Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26).
Amendment 157 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The bindingcative annual targets for net greenhouse gas removals should be determined for each Member State by a linear trajectory. The trajectory should start in [2022], on the average of greenhouse gas emissions reported by that Member State during [2021, 2022 and 2023] and end in 2030 on the target set out for that Member State. For Member States that improve their methodology of calculating the emissions and removals, a concept of technical correction should be introduced. A technical correction should be added to the target of that Member State corresponding to the effect of the change in methodology on the targets and the efforts of the Member State to achieve them, in order to respect environmental integrity.
Amendment 180 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
Amendment 207 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The concept of achieving collective climate neutrality in the Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector at a later stage has been noted and it may be revisited at later stages if necessary and if the situation would be appropriate. It is important that the agriculture sector as well as the land use, land use change and forestry sectors receive adequate support proportionate to the increased Union climate ambition.
Amendment 225 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to enhance greenhouse gas removals, individual farmers or forest managers need a direct incentive to store more carbon on their land and their forests. New business models based on carbon farming incentives and on the certification of carbon removals need to be increasingly deployed in the period until 2030. Such incentives and business models will enhance climate mitigation in the bio- economy, including through the use of durable harvested wood products, in full respect of ecological principles fostering biodiversity and the circular economy. Hence, new categories of carbon storage products should be introduced in addition to the harvested wood products. The emerging business models, farming and land management practices to enhance removals contribute to a balanced territorial development and economic growth in rural areas. They also create opportunities for new jobs and provide incentives for relevant training, reskilling and upskilling. Therefore, more thorough studies must be conducted so that we can ensure, that if Member States choose to deploy such practises, they have the means to adequately support individual farmers or forest managers so that there are no detrimental socio-economic effects.
Amendment 255 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Considering the specificities of the land use, land use change and forestry sector in each Member State, the targets must take into consideration the sovereignty and autonomy of each Member State, as well as the challenges each Member State faces in implementing the targets.
Amendment 263 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Discontinuing the current accounting rules after 2025 creates a need for alternative provisions for natural disturbances such as fire, pest, and storms, in order to address uncertainties due to natural processes or as a result of climate change in the land use, land use change and forestry sector. A flexibility mechanism linked to natural disturbances should be available to Member States in [2032], provided that they have exhausted all other flexibilities at their disposal, put in place appropriate measures to reduce the vulnerability of their land to such disturbances and that the achievement by the Union of the 2030 target for the land use, land use change and forestry sector is completed.
Amendment 270 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 286 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In view of setting out the net greenhouse gas removals targets for the Member States for the period from 2026 to 2030, the Commission should exercise a comprehensive review to verify the greenhouse gas inventory data for the years [2021, 2022 and 2023]. For this purpose, a comprehensive review should be carried out in 2025, in addition to the comprehensive reviews that the Commission is to carry out in 2027 and 2032 in accordance with Article 38 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 303 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Efforts to curb and eventually reverse the adverse effects of climate change by means of increasing carbon removals and sequestration are undertakings at a global level. The Union and Member States should encourage partners and third parties to also take action in the land use, land use change, and forestry sectors at the COP27 and COP28 and in other international settings.
Amendment 332 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Amendment 360 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Amendment 378 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 4 – paragraph 1a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1a (new)
1 a. From 2026 onwards, taking into account the flexibilities provided for in Articles 12 and 13b, each Member State shall ensure that greenhouse gas emissions do not exceed greenhouse gas removals, calculated as the sum of total emissions and total removals on its territory in all of the land accounting categories referred to in Article 2(1).
Amendment 382 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. The 2030 Union target for net greenhouse gas removals is 310225 million tonnes CO2 equivalent as a sum of the indicative Member States targets established in accordance with paragraph 31 and 1a of this Article, and shall be based onwhich, and any additional effort necessary to achieve the 2030 Union target that shall be based on, inter alia, where appropriate: - the average of its greenhouse gas inventory data for at least the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 20189, as well as the most up to date data as it becomes available; - country-specific challenges; - the percentage of forested and managed land; - other relevant factors.
Amendment 423 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts setting out the annual indicative targets based on the linear trajectory for net greenhouse gas removals for each Member State, for each year in the period from 2026 to 2029 in terms of tonnes CO2 equivalent. These national trajectories shall be based on, inter alia, where appropriate, the average greenhouse gas inventory data for the years [2021, 2022 and 2023], reported by each Member State. The value of the 310225 million tonnes CO2 equivalent net removals as a sum of the indicative targets for Member States set out in Annex IIa may be subject to a technical correction due to a change of methodology by Member States. The method for determination of the technical correction to be added to the targets of the Member States, shall be set out in these implementing acts. For the purpose of those implementing acts, the Commission shall carry out a comprehensive review of the most recent national inventory data for the years [2021, 2022 and 2023] submitted by Member States pursuant to Article 26(4) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 445 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Amendment 471 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
3 a. the following Article 4a is inserted: ‘Article 4a Natural disturbances 1. Member States shall be swiftly provided with adequate additional financial, technical, and know-how support in the event of natural disturbances that hinder progress in achieving the national or Union targets for removals of greenhouse gases as set out in this regulation to respond to the issue effectively. 2. Member States shall also have increased flexibility in the national or Union targets for removals of greenhouse gases as set out in this regulation, proportional to the natural disturbance which has occurred. 3. Where a Member State is struggling, despite its best efforts, to make steady progress in reducing net emissions and increase net removals of greenhouse gases covered by this regulation, it shall be provided with adequate additional, technical, and know-how support to reverse this trend’;
Amendment 483 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 8 – paragraph 8
Article 8 – paragraph 8
8. Based on the proposed forest reference levels submitted by Member States, on the technical assessment carried out pursuant to paragraph 6 of this Article and, where applicable, on the revised proposed forest reference level submitted under paragraph 7 of this Article, the Commission shall adopt delegatedimplementing acts in accordance with Article 16 amending Annex IV with a view to laying down the forest reference levels to be applied by the Member States for the period from 2021 to 2025.
Amendment 504 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt delegatedimplementing acts in accordance with Article 16 in order to amend paragraph 1 of this Article and Annex V by adding new categories of carbon storage products, including harvested wood products, that have a carbon sequestration effect, based on IPCC Guidelines as adopted by the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC or the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement, and ensuring environmental integrity.;
Amendment 523 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 550 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 13 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
1. Finland may compensate up to an additional 5[X] million tonnes of CO2 equivalent accounted emissions under the land accounting categories managed forest land, deforested land, managed cropland and managed grassland, in the period from 2021 to 2025, provided that the following conditions are fulfilled:
Amendment 561 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 13 a – paragraph 3
Article 13 a – paragraph 3
3. The additional compensations may [not] be subject to transfer pursuant to Article 12 of this Regulation or Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2018/842.
Amendment 593 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 13 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 13 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) the difference in the Union between the annual sum of all greenhouse gas emissions and removals on its territory and in all of the land reporting categories referred to in Article 2(2), points (a) to (j), and the Union target [of 310225 million tonnes CO2 equivalent of net removals] is negative, in the period from 2026 to 2030.
Amendment 600 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 13 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 13 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
When assessing whether, within the Union, total emissions exceed total removals as referred to in the first subparagraph, point (c), the Commission shallmay, in close consultation with Member States, determine whether to include 20% of net removals not banked by Member States from the period from 2021 to 2025 on the basis of the impact of natural disturbances and applying information submitted by Member States in accordance with paragraph 5 of this Article. The Commission shall in that assessment also ensure that double counting is avoided by Member States, in particular in the exercise of the flexibilities set out in Article 12 of this Regulation and Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/842.
Amendment 609 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 13 c
Article 13 c
Amendment 652 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission shall adopt delegatedimplementing acts in accordance with Article 16 of this Regulation to supplement this Regulation in order to lay down the rules for the recording and an accurate carrying out of the following operations in the Union Registry established pursuant to Article 40 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999:
Amendment 654 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 672 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Following the report, the Commission shall make legislative proposals where it deems it appropriate. In particular, the proposals shall set out annual targets and governance aiming towards the 2035 climate-neutrality target as laid down in Article 4(4), additional Union policies and measures, and a post-2035 framework, including in the scope of the Regulation greenhouse gas emissions and removals from additional sectors, such as the marine and freshwater environmentmay, following close consultation with Member States, make legislative proposals where it deems it appropriate.;
Amendment 687 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point ii
the Member State’s commitments and national targets for net greenhouse gas removals pursuant to Article 4(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/841 and its contributions aim towards reaching the Union objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2035 and achieving negative emissions thereafter pursuant to Article 4(4) of that Regulation;;
Amendment 698 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
Article 38 – paragraph 1 a
Article 38 – paragraph 1 a
In 2025, the Commission shall carry out a comprehensive review of the national inventory data submitted by Member States pursuant to Article 26(4) of this Regulation, in order to determine the indicative annual targets of net greenhouse gas emissions reduction of the Member States pursuant to Article 4(3) of Regulation (EU) 2018/841 and in order to determine the annual emission allocations of the Member States pursuant to Article 4(3) of Regulation (EU) 2018/842;
Amendment 725 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II
Annex II
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Annex II a – table 1
Annex II a – table 1
Member State Value of the net greenhouse gas emissions reduction in kt of CO2 equivalent in 2030 Belgium Regulation (EU) 2018/841 which currently may be achieved in 2030 in the baseline scenario Belgium -1 352 -1 200 Bulgaria -9 718 -7 900 Czechia -1 228 Denmark -6 400 Denmark 5 338 Germany -30 840 Estonia -2 545 Ireland 3 728 Greece -4 373 Spain -43 635 France -34 046 Croatia -5 527 Italy -35 758 Cyprus 5 800 Germany 6 100 Estonia -500 Ireland 9 100 Greece -2 900 Spain -33 300 France -43 000 Croatia -3 600 Italy -21 000 Cyprus -352 -400 Latvia -644 Lithuania -4 633 Luxembourg 3 700 Lithuania -3 700 Luxembourg -403 Hungary -400 Hungary -5 724 -700 Malta 2 0 Netherlands 4 523 Austria -5 650 Poland -38 098 5 100 Austria -4 000 Poland -26 000 Portugal -1 358 Romania -25 665 -10 800 Romania -24 000 Slovenia -146 Slovakia -6 821 Finland -17 754 Sweden -3 900 Slovakia -6 100 Finland -20 800 Sweden -47 321 -34 100 EU-27 -310 -225 000
Amendment 726 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II
Annex II
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Annex II a – table 2 (new)
Annex II a – table 2 (new)
Amendment 727 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II a
Annex II a
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Annex II a – table 3 (new)
Annex II a – table 3 (new)
Amendment 730 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1
Annex II – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Annex II a – table 1 – introductory sentence
Annex II a – table 1 – introductory sentence
The Union target and the national targets of the Member States of net greenhouse gas removals pursuant to Article 4(2) to be achieved in 2030in Regulation (EU) 2018/841 which may be achieved in 2030 according to the baseline scenario analysis
Amendment 732 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1
Annex II – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Annex II a – table 2 – introductory sentence
Annex II a – table 2 – introductory sentence
The Union target and the national targets of the Member States of net greenhouse gas removals pursuant to Article 4(2) which the Union and Member States are encouraged, where possible, to pursue to 2030
Amendment 733 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1
Annex II – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Annex II a – table 3 – introductory sentence
Annex II a – table 3 – introductory sentence
The Union and the national levels of the Member States of net greenhouse gas removals averaged for the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Amendment 26 #
2021/0200(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
— having regard to Article 294(2) and Article 192(12) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C9- 0321/2021),
Amendment 27 #
2021/0200(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
— having regard to the principles of subsidiarity, proportionality and solidarity;
Amendment 31 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 192(12) thereof,
Amendment 32 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
having regard to the principles of subsidiarity, proportionality and solidarity;
Amendment 135 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) The endeavour to reduce greenhouse gases as well as increase carbon removal on a global scale is a global undertaking, and as such, the Union should encourage international partners at international fora, such as the upcoming UNFCCC COP27 and COP 28 summits, to also undertake additional commitments to reduce greenhouse gases as well as increase carbon removal.
Amendment 180 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point (a)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point (a)
(a) do not exceed, in the years 2021 andto 20225, the limit defined by a linear trajectory, starting on the average of its greenhouse gas emissions during 2016, 2017 and 2018, as set out pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Article, and ending in 2030 at the limit set for that Member State in column 1 of Annex I to this Regulation. The linear trajectory of a Member State shall start either at five-twelfths of the distance from 2019 to 2020 or in 2020, whichever results in a lower allocation for that Member State;
Amendment 182 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point (b)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point (b)
Amendment 199 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 4 paragraph 2 point (c)
Article 4 paragraph 2 point (c)
(c) do not exceed, in the years 2026 to 2030, the limit defined by a linear trajectory starting in 20245, at the average of its greenhouse gas emissions during the years 2021, 2022 and 2023, as submitted by the Member State pursuant to Article 26 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999level of the 2025 annual emission allocation, and ending in 2030 at the limit set for that Member State in column 2 of Annex I to this Regulation.
Amendment 202 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts, following close consultation with Member States, setting out the indicative annual emission allocations for each Member State for the years from 2021 to 2030 in tonnes of CO2 equivalent in accordance with the linear trajectories set out in paragraph 2.
Amendment 206 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
For the years 2021 andto 20225, it shall determine the annual emission allocations based on a comprehensive review of the most recent national inventory data for the years 2005 and 2016 to 2018 submitted by the Member States pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and indicate the value for the 2005 greenhouse gas emissions of each Member State used to determine those annual emission allocations.
Amendment 208 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 223 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
For the years 2026 to 2030, it shall determine the annual emission allocations based on the value for the 20025 greenhouse gas emissions ofannual emission allocation for each Member State indicatedas set out pursuant to the second subparagraph and on a comprehensive review of the most recent national inventory data for the years 2021,is Article. In case of entering into force of Article 30 (from a to i) of Directive 2003/87/EC, starting from 2026 annual emission allocations should take into account the impact of linear reduction factor defined in Article 30cof Directive 2003/87/EC on Member States with national targets ranging from 0% to -14% as set in the Regulation (EU) 2018/842. Linear trajectories determined for those Member States for the years 2026 to 2030 are set in order to reach Member State greenhouse gas emission reductions pursuant to Article 4(1) of this Regulation. Provisions established in Chapter IV of Directive 2003/87/EC cannot result neither in enhancing their national trajectories established in this article nor in strengthening their targets as set in Annex I. Each year, starting from 20227 and 2023 submitted by the Member States pursuant to Article 26 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999fter entering into force of Chapter IV of Directive 2003/87/EC, the Commission shall present a report on Member States’ achievements in fulfilling their annual commitments showing what part of those achievements were made in sectors covered at the same time by the Directive 2003/87/EC and this Regulation.
Amendment 285 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b – point i
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory sentence
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory sentence
Amendment 286 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 293 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 7a (new)
Article 7a (new)
Amendment 294 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 7a (new)
Article 7a (new)
(5b) The following Article is inserted: “Article 7a Enablers of achieving targets Member States shall receive additional financial, and where appropriate, technical and know-how support proportional to the starting points of Member States, their capacity to bring about additional ambitions, as well as their country-specific circumstances, so that the Union is best enabled to achieve its increased targets under this Regulation. Member States shall also receive the support referred to in the first paragraph where specific problems are impeding a Member State's progress in achieving its targets set out in this Regulation.
Amendment 350 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 11a – paragraph 3 – introductory sentence
Article 11a – paragraph 3 – introductory sentence
3. The additional reserve shall consist of the net removals that participating Member States have generated in the period 20261 to 2030 in excess of their respective targets pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/841, after deduction of both of the following:
Amendment 37 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
having regard to the principle of subsidiarity and proportionality;
Amendment 86 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Member States should be provided with necessary financial, technical and know-how orientated support to help implement the increased targets and ambitions.
Amendment 304 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 7
Article 1 – paragraph 7
(d) paragraph 7 is deleted; replaced by the following: "7. From 1 January 2030 in Member States with a share of zero- and low- emission vehicles in their fleet below the Union average in 2029 the following zero- and low-emission vehicles' benchmarks shall apply in accordance with points 6.3 of Parts A and B of Annex I, respectively: (a) a benchmark equal to a 50 % share of the fleet of new passenger cars; and (b) a benchmark equal to a 45 % share of the fleet of new light commercial vehicles";
Amendment 363 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
‘A derogation applied for under paragraph 1 may be granted from the specific emission targets applicable until and including calendar year 202934.’;
Amendment 396 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 14a – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14a – paragraph 1 a (new)
In the reporting, the Commission shall present any additional necessary technical, knowledge-orientated and financial support the Commission is ready to provide to assist in the achieving of the targets.
Amendment 404 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 14a – paragraph 2
Article 14a – paragraph 2
In the reporting, the Commission shall consider all factors that contribute to a cost-efficient progress towards climate neutrality by 2050. This includes the deployment of zero- and low-emission vehicles, progress in achieving the targets for the roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, the potential contribution of innovation technologies and sustainable alternative fuels to reach climate neutral mobility, impact of the possible extension of ETS to the road transport sector, impact on Member States greenhouse gas emission and air quality targets, annual purchases of new zero- and low-emission vehicles as well as second-hand vehicles for different European emission standards (EURO) per Member State, impact on consumers, progress in social dialogue as well as aspects to further facilitate an economically viable and socially fair transition towards zero emission road mobility.;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 15 November 2017 on an Action Plan for nature, people, and the economy1a, _________________ 1aTexts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0441 (2017/2819(RSP))
Amendment 45 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12
Citation 12
Amendment 58 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 148 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the new EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and its level of ambition; stresses that is has to based on facts and underpinned by sound science and its goals need to be realistic;
Amendment 168 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the conclusions of the IPBES report of 2019, according to which nature is declining at a rate unprecedented in human history and around 1 million species are threatened with extinction; strongly regrets that the Union has neither fully met the 2020 biodiversity strategy objectives nor the global Aichi Biodiversity Targets;
Amendment 204 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the pandemic has demonstrated the importance of the ‘One Health’ principle in policy-making and that transformative changes are needed; calls for an urgent rethinking of how to align the Union’s current policies with the changes needed in line with the principle of proportionality;
Amendment 260 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Expresses strong support for the targets of protecting at least 30 % of the Union’s marine and terrestrial areas, and of strictly protecting at least 10 % of these areas, includingwith a priority for primary and old- growth forests, and other carbon-rich ecosystems; stresses that these should be binding and implemented by Member States in accordance with science-based and site-specific criteria ands well as biodiversity needs; underlines that in addition to increasing protected areas, the quality of protected areas should be ensured and clear site-specific conservation plans implemented;
Amendment 276 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Highlights that the criteria and definitions for strictly protected areas should recognise that each Member State has different local and regional characteristics, and that decision-making should be in accordance with the site- specific conservation objectives of each protected area;
Amendment 297 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Underlines that for a successful conservation of protected areas, including strictly protected areas, decision-making at the site level should be promoted to ensure community conservation can be incentivised, while taking into account the international obligations from the post- 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework at the upcoming 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity;
Amendment 312 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Recalls its resolution of 15 November 2017 on an Action Plan for nature, people, and the economy1a and reiterates its call on the Commission to develop an assessment procedure to enable the protection status of species in particular regions to be amended as soon as the desired conservation status is reached; _________________ 1a Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0441
Amendment 342 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the upcoming legislative proposal on the EU Nature Restoration Plan and reiterates its call for a restoration target of at least 30 % of the EU’s land and seas, which should be implemented by each Member State consistently throughout their territory in line with site-specific conservation objectives; considers that in addition to an overall restoration target, ecosystem- specific targets should be set, with a particular emphasis on old-growth forest and other carbon-rich ecosystems for the dual purposes of biodiversity restoration and climate change mitigation and adaptation; stresses that after restoration, no ecosystem degradation should be allowed;
Amendment 343 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the upcoming legislative proposal on the EU Nature Restoration Plan and reiteranotes its call for a restoration target of at least 30 % of the EU’s land and seas, which should be implemented by each Member State consistently throughout their territory taking into account different ownership and land-uses systems; considers that in addition to an overall restoration target, ecosystem- specific targets shcould be setconsidered, with a particular emphasis on ecosystems for the dual purposes of biodiversity restoration and climate change mitigation and adaptation; stresses that after restoration, no ecosystem degradation should be allowed;
Amendment 434 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights that soil biodiversity is the basis for key ecological processes; notes with concern the increased soil degradation and the lack of specific EU legislation; calls on the Commission to submit a legislative proposal for the establishment of a common framework for the protection and sustainable use of soil that includes a specific decontamination target;the loss of Europe's build heritage1a, which provides an important refuge for many species has contributed to a biodiversity loss; calls on the Commission to take this key factor in consideration in other sectoral policies; stresses that soil biodiversity is a key indicator of ecological processes; notes with concern the increased soil degradation; calls on the Commission to propose a specific decontamination target; _________________ 1a In the past, old houses and buildings with traditional attics, old churches, cows' and other animals' sheds, offered a refuge to small animals and birds.
Amendment 473 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls that the EU has committed to achieving land degradation neutrality by 2030, but that this target is unlikely to be achieved; calls on the Commission, therefore, to present an EU-level strategy onto curb desertification and land degradation;
Amendment 527 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Expresses its support for the 2030 targets of bringing at least 25 % of agricultural land under organic farm management, which should become the norm in the long termthe need to have targets of reducing areas under highly- intensive/industrial agriculture and significantly reducing the use of agricultural land for purposes other than the production of food and feed, and ensuring that at least 10 % of agricultural land consists of high-diversity landscape features, which should be implemented at farm level, targets which should both be incorporated into EU legislation; considers it imperative that farmers receivethat Member States should consider to offer farmers support and training in the transition towards agroecological practices;
Amendment 615 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Insists that priority for protected areas must be environmental conservation and restoration, based on site-specific needs, and that no activityies in these areas should not undermine this goal; calls on the Commission to avoidput policies in place to prevent future marine renewable energy developments and bottom-trawling fishing within Marine Protected Areas;
Amendment 639 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines that the new EU Forest Strategy must be fully aligned with the Climate Law and the Biodiversity Strategybased on the Biodiversity Strategy; firmly states that along with strict protection, sustainable management practices should also be acknowledged as an appropriate solution for the management of areas with a very high value or potential for biodiversity and, particularly, those most vulnerable to climate change; calls for the inclusion in the Nature Restoration Plan of specific binding targetprovisions for the protection and restoration of forest ecosystems as well as sustainable management, which should also be incorporated into the Forest Strategy;
Amendment 670 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that the Union’s tree planting initiatives should be based onupports sustainable development of EU forests, including through thoroughly planned afforestation; stresses, however, that other approaches, such as proforestation, sustainable reforestation and the greening of urban areas, may also play an important role; calls on the Commission to ensure that these initiatives are carried out only in a manner compatible with and conducive to the biodiversity objectives;
Amendment 699 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to urgently presentconsider a proposal for an EU legal framework based on mandatory due diligence that ensures sustainable and deforestation-free value chains based on a thorough impact assessments taking into account different options;
Amendment 705 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to urgently present a proposal for an EU legal framework based on mandatory due diligence that ensures sustainable and deforestation-free value chains;
Amendment 723 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Expresses its concern that the majority of the ranges of terrestrial species will decrease significantly in a 1.5 to 2°C scenario; highlights, therefore, the need to prioritise nature-based solutions in meeting climate mitigation goals and in adaptation strategies and to increase the protection of natural carbon sinks in the EU, including by taking them into account in setting the 2030 emissions reduction target;
Amendment 725 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Expresses its concern that the majority of the ranges of terrestrial species will decrease significantly in a 1.5 to 2°C scenario; highlights, therefore,Highlights the need to prioritise nature-based solutions in meeting climate mitigation goals and in adaptation strategies and to increase the protection of natural carbon sinks in the EU, in line with the principle of proportionality;
Amendment 751 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to prepare a long-term EU action plan on climate and biodiversity, including soil, that improves coherence and interconnections for future actions, and integrates commitments under the post- 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework and the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 767 #
Amendment 772 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. WelcomRecognises the Commission’s targetEU- wide goals of reducing, by 2030, the use of more hazardous and chemical pesticides by 50 %, the use of fertilisers by at least 20 % and nutrient losses by at least 50 % by 2030, which should be made bindingpesticides and fertilisers in order not only to reduce nutrients losses, but also to reduce contamination of waters and soil with for example nitrates, which, inter alia, causes algae spread in rivers, lakes, ponds, etc., thus severely compromising biodiversity; considers that this should be accomplished by binding and proportionate targets tailored to individual Member States’ practices; is of the opinion that nitrates present in the soil are best fixed by inter-crops (e.g. after wheat harvest, mustard is sown); therefore warns against leaving agricultural land completely abandoned (set-aside) due to increased risk of nitrates infiltration in waters and soil; considers that the derogation envisaged in Article 53(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 should be clarified and must only be applied for health and environmental reasons;
Amendment 837 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Strongly rRegrets the decline of pollinators, which are a kecan serve as one of many indicators of the health of the environment; reiterates the position expressed in its resolution of 18 December 2019 on the EU Pollinators Initiative5 and calls for an urgent revision of the initiative; _________________ 5 Texts adopted, P9_TA(2019)0104.
Amendment 852 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that the objectives of the Biodiversity Strategy are fully reflected in the future Zero Pollution Action Plan, which should also address noise pollution in the marine environment and light pollution;
Amendment 861 #
2020/2273(INI)
20b. Notes that the correct implementation of the Nature Directives falls not only on Member States but also on the Commission, including the need for an assessment procedure, to enable the protection status of species in particular regions, to be amended as soon as the desired conservation status is reached; without jeopardising the conservation objectives and requirements set within the Nature Directives, recognises that the flexibility of implementation approaches, which takes into account specific national circumstances, contributes to the reduction and progressive elimination of unnecessary conflicts and problems between nature protection and socioeconomic activities;
Amendment 918 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to ensure effective biodiversity mainstreaming and proofing across EU spending and programmes on the basis of the EU Taxonomy and the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; calls on the Commission to provide a comprehensive assessment of how the EUR 20 billion per year needed for nature could be mobilised, if necessary, to make corresponding proposals for the Union’s annual budget and to examine the need for a dedicated funding instrument for TEN-N; considers that efforts should be made to reach 10 % annual spending on biodiversity under the multiannual financial framework (MFF) as soon as possible from 2021 onwards;
Amendment 940 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission to provide an assessment of all subsidies harmful to the environment with a view to their phasing out by 2030 at the latest; reiterates its calls for the reorientation of taxation systems towards an increased use of environmental taxation; warns against increased taxation burden on Member States and EU's citizens;
Amendment 963 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 993 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 1017 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission to reinforce biodiversity conservation in the context of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) within Union youth programmes such as the European Voluntary Service, and to launch a Green Erasmus programme focused on restoration and conservation; reiterates its calls for a specific mission and funding dedicated to biodiversity within future research programmes;
Amendment 1020 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission to reinforce biodiversity within Union youth programmes such as the European Voluntary Service, and to launch a Green Erasmus programme focused on restoration and conservation; reiterates its calls for a specific mission and funding dedicated to biodiversity within future research programmes;
Amendment 1170 #
2020/2273(INI)
30. Urges Member States to fully comply with the obligations set out in existing EU nature legislation and calls on the Commission to swiftly pursue infringement procedures to remedy allpriority cases of non-compliance particularly affecting habitats and to allocate sufficient resources in order to overcome the current delays;
Amendment 1175 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Underlines that correct implementation of the nature directives not only falls on Member States but also with the European Commission including the need for an assessment procedure to enable the protection status of species in particular regions to be amended as soon as the desired conservation status is reached, in accordance with Article 19 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora;
Amendment 1203 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Underlines that the successful implementation of the strategy depends on the involvement of all actors and sectors directly concerned and requires local and regional acceptance; calls on the Commission to create a stakeholder platform for discussion and to ensure an inclusive, equitable and just transition;
Amendment 156 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 40 a (new)
Citation 40 a (new)
— having regard to Directive 2019/2161 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2019 amending Council Directive 93/13/EEC and Directives 98/6/EC, 2005/29/EC and 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the better enforcement and modernisation of Union consumer protection rules (Text with EEA relevance),
Amendment 333 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the proposed regulations will necessitate investment in the form of large number of costly technological adaptations requiring the broad transfer of new knowledge, thus posing a particular challenge for agriculture based on small and medium-sized family farms;
Amendment 448 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. having regard to the increasing globalisation of the food market and the related increase in importance of free trade agreements between the EU and third countries;
Amendment 484 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the farm to fork strategy as an important step in ensuring a sustainable, fair and resilient food system, which is central to achieving the goals set out in the European Green Deal and in the SDGs; emphasises the inextricable links between healthy people, healthy societies and a healthy planet, encourages the Commission to translate the strategy into concrete legislative and non-legislative action as soon as possi; at the same time takes a negative view of the failure to present an impact assessment of the strategy at the stage of its consultation with the Member States; points out that European farmers should be better informed about the new requirements and the scope of the adjustments that will apply to them after 2020, so as to strengthen the sense among the farming community that the legal framework is secure and stable;
Amendment 637 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2b. Calls on the Commission to demarcate in the proposed strategy, in an appropriate manner that is compliant with the TFEU, the financing of rural areas under the common agricultural policy and the cohesion policy, taking into account the objectives of each policy, as described in Article 39 and Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, in order to limit the financing from CAP funds of investments not directly related to agriculture;
Amendment 723 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 797 #
2020/2260(INI)
3a. Notes, furthermore, that climate change poses a risk of the spread of new plant pests affecting both agricultural crops and forest areas; new phytosanitary risks may therefore make it difficult or impossible to achieve the objectives of reducing the use of plant protection products; calls at the same time for the continued strengthening of the European Union’s import regime, while respecting the provisions of the International Plant Protection Convention;
Amendment 1036 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that, as regards the objective of allocating at least 25% of EU agricultural land to organic farming by 2030, there are significant disparities in the proportion of organic land in individual Member States, which may lead to a distortion of the competitive balance in the common market; also points out that there is a lack of clarification as to whether the 25% figure should include all land which is organically farmed or only land on which organic products are produced; takes the view that this lack of information makes it difficult both to assess the impact of the strategy on the market and to target support under the common agricultural policy tools;
Amendment 1162 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the importance of seed security and diversity, notably of promoting EU-grown plant proteins to deliver locally sourced food and feed stuffs with high nutritional value while granting farmers access to quality seeds for plant varieties adapted to the pressures of climate change, including traditional and locally-adapted varieties, while ensuring access to innovative plant breeding in order to contribute to healthy seeds and protect plants against harmful pests and diseases; raises awareness of the potential negative effects of concentration and monopolisation in the seed sector; considers that reducing the EU’s dependence on imports of plant proteins has significant sustainability benefits worldwide and calls for the promotion of EU-grown plant proteins to provide locally sourced food and feed with high nutritional value;
Amendment 1470 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Urges the Commission to follow up on Directive (EU) 2019/633 on unfair trading practices22 and the EU code of conduct on responsible business and marketing practices by producing a monitoring framework for the food and retail sectors and providing for legal action if progress in integrating economic, environmental and social sustainability into corporate strategies is insufficient; these actions should help to promote and reward the efforts of sustainable agricultural producers while increasing the availability and affordability of healthy, sustainable food options and reducing the overall environmental footprint of the food system; stresses the importance of halting and addressing consolidation and concentration in the grocery retail sector in order to ensure fair prices for farmers; recalls furthermore, in relation to the problem of dual quality products in the EU common market, that under Directive 2019/2161 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2019 with regard to better enforcement and modernisation of EU consumer protection rules, misleading consumers as to the composition of a product, after individual assessment by the competent authorities, may be considered an unfair commercial practice prohibited by EU law; _________________ 22 OJ L 111, 30.3.2007, p. 59.
Amendment 1623 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Points out that farmers have a weaker bargaining position vis-à-vis processing and the large-scale trade and competition from non-EU suppliers in the supply chain; and therefore also recommends institutional and financial support for agricultural producers in setting up joint economic structures such as agricultural producer groups and organisations and cooperatives;
Amendment 1638 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for measures to reduce the burden that highly processed foods with high salt, sugar and fat content place on public health; regrets that the introduction of nutrient profiles is greatly delayed and stresses that a robust set of nutrient profiles must be developed to restrict or prohibit the use of false nutritional claims on foods high in fats, sugars and/or salt; calls for a mandatory EU-wide front-of-pack nutrition labelling system based on independent science; takes the view that reducing the prevalence of excess weight and obesity, reducing morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes, and increasing the number of healthy life years should be priority objectives; recommends, therefore, that the stimulation of sustainable food processing practices should take into account current data on food and food ingredient consumption in individual countries, their impact on health, as well as recommendations on the principles of proper nutrition;
Amendment 2096 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Underlines the importance EU funding for research and innovation as a key driver in accelerating the transition to a more sustainable, healthy and inclusive European food system while facilitating investments needed to encourage agro- ecological practices in both social and technological innovation, and the crucial role of farm advisory services in ensuring the transfer of knowledge to the farming community, drawing on the existing specialised training systems for farmers in Member States; emphasises that the costs of the transition must not lead to a reduction in farm profitability and that meeting higher environmental standards must entail an increase in economic scale; emphasises, in particular, that the new model for implementing the common agricultural policy must seek to reduce the risk of a lower uptake of funds by final beneficiaries as a result of increased conditionality requirements; is concerned that preliminary analyses indicate that the cumulative effect of implementing the Green Deal strategy could result in a significant reduction in farm profitability in the first period and could disrupt the liquidity of payments from the second pillar of the CAP;
Amendment 2139 #
2020/2260(INI)
25 a. Deforestation and forest degradation Considers, in view of the Commission’s plans to introduce in 2021 a legislative proposal and other measures to avoid or minimise the placing on the EU market of products associated with deforestation and forest degradation, that the proposed provisions need to be clarified, in particular, a clear definition is needed of ‘products associated with deforestation and forest degradation' and of the concept of ‘forest degradation’ itself; calls on the Commission to consult the relevant definitions with forestry experts in European Union countries and to incorporate these provisions into the forestry strategy currently being drawn up;
Amendment 2199 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls the global responsibility of European food systems and their key role in setting global standards for food safety, environmental protection and animal welfare; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that all food and feed products imported to the EU fully meet relevant EU regulations and standards and to provide development assistance to support primary producers from developing countries in meeting those standards; welcomes the Commission’s intention to take the environmental impacts of requested import tolerances into account; takes the view, therefore, that the EU’s trade policy should make the granting of preferences and strengthening of cooperation with third countries conditional on those countries undertaking and actually implementing ambitious commitments in key areas such as animal welfare, the use of pesticides and the fight against antimicrobial resistance;
Amendment 26 #
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 that will enable them to develop their professional and personal potential to the fullest extent as well as to live with dignity and independence;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas a qualified mobile workforce is key for a globally competitive economy that provides quality jobs; whereas the recognition of qualifications and learning periods is a crucial prerequisite for the free movement of learners, educators, volunteers and the workforce within the EU;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas investing in education, training and the effective use of skills will be crucial not only to ensure equal opportunities in the labour market, but also in social life as well as 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 84 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Points out that the COVID-19 crisis stressed the critical importance of very high-capacity internet connectivity for education; underlines that all connectivity and equipment gaps should be tackled as soon as possible using EU funding as well as Member States’ and private funding; underlines that following the COVID-19 pandemic remote learning could become part of a modern blended learning approach, namely an integrated, hybrid learning method that combines traditional learning methods, i.e. direct contact with the trainer, with remote, computer-based activities;
Amendment 118 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that basic and cross- cutting skills, up- and re-skilling and lifelong, individualized 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);
Amendment 136 #
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 use 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; stresses the need to promote centres of professional excellence and to enhance their relevance to skills development; _________________ 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 175 #
2020/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the European Commission to support all Member States so that the goals set by the Erasmus + Program, which is key to achieving the European Education Area in 2025, can be implemented without unnecessary administrative barriers and that the provisions of national law allow for the effective implementation of its targets;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) are leading to fundamental and structural changes to the labour market, the workplace and the work profile of every worker; whereas these changes are expected to benefit citizens and society by improving the quality of life and creating new employment opportunities and more sustainable business models;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the full potential of AI can only be exploited if users are aware of the potential benefits and challenges that this technology brings; whereas it is necessary to incorporate this issue into the education process, including in terms of combating digital exclusion, and to conduct information campaigns at European level that give an accurate representation of all aspects of AI development;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the future regulatory framework for AI in the European Union should ensure that it is human-centred and that workers’ rights are fully respected and adapted to the new forms of work relations and work organisation, in a way that secures jobs and improves upon wages and working conditions, while safeguarding the quality of employment; stresses, in addition, that the European AI framework should respect European values, Union rules and the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 84 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up investments in quality digital infrastructure and equipment, including the development of the 5G network, especially in rural, sparsely populated, remote and peripheral areas in order to ensure that the EU takes a leading role in shaping the digital age;
Amendment 85 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Member States to ensure that all households and public institutions have access to electricity and high-speed internet as well as the necessary equipment and IT tools, which are key for improving the digital skills and for providing equal access for all to advanced technologies such as AI;
Amendment 88 #
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 ; stresses the need to ensure stable and adequate funding for European research programmes on artificial intelligence (AI); __________________ 1 European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, ‘Digitalisation and occupational safety and health – An EU-OSHA research programme’, p. 10.
Amendment 107 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines that the EU should position itself as a global leader in the development of ethical and legal norms and standards for the use of AI;
Amendment 111 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Notes the considerable potential of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating on the digital single market; stresses the need for sufficient financial and organisational support for innovations and improving the digital skills of employees in this sector;
Amendment 127 #
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 identity;
Amendment 139 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to update the European Skills Agenda and the Digital Education Action Plan, so that workers can upskill and become qualified for the challenges of the future world of work; calls on the Member States to update their national vocational and professional training and upskilling programmes so as to ensure digital literacy and promote digital inclusion (οn average, 16 % of EU workers fear that digitalisation will render their skills outdated2 ); stresses the crucial importance of lifelong learning, including individualised lifelong learning, to help workers adapt to the changing needs of the labour market; __________________ 2 Cedefop, ‘Artificial or human intelligence? Digitalisation and the future of jobs and skills: opportunities and risks’, p. 3.
Amendment 148 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve occupational health and safety regulations in the context of human-machine synergies and to safeguard workers’ psychological and mental balance through expert support and an EU directive on work-related stress.
Amendment 6 #
2020/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the EU economy; whereas SMEs employ around 100 million people and they account for more than half of Europe’s GDP;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas SMEs provide two out of three jobs, bring training opportunities across regions and sectors, including for low-skilled workers, and support society’s welfare, including in remote and rural areas;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas complex administrative and legal procedures constitute a significant obstacle for SMEs in making their business more resource-efficient;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital I
Recital I
Amendment 40 #
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 coordinationunderlines the need to find a swift and balanced agreement on the revision of Regulations 883/2004 and 987/2009 ofn social security systems ascoordination which are essential for labour mobility and protecting workers, in particular those in precarious situations;
Amendment 97 #
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 reskilling and upskilling initiatives to foster digital literacy, the uptake of advanced digital skills and the new skills for new occupations and sectors that will emerge from the transition to a sustainable, carbonlimate-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. ; underlines that entrepreneurial education and training that enhances business knowledge and skills plays a key role in making SMEs fit for the single market;
Amendment 102 #
2020/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. CUnderlines that advanced disruptive technologies, such as blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud and High Performance Computing (HPC) can dramatically boost the competitiveness of SMEs; calls on the EU to support the digital and green transitions by investing in artificial intelligence and in reskilling and upskilling initiatives to foster digital literacy, the uptake of 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.
Amendment 109 #
2020/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to launch a programme for “digital volunteers” to allow young skilled people and experienced seniors to share their digital competence with traditional businesses;
Amendment 119 #
2020/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Member States to make use of the future European Social Fund Plus and of the new possibilities to invest European Regional Development Funds in developing skills for smart specialisation, industrial transition and entrepreneurship;
Amendment 123 #
2020/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Underlines the need to include a dedicated component for SMEs in the updated Skills Agenda for Europe;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to Commission Implementing Decision 2011/850/EU of 12 December 2011 laying down rules for Directives 2004/107/EC and 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the reciprocal exchange of information and reporting on ambient air quality,
Amendment 2 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9
Citation 9
Amendment 4 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12
Citation 12
Amendment 7 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
- having regard to the programmes of the Member States, such as Poland's 'Clean Air' programme of September 2018,
Amendment 19 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas clean air is essential to human health and quality of life, and to the environment, and has been identified as a global health priority in the SDGs;
Amendment 22 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas air pollution is the single largest environmental health risk in Europe2, affecting all regions, socioeconomic and age groups unevenly, causing; whereas, according to some assessments, it causes nearly 400 000 premature deaths per year, and is linked to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, strokes and cancer3, but whereas the figures are only an approximation; _________________ 2‘Ambient Air Pollution: A global assessment of exposure and burden of disease’, World Health Organization, 2016. 3‘Air quality in Europe - 2020’, Report No. 09/20, European Environment Agency, 2020.
Amendment 29 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas air quality challenges vary widely depending on where they occur; whereas the main source of problems can be, for example, heating systems in poorer countries or transport in richer countries; whereas these challenges are also affected by natural factors such as topography;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas in some places, especially in countries in the eastern part of the European Union, district heating can be a good alternative to dispersed and highly inefficient individual heating sources, which account for a large proportion of air pollution containing substances that are dangerous to health;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas some comprehensive programmes for addressing the problem of air quality are in their early stages, such as the 'Clean Air' programme in Poland, which was launched in September 2018;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas, given the scale of proceedings initiated by the Commission against Member States for air quality violations, aligning the indicators in the Directive more closely with WHO indices will not improve air quality, but only increase the scale of infringements; whereas the current situation calls instead for countries to be given more support (technological, logistical and financial support and guidelines) to improve the implementation of existing legislation;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B e (new)
Recital B e (new)
Be. whereas improving air quality also entails changes in the mentality of society that cannot be easily achieved through changes in law, but rather through campaigns to raise awareness that changes, for example to heating or transport systems, although involving a high financial outlay will bring both health and financial benefits in the long term;
Amendment 61 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises that while overall progress has been made in improving air quality in the EU over the last decade and the EU Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Directives have been effective in setting common EU air quality standards and facilitating the exchange of information on air quality, they have failed to effectively reduce air pollution and to curb its adverse effectswe still have a significant problem with air pollution levels and their negative impact on health, quality of life and the environment; draws attention to the fact that a high number of Member States do nothave difficulty complying with current air quality standards and have not taken enough action to improve air quality and keep exceedances to a minimum;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that AAQ Directives are based on air quality standards that are now 15 to 20 years old, and that some of them are much weaker than current World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines and the levels suggested by the latest scientific evidence on human health impacts; welcomesnotes that the commitment made in the European Green Deal to revise air quality standards and align them more closely with WHO standards will not, however, have a positive impact on air quality unless there is a substantial improvement in the implementation of the legislation;
Amendment 76 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Member States to improve the implementation of existing legislation in line with the rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union; calls on the Commission to lay down the necessary guidelines and, where necessary, provide financial support under existing instruments in order to improve the Member States' capacity to comply with existing standards;
Amendment 78 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Notes that the rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union are not in themselves an effective tool to encourage the implementation of air quality plans, and recommends that the Commission take additional measures to support Member States and regions in implementing air quality plans;
Amendment 79 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recommends that revised air quality standards should also cover oin its impact assessment the Commission assess whether non-regulated pollutants with relevant health impacts in the EU; highlights the EU’s ambition to lead the transition to a healthy planet, and recalls that in order to become a global leader it should lead by example by adopting, inter alia, ambitious quality standards for all air pollutantsand quality of life impacts in the EU should be included in the future legislative reform;
Amendment 92 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the need to guarantee that air quality is being measured by the Member States in appropriate locations and at emissions sources, in order to avoid underestimation of air pollutionNotes that the Directive does not provide detailed guidelines on the locating of measuring stations; stresses, however, the need to guarantee that air quality is being measured by the Member States in locations that ensure representative measurements for a given area, depending on whether or not it is an urbanised area; calls on the Member States to improve their monitoring networks, and on the Commission to enforce the obligations of the Directive in this regard, including by providing support to Member States in setting up monitoring stations, the training and hiring of experts, and ensuring greater accuracy in inspection, control and monitoring;
Amendment 101 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Acknowledges the fact that Member States have established an air quality monitoring network based on common criteria defined by the AAQ Directives, with more than 4 000 monitoring stations and 16 000 sampling points; points out that site location provisions involve multiple criteria and offer a degree of flexibility which can make verification more difficult, and which often generate data that does not provide information on where the highest concrepresentrations of air pollutants occurve exposure to pollution and can lead to both over- and under-measurement; urges the Commission to review and establish new mandatory rules forimprove the guidelines on locating monitoring stations and sampling points;
Amendment 148 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the announcement of the Commission’s Zero Pollution Action Plan; emphasises that air pollution is a burden that requires a holistic approach; alconsiderts that any new measures will be worthless if air quality is notshould be properly prioritised and mainstreamed in allin EU policies, including EU emission source legislation; notes that other EU policies, such as on climate, energy, transport, industry, agriculture and waste, while ensuring better synergies between all policy areasshould have a positive impact on air quality; calls on the Commission and the Member States to cooperate more closely in all areas and at all levels in order to help local authorities achieve cleaner air;
Amendment 175 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes that evaluations of existing measures must take into account the long implementation deadlines of legislation such as the IED and MCP directives; recommends that the Commission mobilise additional financial support from existing funds where appropriate;
Amendment 192 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that Air Quality Plans (AQPs), a key requirement of the AAQ Directives in cases when Member States do not comply with air quality standards, are often ineffective in terms of delivering their expected results; calls on the Commission to consult closely with the Member States to establish a set of minimum requirements and share best practices for both the drafting and implementation of AQPs;
Amendment 197 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Regrets the fact that the AAQ Directive neither requiresNotes that Member States to report on the implementation of AQPs toannually on air quality to the European Environment Agency (EEA); notes theat Commission nor to update them when new measures are adopted or when the progress is insufficient; callsDecision 2011/850/EU imposes minimum requirements on Member States concerning the establishment of air quality plans; calls, however, on the Commission to establish a yearlymore transparent and resporting oblignsive system for exchanging information foron the implementation of AQPs in the Member States;
Amendment 203 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes that Member States must have the possibility to implement existing AQPs; notes that changes to plans, legal frameworks and monitoring obligations also create significant costs, and that new financial instruments may be necessary to cover those costs;
Amendment 206 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Alerts that as of October 2019, 32 infringement procedures against 20 Member States remained pending; considers that persistent exceedances of air quality standards by Member States indicate not only their lack of commitment to adopting more effective measures, and the ineffectiveness of the current enforcement procedure; urges the Commission to review the current enforcement procedure for the AAQ Directivebut also that the problem of air quality is an extremely complex issue, with the solutions requiring action that interferes deeply with production methods, transport and lifestyles and often involves significant investment and unpopular decisions;
Amendment 212 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that public information and awareness have a critical role in addressing air pollution; draws attention to the factcalls on the Commission, thate Member States, and the relevant regionsal and cities define air quality indices differently, and urges the Commission and Member States to establish a standardised air quality classification system applicable across the EUlocal authorities to undertake awareness-raising campaigns on the benefits of better air and programmes to facilitate investment, both industrial and consumer, in improving air quality;
Amendment 218 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that there are positive trends in the practical implementation of Member States’ obligations under the AAQ Directives in terms of informing the public about the state of air quality; stresses that in some cases information on the possible health effects of air pollution provided by Member States iscan be scarce, unclear and not easily accessible for the public; calls on the Commission and Member States to launch, where appropriate, to launch new or improve existing public information campaigns on topics such as different types of air pollutants and their impact on human health or current local levels of air pollution, and to publish rankings of the best and least progress made bytake greater account of grassroots initiatives, which are increasingly highlighting local air quality zoneproblems;
Amendment 226 #
2020/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 76 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the primary responsibility for tackling youth unemployment rests with the Member States in terms of developing and implementing labour market regulatory frameworks, education and training systems and active labour market policies;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas Member States are faced with structural challenges in the labour market such as low participation as well as skills and qualification mismatches; whereas there is a growing need for concrete measures for the integration or re-integration of inactive workforce to meet labour market demands;
Amendment 98 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the digitalisation can be an opportunity to reduce social inequality but it might also become a force for digital exclusion and exacerbate the pronounced inequalities that already exist today;
Amendment 244 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Points out the need to fight ageism in labour markets, including by raising awareness of Council Directive 2000/78/EC establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation, and by securing access to life-long learning opportunities through customised courses and trainings;
Amendment 251 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that the successful implementation of the EU Recovery Plan requires a proper social dialogue and effective involvement of the social partners; calls on the Commission and Member States to support capacity building of the social partners in order to strengthen social dialogue and collective bargaining;
Amendment 266 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the Commission’s second phase consultation of the social partners on an EU framework for minimum wages; calls on the Commission to present a European framework for minimum wages to eliminate in-work poverty by ensuring decent living wages above the poverty threshold for all workers through collective agreements or through national lawin line with national traditions and law and with due respect for the autonomy of national social partners and well-functioning collective bargaining models; calls for EU-level safeguards for decent old-age pensions for all workers;
Amendment 287 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Asks the Commission to propose legal instrumentsolutions to ensure decent working conditions for all workers, strengthen collective bargaining coverage, ban zero- hour contracts, end bogus self- employment, set strict limits on subcontracting practices, and improve social protection standards; calls on the Commission to present a European directiveframework on decent working conditions for platform workers and non-standard workers;
Amendment 294 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls fUnderlines the impor tan EU teleworking agenda, including a legislative proposalce to help working parents find child-care solutions in situation where one parent is a healthcare professional, caregiver, member of the armed forces or the police; points out that the other parent should be entitled to working from home or at least working part-time to take care of the children; calls for an EU teleworking agenda to ensure decent working conditions including respect for working hours, leave and the right to disconnect;
Amendment 339 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Believes that reforms to social protections systems by the Member States must aim to facilitate labour market participation for those who can work by making work pay; stresses in this regard that income should be targeted at those most in need;
Amendment 340 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Believes that in order to maintain and increase global competitiveness, the labour market regulatory framework in Member States needs to be clear, simple and flexible while maintaining high labour standards;
Amendment 370 #
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 and digital skills training with tailored support, especially for the most marginalised groups in society; calls on the European Commission for an ambitious Digital Education Plan underlining the key role of the digital skills and life-long learning in order to adapt workforce to changing labour markets requirements;
Amendment 398 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for the creation of a European Health Union, calls on the Member States to ensure access to high- quality healthcare that is affordable for all;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas today EU industry employs around 35 million people and accounts for over 80 % of expor, generates several millions industry-linked jobs and accounts for over 80 % of exports and has dominant role in placing direct foreign investments; whereas women still remain under-represented across industrial sectors, occupations and management levels;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas Europe has centuries - old strong industrial traditions and is therefore fit for efficient twin transition based on social economy and EU values;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a strategic technology and is expected to benefit citizens and society, by improving the quality of life, creating new employment opportunities and more sustainable business models;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas a European approach to artificial intelligence should address, as a matter of priority, the ethical aspects and dilemmas associated with AI to ensure that it is human-centric, enhances human well-being, a sense of security, the well- being of society and the environment, and fully respects EU fundamental rights and values;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
C c. whereas the full potential of AI can only be exploited if users are aware of the possible benefits and challenges that this technology brings; whereas it is necessary to incorporate this issue into the education process, including in terms of combating digital exclusion, and to conduct information campaigns at European level that give an accurate representation of all aspects of AI development;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 94 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that EU industrial policy must embrace relocation strategies that promote the recovery of quality employment and manufacturing opportunities back to the EU, in order to increase competitiveness and avoid excessive dependency on foreign providers, particularly in strategic sectors such as health, food chains, digitalisation and data security and energy, thus strengthening the EU’s strategic autonomy;
Amendment 124 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the ability to recruit and retain a qualified workforce is essential to a competitive EU industry; considers education in future-oriented sectors, skills and competences, particularly as regards Vocational Education Training and digital skills, to be essential to address current skills shortages; believes that individualised lifelong learning is a prerequisite to ensure efficient and timely upskilling and reskilling of workers and should be an integral part of the EU Industrial Strategy; calls, in this regard, on the Commission to ensure complementarity between the aims of the new Industrial Strategy and the anticipated updated Skills Agenda for Europe;
Amendment 131 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Points out that the development of artificial intelligence technologies raises serious ethical challenges for the future of the labour market; recommends that the Commission take this problem into account in its impact assessments of AI legislation;
Amendment 134 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls on the Commission to work closely with Member States on the design, implementation and enforcement of European ethical and safety standards for AI; notes that the EU has the potential to become a global leader in promoting a socially responsible approach to this technology and its use;
Amendment 138 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Underlines that the New Industrial Strategy should endorse level playing field and cohesion in the EU;
Amendment 141 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4 d. Calls for the inclusion in the strategy the needs of the less technologically advanced industrial regions heavily dependent on solid fossil fuels such as broadband internet coverage; stresses the need to include the risk of job losses due to industrial transition;
Amendment 163 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that gender balance and achieving equality between men and women must be coris one of the principles of the EU’s industrial strategy; calls on the Commission to include a gender perspective in its industrial policy strategy, particularly in its measures to address the digital and green transformations, and to encourage women’s participation in digital entrepreneurship, STEM and ICT education and employment in order to avoid an industrial and digital gender gap;
Amendment 18 #
2020/2070(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that the challenges posed by renovating buildings vary in different Member States due to differences in climatic conditions, energy systems, building structures, ownership structure, investment opportunities, etc.; calls on the Commission, therefore, to take these differences into account in its actions and to adapt its plans to the countries' challenges and capacities;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2070(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Points out that more than 35 % of buildings in the EU are over 50 years old, around 75 % of buildings are energy inefficient and only around 1 % per year are renovated;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2070(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Amendment 41 #
2020/2070(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that there is limited scope for verifying the environmental characteristics of products entering the Community market, especially from third countries; considers it necessary, therefore, to monitor supply chains and take into account, at the EU border, the current conditions that pertain to the extraction, processing and transport of products;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2070(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 57 #
2020/2070(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers that the least harmful materials to the environment, and in particular locally sourced materials, should be promoted;
Amendment 101 #
2020/2070(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that homeowners and housing associations and communities should be supported in climate-proofing their building stock, for example through grants or financial instruments based on the additionality of multiannual financial framework (MFF) funding, national budgets and private sector sources;
Amendment 123 #
2020/2070(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Considers that emissions from buildings should remain outside the scope of the ETS, as this sector is too dispersed to operate efficiently within the ETS;
Amendment 5 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to include, in its economic recovery roadmap and financial support schemes, EU guidelines for the Member States on how to design their investment plans so that they are consistent withsupport the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement; stresses that such guidelines would enable the EU to save and transform its economy (i.e. take the EU out of the crisis and accelerate the transition towards, taking into account any limitations connected with the economic crisis in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic; stresses that such guidelines would enable the EU to save its economy, without losing sight of the long- term objective of climate neutrality);
Amendment 18 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that both sustainable production and consumption should be promoted; considers in this regard that resource efficiency should be improved by increasing the circularity of value chains, reducing the consumption of resources, and cutting down on waste generation; stresses that a new economy comprising circular servicescircular services and the use of products produced locally should be developpromoted;
Amendment 32 #
2020/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that it is crucial to ensure that the ‘sustainable choice’ will be the default choice – which is attractive, accessible and sustainable – for all consumers in the EU as soon as possiblefor consumers to receive clear and transparent information on the environmental impact of their products; calls on the Commission to encourage the development, production and marketing of products that are suitable for multiple use, technically durable and easily repairable and, after having become waste and having been prepared for reuse or recycling, suitable to be made available or placed on the market in order to facilitate the proper implementation of the waste hierarchy; calls on the Commission to support and develop economic tools that give an economic advantage to the ‘sustainable choice’;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas 27% of the value added of manufactured goods in the EU is generated by services and 14 million jobs are attributed to the services sector in support of manufacturing1a __________________ 1aEva Rytter Synesen, Martin Hvidt Thelle,Copenhagen Economics, "Making EU Trade in Services Work for All", November 2018
Amendment 21 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the free movement of services must under no circumstancesnot 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;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas there is no EU wide, systematic data gathering, or digital tracking system, in order to provide adequate data on the total numbers of mobile, frontier, cross border and seasonal workers, or to allow workers to easily and quickly establish their social security coverage status and claim various entitlements accrued;
Amendment 68 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Opposes the introduction of the country-of-origin principle, and cConsiders that the free movement of services must be achieved without undermining workers’ rights and social rights;
Amendment 77 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to undertake initiatives aimed primarily at combating the shadow economy and undeclared work, as these phenomena have an adverse impact on employee protection and distort competition; calls, at the same time, for employers to be supported by providing them with predictable and non- discriminatory operating conditions so that they can continue to generate growth and provide jobs;
Amendment 79 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. underlines the need for good cooperation between Member States towards data collection regarding mobile, frontier, cross-border and seasonal workers in order to bridge gaps in national practices, gain better access to available information and create a predictable and accessible internal labour market;
Amendment 124 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 130 #
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 resources.; calls on the Member States to implement all components of the Electronic Exchange of Social Security Information (EESSI) system to ensure a more effective cooperation between social security institutions and a faster, digitised processing of individual cases to the benefit of citizens in cross-border situations;
Amendment 138 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers that establishing a digital and dynamic system of identification and data exchange between Member States could help facilitate the fight against abuses of and issues with mobile, frontier, cross border and seasonal workers’ rights, undeclared work and determining coverage of the responsible social security system; calls in that context for the Commission to prepare an exhaustive impact assessment on the introduction of a digital European Social Security Number with a view to smooth launching a proposal;
Amendment 146 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Underlines that the development of services linked to disruptive or emerging technologies require appropriate market scale and opportunities in order to justify investment and to support companies' growth; considers that the current status of the internal market does not fully support such investment; recalls that many innovative or scaling-up companies seek to establish themselves outside of Europe once they reach a certain size; stresses that in order for European companies to remain significantly headquartered, competitive, operational and to provide quality jobs in Europe realisation of the freedom to provide services is needed;
Amendment 155 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Warns that without further reform of the services, reshoring of the production back to EU might be jeopardised and European businesses might lack a solid basis to compete globally and to offer quality jobs in the EU;
Amendment 161 #
2020/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Encourages the Commission to supplement the data published with relevant data arising from IMI, SOLVIT, ChAP and other relevant resources;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology of the future and is expected to benefit citizens and society by improving the quality of life and creating new employment opportunities and more sustainable business models;
Amendment 18 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas a European approach to artificial intelligence should address, as a matter of priority, the ethical aspects and dilemmas associated with AI to ensure that it is human-centric, enhances human well-being, a sense of security, the well- being of society and the environment, and fully respects EU fundamental rights and values;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the full potential of AI can only be exploited if users are aware of the potential benefits and challenges that this technology brings; whereas it is necessary to incorporate this issue into the education process, including in terms of combating digital exclusion, and to conduct information campaigns at European level that give an accurate representation of all aspects of AI development;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. Wwhereas AI solutions and robotics are expected to have a strong impact on the labour market1 and increase the need for specialized labour2 and specific skills, especially digital skills; __________________ STOA, “The ethics of artificial intelligence: issues and initiatives” March 2020 European Parliament “Encouraging STEM Studies for the labour market” March 2015
Amendment 86 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that the development and spread of AI must not restrict access to services and benefits;
Amendment 92 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the need to ensure that productivity gains due to the development and use of AI and robotics do not only benefit company owners and shareholders, but also society at large, especially where such gains come at the expense of jobs; stresses the crucial importance of digital skills and lifelong learning to help workers adapt to the changing needs of the labour market;
Amendment 105 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to work closely with Member States on the design, implementation and enforcement of European ethical and safety standards for AI; notes that the EU has the potential to become a global leader in promoting a socially responsible approach to this technology and its use;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 39 a (new)
Citation 39 a (new)
- having regard to the Council conclusions of 28 June 2018 on forest law enforcement, governance and trade,
Amendment 21 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. Wwhereas biologically diverse and sustainably managed forests being natural carbon sinks as well as a source of materials and energy to replace more carbon-intensive alternatives are indispensable in the fight against climate change in line with the Paris Agreement’s goals to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1, 5°C above pre-industrial levels, as well as for climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas Public Timber Procurement Policies have sent strong market signals and have contributed to the exclusion of illegal timber from EU markets and the promotion of sustainable forest management;
Amendment 114 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises that one of the strengths of the FLEGT is the innovative concept of introducing measures on the demand and supply side simultaneously in a mutually reinforcing way;
Amendment 134 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. CriticisNotes that third-party certification and labels alone unduly shift thmean that consumers are required to take responsibility tofor decideing whether to purchase deforestation-free products to the consumers; therefore emphasisnotes that third-party certification can only be complementary to, but cannot replace, is an important element in the fight against deforestation, althorough due diligence processes of companiesit will not solve this problem 100%;
Amendment 149 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. WelcomNotes, in this regard, the calls from a large number ofcertain companies to introduce Union rules for mandatory due diligence in forest risk commodities supply chains;
Amendment 164 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the intention of the Commission to tackle global deforestation but asks for a more ambitious policy approach; calls on the Commission to present, following an impact analysis, a proposal for an EU legal framework based on mandatory due diligence, reporting, disclosure and third- party participation requirements, as well as liability and penalties in case of breaches of obligations for all companies placing for the first time on the Union market commodities with the highest risk to forests and their ecosystem risks and products derived from these commodities, and access to justice and remedy for victims of breaches of these obligations; this obligation should be restricted to sectors with the greatest impact on deforestation; traceability obligations should be placed on traders on the Union market, to ensure sustainable and deforestation-free value chains, as laid down in the Annex to this resolution; emphasises that the same legal framework should apply to Union-based financial institutions providing money to companies that harvest, extract, produce or process commodities that pose a risk to forests and their ecosystem-risk commodities and derived products; points out that these obligations must be adapted to the capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises;
Amendment 187 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that forest and ecosystem-risk commoditiecommodities that pose a risk to forests and their ecosystems covered by this EU legal framework should be determined on the basis of objective and science-based considerations that such commodities pose high risks for the destruction and degradation of forests and high-carbon stock and biodiversity-richtheir ecosystems, as well as for the rights of indigenous people and human rights in general;
Amendment 201 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises that such an EU legal framework should not only guarantee the legality of harvesting, production, extraction and processing of forest and ecosystem-risk commoditiecommodities that pose a risk to forests and their ecosystems and derived products in the country of origin, but also theencourage the development of sustainability ofin their harvesting, production, extraction and processing;
Amendment 216 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that local communities, indigenous peoples, land and environmental defenders often are on the frontline of the fights to preserveinvolved in sustainable forest management and thus contribute to the protection of their ecosystems; is concerned that the degradation and destruction of forests and otheir valuable ecosystems frequently goes along with human rights violations or follows from it; urges, therefore, to include the protection of human rights, in particular land tenure, land and labour rights, with a special view to the rights of indigenous peoples, within the future EU legal framework;
Amendment 222 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 237 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that these obligations should apply to all companies placing commodities that pose a risk to forests and their ecosystem-risk commodities (FERC)s on the Union market, irrespective of their size or place of registration; believes that in a fragmented end-market, the inclusion of smaller and larger companies, taking into account their financial and organisational capabilities, is key to ensure both large-scale impact and consumer trust; emphasises that the regulatory framework must not give rise to undue burdens on small and medium-sized producers or prevent their access to markets and international trade; recognises, therefore, that due diligence, reporting and disclosure requirements must be proportionate to the level of risks associated with the given commodities;
Amendment 262 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines that the impact of the Union’s consumption of commodities that pose a risk to forests and their ecosystem-risk commodities needs to be adequately addressed in any follow-up, regulatory or non-regulatory, actions and measures to the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and Farm to Fork Strategy; points out that strict targets imposed on forests within the Union may result in increased pressure on forests outside the Union;
Amendment 284 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1
The proposal for a Regulation (‘the proposal’) should provide the basis for the assurance of a high level of protection, within existing EU competences for exhaustible natural resources, such as natural forests and their natural ecosystems, by ensuring that Union market and consumption patterns do not detrimentally affecthave the least possible impact on natural forests and their ecosystems, as well as on human rights, which may be affected by harvesting, extraction and production of products covered by the proposal.
Amendment 303 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
c. production practices of economic operators harvesting, extracting, supplying, and processing forest and ecosystem-risk commodities (FERCs)commodities that pose a risk to forests and their ecosystems or producing FERC-their derived products in the Union internal market;
Amendment 307 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 3
It should establish an obligation to fulfil international environmental and human rights commitments taken by the Union and its Member States, such as the Paris Agreement, the Sustainable Development Goals, and human rights obligations set out in international human rights treaties.
Amendment 322 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
All economic operators should be entitled to lawfully place FERCs and FERC- derived products on the Union market only when they are able to demonstrate that within their own activities and all types of business relationships that they have with business partners and entities along their entire value chain (i.e. suppliers, franchisees, licensees, joint ventures, investors, clients, contractors, customers, consultants, financial, legal and other advisers) that, at the very most, there is a negligible risk level, that the goods placed on the Union market:
Amendment 325 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
- do not originate from land obtained via the conversion of natural forests or other natural ecosystems, insofar as this can be determined;
Amendment 333 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
- do not originate from natural forests and natural ecosystems undergoing degradation, insofar as this can be determined; and
Amendment 339 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 3
Economic operators should take appropriate measures, within their legal, organisational and financial capabilities, to ensure that these standards are respected throughout their entire value chain.
Amendment 347 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4
The proposal should cover all commodities that are most frequently associated withhave the greatest impact on deforestation, and natural forest degradation, and natural ecosystem conversion and degradation. These commodities should be listed in an annex to the proposal and comprise at le. These commodities, described in the impact assessment, should be listed in an annex to the proposal. The Commission should take particular note of such commodities ast palm oil, soy, meat, leather, cocoa, coffee, rubber, and maize and all intermediate or final products that are derived from these commodities, and products that contain these commodities. In the event that the derived products contain input from more than one commodity covered by the proposal, due diligence should be performed with respect to each of these commodities. Commodities covered by Regulation (EU) No 995/20102 of the European Parliament and of the Council (‘the EU Timber Regulation’) should be integrated into the scope of the proposal within three years from the date of entry into force of the proposal. _________________ 2Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market Text with EEA relevance (OJ L 295, 12.11.2010, p. 23).
Amendment 363 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 5
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 5
The Commission should adopt delegated acts to amend the list of commodities and their derived products that are covered by the proposal if evidence emerges concerning the detrimental impact of their harvesting, extraction or production on natural forests, natural ecosystems or human rights.
Amendment 370 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 6
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 6
The proposal should equally apply to Union-based financial institutions providing money, insurance or other services to economic operators that harvest, extract, produce, process or sell commodities that pose a risk to forests and their ecosystem-risk commodities and their derived products.
Amendment 378 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1
Amendment 386 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – introductory part
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – introductory part
3.2. Degradation of natural forests and their natural ecosystems
Amendment 390 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 1
Commodities covered by the proposal and their derived products placed on the Union market should not result in, or derive from, the degradation of natural forests or their natural ecosystems.
Amendment 398 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 2
For that purpose, FERCcommodities that pose a risk to forests or their ecosystems placed on the Union market, in raw form or as products derived from or containing such commodities, should not be harvested, extracted or produced from land that had the status on 1 January 2008 of natural forest or natural ecosystem, in accordance with the definition laid down in Section 3.3 “Definitions”, and still has that status, but where the land has been subject to changes amounting to degradation. It should only be legally possible to place on the Union market a commodity that has been harvested, extracted or produced in compliance with conservation objectives and it did not lead to the loss or degradation of ecosystem functions on or adjacent to the land from which it was harvested, extracted or produced.
Amendment 402 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 404 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 408 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 415 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 421 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 424 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
Amendment 433 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6
Amendment 438 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7
Amendment 441 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 8
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 8
Amendment 444 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 9
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 9
Amendment 449 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – paragraph 1
Amendment 466 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 1
Economic operators should take all necessary measures to respect and ensure respect for the environment and human rights throughout their entire value chain. This should include all types of business relationships of the undertaking with business partners and entities along its entire value chain (suppliers, franchisees, licensees, joint ventures, investors, clients, contractors, customers, consultants, financial, and legal and other advisers), and any other non-State or state entity directly linked to its business operations, products or services.
Amendment 484 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part
b. Identify and assess real and potential risks to forests and their ecosystem risks in the value chains, on the basis of the criteria laid down in the proposal
Amendment 546 #
2020/2006(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.3 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.3 – paragraph 3
The Commission should adopt delegatedimplementing acts to set out the format, the frequency and the elements of the reports. In particular, economic operators should, inter alia, report on the identified risks and impacts; the actions taken to cease and remedy existing abuses and to prevent and mitigate risks of abuse, as well as their outcomes; the measures and results of monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of such actions, warnings received through the early-warning mechanism and how the economic operator took them into account in their due diligence processes, and a list of all subsidiaries, subcontractors and suppliers, products and their quantity and origin. A failure to publish complete and timely reports should be penalisedsubject to sanctions.
Amendment 51 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the 2014 Council Recommendation recommends that Member States put in practice the following principles for a Quality Framework for Traineeships: the conclusion of a written traineeship agreements, learning and training objectives, working conditions applicable to trainees, rights and obligations of the trainee and the traineeship provider, the limitation of traineeships to a reasonable duration, the proper recognition of traineeships with use of EU tools (such as Europass), transparency requirements, the establishment of cross-border traineeships, the use of European Structural and Investment Funds to enhance traineeships, and the application of the Quality Framework for Traineeships itself;
Amendment 61 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas high-quality traineeships can contribute to combatting skills mismatches and consequent labour market shortages in the Union, by reducing the search burden and matching the costs borne by traineeship providers and trainees; whereas too many young people are unable to find stable employment because they do not have the necessary skills or because they are working in jobs that do not match their skill set; whereas, at the same time, 40 % of employers cannot find people with the necessary skills to fill their vacancies9 ; whereas 3 in 4 EU firms face difficulties finding employees with the right skills9a; __________________ 9 https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId= 1146&langId=en 9a https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/files/9173_ en.pdf
Amendment 66 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas research confirms that the value of traineeships in facilitating the transition to employment depends on their quality in terms of learning content and working conditions12a; __________________ 12a The Impact Assessment accompanying the document Proposal for a Council Recommendation on a Quality Framework for Traineeships. SWD(2013)495 final. P. 15.
Amendment 74 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas there is a lack of up-to- date comparative data on traineeships at national and Union level, in particular concerning traineeships on the open labour market; whereas the available data on traineeships in the EU is supported by different definitions, which creates problems in terms of comparability;
Amendment 75 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Recital N a (new)
Na. whereas education and training policies are the responsibility and lay within the competences of the Member States, yet the EU plays an important role in supporting, coordinating and complementing Member States' actions in these areas;
Amendment 76 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N b (new)
Recital N b (new)
Nb. whereas the Commission has announced 2023 as the European Year of Skills and 2022 as the European Year of Youth; whereas both initiatives are related to improving job prospects, inter alia, for young people;
Amendment 77 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N c (new)
Recital N c (new)
Nc. whereas companies, and in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, must be widely involved, encouraged and supported to provide learning and training opportunities not only for those in employment but also for the unemployed and those outside the labour market; whereas the social partners have a key role to play in this regard; whereas a well-managed system of continuing vocational training that encourages effective cooperation between all key actors is therefore a necessary precondition to prepare the ground for a more strategic approach and shape a new culture of adult learning in the coming years;
Amendment 86 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Member States to create a certification or accreditation mechanism for firms and enterprises offering traineeships, so that the ones offering high-quality traineeships can be identified, which would make it easier for potential trainees to find effective traineeships that match their preferences; points out that, for this purpose, it is necessary to specify further the term of a "high-quality traineeship" and to characterize its features, such as, for example: the length of the traineeship, clearly defined goals of the traineeship, the opportunity to acquire useful skills in professional work, active supervision and assistance of the traineeship supervisor, the possibility of acquiring new knowledge, as well as the socio-economic dimension, such as remuneration for a traineeship or the possibility of being covered by health insurance;
Amendment 137 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses that a traineeship must be based on a written agreement between the trainee and the traineeship provider at the beginning of or prior to the traineeship; stresses that such agreement must specify the educational objectives, working conditions, whether the trainee receives an allowance or compensation from the traineeship provider, and the rights and obligations of the parties under applicable EU and national law, as well as the duration of the traineeship;
Amendment 140 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 163 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines the key role of Erasmus+ in delivering high-quality traineeships; calls on the European Commission and the Member States to increase funding from this programme for VET participants;
Amendment 164 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Highlights the importance of the Digital Opportunity Traineeships (DOTs) programme, offered under the Erasmus+ programme, which provides students and young graduates with the opportunity to gain digital skills at work and gain experience in the technology sector; calls on the Commission and the Member States to extend and promote this initiative, also among university students and VET students;
Amendment 188 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls for further digitalisation and modernization of traineeships, inter alia, by using digital diaries of traineeships and learning foreign languages through digital communication tools;
Amendment 190 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls on the Member States to promote traineeships and to intensify information exchange and communication with entrepreneurs in this regard;
Amendment 201 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines that high-quality traineeships must be inclusive and accessible to all; stresses, in particular, the need to support persons with disabilities to have access to high-quality traineeships while ensuring an inclusive recruitment process; calls for a Union-wide definition of disability and an expansion of the European disability card to facilitate the mobility of persons with disabilities and their ability to take up traineeship opportunities in other Member States; stresses the need for an accessible workplace for trainees with disabilities; calls for a revision of Council Directive 2000/78/EC15 to improve the article on reasonable accommodation in the workplace in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; calls for the unblocking of the adoption of a proposal for an anti-discrimination directive (COM(2008)0426); highlights the need for the unbundling of remuneration and disability support to allow for extra disability related costs for traineeships; highlights the importance of personal assistance to support persons with disabilities; calls for more cooperation between employers and the organisations representing people who are at greater risk of discrimination; __________________ 15 Council Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation (OJ L 303, 2.12.2000, p. 16).
Amendment 274 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
(b) increased access to traineeships by trainees with disabilities and trainees from other marginalised groups, using an intersectional approach,
Amendment 282 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. The revised Quality Framework for Traineeships should focus on providing assistance to employers, in particular microenterprises and small and medium- sized enterprises, offering quality traineeships, including in activities towards further digitalisation and modernisation of the traineeships.
Amendment 284 #
2020/2005(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
4a. The revised Quality Framework for Traineeships should focus on ensuring that a traineeship takes place on the basis of a written agreement concluded at the beginning of or prior to the traineeship between the trainee and the traineeship provider, which will specify the learning objectives, working conditions, whether the trainee receives an allowance or compensation from the traineeship provider, and obligations of the parties under applicable EU and national law, as well as the duration of the traineeship.
Amendment 255 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013. Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address.
Amendment 275 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. Therefore, the potential natural gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. However, in some Member States natural gas projects represent substantial potential for reduction of CO2 emissions, including by facilitating transition from solid fossil fuels, in particular coal, lignite, peat and oil shale, to natural gas. Although 80% of gas projects that are projects of common interest (gas PCIs) are expected to be commissioned by 2025, it appears that the project planning for gas PCIs was too optimistic27a. More than half of gas PCIs from the fourth Union list of projects of common interest established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 were located at NSI East Gas priority corridor, due to the persisting need to improve security of supply standards, diversification of gas supply, competitiveness and gas market integration in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe. The revision of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 should not negatively affect not yet completed projects at this and other priority corridors. Natural gas infrastructure projects which were already included in the fourth or fifth Union list of projects of common interest established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 should therefore be able to maintain this status and be eligible for the first Union list of projects of common interest to be established under this Regulation. _________________ 27 SWD(2020) 176 final 27A ACER (2020), Consolidated Report on the progress of electricity and gas Projects of Common Interest
Amendment 288 #
2020/0360(COD)
(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed and therefore should be equally supported within the framework of this Regulation to more rapidly replacdecarbonise existing hydrogen andproduction focusing on a diverse range of clean technologies in terms of sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions and to kick-start an economy of scale.
Amendment 294 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilities, retrofitted pipelines for regional and temporal blending solutions and storage. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.
Amendment 307 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Moreover, a new infrastructure category should be created for smart gas grids to support investments which integrate renewable and low carbon gases such as biogas, biomethane, and hydrogen, in the network and help manage a resulting more complex system, building on innovative digital technologies as well as technology, mechanical or engineering solutions for gas quality and grid management.
Amendment 315 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union taking also into account the specificities of each Member State and the needs to implement different pathways towards decarbonisation. The sustainability of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport carbon dioxide.
Amendment 321 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the Union, in particular through the application of third-party access, ownership unbundling and transparent and cost-reflective tariffs and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of solidarity, security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.
Amendment 335 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30. Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed, including by aligning the offshore planning process with the TYNDP development. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore gridoffshore electricity networks in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication
Amendment 336 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Relevant Member States should be able to assess the benefits and costs of the afferent sea basin offshore gridelectricity networks for renewable energy and carry out a preliminary cost sharing analysis at sea basin level to underpin joint political commitments for offshore renewable energy development at sea-basis level. Therefore, the Commission should develop uniform principles for a cost-benefit and cost-sharing methodology for the deployment of the integrated offshore network development plans which should enable Member States to carry out an adequate assessment.
Amendment 341 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The Union-wide ten-year network development plan process as basis for the identification of projects of common interest in the categories of electricity and gas has proven to be effective. However, while the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity and for Gas (ENTSOs) and transmission system operators have anthe most important role to play in the process, more scrutiny is requirdue to their unique expertise on modelling and scenarios and their knowledge on the infrastructural needs and challenges of the Member States, more scrutiny is expected, in particular as regards defining the scenarios for the future, identifying long-term infrastructure gaps and bottlenecks and assessing individual projects, to enhance trust in the process. Therefore, due to the need for independent validation, the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (‘the Agency’) and the Commission should have an increased role in the process, including in the process for drawing up the Union- wide ten-year network development plan pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/94331 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council32. _________________ 31Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the internal market for electricity (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 54). 32Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005 (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 36).
Amendment 353 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Following close consultations with all Member States and stakeholders, the Commission has identified 13 strategic trans-European energy infrastructure priorities, the implementation of which is essential for the achievement of the Union’s 2030 and 2050 energy and climate policy targets. Those priorities cover different geographic regions or thematic areas in the field of electricity transmission and storage, offshore grids for renewable energy, hydrogen transmission and storage, electrolysers, smart gas grids, smart electricity grids, and carbon dioxide transport.
Amendment 369 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) In order to simplify and expedite the permitting process for offshore gridelectricity networks for renewable energy, the Member States around a particular sea basin should create unique points of contact, referred to as an ‘offshore one-stop shop’, in view of regional specificities and geography, for the for facilitating and coordinating the process of granting of permits to such projects. Moreover, the establishment of a one-stop shop per sea basin for offshore gridelectricity networks for renewable energy should reduce complexity, increase efficiency and speed up the permitting process of offshore transmission assets often crossing many jurisdictions.
Amendment 377 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
Amendment 378 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
Amendment 397 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure set out in Annex I (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to the integration of the Union energy markets, security of supply and affordability of energy carriers and that are in line with the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective by 2050.
Amendment 405 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas grids, hydrogen, electrolysers, and carbon dioxidecarbon dioxide and natural gas projects set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);
Amendment 425 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital solutions to, technological, mechanical or engineering solutions in the view of integrateing in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon and renewable gas sources and their blends with methane in accordance with consumers’ needs and, gas quality requirements in order to reduceand system safety requirements enabling the reduction of the carbon footprint of the related gas consumption, enableand an increased share of renewable and low-carbon gases, ands well as createing links with other energy carriers and sectors;
Amendment 437 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
(9a) ‘repurposing’ means the technical upgrade or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure for the use of pure hydrogen;
Amendment 438 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)
Amendment 447 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15
(15) ‘relevant national regulatory authorities’ means the national regulatory authorities in the Member States hosting the projects and in Member States to which the project provides a significant positive impact;
Amendment 457 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 468 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegatedimplementing acts in accordance with Article 20 of this Regulation amending annexes to this Regulation in order to establish the Union list of projects of common interest (‘Union list’), subject to the second paragraph of Article 172 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 491 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union and those of the third country and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable and low-carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable and low-carbon generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;
Amendment 497 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the potential overall benefits of the project identified on the territory of the Union and in countries applying the Union acquis and which have concluded an agreement with the Union, assessed in accordance with the respective specific criteria in paragraph 3, outweigh its costs on the same perimeter, including in the longer term;
Amendment 499 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) for the part located on Union territory, the project is in line with Directives 2009/73/EC and (EU) 2019/944 where it falls within the infrastructure categories described in points (1) and (3) of Annex II;
Amendment 507 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point i
(i) a well-functioning internal energy market, in particular through the application of third-party access, ownership unbundling and transparent and cost-reflective tariffs;
Amendment 508 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii
(ii) security of energy supplies based on a diversification of sources, cooperation and solidarity;
Amendment 516 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part
(a) for electricity transmission and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable and low-carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable and low-carbon generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 544 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part
(d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 550 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e
Amendment 560 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part
(f) for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability byin the view of enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, such as biomethane, or renewable hydrogen, into the gas distribution and transmission networks in order to reducehydrogen, or synthetic gas and their blends with methane into the gas distribution and transmission networks, as well as storage systems, enabling the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 569 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i
(i) network security and quality of supply by retrofitting, increasing the capacity or improving the efficiency and interoperability of gas transmission and distribution or storage systems in day-to- day network operation by, among others, addressing challenges resulting from the injection of gases of different qualities through the deployment of innovative technologies andsolutions in at least one of the following areas: innovative technologies, technological, mechanical or engineering improvements or cybersecurity;
Amendment 575 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii
(iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of reverse flows or links to other energy carriers and sectors and enabling demand response.
Amendment 576 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii a (new)
(iiia) enabling transport of renewable and decarbonised gases from production units to transmission or distribution network;
Amendment 577 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(fa) for natural gas projects that were included in the fourth or fifth Union list established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 and falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point 5a of Annex II to this Regulation, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by enhancing the switch from solid fossil fuels, in particular coal, lignite, peat and oil shale, to natural gas, as provided for in the integrated national climate and energy plans referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2018/19991a, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and by improving air quality; furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: (i) market integration, including through lifting the isolation of at least one Member State and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks; interoperability and system flexibility; (ii) security of supply, including through appropriate connections and diversification of supply sources, supplying counterparts and routes; (iii) competition, including through diversification of supply sources, supplying counterparts and routes. __________________ (1a) 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 582 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(3a) Natural gas projects referred to in point (fa) of paragraph 3 of this Article shall be eligible to be included only in the first Union list adopted in accordance with Article 3(4).
Amendment 604 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. By 31 December of28 February, each year following the year of inclusion of a project of common interest on the Union list pursuant to Article 3, project promoters shall submit an annual report, for each project falling under the categories set out in points (1) to (4) of Annex II, to the competent authority referred to in Article 8.
Amendment 608 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. By 31 JanuaryMarch, each year, the competent authorities referred to in Article 8 shall submit to the Agency and to the respective Group the report referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article supplemented with information on the progress and, where relevant, on delays in the implementation of projects of common interest located on their respective territory with regard to the permit granting processes, and on the reasons for such delays. The contribution of the competent authorities to the report shall be clearly marked as such and drafted without modifying the text introduced by the project promoters.
Amendment 620 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. By [31 July 2022] and for each specific Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, as defined in Annex I, national competent authorities in Member States belonging to the respective Group, shall jointly create unique points of contact, ‘offshore one-stop shops’, for project promoters, which shall be responsible for facilitating and coordinating the permit granting process for offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest, taking into account also the need for coordination between the permitting process for the energy infrastructure and the one for the generation assets and energy infrastructure for offshore renewable electricity projects of common interest, by ensuring an uninterrupted flow of information between members of the Regional Group and serve as an information-sharing platform for peer-learning. The offshore one-stop shops shall act as a repository ofaggregating the existing sea basin studies and plans, aiming at facilitating the permitting process of individual projects of common interest and coordinate the issuance of the comprehensive decisions for such projects by the relevant national competent authorities. Each Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, with the assistance of the national competent authorities in the Members States belonging to the Group, shall set-up the offshore one-stop shops depending on regional specificities and geography and determine their location, resource allocation and specific rules for their functioning.
Amendment 622 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. By [1 May 2023], the Member State or competent authority shall, where applicable in collaboration with other authorities concerned, publish an updated manual of procedures for the permit granting process applicable to projects of common interest to include at least the information specified in point (1) of Annex VI. The manual shall not be legally binding, but it may refer to or quote relevant legal provisions. The national competent authorities shall coordinate and find synergies with neighbouring countries in developing their manual of procedures. perate with the authorities of neighbouring countries with a view to the exchange of good practices and facilitate the permit- granting process.
Amendment 629 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 3
The competent authorities shall ensure that permit granting is accelerated in line with this Chapter for each category of projects of common interest. To that end, the competent authorities shall adapt their requirements for the start of the permit granting process and for the acceptance of the submitted application file, to make them fit for projects which, that due to their nature, or smaller scale, may require less authorisations and approvals for reaching the ready-to-build phase, and, therefore, might not require the benefit of the pre- application procedure. Such smaller scale projects may include gas and electricity smart grids and electrolysers.
Amendment 635 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. The requirements and time limits laid down in this Article shall be without prejudice to any more favourable treatment in the permit granting process provided for in national law.
Amendment 674 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Amendment 681 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Article 11 – paragraph 7
7. In parallel, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit to the Commission a document justifying the reasons behind the proposed updates and why those updates are considered of incremental nature. Where the Commission deems that those updates are not of incremental nature, it shall, by written request, ask the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas to submit to it the methodologies. In such casefollow the process describedset out in paragraphs 2 to 5 applies.
Amendment 689 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
8. Within two weeks of the approval by the Agency or the Commission in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish their respective methodologies on their websites. They shall publish the corresponding input data and other relevant network, load flow and market data in a sufficiently accurate form in accordance with national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.
Amendment 692 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9
Article 11 – paragraph 9
9. The methodologies shall be updated and improved regularly upon request from the Commission following the procedure described in paragraphs 1 to -6. The Agency, on its own initiative or upon a duly reasoned request by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders, and after formally consulting the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders and the Commission, may request such updates and improvements with due justification and timescales. The Agency shall publish the requests by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders and all relevant non-commercially sensitive documents leading to a request from the Agency for an update or improvement.
Amendment 701 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10
Article 11 – paragraph 10
10. Every three years, the Agency shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects of the infrastructure categories included in points (1) and (3) of Annex II. Those reference values may be used by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas for the cost-benefit analyses carried out for subsequent Union-wide ten-year network development plans. The first of such indicators shall be published by [1 November 2022]. Infrastructure owners, system operators and third-party promoters are obliged to provide the relevant data to the national regulatory authorities and to the Agency.
Amendment 719 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission, the Member States, and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, and relevant hydrogen sector stakeholders, shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas. Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.
Amendment 723 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle andspecify standards for a transparent, non-discriminatory and inclusive process of elaboration of scenarios taking into account good practices in the field of network development planning that would aim to ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas scenarios are fully in line with energy efficiency first principle and compatible with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios. and that they reflect Member States’ climate and energy policies and strategies, as well as technical and economical needs of energy infrastructure development in the Union. The Agency may update those guidelines where necessary to take into account new developments while avoiding administrative burden for the stakeholders and ensuring the smooth and efficient development of the joint scenarios.
Amendment 747 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. TEvery two years the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the Agency and the Commission for their opinions.
Amendment 750 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. Within three months from the receipt of the draft joint scenarios report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall submit its opinion on compliance of the scenarios with framework guidelines to the ENTSO for Electricity, and ENTSO for gas and the Commission.
Amendment 758 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Article 12 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission, giving due consideration to the Agency opinion defined under paragraph 5, shall submit its opinWithin three months of receipt of the draft joint scenarios report the Commission shall submit its opinion on the compatibility of the scenarios with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarions to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas.
Amendment 764 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7
Article 12 – paragraph 7
7. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their joint scenarios report, taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, in line withand the Commission’s opinions and submit the updated report to the Commission for its approval. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall provide duly justified reasons if they are not able to take the above opinions fully into account.
Amendment 765 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Within [X] months from the receipt of the updated report, the Commission shall take a decision on the approval of the joint scenarios report. In the event that the Commission does not approve the joint scenarios report, it shall provide a new reasoned opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas detailing the remaining incompatibility of the scenarios with the Framework Guidelines or with the Union’s medium and long term decarbonisation objectives. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their joint scenarios report to ensure their compliance with the Framework Guidelines and the Union’s targets and submit it to the Commission for its approval.
Amendment 773 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Every two yearsWithin [X months] of the approval of the joint scenarios report, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit to the Commission and the Agency the infrastructure gaps reports developed within the framework of the Union-wide ten-year network development plans.
Amendment 784 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutionsbase their analysis on the scenarios established in accordance with Article 12, implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider all relevant alternatives for the optimisation of the existing transmission system that could contribute to addressing the identified gaps.
Amendment 800 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. Within threewo months following receipt of the infrastructure gaps report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity or ENTSO for Gas and the Commission.
Amendment 805 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission, consideringWithin one month of receipt of the Agency’s opinion referred to in paragraph 3 the Commission, considering this opinion, shall draft and submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas.
Amendment 811 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. By [31 July 2022], Member States, with the support of the Commission, within their specific priority offshore grid corridors, set out in point (2) of Annex I, taking into account the specificities and development in each region, shall jointly define and agree to cooperate on the amount ofset indicative, non-binding targets for offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin by 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, in view of their national energy and climate plans, the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection, climate adaptation and other uses of the sea, as well as the Union’s decarbonisation targets. That agreement shall be made in writing as regards each sea basin linked to the territory of the Union.
Amendment 815 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. By [31 July 2023] the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish integstratedgic offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those integstratedgic offshore network development plans shall provide a high-level outlook on offshore generation capacity potential and the resulting needs and constraints for interlinkages in an offshore grid and thereafter be updated every threefour years.
Amendment 820 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The integstratedgic offshore network development plans shall be compatible with the latestused as an input for the Union-wide ten-Year Network Development Plans in order to ensure coherent development of onshore and offshore grid planning providing for an adequate and reliable transmission grid for the transfer of electricity onshore as well as between coastal regions, inland regions and landlocked Member States and to provide for a stable supply of electricity to centres of consumption.
Amendment 826 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. The ENTSO for Electricity shall submit the draft integrated network development offshore plans to the Commission for its opinionPrior to submitting the respective plans, the ENTSO for Electricity shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant electricity stakeholders, including EU DSO entities, and all offshore sector stakeholders and representatives of all the Member States that are part of the priority offshore grid corridors set out in Annex I.
Amendment 829 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. The ENTSO for Electricity shall adapt the integstratedgic offshore network development plans taking due account of the Commission opinion before the publication of the final reports and submit them to the relevant priority offshore grid corridors, set out in Annex I.
Amendment 833 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6
Article 14 – paragraph 6
6. For the purpose of ensuring the timely development of the offshore grids for renewable energy, shouldnetworks, the ENTSO for Electricity notshall develop, in time, the integstratedgic offshore network development plans, referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission shall, on the basis of expert advice, draw-up an integrated offshore network development plan per sea-basin for each priority offshore grid corridor set out in Annex I.
Amendment 838 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall develop, by means of implementing acts, principles for a specific cost-benefit and cost-sharing methodology for the deployment of the integoffshore grids for renewable energy included in the stratedgic offshore network development plan referred to in Article 14(2) in accordance with the agreement referred to in Article 14(1) as part of the guidelines referred to in Article 16(10). Those principles shall be compatible with the provisions outlined in Article 16(1). Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2).
Amendment 841 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Within 12 months from the publication of the principles referred to in paragraph 1, the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and the Commission, shall develop cost- benefit and cost-sharing methodology for the deployment of the offshore network development plan. The methodology should aim at making recommendations for allocation of costs by sea basin, and should not be a project by project assessment.
Amendment 842 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. Within 12 months from the publication of the principlesmethodology referred to in paragraph 1(a), the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission, shall present the results of the application of the cost-benefit and cost- sharing methodology to the priority offshore grid corridorsharing methodology for the offshore grids for renewable energy included in the priority offshore grid corridors. The results of the strategic integrated offshore network development plans and the application of the cost- benefit and cost-sharing methodology to the priority offshore grid corridors shall be used as non-binding guidance by the Commission and the Member States and as input to be considered in the TYNDP process.
Amendment 846 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Within six months from the presentation of the results as referred to in paragraph 2, the relevant Member States, shall update their written agreement referred to in Article 14(1) taking into account the results as referred to in paragraph 2 with the updated joint definition of the amount ofindicative non-binding goals for the offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin in 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, and the relevant agreement to cooperate for the achievement of such amounts.
Amendment 849 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. Within six months from the updated written agreements referred to in paragraph 3, for each sea basin,hen the ENTSO for Electricity shall updates the integstratedgic offshore network development plans by following the procedure set out in Article 14(2) to (5). The procedure descri that update shall bed in Article 14(6) shall applyline with the updated written agreement referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article.
Amendment 855 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Projects falling under the category set out in points (1) (ed) and (2) of Annex II may benefit from the provisions of this Article where at least one project promoter requests its application to the relevant national authorities.
Amendment 859 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
The national regulatory authorities shall, upon receipt,project promoter shall transmit to the Agency, without delay, a copy of eachthe investment request, for information purposes.
Amendment 861 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Within six months of the date on which the last investment request is received by the relevant national regulatory authorities, those national regulatory authorities shall, after consulting the project promoters concerned, take joint coordinated decisions on the allocation of efficiently incurred investment costs to be borne by each system operator for the project, as well as their inclusion in tariffs. The national regulatory authorities shall include all thethe relevant efficiently incurred investment costs in tariffs in line with the allocation of investment costs to be borne by each system operator for the project. The national regulatory authorities shall thereafter assess, where appropriate, whether any affordability issues might arise due to the inclusion of the investment costs in tariffs.
Amendment 863 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
In that case or upon a joint request from at least one of the relevant national regulatory authorities, the decision on the investment request including cross-border cost allocation referred to in paragraph 3 as well as the necessity for the inclusion of the cost of the investments, in its totality, as allocated across borders in the tariffs shall be taken by the Agency within three months of the date of referral to the Agency.
Amendment 886 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. The power to adopt delegatedimplementing acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article.
Amendment 887 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegatedimplementing acts referred to in Article 3 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of sevenfour years from [1 January 2022]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 888 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4
Article 20 – paragraph 4
4. As soon as it adopts a delegatedn implementing act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 889 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 5
Article 20 – paragraph 5
5. A delegatedn implementing act adopted pursuant to Article 3 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or 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 894 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the progress achieved in the planning, development, construction and commissioning of offshore grids for renewable energy and energy infrastructure for offshore renewable electricity, as well as the enabled deployment of offshore renewable energy;
Amendment 909 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 is repealed from [1 January 2022]. NSave where otherwise provided in this Regulation no rights shall arise under the present Regulation for projects listed in the Annexes to Regulation (EU) 347/2013. Decisions on cross-border cost allocations granted on the basis of Article 12 of Regulation 347/2013 and related to projects for which at least the construction phase has been initiated shall remain valid. This Regulation shall apply to those decisions.
Amendment 917 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 4 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 2 – point 4 – introductory part
(4) Northern Seas offshore grid (‘NSOG’): offshore electricity grid development or integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Sea, the Irish Sea, the English Channel and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.
Amendment 922 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part
(5) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan offshore grid (‘BEMIP offshore’): offshore electricity grid development or integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the Baltic Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.
Amendment 926 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 6 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 2 – point 6 – introductory part
(6) South and East offshore grid: offshore electricity grid development or integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.
Amendment 931 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 – introductory part
(7) South Western Europe offshore grid: offshore electricity grid development or integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Atlantic Ocean waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.
Amendment 936 #
Amendment 938 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part
Amendment 944 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1
Amendment 950 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part
(9) Hydrogen interconnections in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘HI East’): hydrogen infrastructure and the repurposing of existing natural gas infrastructure with a view to enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.
Amendment 955 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1
Amendment 960 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – introductory part
(10) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in hydrogen (‘BEMIP Hydrogen’): hydrogen infrastructure and the repurposing of existing natural gas infrastructure with a view to enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.
Amendment 964 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – paragraph 1
Amendment 977 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part
(13) Smart gas grids: Adoption of smart gas grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate a plurality of renewable and low-carbon gas sources into the gas network, support the uptake of innovativein particular through their blends with methane, support the uptake of innovative digital, technological, mechanical or engineering solutions for network management and facilitating smart energy sector integration and demand response.
Amendment 984 #
2020/0360(COD)
13(a) Natural gas infrastructure: Completion of gas infrastructure projects included in the fourth or fifth Union list established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 for the purpose of enhancing market integration, security of supply, and competition and which contribute to sustainability. Member States concerned: all.
Amendment 989 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
a(a) any equipment or installation falling under the category referred to in point (a) enabling the transmission of offshore renewable electricity from the offshore generation sites (‘energy infrastructure for offshore renewable electricity’);
Amendment 1002 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen), synthetic methane or hydrogen) and their blends with methane into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent integration, monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include connections from renewable and low-carbon gas production facilities into transmission or distribution grids, equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network, such as upgrades of various gas infrastructure parts to retrofit the network to be compatible to transport blends of methane and hydrogen.
Amendment 1042 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4
Amendment 1060 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
a(a) concerning natural gas: transmission pipelines for the transport of natural gas, underground storage facilities or reception, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for liquefied natural gas (LNG) or compressed natural gas (CNG) or any equipment or installation essential for the system to operate safely, securely and efficiently or to enable bi-directional capacity, including compression stations, which were part of natural gas projects that were included in the fourth or fifth Union list established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013.
Amendment 1115 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point f
Annex IV – point 1 – point f
Amendment 1124 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g a (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – point g a (new)
g(a) for offshore renewable electricity transmission, the project is designed to transfer electricity from offshore generation sites with capacity of at least [500] MW and allows for electricity transmission to the onshore grid of a specific Member State, increasing the volume of renewable electricity available on the internal market.
Amendment 1148 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a
Annex IV – point 5 – point a
(a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: greenhouse gas emission reductions in different end-use applications, such as industry or transport; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable hydrogen.
Amendment 1164 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a
Annex IV – point 6 – point a
(a) level of sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable andor low- carbon gases integrated into the gas network, the related greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation, air pollution mitigation and the adequate detection of leakage.
Amendment 1165 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b
Annex IV – point 6 – point b
(b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available gas supply and system-wide peak demand, the share of imports replaced by localdomestic renewable andor low-carbon gases, the stability of system operation, including through assessment of avoided curtailment of renewable electricity generation, and the duration and frequency of interruptions per customer.
Amendment 1171 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point c
Annex IV – point 6 – point c
(c) facilitation of smart energy sector integration measured by assessing the cost savingsand greenhouse gas emission reduction savings and efficient use of energy enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the heat and power system, transport and industry.
Amendment 1174 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7
Annex IV – point 7
Amendment 99 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Pursuant to Article 153 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the European Union supports and complements the activities of Member States in the field of working conditions, but this does not apply to remuneration. Minimum wage setting should therefore be carried out by the Member States.
Amendment 127 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Guideline 5 of Council Decision 2020/ 1512/EU on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States37 calls on Member States to ensure an effective involvement of social partners in wage-setting, providing for fair wages that enable a decent standard of living and allowing for an adequate responsiveness of wages to productivity developments, with a view to upward convergence. The Guideline also calls on Member States to promote social dialogue and collective bargaining on wage setting. It also calls on Member States and the social partners to ensure that all workers have adequate and fair wages by benefitting from collective agreements or adequate statutory minimum wages, and taking into account their impact on competitiveness, job creation and in- work poverty. The Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy 202138 states that Member States should adopt measures to ensure fair working conditions. In addition, the Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy 202039 recalled that in the context of growing social divides, it is important to ensure that each worker earns an adequate wage. Several Country Specific Recommendations have also been issued to some Member States in the field of minimum wages. However, individual countries may be little inclined to improve their minimum wage settings because of the perception that this could negatively affect their external cost competitivenesThe Union should encourage Member States to improve their minimum wage settings and their amounts, taking into account the different traditions and economic conditions of the individual Member States. __________________ 37Council Decision 2020/1512/EU of 13 October 2020 on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (OJ L 344, 19.10.2020, p. 22–28). 38 Commission Communication COM(2020) 575 final. 39 Commission Communication COM(2019) 650 final.
Amendment 170 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) Taking into account the unpredictable effects and duration of the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we should bear in mind that this directive should be implemented after analysing its effect on the situation on the labour markets in the Member States of the European Union. We should prevent a situation in which the implementation of the aims of this directive could have a negative effect on the labour market.
Amendment 206 #
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 been eroding 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 the increase of atypical and new forms of workchanges on the labour market.
Amendment 208 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) The legal form of the employment relationship or employment contract varies from one Member State to another and is a matter of national competence. The characteristics of employment which enable it to be recognised as an employment relationship vary greatly from one Member State to another, as is clearly shown by the extensive research carried out by the labour law representatives from those Member States1a. __________________ 1a Regulating the employment relationship in Europe: A guide to Recommendation No 198, European Labour Law Network 2013
Amendment 210 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Commission has consulted management and labour in a two-stage process with regard to possible action to address the challenges related to adequate minimum wages protection in the Union, in accordance with Article 154 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. There was no agreement among the social partners to enter into negotiations with regard to those matters. It is, however, important to take action at Union level to ensure that workers in the Union are protected by adequate minimum wages, taking into account the outcomes of the social partners’ consultation.
Amendment 226 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In full respect of Article 153(5) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, this Directive neither aims to harmonise the level of minimum wages across the Union nor to establish an uniform mechanism for setting minimum wages. It does not interfere with the freedom of Member States to set statutory minimum wages or promote access to minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements, according to the traditions and specificities of each country and in full respect of national competences and social partners’ contractual freedom. This Directive does not impose an obligation on the Member States where minimum wage protection is ensured exclusively via collective agreements to introduce a statutory minimum wage nor to make the collective agreements universally applicable. Also, this Directive does not establish the level of pay, which falls within the contractual freedom of the social partners at national level and within the relevant competence of Member States.
Amendment 260 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Well-functioning collective bargaining on wage setting is an important means to ensure that workers are protected by adequate minimum wages. In the Member States with statutory minimum wages, collective bargaining supports general wage developments and therefore contributes to improving the adequacy of minimum wages. In the Member States where minimum wage protection is provided exclusively by collective bargaining, their level as well as the share of protected workers are directly determined by the functioning of the collective bargaining system and collective bargaining coverage. Strong and well- functioning collective bargaining together with a high coverage of sectorial or cross- industry collective agreements strengthehave a positive effect on the adequacy and the coverage of minimum wages.
Amendment 263 #
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 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 be encouraged to promote collective bargaining, 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 framework should be established by law or by tripartite agreementIt should be stressed in this context that Member States should promote not only a quantitative approach, but also a qualitative one, in order that workers' representatives who have been selected on an ad hoc basis or appointed by their employer are not involved in negotiations.
Amendment 288 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Sound rules, procedures and practice for setting and updating statutory minimum wages are necessary to deliver adequate minimum wages, while safeguarding jobs and the competitiveness of firms including small and medium-sized enterprises. They include a number of elements to preserve the adequacy of statutory minimum wages, including criteria and indicators to assess adequacy, regular and timely updates, the existence of consultative bodies and the involvement of social partners. A timely and effective involvement of the latter is another element of good governance that allows for an informed and inclusive decision-making process.
Amendment 350 #
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. The Commission should report everyregularly, every three years, to the European Parliament and to the Council its assessment of developments in the adequacy and coverage of minimum wages on the basis of annual data and information to be provided by Member States every three years. 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 other multilateral surveillance tools such as benchmarking, taking into account the information provided by the Member States and the Committee’s recommendations within the European Semester.
Amendment 360 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The reforms and measures adopted by the Member States to promote adequate minimum wage protection of workers, while being steps in the right direction, have not been comprehensive and systematic. Moreover, individual countries may be little inclined to improve the adequacy and coverage of minimum wages because of the perception that this could negatively affect their external cost competitiveness. Since the objectives of this Directive cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States, but can rather, by reason of their 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 the European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
Amendment 465 #
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 between an employer, a group of employers or one or more employers’ organisations, on the one hand, and one or more workers’ organisattrade 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 worker organisation or worker organisattrade unions;
Amendment 469 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘collective agreement’ means all agreements in writing regarding working conditions and terms of employment concluded by the social partners as an outcome of collective bargaining, taking into account the rules on employment and remuneration;
Amendment 518 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 575 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The national criteria referred to in paragraph 1 shallmay include at least the following two elements:
Amendment 608 #
Amendment 611 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
(db) economic growth;
Amendment 651 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Amendment 698 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the social partners are involved in a timely and effective manner in statutory minimum wage setting and updating, including through participation in consultative bodies referred to in Article 5(5) and notably as concerns:
Amendment 779 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Every three years Member States shall report the following data to the Commission on an annual basis, before 1 October of each year:
Amendment 789 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Amendment 795 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Amendment 809 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii
Amendment 817 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall provide the statistics and information referred to in this paragraph, where possible disaggregated by gender, age, disability, company size and sector.
Amendment 821 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 839 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall assess the data transmitted by the Member States in the reports referred to in paragraph 2, and shall report annually to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 849 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. On the basis of the report issued by the Commission, the Employment Committee set up in accordance with Article 150 TFEU shall carry out everyregularly, every three years, an examination of the promotion of collective bargaining on wage setting and of the adequacy of minimum wages in the Member States.
Amendment 858 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10a Derogations 1. If the application of this Directive would require significant adaptations to the national system of the Member State in relation to the implementation of Article 10, the Commission may, through implementing acts, grant a derogation for the period requested by the Member State in question, provided that this period does not exceed three years. 2. If the derogation pursuant to point 1 is still justified by sufficient evidence by the end of the period for which it has been granted, the Commission may grant, through implementing acts, a derogation for a further period, as requested by the Member State in question, provided that this period does not exceed two years. 3. For the purposes of points 1 and 2 above, the Member State will provide the Commission with a duly justified application by 1 October or six months before the end of the period for which the current derogation has been granted, depending on the situation.
Amendment 112 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The 8th EAP is facing an unprecedented challenge, since it also incorporates the European Green Deal.
Amendment 127 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Environment action programmes have guided the development of EU environment policy since the early 1970s. The 7th EAP will expired on 31 December 2020 and its Article 4 (3) requires the Commission, if appropriate, to present a proposal for an Eighth Environment Action Programme (8th EAP) in a timely manner with a view to avoiding a gap between the 7th and the 8th EAP. The European Green Deal announced the adoption of a new environment action programme.
Amendment 142 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The 8th EAP should support the environment and climate action objectives of, as the overall Union Environment Action Programme, providing the framework for Union action in the area of the environment and climate as set out in Article 192(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, should be supported by the European Green Deal, in line withcluding in terms of the long-term objectiveaim to “‘live well, within the planetary boundaries”’ by 2050, which is already established25, as laid down in the 7th EAP. It should contribute to achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 151 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The 8th EAP should accelerate the transition to a regenerative economy that gives back to the planet more thclimate neutrality at Union level in a way which is fair for all and should take account of the different starting points of all the Member States and their potential for introducing transformational change. The EAP should also accelerate the tran sit takes. A regenerative growth modelion to a resource-efficient, clean circular economy in a fair and inclusive way, protecting, safeguarding, using and restoring biodiversity in a sustainable way and consolidating the Union’s natural capital, as well as protecting citizens’ health and well-being from environmental dangers and impacts. This recognises that the wellbeing and prosperity of our societies depend on a stable climate, a healthy environment and thriving ecosystems, which provide a safe operating space for our economies. As the global population and the demand for natural resources continues to grow, economic activity should develop in a way that does no harm but, on the contrary, reverses climate change and environmental degradation, minimises pollution and results in maintaining and enriching natural capital, therefore ensuring the abundance of renewable and non-renewable resources. Through continuous innovation, adaptation to new challenges and co-creation, the regenerative economy strengthens resilience and protects present and future generations’ wellbeing.
Amendment 175 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The 8th EAP should set out thematic priority objectives in areas of climate neutrality at Union level, adaptation to climate change, protecting and restoring biodiversity, circular economy, theaiming to achieve as close to zero pollution ambitions possible and reducing environmental pressures from production and consumption. It should furthermore identify the enabling conditions to achieve the long-term and the thematic priority objectives for all actors involved.
Amendment 180 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The European Green Deal is not yet sufficiently quantified in terms of the financial resources it needs to achieve its main goals. The introduction of a transparent means of calculating expenditure on implementing the objectives of the 8th EAP, including the European Green Deal, will enable transparent monitoring, reporting and the identification of action required to achieve the objectives.
Amendment 189 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Achieving the main objectives requires the existence of enabling conditions. Environment policy being highly decentralised, action to achieve the priority objectives of the 8th EAP should be taken at different levels of governance, i.e. at the European, the national, the regional and the local level, with a collaborative approach to multi-level governance achievable by means of additional support. The integrated approach to policy development and implementation should be strengthened with a view to maximising the synergies between economic, environmental and social objectives, while paying careful attention to potential trade-offs and to the needs of vulnerable groups. Moreover, transparent engagement with non- governmental actors is important for ensuring the success of the 8th EAP and the achievement of its priority objectives.
Amendment 222 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Assessments of progress should be transparent and easily accessible. Issues related to monitoring and reporting are currently dealt with in a less harmonised way as a result, inter alia, of the large number of monitoring tools introduced. The introduction of a reliable calendar and timeframe setting out all the mechanisms for climate and environment reporting and monitoring is essential for reaching transparent decisions.
Amendment 225 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Concentrating on keeping the indicators and objectives up to date will not be sufficient to achieve the objectives set out in the 8th EAP. More support is needed for the actual implementation.
Amendment 226 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15 b (new)
Recital 15 b (new)
(15b) The Commission’s impact assessments form the basis for launching the legislative procedure and should therefore be based on a thorough prior analysis. A decision cannot be taken if the Commission’s impact assessment is not sufficiently detailed or if it has been drawn up on the basis of a unilateral, predetermined objective.
Amendment 227 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The Commission’s support for the Member States is essential for the implementation of environmental and climate protection policies and programmes and should be tailored to and adequate for the ambitious objectives set out in each of the initiatives of the European Green Deal. The planned support is currently not sufficient to achieve the ambitious objectives set out in the European Green Deal.
Amendment 228 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 16 b (new)
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) It should be underlined that the impact assessment accompanying the Commission communication on increasing the greenhouse gas emissions reduction target from 40% to 55% by 2030 of 17 September 2020 entitled ‘Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition – investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people’ shows that investment amounting to EUR 438 billion a year will be necessary.
Amendment 229 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) There should be a mid-term review, based on the main findings of the most recent report by the European Environment Agency, which identifies the areas in which action is urgent and necessary.
Amendment 237 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to take account of evolving policy objectives and the progress made, the 8th EAP should be evaluated by the Commission in 2029. The proposal for the 9th EAP should be submitted in a timely manner in order to avoid a gap between the 8th and 9th EAPs.
Amendment 265 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The 8th EAP aims at accelerating the EU’s transition to a climate-neutral, resource-efficient, clean and circular economy in a just and inclusive way, and endorses the environmental and climate objec which should be promoted by the initiatives of the European Green Deal and its initiatives.
Amendment 307 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) irreversible and gradual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of removals by natural and other sinks in the Union to attain the 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and achieve climate neutrality in the Union by 2050 as laid down in Regulation (EU) …/…32 ; __________________ 32 COM/2020/80 final.
Amendment 324 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) advancing towards a regenerative growth model that gives back to the planet more than it takes, decoupling economic growth from resource use and environmental degradation, whilst ensuring healthy economic growth and accelerating the transition to a circular economy through more effective use of resources and the adoption of a waste hierarchy;
Amendment 330 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) pursuing a zero-lowest-possible- pollution ambition for a toxic free- environment, including for air, water and soil, and protecting the health and well- being of citizens from environment-related risks and negative impacts;
Amendment 379 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) ensuring that the principle of solidarity among the Member States is complied with at every stage, in accordance with Article 194(2) TFEU;
Amendment 401 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3
– paying careful attention to the need to optimise synergies and potential trade- offs between economic, environmental and social objectives so as to ensure that citizens’ needs for nutrition, housing and mobility are met in a sustainable way that leaves no- one behind;
Amendment 410 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4
– regularly evaluating existing policies and the preparingation by the Commission of impact assessments for new initiatives, which are based on wide consultations following procedures that are accountable, inclusive, informed and simple to implement, and which pay due regard to projected impacts on environment and climate; . Impact assessments must be transparent and must take account of all information needed to reach a decision, including the economic and financial impacts, with accurate cost estimates and a precise explanation of the method used in the calculation. If the Member States require more information, the missing details shall be provided by the Commission without delay.
Amendment 437 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) mobilising sustainable investments from public and private sources, including of funds and instruments available under the Union budget, via the European Investment Bank and at national level; adequate support from the Commission to the Member States in meeting the targets, taking into account the existing expenditure and a precise calculation of costs in close consultation with the Member States before decisions are taken, is essential in ensuring the implementation of the objectives of the 8th EAP;
Amendment 449 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) phasing out environmentally harmful subsidies at Union and national level, making the best use of market- based instruments and green budgeting tools, including those required to ensure a socially fair transition, and supporting businesses and other stakeholders in developing standardised natural capital accounting practices;
Amendment 510 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) effectively applying high standards for transparency, public participation and access to justice in accordance with the Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters (Aarhus Convention)35; __________________ 35 https://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/en v/pp/documents/cep43e.pdf;
Amendment 513 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) making the data and evidence linked to the implementation of the 8th EAP publicly available and easilynabling its easy and reliable accessibleility, without prejudice to provisions on confidentiality in domain specific legislation, as set out in Article 4 of the present decision;
Amendment 520 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 1
– engaging with partner countries on climate and environmental action, encouraging and supporting them to adopt and implement rules in these areas that are as ambitious as those of the Union, and ensuring that all products placed on the Union market fully comply with relevant Union requirements in line with the Union’s international commitments, with particular regard to halting deforestation and soil degradation or water pollution;
Amendment 572 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. the Commission will, by 31 December 2021 and in close consultation with the Member States, set up a public dashboard on its website to provide an up-to-date overview of all the objectives set under the 8th EAP and the European Green Deal and an overview of Union and national objectives; the Commission will also add links on the dashboard to the reports on the monitoring framework described in Article 4 and will actively inform citizens of the dashboard;
Amendment 573 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. the Commission will also publish, on the dashboard referred to in Article 4(2a), the exact amount of Member State and Union money spent on each objective and programme, the progress achieved and an estimate of how much Member State and Union money will be needed to ultimately achieve the objectives; the Commission shall update this page on a regular basis;
Amendment 21 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In its Communication to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 11 December 2019, entitled ‘The European Green Deal’ the Commission committed itself to consider revising Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 to improve access to administrative and judicial review at Union level for citizens and environmental non- governmental organisations who have specific concerns about the compatibility with environmental law of decisions withadministrative acts with significant adverse effects on the environment. The Commission also committed to take action to improve their access to justice before national courts in all Member States, which should be preceded by a close consultation on the matter with the Member States; to this end, it issued a Communication on ‘Improving access to justice in environmental matters in the EU and its Member States’.
Amendment 31 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Taking into account the provisions of Article 9(3) of the Aarhus Convention, as well as concerns expressed by the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee62, Union law should be brought into compliance with the provisions of the Aarhus Convention on access to justice in environmental matters in a way that is compatible with the fundamental principles of Union law and Treaties, as well as with its system of judicial review. __________________ 62See findings of the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee in case ACCC/C/2008/32 at https://www.unece.org/env/pp/compliance/ Compliancecommittee/32TableEC.html.
Amendment 34 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The administrative review under the Aarhus Regulation, which can be exercised by environmental NGOs, complements the general Union system of administrative and judicial review, which allows citizens to review administrative acts through direct court actions at Union level, namely under Article 263(4) TFEU and, specifically, in accordance with Article 267 TFEU, through the national courts, which form an integral part of the Union system under the Treaties.
Amendment 36 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The limitation of the internal review provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 to administrative acts of individual scope is the maimay be, in certain cases, an obstacle for environmental non- governmental organisations seeking to have recourse to internal review under Article 10 of that Regulation also as regards administrative acts that have a wider scope. It is therefore necessary toWhere appropriate, it may therefore be justified to appropriately broaden the scope of the internal review procedure laid down in that Regulation to include non-legislative acts of a general scope.
Amendment 37 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Notes that significant progress has already been achieved with the adoption of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 and that access to justice for stakeholders is ensured in the Member States;
Amendment 39 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) Recalls that NGOs that benefit from access to justice under Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 should do so solely in the interest and for the well-being of all citizens of the Union; warns that access to justice under the Aarhus Convention should not be used as a cover for pursuing political objectives;
Amendment 53 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Warns that abuse of the means of accessing justice under Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 could result in a violation of the principles enshrined in the Treaties and in entities which are not empowered to do so having a disproportionate impact on the formulation of Union law;
Amendment 57 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) When assessing whether an administrative act contains provisions which may, because of their effects, contravene environmental law, it is necessary to consider whether such provisions may have anis directly intended to have a significant impact on environmental law within the meaning of Article 2(1)(f), it is necessary to consider whether its stated objectives refer to having a significant adverse effect on the attainment of the objectives of Union policy on the environment set out in Article 191 TFEU. As a resultWhere specific objectives relate to significant negative impacts, the internal review mechanism shouldmay, where appropriate, also cover acts that have been adopted in the implementation of policies other than Union policy on the environment.
Amendment 64 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Notes that the costs and administrative burden associated with resolving more review requests under the Aarhus Convention may increase significantly;
Amendment 73 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) When considering a request for internal review, the Union institution or body should hear all stakeholders before taking a decision, including any companies or public authorities directly affected by the request in question;
Amendment 74 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 b (new)
Recital 12 b (new)
(12b) The scope of review proceedings under Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 should include both the substantive and procedural legality of the act being challenged. Pursuant to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006, proceedings may not be based on grounds or evidence not set out in the request, as the purpose of the requirement in Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 to state the grounds for the request would become redundant and the subject matter of the proceedings initiated by the request would be altered;
Amendment 76 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) Notes, in particular, that it is not possible under the Regulation to grant locus standi to entities other than qualified NGOs. This would lead to de facto EU-wide actio popularis, which could potentially have an extremely adverse effect on the decision-making process of the EU bodies, which is also of relevance to the Member States. The Aarhus Convention does not require its signatories to introduce an actio popularis;
Amendment 77 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
(13b) Points out that it is not possible, without violating the Treaties, to permit challenges before Community bodies of implementing acts adopted at Member State level on the basis of acts of EU law. This would lead to the violation of the principle of the autonomy of national courts, which as such are also EU courts;
Amendment 90 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) ‘administrative act’ means any non- legislative act adopted by a Union institution or body, which has legally binding and external effects, and which, because of the objectives set out therein, is directly aimed at exerting significant influence on environmental law, and contains provisions that mare highly likely, because of their effects, to significantly contravene environmental law within the meaning of point (f) of Article 2(1), excepting those provisions of this act for which Union law explicitly requires implementing measures at Union or national level;’
Amendment 119 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Any non-governmental organisation which meets the criteria set out in Article 11 is entitled to make a request for internal review to the Union institution or body that has adopted an administrative act or, in case of an alleged administrative omission, should have adopted such an act, on the grounds that such an act or omission, because of the objectives set out therein, is directly aimed at exerting influence on or, in the case of omission, may flagrantly and significantly contravenes environmental law, within the meaning of Article 2(1)(f).
Amendment 121 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
2a. In Article 10(1), the following point is inserted: ‘Provisions of an administrative act for which Union law explicitly requires implementing measures at Union or national level shall not be subject to requests for internal review.’
Amendment 127 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. The Union institution or body referred to in paragraph 1 shall consider any such request, unless: (a) it is clearly unsubstantiated, (b) it serves as a cover for pursuing political objectives, (c) it is not acting solely in the interest of the well-being of citizens of the Union, (d) it could potentially have a significant adverse effect on the decision- making process of the EU bodies, for instance through a de facto actio popularis, (e) it undermines the principle of the autonomy of national courts, (f) or it threatens to infringe the Treaties, in particular Articles 263 and 267 TFEU. The Union institution or body shall state its reasons in a written reply as soon as possible, but no later than 16 weeks after receipt of the request.’
Amendment 132 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
2c. In Article 11(1), the following point is inserted: ‘(da) it is included in the register referred to in Article [11a]’
Amendment 140 #
2020/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 f (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 f (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
2f. The following Article is inserted: ‘Article 11a Transparency of NGOs 1. The Commission shall, at the latest by 31 December 2021, establish a public register of all NGOs that meet the requirements for eligibility set out in Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006. 2. All sources of funding for every NGO shall be published in the register referred to in point 1. 3. Information, including a record of all requests for internal review made by the NGO concerned, shall also be published in the register referred to in point 1.’
Amendment 27 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to allow maximum flexibility to Member States for tailoring crisis repair actions in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic or preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy, allocations should be established by the Commission at Member State level. Furthermore, the possibility for using any additional resources to support aid for the most deprived should also be provided for. In addition, it is necessary to establish ceilings concerning the allocation to technical assistance at the initiative of the Member States while allowing maximum flexibility to the Member States as to its allocation within operational programmes supported by the ERDF or the ESF. It should be clarified that there is no need to respect the ESF minimum share for the additional resources. However, the operational strength of the ESF should be maintained. Taking account of the expected quick spending of the additional resources, the commitments linked to those additional resources should only be decommitted at the closure of the operational programmes.
Amendment 33 #
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 and services for health services, for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to SMEs, in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy, infrastructure providing basic services to citizens, including in rural areas, or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors 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 39 #
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 in rural areas, including 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 and to enhance equal access to social services of general interest, including for children, elderly and persons with disabilities. 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 52 #
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 to take into account the different regional needs andresulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as 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 79 #
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 8 – subparagraph 4
Article 92b – 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 job creation, in particular for people in vulnerable situations, youth employment measures, educationlifelong education, individualised reskilling and training, skills development, in particular to support the just twin green and digital transitions, and to enhance equal access to social services of general interest, including for children, the elderly and persons with disabilities.
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 Union climate neutrality in the Union by 2050 in an effective and fair manner, and in the spirit of European solidarity, the European Green Deal announced a Just Transition Mechanism to provide means for facing the climate challenges of the transition 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 6 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) Different communities and citizens, depending on their social, geographic and historic circumstances, will be affected in different ways. Not all Member States, regions and cities start the transition from the same point or have the same capacity to respond. At the same time, it is important to recognize that not all regions and communities will benefit equally from a transition to a climate neutral economy and its socio-economic footprint, including welfare and jobs, will vary owing to a broad range of factors. The increase in employment opportunities in the transition forecast is unevenly distributed across different regions whereas job creation in new sectors is not necessarily neatly aligned, temporally or geographically, with job losses.
Amendment 8 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The Commission adopted a Communication on the European Green Deal Investment Plan10 on 14 January 2020, establishing the Just Transition Mechanism which focuses on the regions and sectors that are most affected by the transition given their dependence on fossil fuels, including coal, particular coal, but also peat and oil shale or greenhouse gas-intensive industrial processes but have less capacity to finance the necessary investments required by Union climate policies. The Just Transition Mechanism consists of three pillars: a Just Transition Fund implemented under shared management, a dedicated just transition scheme under InvestEU, and a public sector loan facility to mobilise additional investments to the regions concerned. _________________ 10 COM(2020) 21 final.
Amendment 19 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) A public sector loan facility (the ‘Facility’) should be provided. It constitutes the third pillar of the Just Transition Mechanism, supporting public sector entities in their investments. Such investments should meet the development needs resulting from the transition challenges described in the territorial just transition plans as adopted by competent authorities and approved by the Commission. The activities envisaged for support should be consistent with and complement those supported under the other two pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism.
Amendment 28 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition, the Facility should cover a wider range of investments as compared to the first pillar, on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a Union climate neutral economy, as described in the territorial just transition plans. The investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure, district heating networks, green mobility, smart waste management, clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings, support to transition to a circular economy, land restoration and decontamination, 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. Investment in natural gas as a bridging technology towards renewable energy sources (RES) and an efficient and affordable way of fuel switching from higher emissive sources should be taken into account. 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. In order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the Facility, the EU taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used.
Amendment 33 #
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.
Amendment 41 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16 a) Given the relatively low grant component level, a number of projects could have an insufficient funding stream in order to be supported only by the Facility. This could lead to a lack of expected absorption in less developed regions where a lower-income public sector could experience difficulties in co- financing. Therefore, eligible projects should combine support under other Union programmes.
Amendment 61 #
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 of the Union 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].
Amendment 83 #
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 Union climate-neutral economy and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan, even if they are not located in those territories;
Amendment 88 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 95 #
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 205% of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner. For projects located in territories in NUTS level 2 regions with a GDP per capita of between 75 % and 100 % of the average GDP of the EU-27 as referred to in Article [102(2)] of [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum and Migration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Border Management and Visa Instrument ("Common Provisions Regulation")], which in the 2014-2020 programming period were classified as less developed regions, the amount of the grant shall not exceed 25 % of the amount of the loan provided by the finance partner.
Amendment 59 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
Having regard to the non-paper and the formal legal opinion of the European Parliament’s Legal Service on the exercise of the delegation of power,
Amendment 65 #
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, leaving no onesocially acceptable for all, and be based on solidarity and collaborative effort at the Union level, ensuring that no one is left behind. _________________ 19 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.
Amendment 77 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways20 provides a strong scientific basis for tackling climate change and illustrates the need to step up climate action. It confirms that greenhouse gas emissions need to be urgently reduced, and that cEuropean Union and its Member States are fully committed to the Paris Agreement and its long-term goals, and call for urgently enhanced global ambition in light of the latest available science, including recent reports released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate cChange needs to be limited to 1.5 °C, in particular to reduce the likelihood of extreme weather events. The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services’ (IPBES) 2019 Global Assessment Report21 showed worldwide erosion of biodiversity, with climate change as the third most important driver of biodiversity loss.’s (IPCC)20, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services’ (IPBES)21, and the European Environment Agency22. _________________ 20IPCC, 2018: Global Warming of 1.5°C. An IPCC Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre- industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty [Masson-Delmotte, V., P. Zhai, H.-O. Pörtner, D. Roberts, J. Skea, P.R. Shukla, A. Pirani, W. Moufouma- Okia, C. Péan, R. Pidcock, S. Connors, J.B.R. Matthews, Y. Chen, X. Zhou, M.I. Gomis, E. Lonnoy, T. Maycock, M. Tignor, and T. Waterfield (eds.)]. 21IPBES 2019: Global Assessment on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. 22 European Environment Agency’s The European environment – state and outlook 2020 (Luxembourg: Publication Office of the EU, 2019).
Amendment 90 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) A fixed long-term objective, whilst taking into account the different starting points between Member States, is crucial to contribute to enhancing a just economic and societal transformation, jobs, growth, and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, as well as to move in a fair and, efficient, cost-effective, and socially responsible manner towards the temperature goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C above pre- industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, as set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change following the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (the ‘Paris Agreement’).
Amendment 126 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Achieving climate neutrality should requires a contribution from all ETS and non-ETS economic 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, including natural gas and nuclear energy as lower-carbon bridging technologies to support the energy transition. The digital transformation, technological innovation, and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective, which will require additional funding for research, development, implementation, and production support.
Amendment 143 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The Commission should recommend a detailed plan with all suggested necessary legislative and non- legislative measures in order to achieve a climate neutral economy in the EU by 2050. This plan should identify the key barriers and the measures that will be implemented at EU level to support the transformation of each sector of the economy. The capital investment efforts of all sectors should be comparable taking into account their relative size and fair burden sharing. Where this is not feasible, domestic and international offsetting should be permitted in order to ensure that the costs of transformation are fair and reasonable.
Amendment 149 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The Union has been pursuing anthe most ambitious policy on climate action globally and has put in place a regulatory framework to achieve its 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target, which has allowed it to remain in line with the Paris Agreement objectives of reducing emissions between 2°C and 1.5°C below pre-industrial levels. The legislation implementing this target consists, inter alia, of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 , which establishes a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council27 , which introduced national targets for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council28 , which requires Member States to balance greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF). _________________ 26Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275 of 25 October 2003, p. 32). 27Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26). 28 Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry in the 2030 climate and energy framework, and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and Decision No 529/2013/EU (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 1).
Amendment 160 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Union has, through the ‘Clean Energy for All Europeans’ package29 been pursuing an ambitious decarbonisation agendaagenda aimed at climate neutrality which is already in line with Article 4(1) of the Paris Agreement, notably by constructing a robust Energy Union, which includes 2030 goals for energy efficiency and deployment of renewable energy in Directives 2012/27/EU30 and (EU) 2018/200131 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and by reinforcing relevant legislation, including Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council32 . _________________ 29COM(2016) 860 final of 30 November 2016. 30Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1) 31Directive (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). 32Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings (OJ L 153, 18.6.2010, p. 13).
Amendment 169 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality, and is determined to achieve it in a cost-effective, just, socially balanced and fair manner, as well as to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change, using all tools at its disposal, including climate diplomacy.
Amendment 182 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The European Parliament called for the necessary transition to a climate-neutral society by 2050 at the latest and for this to be made into a European success story33 and has declared a climate and environment emergency34 . The European Council, in its Conclusions of 12 December 201935 , has agreed onendorsed the objective of collectively achieving a climate-neutral Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, while alsost being based on fairness, a just transition, and taking into consideration the different starting points of Member States, as well as recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework and that the transition will require significant public and private investment. The European Council also invited the Commission to prepare a proposal for the Union’s long- term strategy as early as possible in 2020 with a view to its adoption by the Council and its submission to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. _________________ 33European Parliament resolution of 15 January 2020 on the European Green Deal (2019/2956(RSP)). 34European Parliament resolution of 28 November 2019 on the climate and environment emergency (2019/2930(RSP)). 35 Conclusions adopted by the European Council at its meeting on 12 December 2019, EUCO 29/19, CO EUR 31, CONCL 9.
Amendment 189 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Union should aim to achieve a balance between reported anthropogenic economy- wide emissions and removals, through natural and technological solutions, of greenhouse gases domestically within the Union by 2050. TAll Member States should collectively contribute to the fulfilment of the Union- wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all Member States collectively, and the, based on their national circumstances and the availability of support, taking into account GDP per capita and different starting points of Member States. The most advanced Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should take the necessary measures to enable itsthe Union achievement of its objective by making up the difference for Member States with different starting points through negative emissions. Measures at Union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective.
Amendment 205 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
Amendment 215 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 b (new)
Recital 12 b (new)
(12b) To enable a just energy transformation for Member States with different starting points, the according financing mechanisms should be proportionally increased, including the Modernisation Fund, the Solidarity clause pool of EU ETS allowances, and the Just Transition Fund’s fresh money sums.
Amendment 224 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The Union should continue its climate action and international climate leadership after 2050, in order to protect people and the planet against the threat of dangerous climate change, in pursuit of the temperature goals set out in the Paris Agreement and following the scientific recommendations of the IPCC.
Amendment 228 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The Union should further promote clean energy development, through existing and new measures, which will contribute to the achievement of climate neutrality.
Amendment 229 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
(13 b) The Union should continue to adhere to its technological neutral approach in pursuit of net zero greenhouse gas emissions. It should remain realistic about technology maturity, the technical potential for large- scale development of renewables in existing and new energy companies as well as obtaining wide public acceptance.
Amendment 243 #
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 different starting points of Member States, the various national circumstances and support available so as not to create winners and losers among Member States or regions, as well as 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 that takes into full account the need to combat energy poverty; fairness and solidarity across and within Member States considering their economic capability, national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair in accordance with the International Labour Organisation’s 2015 guidelines for a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all; 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 276 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Commission, in its Communication ‘The European Green Deal’, announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the Union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. In that Communication, the Commission underlined that all Union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. By September 2020, tThe Commission should, based on a robust comprehensive impact assessment that takes into consideration the observed and expected socio-economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, and taking into account its analysis of the integrated nNational eEnergy and cClimate pPlans submitted to the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council36 , review the Union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels, additionally providing information on the reported Union-wide emissions and removals projected for 2030. To allow for an informed discussion, results of this analysis should also include the updated costs of achieving the current 2030 target of 40% and the costs of achieving a new 2030 target. This will constitute an indispensable basis for policymakers to be able to decide on the most cost-efficient scenario for Europe. Where it considers necessary to amend the Union’s 2030 target, it should make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council to amend this Regulation as appropriate. In addiWithin 9 months of the impact assessment’s completion, the Commission should, by 30 June 2021, thoroughly assess how the Union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve the proposed emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990. _________________ 36Regulation (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 304 #
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 and gaps in required support. 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 take the necessary measures in accordance with the Treaties. The Commission should also regularly assess relevant national measures, and issue recommendations 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 341 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) As citizens and, communities, and regions have a powerful role to play in driving thea just and fair 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 socially just, climate-neutral and climate- resilient society, including through launching a European Climate Pact.
Amendment 354 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to maintain the credibility of the Union’s leadership in the field of climate change, as well as to provide predictability and confidence for all economic actors, including businesses, workers, investors and consumer, consumers, and trade union representatives from all EU Member States, to ensure that the transition towards climate neutrality is irreversible, to ensure gradual reduction over time and to assist in the assessment of the consistency of measures and progress with the climate- neutrality objective, 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 to set out a trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by 2050. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making37 . 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 actsdetermine the emission reduction targets has to be exercised with the full participation of all key Union institutions i.e. after a thorough impact assessment, via ordinary legislative procedure, and following the strategic guidance given by the European Council, and where relevant, in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making37. _________________ 37 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
Amendment 360 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) All key sectors of the economy will have to work together to deliver on climate neutrality, namely energy, industry, transport, the heating and cooling and building sector, agriculture, waste and land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF). All ETS and non- ETS sectors should undertake comparable efforts to deliver on the Union’s neutrality objective. In order to provide predictability, confidence and involvement of all economic actors, including businesses, workers, investors and consumers, the Commission should establish guidance for the sectors of the economy that could contribute most to achieve the climate-neutrality objective. The guidance should contain indicative trajectories for greenhouse gases reduction in those sectors at Union level. This would provide them with the certainty to take the appropriate measures, to plan the necessary investments and therefore would assist in staying on the path of the transition. At the same time, this would also serve as a mechanism of sectors’ engagement into the pursuit of climate neutrality solutions.
Amendment 392 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes a framework for the irreversible and gradual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of removals by natural or other sinks in the Union.
Amendment 434 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Union-wide emissions and removals of greenhouse gases regulated in Union law shall be balanced in the Union at the latest by 2050, thus reducing emissions to net zero by that date.
Amendment 441 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall take the necessary measures and provide support at Union and national level respectively, to enable individual high-ambition Member States to achieve the result earlier and thus enable the collective achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in paragraph 1, taking into account the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity among Member States, social and economic cohesion, the protection of vulnerable Union citizens and employees in Member States with different starting points, enabling the enhancement of a just transition.
Amendment 463 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By September 2020, the Commission shallThe Commission shall prepare a thorough impact assessment with the aim of reviewing the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55% emission reductions compared to 1990including information on the reported Union-wide emissions and removals projected for 2030, and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55% emission reductions compared to 1990 as compared to the costs of a target of 40% to 45%. The impact assessment shall cover the impacts on the EU, on Member States, and on sectoral levels. In this assessment, the Commission shall take into account the impact of the socio- economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Where the Commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target, it shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriate.
Amendment 498 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. By 30 June 2021Within 9 months of the completion and presentation of the Impact Assessment for 2030, the Commission shall assess how the Union legislation implementing the Union’s 2030 target would need to be amended in order to enable the achievement of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared to 1990 and to achieve the climate-neutrality-objective set out in Article 2(1), and consider taking the necessary measures, includingreinforce protection against carbon leakage through the introduction of a carbon border adjustment mechanism, and to mobilise adequate resources for all investments necessary to reach this target. The Commission shall in particular evaluate the adoption of legislative proposals, in accordance with the Treatiess for how emissions from all sectors can contribute to the 2030 target and the 2050 climate-neutrality objective.
Amendment 510 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Any proposals for an increased climate ambition shall be accompanied by concrete proposals for compensating the relevant sectors and Member States with different starting points by increasing the Modernisation Fund and the quantity of solidarity allowances referred to in Article 10 (2) (b) of Directive 2003/87/EC. Furthermore, the amount of new and additional money under the Just Transition Fund shall be proportionally increased to enable predictability, long- term planning, and a fair distribution of costs.
Amendment 535 #
2020/0036(COD)
Amendment 546 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9 to supplement this Regulation by setting out a trajectory at Union level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) until 2050. At the latest within six months after each global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, the Commission shall review the trajectoryshall, with close cooperation of Member States, conduct a regular assessment of progress made collectively by the Member States to achieve the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) until 2050.
Amendment 564 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The trajectory shall start from the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(3)With regard to the assessment in paragraph 1, the Commission shall, by 30 September 2025, explore options for the earliest realistically feasible date in which each Member State may potentially achieve climate neutrality, with the aim of achieving climate neutrality for the EU as a whole by 2050.
Amendment 567 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In aim of supporting the goal in paragraph 2, the Commission shall explore options for negative emissions in higher ambition Member States and their potential in enabling the joint achievement of the Union-wide target by 2050. The Commission shall consult Member States to assess their different starting points in this regard.
Amendment 578 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. When setting a trajectoryexploring options in accordance with paragraph 12, the Commission shall consider the following:
Amendment 608 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) competiveness of the Union’s economy and risks of carbon leakage;
Amendment 638 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) energy efficiency, energy affordability, reduction of energy poverty, and security of supply;
Amendment 744 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The process of analysing set out in paragraph 3 shall make optimal use of existing resources and mechanisms to ensure that all results are presented at the Member State level to enable a discussion between countries based on facts and figures, and enhance long-term predictability and stability.
Amendment 798 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the collective progress made by all Member States towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1);
Amendment 817 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall submit these assessments and their conclusions of that assessment, together with the State of the Energy Union Report prepared in the respective calendar year in accordance with Article 35 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, to the European Parliament and to the Council, and make them publicly available.
Amendment 833 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the consistency of Union measures with the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1);
Amendment 853 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Where, based on the assessment referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the Commission finds that Union measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) or inadequate to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4, or that the progress towards either the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation as referred to in Article 4 is insufficient, it shall take the necessary measures in accordance with the Treaties, at the same time as the review of the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1).
Amendment 869 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall assess any draft measure or legislative proposal in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1) before adoption, and include this analysis in any impact assessment accompanying these measures or proposals, and make the result of that assessment public at the time of adoption.
Amendment 893 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the consistency of national measures identified, on the basis of the National Energy and Climate Plans or the Biennial Progress Reports submitted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, as relevant for the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) with that objective as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1);
Amendment 927 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission finds, under due consideration of the collective progress assessed in accordance with Article 5(1), that a Member State’s measures are inconsistent with that objective as expressed by the trajectory referred toe climate neutrality objective set out in Article 32(1) or inadequate to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4, it may issue recommendations to that Member State. The Commission shall make such recommendations publicly available.
Amendment 936 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) the Commission shall, in accompaniment to the recommendation, provide ideas for solutions which, where appropriate, would include potential additional technical, innovation-related, know-how, financial, or other required support, including via closer cooperation with other Member States, accordingly to the identified gaps;
Amendment 956 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) European and global statistics and data, including data on performance of major emitters, as well as losses from adverse climate impacts, where available; and
Amendment 973 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) close cooperation with Member States;
Amendment 989 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a socially just, climate- neutral and climate-resilient society, including through the European Climate Pact set out in paragraph 2. The Commission shall facilitate an inclusive and accessible process at all levels, including at national, regional and local level and with social partners, citizens and civil society, for the exchange of best practice and to identify actions to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation. In addition, the Commission may also draw on the multilevel climate and energy dialogues as set up by Member States in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 1002 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall establish a European Climate Pact with the purpose of engaging citizens, social partners and stakeholders in the elaboration of Union- level climate policies and fostering dialogue and the diffusion of science- based information about climate change, as well as sharing best practises for sustainable lifestyles and climate initiatives.
Amendment 1023 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
Article 9
Amendment 1072 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) achieving long-term greenhouse gas emission reductions and enhancements of removals by sinks in all sectors in accordance with the Union’s climate- neutrality objective set out in Article 2 of Regulation …/… [Climate Law], in the context of necessary reductions according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to reduce the Union’s greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective manner and enhance removals by sinks in pursuit of the temperature goal in the Paris Agreement so as to achieve a balance between anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases within the Union as early as possible;
Amendment 128 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 5 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Guideline 5 – paragraph 1
Member States should actively promote a sustainable social market economy and facilitate and support investment in maintaining the current level of employment in times of Covid-19 pandemic since an increase of unemployment seems to be one of the most pressing problems across the EU- countries. An important challenge remains the creation of quality jobs. To this end, they should reduce the barriers that businesses face in hiring people, foster responsible entrepreneurship and genuine self- employment and, in particular, support the creation and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to finance. Member States should actively promote the development of the social economy, foster social innovation, social enterprises, and encourage those innovative forms of work, creating quality job opportunities and generating social benefits at local level.
Amendment 140 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 5 – paragraph 2
Annex I – Guideline 5 – paragraph 2
The tax burden should be shifted away from labour to other sources more supportive to employment and inclusive growth and at the same time aligned with climate and environmental objectives, taking account of the redistributive effect of the tax system, while protecting revenue for adequate social protection and growth- enhancing expenditure.
Amendment 155 #
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, also with a view to enabling the environmental transition. P as well as to technological and digital changes which go towards solutions based on artificial intelligence. Therefore, 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 222 #
2020/0030(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – Guideline 8 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Guideline 8 – paragraph 1
Member States should promote inclusive labour markets, open to all with legal status, by putting in place effective measures to fight all forms of discrimination and promote equal opportunities for under-represented groups in the labour market, with due attention to the regional and territorial dimension. They should ensure equal treatment regarding employment, social protection, health and long-term care, education and access to goods and services, regardless of gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Amendment 58 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy constitutes one of the most important policy objectives for the Union., although the COVID-19 pandemic will have a significant impact on this objective On 12 December 2019, the European Council endorsed the objective of achieving a climate-neutral Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreementwith one Member State indicating that it cannot commit itself to this objective. While fighting climate change and environmental degradation will bring general benefit alls in the long term and provides opportunities and challenges for all in the medium term, not all regions and Member States start their transition from the same point or have the same capacity to respond. Some are more advanced than others, whereas the transition entails a wider social and economic impact for those regions that rely heavily on fossil fuels - especially coal, and lignite, as well as peat and oil shale - or greenhouse gas intensive industries. Such a situation not only creates the risk of a variable speed transition in the Union as regards climate action, but also of growing disparities between regions, detrimental to the objectives of social, economic and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 85 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy constitutes one of the most important policy objectives for the Union. On 12 December 2019, the European Council endorsed the objective of achieving a climate-neutral Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. While fighting climate change and environmental degradation will benefit all in the long term and provides opportunities and challenges for all in the medium term, not all regions and Member States start their transition from the same point or have the same capacity to respond. Some are more advanced than others, whereas the transition entails a wider social and economic impact for those regions that rely heavily on fossil fuels - especially coal, lignite, peat and oil shale - or greenhouse gas intensive industries. Such a situation not only creates the risk of a variable speed transition in the Union as regards climate action, but also of growing disparities between regions, detrimental to the objectives of social, economic and territorial cohesion, as well social resistance to climate policies by adversely affected groups.
Amendment 88 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy constitutes one of the most important policy objectives for the Union. On 12 December 2019, the European Council endorsed the objective of achieving a climate-neutral Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. While fighting climate change and environmental degradation will benefit all in the long term and provides opportunities and challenges for all in the medium term, not all regions and Member States start their transition from the same point or have the same capacity to respond. Some are more advanced than others, whereas the transition entails a wider (also adverse one) social and economic impact for those regions that rely heavily on fossil fuels - especially coal, lignite, peat and oil shale - or greenhouse gas intensive industries. Such a situation not only creates the risk of a variable speed transition in the Union as regards climate action, but also of growing disparities between regions, detrimental to the objectives of social, economic and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 91 #
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 support the transition towards a climate- neutral economy and actions 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. 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 96 #
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, it requires a collaborative effort at the Union level, which is contingent on not 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. The Union budget has an important role in that regard.
Amendment 108 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In view of the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, the commitment regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the increased ambition of the Union as proposed in the European Green Deal, the JTF should provide a key contribution to mainstream climate actions. Resources from the JTF own envelope are additional and come on top of the investments needed to achieve the overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditure contributing to climate objectives. Resources transferred from the ERDF and ESF+ willmay contribute fully to the achievement of this target, provided that the Member States so decide.
Amendment 112 #
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 by bringing together the Union budget’s spending on climate, economic and social objectives at regional level.
Amendment 114 #
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 support the actions targeted at a fair and efficient energy transition towards a climate-neutral economy and to mitigate the adverse effects of the climate transition by supporting the most affected territories, communities and workers concerned. In line with the JTF specific objective, actions supported by the JTF should directly contribute to implement a fair energy transition and alleviate the impact of the transition by financing investments in the low-emission production of affordable energy, the diversification and modernisation of the local economy and by mitigating the negative repercussions on employment. This is reflected in the JTF specific objective, which is established at the same level and listed together with the policy objectives set out in Article [4] of Regulation EU [new CPR].
Amendment 115 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) On basis of the European Investment Bank’s guidelines, funding should be permitted for up to 75 % of the assumed costs of a project supported by the JTF.
Amendment 126 #
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 proposvision presented in the European Green Deal, the JTF should provide a key contribution to mainstream cfacilimtate acfair energy transitions. Resources from the JTF own envelope are additional and come on top of the investments needeand those voluntarily transferred from the ERDF and ESF+ will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to achieve thement of an overall target of 25% of the EUnion budget expenditure contribus supporting to climate objectives. Resources transferred from the ERDF and ESF+ will contribute fully to the achievement of this target.
Amendment 130 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Transitioning to a climate-neutral economy is a challenge for all Member States. It will be particularly demanding for those Member States that rely heavily on fossil fuels, as well as orn 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 ttarget mainly those Member States where the magnitude of the challenges is greatest, mainly due to their dependence on generating energy from coal and lignite. The distribution of its financial means should reflect the magnitude of the challenges and the capacity of Member States to finance the necessary investments to cope with the transition towards climate neutrality.
Amendment 139 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The resources from the JTF should complement the resources available under cohesion policymay complement the resources available under cohesion policy. It is important to recognize that not all regions and communities will benefit equally from a transition to a low-carbon economy and its socio-economic footprint, including welfare and jobs, will vary owing to abroad range of factors. The increase in employment opportunities in the transition forecast is unevenly distributed across different regions whereas job creation in the renewable energy sector is not necessarily neatly aligned, temporally or geographically, with job loss. It is therefore important that the budget and activities realised under JTF would not affect negatively funds for the Union’s cohesion policy and to ensure these funds are directed towards economic revitalisation of regions affected by the transition.
Amendment 159 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Transitioning to a climate-neutral economy requires significant investments and is a challenge for all Member States. 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 gradually phased out or which need to adaptmodernised 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 within JTF envelope should reflect the capacity of Member States to finance the necessary investments in affected regions to cope with the transition towards climate neutrality.
Amendment 166 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation identifies types of investments for which expenditure may be supported by the JTF. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. The list of investments should include those that support local economies and are sustainable in the long- term, taking into account all the objectives of the Green Deal. The projects financed should contribute to a transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. For decliningemission-intensive sectors, such as energy production based on coal, and lignite, as well as 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 levelproductive sectors, 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 EUthe EU’s pursuit of climate neutrality, by 205013while maintaining and enhancing employment and avoiding environmental degradation. Particular attention should also be given to activities enhancing innovation and research in advanced and sustainable technologies that are also marketable, 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 169 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation identifies types of investments for which expenditure may be supported by the JTF. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. The list of investments should include those that support local economies and are sustainable in the long- term, taking into account all the objectives of the Green Deal. The projects financed should contribute to a transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. For dseclining sectortors associated with high greenhouse gases emission levels, 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 gradual phasing out of the polluting activity and twhe corresponding reduction in the employment level. As regards transforming sectors with high greenhouse gas emission levelrever it is possible to their conversion to new lower - carbon activities. As regards transforming sectors, support should promote new activities through the deployment of new market- ready and cost-efficient technologies, new processes or products, leading to significant emission reduction, in line with the EU 2030 climate objectives and EU climate neutrality by 205013 while maintaining and enhancing employment and avoiding environmental degradation. Particular attention should also be given to activities enhancing innovation and research in advanced and sustainable technologies, by supporting synergies with Horizon Europe, 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 170 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation identifies types of investments for which expenditure may be supported by the JTF. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. The list of investments should include thosevocational trainings oriented on green jobs that support local economies and are sustainable in the long- term, taking into account all the objectives of the Green Deal. The projects financed should contribute to a transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. For declining sectors, such as energy production based on coal, lignite, peat and oil shale or extraction activities for these solid fossil fuels, support should be linked to the phasing out of the activity, ensuring a low- emission source of energy and the corresponding reduction in the employmentission level. As regards transforming sectors with high greenhouse gas emission levels, support should promote new activities through the deployment of new technologies, new processes or products, leading to significant emission reduction, in line with the EU 2030 climate objectives and EU climate neutrality by 205013 while maintaining and enhancing employment and avoiding environmental degradation. Particular attention should also be given to activities enhancing innovation and research in advanced and sustainable technologies, as well as in the fields of digitalisation and connectivity, provided that such measures help mitigate the negative side effects of a transition towards, and contribute to, a climate- neutral and circular economy. __________________ 13 As set out in “A Clean Planet for all European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy”, Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank - COM(2018) 773 final.
Amendment 179 #
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. It is of paramount importance to concentrate efforts on economic revitalisation of affected regions, rather than counting on worker mobility and risking depopulation. Priority attention should be given to retraining provided in alignment with the needs of the regional labour market, particularly to on-the-job retraining or a combination of part-time working and part-time retraining.
Amendment 192 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition, the JTF should provide support to productive investment in SMEs. Productive investment should be understood as investment in fixed capital or immaterial assets of enterprises in view of producing goods and services thereby contributing to gross-capital formation and employment. For enterprises other than SMEs, productive investments should only be supported ifwhen they are necessary forcontribute to mitigating job losses resulting from the transition, by creating or protecting a significant number of jobs and they do not lead to or result from relocation. Investments in existing industrial facilities, including those covered by the Union Emissions Trading System, should be allowed if they contribute to the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 and go substantially below the relevant benchmarks established for free allocation under Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council14 and if they result in the protection of a significant number of jobs. Any such investment should be justified accordingly in the relevant territorial just transition plan. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market and cohesion policy, support to undertakings should comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 TFEU and, in particular, support to productive investments by enterprises other than SMEs should be limited to enterprises located in areas designated as assisted areas for the purposes of points (a) and (c) of Article 107(3) TFEU. _________________ 14Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).
Amendment 201 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to provide flexibility for the programming of the JTF resources under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, it should be possible to prepare a self- standing JTF programme or to programme JTF resources in one or more dedicated priorities within a programme supported by the European Regional Development Fund (‘ERDF’), the European Social Fund Plus (‘ESF+’) or the Cohesion Fund. In accordance with Article 21a of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], JTF resources shcould be reinforced with complementary funding from the ERDF and the ESF+. The respective amounts transferred from the ERDF and the ESF+ should be consistent with the type of operations set out in the territorial just transition plans.
Amendment 212 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to provide flexibility for the programming of the JTF resources under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, it should be possible to prepare a self- standing JTF programme or to programme JTF resources in one or more dedicated priorities within a programme supported by the European Regional Development Fund (‘ERDF’), the European Social Fund Plus (‘ESF+’) or the Cohesion Fund. In accordance with Article 21a of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], JTF resources shouldmay be reinforced on a voluntary basis with complementary funding from the ERDF and the ESF+. The respective amounts transferred from the ERDF and the ESF+ should be consistent with the type of operations set out in the territorial just transition plans.
Amendment 213 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The JTF support should be conditional on the effective implementation of a transition process in a specific territory in order to achieve a climate-neutral economy. In that regard, Member States should prepare, in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders and supported by the Commission, territorial just transition plans, detailing the transition process, consistently with the basis of their National Energy and Climate Plans. To this end, the Commission should set up a Just Transition Platform, which would build on the existing platform for coal regions in transition to enable bilateral and multilateral exchanges of experience on lessons learnt and best practices across all affected sectors.
Amendment 221 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The JTF support should be conditional on the effective implementation of a transition process in a specific territory in order to achieve a climate-neutral economy. In that regard, Member States should prepare, in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders and, where necessary, supported by the Commission, territorial just transition plans, detailing the transition process, consistentlympatible with their National Energy and Climate Plans. To this end, the Commission should set up a Just Transition Platform, which would build on the existing platform for coal regions in transition to enable bilateral and multilateral exchanges of experience on lessons learnt and best practices across all affected sectors.
Amendment 225 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
Amendment 238 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
Amendment 249 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes the Just Transition Fund (‘JTF’) to provide support to territories facing serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the Union by 2050.
Amendment 253 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article [4(1)] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], the JTF shall contribute to the single specific objective ‘supporting the actions targeted at fair and efficient energy transition towards a climate-neutral economy and enabling regions and people to address the social, economic and environmental impacts of theat transition towards a climate-neutral economy’'.
Amendment 255 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes the Just Transition Fund (‘JTF’) to provide support to territories facing serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the Union by 2050.
Amendment 257 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The JTF shall support the Investment for jobs and growth goal in all Member States with regions where EU financial assistance is indispensable to face the challenges of the just transition.
Amendment 267 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The resources for the JTF under the Investment for jobs and growth goal available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 7.520 billion in 2018 prices, which may be increased, as the case may be, by additional resources allocated in the Union budget, and by other resources in accordance with the applicable basic act.
Amendment 274 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Amendment 275 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The JTF shall support the Investment for jobs and growth goal in all Member States whose Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2018 was below the European Union average. Member States extracting coal or lignite shall always be entitled to support from the JTF.
Amendment 281 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The resources for the JTF under the Investment for jobs and growth goal available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 7.5X1a billion in 2018 prices, which may be increased, as the case may be, by additional resources allocated in the Union budget, and by other resources in accordance with the applicable basic act. _________________ 1aThe resources of the Fund should be significantly higher than the EUR 7.5 billion foreseen, in order to meet the requirements of a just transition.
Amendment 282 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In accordance with paragraph 1, the JTF shall exclusively support the following activities:
Amendment 287 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The resources for the JTF under the Investment for jobs and growth goal available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 7.5X1a billion in 2018 prices, which may be increased, as the case may be, by additional resources allocated in the Union budget, and by other resources in accordance with the applicable basic act. _________________ 1aThe resources of the Fund should be significantly higher than the EUR 7.5 billion foreseen, in order to meet the requirements of a just transition.
Amendment 304 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) investment related to the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of natural gas and hydrogen;
Amendment 305 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) investments in all types of low- emission district heating;
Amendment 306 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d c (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d c (new)
(dc) investments in the construction of nuclear power stations;
Amendment 315 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) investments contributing to reducing emissions in all transport modes;
Amendment 317 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g b (new)
(gb) investments in sustainable multimodal urban mobility;
Amendment 318 #
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 in SMEs and start-ups, leading to economic diversification and reconversion;
Amendment 333 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point k a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) any other specific activities contributing to the JTF single specific objective, included in the territorial just transition plans and agreed between a Member State, the relevant authorities of the territories concerned and approved by the European Commission;
Amendment 337 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) investments in research and innovation activities and fostering the transfer of advanced technologies that are marketable;
Amendment 349 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 353 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 360 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) investment related to the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of solid fossil fuels, other than those used as a part of clean coal or hydrogen technologies projects;
Amendment 365 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) investments relating to the production, processing, distribution, storage and combustion of natural gas;
Amendment 369 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall only approve a programme where the identification of the territories most negatively affected by the transition process, contained within the relevant territorial just transition plan, is duly justified and the relevant territorial just transition plan is consistentin line with the National Energy and Climate Plan of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 374 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) investments in energy efficiency and renewables, including investments in district heating;
Amendment 379 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The JTF priority or priorities shall comprise the JTF resources consisting of all or part of the JTF allocation for the Member States and the resources voluntarily transferred in accordance with Article [21a] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR]. The total of the ERDF and ESF+ resources that the Member States decide to transferred to the JTF priority shall be at least equal to one and a half times the amount of support from the JTF to that priority but shall not exceed three times that amountnot exceed three times the amount of support received from the JTF.
Amendment 393 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) a description of the transition process at national level towards a climate- neutral economy, including a timeline for key transition steps which are consistent line with the latest version of the National Energy and Climate Plan (‘NECP’);
Amendment 412 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) investments in energy efficiency and renewables, including investments in district heating;
Amendment 419 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g b (new)
(gb) investments that contribute to reducing emissions from transport;
Amendment 435 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. For output indicators, baselines shall be set at zero. The milestones set for 2024 and targets set for 2029 shall be cumulative. Targets shall not be revised after the request for programme amendment submitted pursuant to Article [14(2)] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR] has been approved by the Commission.
Amendment 438 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
Article 9
Amendment 441 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 443 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
Article 10
Amendment 453 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) greenhouse-gas emissions of industrial facilities in NUTS level 2 regions where the carbon intensity, as defined by the ratio of greenhouse gas emissions of industrial facilities as reported by Member States in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council28 compared to the gross value added of the industry, exceeds by a factor of two the EU-27 average. Where that level is not exceeded in any NUTS level 2 regions in a given Member State, greenhouse-gas emissions of industrial facilities in the NUTS level 2 region with the highest carbon intensity is taken into account (weighting 4927%), __________________ 28Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 January 2006 concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register and amending Council Directives 91/689/EEC and 96/61/EC (OJ L 33, 4.2.2006, p. 1).
Amendment 460 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) employment in mining of coal and lignite (weighting 245%),
Amendment 464 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) employment in industry in the NUTS level 2 regions taken into account for the purposes of point (i) (weighting 257%),
Amendment 468 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 474 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point c – paragraph 1
Amendment 476 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point d – paragraph 1
The amounts to ensure the minimum aid intensity are deducted proportionally from the allocations of all the other Member States, except those for which the allocation has been capped in accordance with point (b).
Amendment 487 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) investment related to the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of solid fossil fuels;
Amendment 532 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The JTF priority or priorities shall comprise the JTF resources consisting of all or part of the JTF allocation for the Member States and the resources transferred in accordance with Article [21a] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR]. The total of the ERDF and ESF+ resources that can be transferred to the JTF priority shall be at least equal to one and a half times the amount of support from the JTF to that priority but shallshould not exceed three times that amount.
Amendment 536 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Projects funded by the JTF that contribute to its specific objective may receive funding of up to 75% of the assumed costs.
Amendment 559 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) a description of the transition process at national level towards a climate- neutral economy, including a timeline for key transition steps which are consistent withdeveloped on the basis of the latest version of the National Energy and Climate Plan (‘NECP’);
Amendment 580 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 612 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
Article 9
Amendment 633 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) greenhouse-gas emissions of industrial facilities in NUTS level 2 regions where the carbon intensity, as defined by the ratio of greenhouse gas emissions of industrial facilities as reported by Member States in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council28 compared to the gross value added of the industry, exceeds by a factor of two the EU-27 average. Where that level is not exceeded in any NUTS level 2 regions in a given Member State, greenhouse-gas emissions of industrial facilities in the NUTS level 2 region with the highest carbon intensity is taken into account (weighting 4925%), _________________ 28Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 January 2006 concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register and amending Council Directives 91/689/EEC and 96/61/EC (OJ L 33, 4.2.2006, p. 1).
Amendment 643 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) employment in the mining of coal and lignite (weighting 2549%),
Amendment 658 #
2020/0006(COD)
Amendment 12 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Citation 17 a (new)
- having regard to the declarations adopted at COP24 in Katowice on the just transition, electrification of transport and the role of forests;
Amendment 15 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Recital A
A. whereas the Paris Agreement entered into force on 4th November 2016 with 185 of the 197 Parties to the Convention having deposited their instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession to the UN (as of 5 September 2019); whereas this is by far the farthest reaching INDC among all the main global economies;
Amendment 18 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Recital C
C. whereas the past four years – 2015 to 2018 – were the top four warmest years in the global temperature since they are recorded and whereas 2018 saw a record high in global carbon emissions;
Amendment 37 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that climate change is one of the most important challenges facing humanity and that all states and players worldwide need to do their utmost to fightmitigate it and adapt to it; underlines that timely international cooperation, solidarity as well as consistent and persistent commitment to joint action is the only solution to fulfil our collective responsibility of preserving the entire planet;
Amendment 39 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the serious risks of climate change are at the heart of citizens’ concerns; welcomes the fact that people across the world, in particular younger generations, are increasingly active in fighting for climate action; welcomes their calls for greater collective ambition and swift action in order not to overshoot the 1.5°C limito meet the goals of the Paris Agreement; believes that national, regional and local governments, as well as the EU, should heed these calls;
Amendment 52 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that all citizens already face direct impacts of climate change; underlines that, according to the European Environment Agency, average annual losses caused by weather and climate- related extremes in the Union alone amounted to around EUR 12.8 billion between 2010 and 2016, and that, if no further action is taken, climate damages in the EU could amount to at least EUR 190 billion by 2080, equivalent to a net welfare loss of 1.8 % of its current GDP;
Amendment 59 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that the IPCC 1.5° special report represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date scientific assessment of mitigation pathways in line with the Paris Agreement; emphasises that, according to this report, having a good chance of keeping the global temperature below 1.5°C by 2100 with no or limited overshoot implies reaching net-zero GHG emissions globally by 2067 at the latest, and reducing annual global GHG emissions by 2030 to a maximum of 27.4 Gt CO2eq per year; stresses that, in the light of these findings and in line with the Paris Agreement, the Union, as a global leader, and other major global economies need to strive towards reaching net-zero GHG emissions as early as possible and by 2050 at the latest;
Amendment 82 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on all Parties to contribute constructively to the process to be put in place towards 2020 when NDCs need to be updated so as to ensure their compatibility with the long-term temperature goal of the Paris Agreement; acknowledges that current pledges are not yet sufficient to reach the goals of the Agreement; stresses, therefore, that global GHG emissions should peak as soon as possible and that all Parties, especially the EU and all G20 nations, should step up their efforts so as to ensure their compatibility with the long-term temperature goal of the Paris Agreement and update their NDCs by 2020 ;
Amendment 87 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the importance of an ambitious EU climate policy in order to act as a credible and reliable partner globally and of maintaining the EU’s global climate leadership; notes, however, that the EU is responsible for less than 10% of the global emissions and thus it is not able to bring about substantial global GHG emissions reductions unilaterally;
Amendment 90 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 10
Amendment 110 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 12
Amendment 131 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 16
Amendment 174 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the importance of a just transition to a climate neutral economy and the need for an anticipatory approach to ensure a just transition for citizens and to support the most vulnerable regions and communities; stresses the importance of creating a just transition fund, to guarantee an inclusive transition for the people and the regions most affected by decarbonisation, such asin particular the coal mining and energy intensive regions; believes that Europe’s climate transition must be ecologically, economically and socially sustainable; calls on the Union and the Member States to put in place appropriate policies and financing in this regard, conditioned to clear, credible and enforceable short and longer term economy-wide decarbonisation commitments from the concerned Member States;
Amendment 181 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Notices that financial needs of Member States and sectors particularly affected by costs of energy transition, in particular the coal mining regions and energy intensive sectors, will be tremendous; therefore, stresses that the future EU budgets must allocate sufficient funds to meet the needs of these regions and sectors to make sure nobody is left behind;
Amendment 198 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 25
Amendment 216 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 28
28. Regrets that the transport sector is the only sector in which emissions have grown since 1990; stresses that this is not compatible with long-term sustainable development, which instead requires reductions in emissions from all sectors of society at a great and faster rate; recalls that the transport sector will need toshould be fully decarbonised by 2050, if possible; notes that the Commission’s analysis shows that the current global targets and measures envisaged by the International Maritime Organisation and the International Civil Aviation Organisation respectively, even if fully implemented, fall short of the necessary emissions reductions, and that significant further action consistent with the economy-wide objective of net-zero emissions is needed; considers that in order to ensure the consistency of NDCs with the economy-wide commitments required by the Paris Agreement, Parties should be encouraged to include emissions from international shipping and aviation and to agree and implement measures at international, regional and national level to address emissions from these sectors;
Amendment 234 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 31
31. Recalls that shipping CO2 emissions are projected to increase by 50% to 250% in the period to 2050; welcomes the agreement on the initial IMO Strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships as a first step for the sector to contribute to the realisation of the temperature goal in the Paris Agreement; regrets that the IMO has not, so far, made progress on the adoption of short and medium-term measures to reach the objectives of the strategy; stresses the importance and urgency of implementing short and medium-term measures before 2023; underlines that further measures and action are needed to address maritime emissions and calls, therefore, on the EU and the Member States to closely monitor the impact and implementation of the IMO agreement and urges the Commission to consider additional EU action, as part of its 2050 decarbonisation strategy, to reduce maritime emissions in line with the temperature target of the Paris Agreement and to drive investments into zero-emission ships and the necessary enabling infrastructures;
Amendment 242 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 32
32. Notes that approximately 60 % of the world’s methane is emitted by sources such as agriculture, landfills and wastewater, and the production and pipeline transport of fossil fuels; recalls that methane is a potent GHG with a 100- year global warming potential, 28 times more powerful than CO2 ; reminds the Commission of its legal obligation to explore as soon as possible policy options for rapidly addressing methane emissions as part of a Union strategic plan for methane, and to present legislative proposals to Parliament and the Council to that effect, if appropriate;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points to the need to ensure that sufficient resources are allocated in the 2021 budget to allow the Union to rapidly take the concrete actions needed to address the climate and environment emergency; iInsists that the next budget should help the Union to meet its obligations under the Paris Agreement, should be fully aligned with the objective of limiting global warming to underwell below 2 °C, while pursuing efforts to limit the increase to 1.5 °C, and should contribute to reversing the decline in biodiversity;
Amendment 49 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers the Just Transition Fund as proposed by the Commission insufficient to meet the needs of regions affected by the energy transition; is of the view that the main criteria for distributing the Fund should be the number of jobs in the most affected sectors, namely coalmining, as the just transition is primarily about job creation and re- training; acknowledges that a greater reliance on financial instruments leveraged through the European Investment Bank (EIB) will be necessary, particularly in sectors and regions attracting less investment; deplores the fact that the Just Transition Fund proposal and the new lending criteria of the EIB almost entirely exclude gas, which is a key bridging technology for coal;
Amendment 60 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights that adequate resources should be allocated in the 2021 budget for the drawing-up and implementation of the futurea European plan to fight cancer that is in full respect of national competencies in organising and delivering healthcare;
Amendment 29 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas demographic old-age dependency ratio is projected to increase significantly in the EU as a whole in the coming decades
Amendment 81 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas achieving climate neutrality will involve substantial economic diversification and transformation of business models and domestic policy-making; whereas these will create new opportunities but will also bring significant socio-economic challenges in many regions and industrial sectors;
Amendment 82 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
H b. whereas the digitalisation can be an opportunity to reduce social inequality but it might also become a force for digital exclusion and exacerbate the pronounced inequalities that already exist today
Amendment 261 #
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; calls for accessible and affordable quality childcare and early education services, as well as care and long-term care services for those reliant on care, including particular the elderly;
Amendment 266 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Calls on the Commission to address the demographic challenges, in particular ageing and low birth rates, which will have a long-term impact on numerous aspects, including pensions system and healthcare;
Amendment 283 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the Commission for a response to tackle the challenges of digitalisation and automatisation in order to secure jobs;
Amendment 325 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. SBelieves that the low-carbon transformation has the potential to create new jobs in emerging new industries, however, it also implies social costs and job losses in conventional industrial in particular steel and energy sectors, often disproportionately affecting the most experienced workers; believes that the low-carbon transformation must be socially acceptable and ensure access to decent employment in those economies still dependent on fossil fuels; stresses that decisive support is needed for society, workers and businesses to face the challenges of climate change and the transition to carbon neutrality and to secure decent jobs; 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 health; ;
Amendment 349 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reiterates that the rule of law, including independent and efficient justice systems, as well ase importance of quality public administrations and public procurement and robust anti-corruption frameworks, ares the basis for a sound business environment, functioning labour markets and the proper use of EU funds, and should thus continue to be included in the European Semester;
Amendment 35 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the risk of the phenomenon of income exclusion among workers accelerating particularly affects not only low-skilled people, but also graduates (including of universities) entering the labour market; whereas the income gap between the highest and lowest earners is set to widen;
Amendment 51 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas there are numerous economic and social consequences of the existence of the ‘precariat’, such as the collapse of fertility, emigration, the spread of the economically dictated model of young people living with their parents, or stress resulting from a precarious existence, the rise in which significantly increases the risk of numerous diseases, crimes and social problems;
Amendment 55 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas the spread of the ‘precariat’ may be associated with a fall in work efficiency due to the associated short-term prospects of an individual's activity and lower loyalty to the employer, as well as low wages, and as a consequence may lead to an increase in the budget deficit due to a fall in revenues going to the pension system and public healthcare, as well as to a simultaneous increase in expenditure related to the implementation of social policy;
Amendment 94 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas homelessness is increasing everywhere, with the exception of Finlandthroughout Europe, and around 700 000 people are homeless14; __________________ 14 https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/ag enda/briefing/2020-01-13/11/housing- urgent-action-needed-to-address- homelessness-in-europe
Amendment 102 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas old-age poverty continues to increase also in combination with fundamental pension reforms:changes in pension systems, increased healthcare spending, demographic changes and the fact that more and more older people are living in single-person households; whereas the at-risk- of-poverty rate for people over 65 was on average 16.1 % (EU-28); whereas this figure will continue to grow due to precarious and atypical employment15; __________________ 15 https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/v iew/tessi012/default/table?lang=en
Amendment 108 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas in-work poverty causes work to lose its basic sense of being able to provide a decent life for employees and their families, preventing them from becoming economically independent;
Amendment 119 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas the number of countries worldwide in which unions and workers are subject to repression increased from 92 in 2018 to 107 in 2019; whereas the increase was highest in EU-28, at 40 %40 % of European countries do not allow workers to join trade unions, and whereas 68 % of countries violated the right to strike and 50 % the right to collective bargaining; __________________ 17https://www.ituc-csi.org/IMG/pdf/2019- 06-ituc-global-rights-index-2019-report- en-2.pdf
Amendment 137 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas making working time more flexible should protect workers from redundancies during downturns and make it possible to employ more workers;
Amendment 144 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas minimum wage systems vary widely in size, scope and coverage across Member States; whereas the minimum wage is consistently above the defined poverty threshold (60 % gross median) in only three Member States and does not consistently provide protection against poverty in other Member States; whereas some sectors, groups of workers and forms of work are sometimes not included or covered by minimum wage arrangements;
Amendment 146 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O a (new)
Recital O a (new)
Oa. whereas precarious employment is particularly prevalent among the young and the elderly;
Amendment 148 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O b (new)
Recital O b (new)
Ob. whereas short-term employment is not conducive to investment in employee development, training and adaptation to the needs of the changing labour market;
Amendment 155 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P a (new)
Recital P a (new)
Pa. whereas the greatest fluctuations in the number of workers performing precarious work in the EU occur in wholesale and retail trade, transport, hotels and catering services; whereas in these sectors, the number of precarious jobs in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the second quarter of 2019 increased on average by 30 percent.1a; __________________ 1a https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/product s-eurostat-news/-/DDN-20200511-1
Amendment 169 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas unemployment, precarious and atypical employment rose sharpignificantly during the 2008 financial crisis, and in the COVID‑19 crisis the focus is also on social issues with job losses, short-time work, threats to economic survival, e.g. in small craft industries; whereas the middle class is shrinking, the gap between rich and poor is widensocial stratification is accelerating and the disparities within and between Member States are being exacerbated by the COVID‑19 crisis;
Amendment 186 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reminds the Commission and the Member States to achieve the goal of comparable living conditions through upward convergence and to counter the increasing inequality and de-solidarisation within and between Member States through appropriate measures, such as the strengthening of collective systems and a coordinated approach to minimum security systems for all age groups, a minimum income, minimum wages and minimum pensions; stresses that these objectives can be achieved through the establishment of instruments such as a national minimum income, minimum wages and minimum pensions, in accordance with the competences and laws of each Member State;
Amendment 202 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is convinced that the axiom that ‘work is the best remedy for poverty’ no longer applies today in the face of low- wage sectors, atypical and precarious working conditions and the dismantling of social security systems and that a poverty- free life can only be secured by effective collective agreements and minimum wage systems;
Amendment 218 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, on the basis of their obligations under the ILO Conventions, the revised European Social Charter and the European Pillar of Social Rights, to promote collective bargaining, as well as the right to associate, negotiate and conclude collective agreements, and to respect and enforce the right to fair minimum wages;
Amendment 226 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 245 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the Commission’s plan to promptly propose a legal instrument to ensure that every worker in the Union receives a fair minimum wage21; calls also for this plan to ensure, through legislation or collective agreements, that nobody is at risk of poverty and that everyone can live from their work and participate in society; underlines that the floor should be at least 60 % of the national gross median wage; stresses that if this is too low to live on in relation to standards in a given country, an additional mechanism based on objective criteria should be used to calculate a supplement that ensures a decent lifunderlines that the floor should be at least 60 % of the national gross median wage; __________________ 21 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/sites/beta- political/files/political-guidelines-next- commission_en.pdf
Amendment 263 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the CommissionMember States to ensure mandatory minimum working conditions for all workers, in particular for those employed in atypical and precarious work or the bogus self-employed, either by improving existing directives or through new legal acts, and to ban zero-hour contracts;
Amendment 307 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Urges the Member States to pursue flexicurity policies by strengthening the social security pillar and the pillar of genuine opportunities for upskilling;
Amendment 344 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 347 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 351 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 366 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 374 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 383 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Proposes to the CommissionMember states to change Europeanthe rules so that solo self- employed and non-standard workers can unite and conclude collective agreements;
Amendment 419 #
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 money, e.g. through SURE, being linked to a ban on shedding existing jobs;:
Amendment 426 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Urges the Member States to invest in the workforce by providing incentives for the organisation of personalised training and courses that enhance, inter alia, digital skills in order to adapt the workforce to the needs of the changing labour market and to counteract the digital exclusion of older workers;
Amendment 427 #
2019/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Encourages Member States to invest in increasing access to broadband internet, remote education and learning in rural areas at risk of depopulation and generational poverty;
Amendment 5 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the New Urban Agenda adopted in October 2016 at the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III), held every 20 years,
Amendment 21 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas, in the hierarchy of human needs, housing provides space for life, thereby allowing other fundamental and higher needs to be fulfilled;
Amendment 58 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas, in 2018, 17.1% of EU inhabitants lived in overcrowded dwellings1a; __________________ 1a https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics- explained/index.php?title=Housing_statist ics
Amendment 65 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas, in 2018, house prices had risen in almost every Member State compared to 2015; whereas over the past three years EU house prices have risen by an average of 5%;
Amendment 70 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the EU’s housing stock is growing systematically, yet the shortage of housing remains a significant problem;
Amendment 72 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas the increase in completed housing projects does not significantly improve access to housing for those whose income is too low to enable them to afford market rents, and too high to make them eligible for social housing; whereas this problem particularly affects those bringing up children alone, those with large families and young people entering the labour market;
Amendment 73 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E d (new)
Recital E d (new)
Amendment 74 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E e (new)
Recital E e (new)
Ee. whereas 10.3% of people in the EU are overburdened by housing costs1c; __________________ 1c https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/s how.do?dataset=ilc_lvho07a〈=en.
Amendment 82 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas rural areas have suffered from underinvestment in access to sanitation and other basic utilities, including mains water, gas, central heating, and broadband internet;
Amendment 85 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas in more than half of EU Member States there are now over 500 dwellings per 1 000 inhabitants; whereas this figure is highest in countries that are tourist destinations, where holiday homes built for high-season holiday use in tourist hotspots do not help meet the wider society’s housing needs1d; __________________ 1d https://www.oecd.org/els/family/HM1-1- Housing-stock-and-construction.pdf.
Amendment 89 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
Fc. whereas the EU-wide housing deprivation rate, comprising the proportion of the population living in substandard dwellings, is 17.7%1e; __________________ 1e https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/tgm/table.do ?tab=table&init=1&language=en&pcode =tessi291&plugin=1.
Amendment 90 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F d (new)
Recital F d (new)
Fd. whereas societies are ageing and undergoing demographic change; whereas housing needs change with age in line with changes in lifestyle or family situation; whereas barriers to housing include inaccessibility, loneliness, safety concerns and maintenance costs;
Amendment 91 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F e (new)
Recital F e (new)
Fe. whereas dwellings should be safe, comfortable and easy to maintain, all of which are particularly important for older people;
Amendment 95 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the 2008 economic crisis made an exceptionally large contribution to changing attitudes to state involvement in house-building, and construction of social housing became a major part of European economies;
Amendment 101 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas the number of rented dwellings is growing; whereas many tenants believe that landlords do not take proper care of their rental properties;
Amendment 104 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Recital G c (new)
Gc. whereas over two thirds of the global population will be living in cities by 20301f; __________________ 1f https://www.un.org/en/events/citiesday/ass ets/pdf/the_worlds_cities_in_2018_data_b ooklet.pdf.
Amendment 107 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G d (new)
Recital G d (new)
Gd. whereas urban populations are growing, as is demand for smaller dwellings as the number of households without children increases;
Amendment 109 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G e (new)
Recital G e (new)
Ge. whereas, according to the World Green Building Trends 2016 report, the number of green and environmentally- friendly buildings is doubling globally every three years;
Amendment 110 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G f (new)
Recital G f (new)
Gf. whereas the results of the report on global research into biophilic design note that the highest rates of wellbeing are associated with natural light (44%), indoor plants (20%) and bright colours (15%); whereas, in offices that incorporated these design elements, workers’ wellbeing rose by 15%, productivity by 6% and creativity by 15%1g; __________________ 1gThe Global Impact of Biophilic Design in the Workplace, 2016.
Amendment 113 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G g (new)
Recital G g (new)
Gg. whereas the energy efficiency of housing stock has a direct impact on energy poverty and the cost of maintenance; whereas those most affected by energy poverty are large or multigenerational families, farmers, inhabitants of rural areas, pensioners and those who live in houses;
Amendment 128 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure access for all to decent housing, including clean and high- quality drinking water and adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene, and to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy, hence contributing to eradicating poverty in all its forms; reaffirms its call for EU- wide action for a winter heating disconnection moratorium;calls on the Member States to meet the standards laid down by the World Health Organization (WHO) for adequate housing temperature;demands that the revision of the air quality regulation be aligned with WHO standards;
Amendment 152 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to prioritise emissions reductMember States to reduce emissions through housing renovation in the social housing sector and for worst performing buildings in the Renovation Wave, while, while helping to tacklinge inadequate housing and housing accessibility and helping to eliminatinge energy poverty in order to ensure a socially just transition to a climate- neutral economy that leaves no one behind; stresses, therefore, that tenants and owner- occupiers should be fully informed and involved in renovation projects and should not see overall costs increase because of them;
Amendment 161 #
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 achievinge deep renovation of 3% of the European building stock per year;
Amendment 163 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Member States to adapt buildings to meet the needs of older and disabled people, as well as those with motor and sensory difficulties; emphasises that a safe dwelling is one where safety risks have been minimised and the ease of responding to them has been maximised, should they arise; stresses that the heat, light, noise and smell levels in a dwelling should be comfortable for its inhabitants, and that buildings should include accessibility features such as lifts, ramps, wide corridors and doorways, non-slip flooring, and appropriate stairs with handrails; underscores that the fixtures in a dwelling should not pose a direct safety risk if used incorrectly;
Amendment 166 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Member States to promote programmes and incentives for families to live close to one another, to strengthen intergenerational ties and to enable older people who have to leave their homes for financial or health reasons to find new accommodation that meets their needs without having to leave the communities they were part of for many years;
Amendment 168 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Calls on the Member States to fight energy poverty effectively, increasing energy efficiency by insulating buildings and conducting energy saving campaigns;
Amendment 172 #
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 CommissionMember States to propose an EU framework ford implement national homelessness strategies; calls on the Member States to prioritise the provision of permanent housing to homeless people; stresses the importance of reliable data collection on homelessness, in cooperation with NGOs that provide assistance in this area (e.g. through the FEAD programme), taking into account the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 207 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for a comprehensive and integrated anti-poverty strategy with a designated poverty reduction target, including for child poverty; calls for a European framework for minimum income schemes;
Amendment 217 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to ensure equal access to housing for all and safeguard non-discrimination on all grounds stipulated in Article 21 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure the implementation of the Charter as well as of the Racial Equality Directive; calls on the Council to swiftly adopt the horizontal anti-discrimination directive; calls on the Commission to launch infringement procedures against Member States which do not enforce EU anti-discrimination legislation or which criminalise the homeless;
Amendment 233 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with deep concern that the living conditions of Roma continue to be extremely worryingdifficult; calls on the Member States to promote spatial desegregation and engage Roma beneficiaries in housing projects, to prevent forced evictions, and to provide halting sites for non-sedentary Roma; emphasises the urgent need for public investment in this regard;
Amendment 247 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls that EU policies, funding programmes and financing instruments have a great impact on housing markets and citizens’ lives; calls on the Commission to develop an integratedencourages the Member States to develop national strategyies for social, public and affordable housing at EU level to ensure the provision of safe, accessible and affordable quality housing for all;
Amendment 260 #
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; stresses the need to modify house price indicators and to set the inclusion threshold for housing cost overburden at no more than 25% of a household’s gross domestic income;
Amendment 271 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges the Commission to provide more accurate data on housing markets, including at subnatlocal or regional level, through Eurostat (European Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU- SILC));
Amendment 284 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Member States and regional and local authorities to put in place legal provisions to protect tenants and owner-occupiers from eviction and to ensure security of tenure by favouring long-term rental contracts as the default option, together with rent transparency and rent control measures;
Amendment 294 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Member States to be more active in correcting housing market inequalities, including by providing comprehensive information on the functioning of housing markets, the number and geographical distribution of transactions, price trends in specific market segments, and the potential for development in other specific segments;
Amendment 295 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Calls on the Member States to set up initiatives and incentives that make it easier for young people to access housing, such as credit incentives or renting with the right to buy;
Amendment 296 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Calls on the Member States to develop their house-building policies, which will boost economic growth in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 297 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 d (new)
Paragraph 14 d (new)
14d. Emphasises that sheltered and supported housing are instruments of social and housing policy, and that the support they provide is highly effective, e.g. in moving care from institutions to the community; calls on the Member States to take action to build more sheltered and supported housing;
Amendment 302 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes with concern the increased financialisation of the housing market, in particular in cities, whereby investors treat housing as a tradable asset rather than a human right; calls on the Commission to assess the contribution of EU policies and regulations to financialisation of the housing market and the ability of national and local authorities to ensure the right to housing and, where appropriate, to put forward legislative proposals to counter financialisation of the housing market by mid-2021; calls on the Member States and local authorities to put in place taxation measures to counter speculative investment, and; calls on the Member States and local authorities to develop urban and rural planning policies that favour affordable housing, and social mix and social cohesioncohesion, and to adapt public spaces to the needs of older people, families with children, and disabled people;
Amendment 314 #
2019/2187(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Points out that the expansive growth of short-term holiday rental is extracting housing from the market and driving up prices, and has a negative impact on liveability; calls on the Commission to set up a regulatory framework for short-term accommodation rental that gives wide discretion to national and local authorities to define proportionate rules for hospitality services;urges the Commission to include in the Digital Services Act a proposal for mandatory information-sharing obligations for platforms in the short-term accommodation rental market, in line with data protection rules;
Amendment 329 #
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 in this regard for a reform of the Stability and Growth Pact allowing for increased fiscal space for sustainable public investments, in particular in affordable housing; calls, furthermore, for a harmonised accounting for amortisation methodology for affordable housing investments;
Amendment 27 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas platform work is not surveyed and included in statistics in many Member States, and it is therefore not possible to determine precisely or even approximately which group of workers is concerned and, even more so, to what extent;
Amendment 43 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the popularity of some platforms, in particular transport and food delivery, increased significantly during the pandemic, mainly because they provided access to certain services during a period of isolation; whereas more than 60 % of EU residents say that, even after the COVID-19 crisis, they do not intend to stop using online services, including, for instance, the possibility of ordering meals online1a; __________________ 1ahttps://www.dw.com/pl/ue-chce-lepiej- chroni%C4%87-pracuj%C4%85cych-za- po%C5%9Brednictwem-platform- cyfrowych/a-56676431
Amendment 60 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas most platform workers have another job or other source of income; whereas platform workers tend to be low paid, but with a few relatively good incomes; whereas workers in the platform economy tend to be younger and more highly educated than the wider population1b; __________________ 1b The Social Protection of Workers in the Platform Economy https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/ etudes/STUD/2017/614184/IPOL_STU(20 17)614184_EN.pdf
Amendment 65 #
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-employedoften classified as self-employed although many of them claim to be an employee1c; whereas there are different reasons of this uncertainty regarding their status such as having a regular job as employees or self-employed (in a more traditional sense) and therefore being covered by standard employment legislation or not being sure regarding their status and seeing themselves as employees only because they provide a certain type of service with regularity through the same platform; whereas, as such, these people domay not benefit from the equivalent social, labour, health and safety protection that are connected to an employment contract in most countries; __________________ 1c Estimates from the COLLEEM survey reveal that when asked about their current employment situation, 75.7 % of the platform workers claimed to be an employee (68.1%) or self-employed (7.6%). https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repos itory/bitstream/JRC112157/jrc112157_pu bsy_platform_workers_in_europe_science _for_policy.pdf
Amendment 71 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the determination of employment relationships or employment contracts is governed by the laws of the individual Member States of the Union; whereas, exceptionally, the Union has competence only in respect of the free movement of workers or, in part, the equal treatment of workers, which requires a uniform application of the concept of worker;
Amendment 72 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the legal form of the employment relationship or employment contract varies from country to country and is a matter of national competence; whereas the characteristics of employment which enable it to be recognised as an employment relationship vary greatly from one Member State to another, as is clearly shown by the extensive research carried out by the labour law representatives from those Member States1d; whereas persons working via online platforms could thus be considered as workers in the individual Member States and not throughout the Union; __________________ 1dRegulating the employment relationship in Europe: A guide to Recommendation No. 198, European Labour Law Network 2013
Amendment 112 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 123 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that the issue of social security remains an exclusive competence of the Member States; calls on the Member States to take action to protect platform workers, especially those whose legal situation is unclear; stresses that platform workers should enjoy labour rights if, under the law of the Member State concerned, the work they perform fulfils the conditions applicable to an employment relationship;
Amendment 143 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that this legal uncertainty must be urgently addressed, while acknowledging that it cannot be easily solved by a one-size-fits-all approach; believes that any proposal must recognise the heterogeneity of platforms and of platform workerany proposal must recognise the heterogeneity of platforms and of platform workers, as well as the heterogeneity of the socio-economic environments and practices in the Member States, and take into account the current digital labour platforms model, where some platform workers are genuinely self-employed and wish to remain so;
Amendment 159 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a legislativen initiative to improve the working conditions of platform workers; 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 directiverecommendation or guidelines 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; underlines that proposed solutions should help platform workers to continue their professional activity with their preferred flexibility to organise and control their own status (for example, as secondary source of income), workload and schedule;
Amendment 172 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that any proposal should be preceded by a thorough research regarding situation of the platform workers during COVID-19 crisis;
Amendment 185 #
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 directiverecommendation or guidelines, 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 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 207 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – indent 3
Paragraph 6 – indent 3
– address the current lack of transparency by ensuring the provision of essential information regarding working conditions and rules of cooperation, the method of calculating the price or fee, and transparency in the event of a change in the terms, conditions and procedures for temporary or permanent deactivation, if any, which should be preceded by consultation;
Amendment 223 #
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; 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 260 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recognises that freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are fundamental rights for all workers, and believes a directive on platform workers should ensure that these rights are effective and enforced; notes the potential for imbalanced relationships between digital labour platforms and workers, who may lack the individual bargaining power to negotiate their terms and conditions; notes further that there are also practical issues such as a lack of common means of communication and opportunities to meet online or in person, which can prevent collective representation in practice; calls on the Commission to address such impediments in its proposal; stresses the need for platform workers and platforms to be properly represented in order to facilitate social dialogue;
Amendment 308 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that platform workers should be entitled to transparent, non- discriminatory, trustworthy and ethical algorithms; believes that algorithm transparency should apply to task distribution, ratings and interactions, while respecting trade secrets, and that an intelligible explanation of the functioning of the algorithm on the way tasks are assigned, ratings are granted, the deactivation procedure and pricing should always be provided, as well as information in a clear and up-to-date manner on any significant changes to the algorithm; is of the opinion that trustworthy and ethical algorithm implies that all decisions are contestable and reversible, and that incentive practices or exceptional bonuses in particular should not lead to risky behaviours; is convinced that non- discriminatory algorithms are those which prevent gender and other social biases;
Amendment 322 #
2019/2186(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that all online platforms must ensure full compliance with EU non- discrimination and data protection law; believes further that platform workers should have access to all data concerning their own activities, understand how their personal information is processed, and have the right to export or delete their ratings; believes that the possibility of a portable rating certificate, recognised between similar platforms, should be explored;
Amendment 69 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates its call on the Commission to present a legal instrumentcomprehensive information on gender pay transparency as soon as possiblend proposals to address the pay gap;
Amendment 92 #
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, especially the singularisation and feminisation of old age, particularly by factoring gender into pension entitlements in order to eliminate the gender pension and life expectancy 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 121 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to put forward a Care Deal for Europe to cover all care needs throughout the lifecycle; 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, ensuring the coverage of those needs through quality universal public care services; urges Member States to fully implement the Work-Life Balance Directive1 and invites them to go beyond the Directive’s minimum standards; __________________ 1 OJ L 188, 12.7.2019, p. 79.
Amendment 132 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes that, at times of such events as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the role of and opportunities for teleworking and distance working are increasing; calls on the Commission to include in the strategy the role of teleworking and distance working as an important factor in achieving a work-life balance;
Amendment 140 #
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;
Amendment 169 #
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 ensure gender sensitive rights 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 a Gender Equality Index in the European Semester to monitor gender effects of macroeconomic policies as well as of the green and digital transitions.
Amendment 1 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3
Citation 3
Amendment 49 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, despite all efforts so far, conservation and sustainable use of the world’s forests cannot be adequately ensured by current policies and legal frameworks;
Amendment 54 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas forest policy and responsibility for forests remains a competence of the Member State, and whereas EU action must take into account the principle of subsidiarity;
Amendment 55 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas Court judgments do not establish a common forestry policy or any new EU competences in this area;
Amendment 103 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas increased protection of forests, both passive and active, provides opportunities for economic development through sustainable forest management, particularly at the level of local communities;
Amendment 129 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the EU hasand its Member States have expertise in sustainable forest management and in assisting other countries with capacity building;
Amendment 149 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Agrees with the priorities for stepping up EU action presented in COM(2019)352; notes, however, that the EU action should be more ambitiousformulated in a way that is achievable and should respond to the changing economic situation;
Amendment 167 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the EU has the powers, responsibility and funds available that can help to protect European forests as part of the world’s forests; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that measures aimed at protecting and restoring the world’s forests are consistently applied to European forests;
Amendment 183 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the crucial role of indigenous peoples and local communities in the protection of the world’s forests and calls on the Commissionin the decision-making process concerning those forests; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to take this role into account in the adoption, implementation and enforcement of forest protection measures, both at EU level and in key international forums;
Amendment 197 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the role of civil society in environmental protection and sustainable consumption and calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure transparency and public participation in forest-related measures in order to promote forest protection as part of sustainable forest management so as to fight deforestation and forest degradation, at both local and global level;
Amendment 212 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that a single definition of the concept of non- deforestation supply chain is central to addressing Calls on the Commission to ensure full implementation of the EU FLEGT plan, withe problem of commodities contributing to deforestation, and calls on the Commission to propose such a definitionarticular emphasis on Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs);
Amendment 214 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 223 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 287 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the Commission's plan to ensure that the topic of deforestation is part of country-level political dialogues and recommends that the Commission include the promotion of human rightsa broad range of people involved in forest protection and sustainable forest management, in particular the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, as well as support for environmentalists in these dialogues;
Amendment 290 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the Commission's plan to help partner countries develop and implement national frameworks for forests and their sustainable management, but considers that such assistance should be provided on the basis of competences conferred on the EU and produce measurable results demonstrating its cost- effectiveness and recommends that the Commission include this aspect in its reflections and actions;
Amendment 298 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 319 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the EU to consider providing support to thirdhelp countries with the potential to switch to renewable energy sourcesdevelop innovative methods for using bioenergy, thereby reducing the pressure on deforestation caused by the use of wood as fuel;
Amendment 325 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the Commission's plan to strengthen cooperation on policies and measures to protect the world’s forests in key international forums, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to endeavour to cooperate with these forums (i.e. UNFF, FAO, ITTA and Forest Europe) with a view, inter alia, to harmonising the terminology and concepts in use (e.g. sustainable forest management or deforestation-free supply chains) and to ensuring the coherence of the policies and measures adopted;
Amendment 346 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to seek to ensure that all newly adopted trade agreements, both comprehensive and relevant sub- agreements, contain provisions relatleading to forests and safeguards to prevent them from being implemented in a manner that could lead toa reduction in deforestation and forest degradation;
Amendment 377 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission, to includegether with the Member States, to set binding targets for the protection and restoration of forest ecosystems, including native European forests, as part of the EU's future forest strategynd to establish mechanisms to support that action, including financial instruments;
Amendment 408 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to take specific steps in close cooperation with the Member States to improve the availability of information and data obtained through existing and new monitoring tools relating to forests, and to ensure that this information is disseminated in a form that is accessible and comprehensible to the public, consumers and the private sector;
Amendment 414 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that independentreliable monitoring and information sharing are essential to improving governance and facilitating compliance with zero- deforestation commitments in partner countries; Calls for the EU to step up financial and technical support to partner countries to achieve these ends and to help them develop the expertise necessary to improve local forest governance structures and accountability;
Amendment 11 #
2019/2086(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that the recruitment target for 2018 was achieved with 97 % of posts filled at the end of the year for the implementation of the REACH Regulation, Regulation (EC) No 1272/20085, the PIC Regulation and the Regulation on biocidal products; stresses that, given that work on assessing registered chemicals will continue and that new tasks have arisen in relation to the circular economy, staffing levels in the Agency must remain stable or even be increased if necessary; _________________ 5 Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1).
Amendment 6 #
2019/2079(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Draws attention to the Centre's role in developing tools for the digitisation of healthcare in the EU, in particular in the context of tackling a pandemic;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2078(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that the Authority should continue paying special attention to public opinion, and commit itself to openness and transparency; stresses, in that connection, that the adopted Regulation (EU) 2019/13811a gives the Authority addutional tasks relating to safety assessment and public communications, all of which will generate additional costs; _________________ 1aRegulation (EU) 2019/1381 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain and amending Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 1829/2003, (EC) No 1831/2003, (EC) No 2065/2003, (EC) No 1935/2004, (EC) No 1331/2008, (EC) No 1107/2009, (EU) 2015/2283 and Directive 2001/18/EC.
Amendment 2 #
2019/2073(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that a number of the Agency’s activities were scaled back, delayed or postponed due to Brexit or other external circumstances; notes with concern that the Agency pointed to a lack of adequate resources for facing a workload that is increasing due to new tasks and legislation, and specifically to the loss of short term contract staff due to relocation and specifics of labour legislation in the Netherlands; calls on all the relvant authorities, including the Dutch authorities, to take action to ensure that the agency is moved as quickly and efficiently as possible to its permanent headquarters so that its work and the assessment of medicine safety are not adversely affected;
Amendment 11 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 17 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the increase of EUR 21,5 million in commitments for LIFE (+3,9 %); regrets that LIFE represents only 0,3 % of the 2020 DB;
Amendment 22 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that permanent and temporary posts authorised under the 2020 DB remain unchanged compared to the 2019 budget for the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA), while those posts increase for the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) (+34, following revision of the general food law ), the European Environment Agency (EEA) (+1 ) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) (+2 ); highlights that, where appropriate, more financial and human resources must be allocated to those agencies in order to fulfil their mandate and execute their tasks resulting from recently adopted legislation, and in order to promote a science-based approach in the Union; underlines that better coordination between the agencies would optimise their work, as well as the use of public funds;
Amendment 24 #
2019/0188(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Network has been key in encouraging further cooperation between the Member States within the areas of PES responsibility as well as contributing to the modernisation and strengthening of the PES. An evaluation of the state of implementation of Decision No 573/2014/EU shows that the Network has had a positive impact and identifies lessons learned on the basis of the different activities and experiences. By gaining legal legitimacy, the European Network of Public Employment Services has increased its capacity and developed innovative evidence-based measures to implement employment policies. __________________ 16 Commission Staff Working Document SWD(2019)1350
Amendment 26 #
2019/0188(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In order to capitalise on the results achieved so far and further foster cooperation between PES, as well as to expand, strengthen and consolidate PES initiatives, modernise Public Employment Services, and enable them to operate effectively and harmoniously, the period of establishment of the Network should be prolonged until 31 December 2027.
Amendment 19 #
2019/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Regulation (EU) 2016/64621 introduced the dates of application of the RDE test procedure, as well as the compliance criteria for RDE. For that purpose, pollutant-specific conformity factors (including margins of error) were used to take account of statistical and technical uncertainties of the measurements conducted by means of Portable Emission Measurement Systems (PEMS). __________________ 21 Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/646 of 20 April 2016 amending Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 as regards emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 6) (OJ L 109, 26.04.2016, p.1).
Amendment 28 #
2019/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The General Court did not question the technical justification of the conformity factors. Therefore, and given that at the current stage of technological development there is still a discrepancy between emissions measured in real driving and those measured in a laboratory, it is appropriate to introduce the conformity factors(including margins of error) into Regulation (EC) No 715/2007.
Amendment 38 #
2019/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to allow manufacturers to comply with the Euro 6 emission limits in the context of RDE test procedure, the compliance criteria for RDE should be introduced in two steps. During the first step, upon the request of the manufacturer, a temporary conformity factor should apply, while as a second step only the final conformity factor should be used. The Commission should keep under review the final conformity factors in light of technical progress(including margins of error) should be used.
Amendment 44 #
2019/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) The Commission should continually look into the final conformity factors in light of technical progress in order to revise the margins of error. In doing so, the Commission should take into account any standards adopted by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) for a standard procedure to assess Real Driving Emissions measurement uncertainty with regard to gaseous and particle emissions.
Amendment 56 #
2019/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to contribute to the achievement of the Union’s air quality objectives and to reduce vehicle emissions, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFUEU) should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the detailed rules on the specific procedures, tests and requirements for type approval. That delegation should include supplementing Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 by such revised rules as well as the test cycles used to measure emissions; the requirements for the implementation of the prohibition on the use of defeat devices that reduce the effectiveness of emission control systems; the measures necessary for the implementation of the obligation of a manufacturer to provide unrestricted and standardised access to vehicle repair and maintenance information; the adoption of a revised measurement procedure for particulates. The delegation should further include amending Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 for the purposes of revising the final conformity factors,including margins of error, downwards to reflect technical progress in PEMS, ongoing work on their standardisation and recalibrating the particulate mass based limit values and introducing particle number based limit values. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations are 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 should receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically should have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.
Amendment 80 #
2019/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EC) No 715/2007
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) amending this Regulation (by revising the margins of error)in order to adapt to technical progress the pollutant- specific final conformity factors set out in Table 2a to Annex I.;
Amendment 84 #
2019/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Regulation (EC) 715/2007
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(10a) in Article 14 the following paragraph is inserted: “3 a. In exercising its powers referred to in paragraph 3 the Commission shall take into account any standards adopted by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) which provide a technically sound approach to assess Real Driving Emissions measurement uncertainty with regard to gaseous and particle emissions and to verify a specific margin of error for PEMS applications. ”
Amendment 93 #
2019/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – paragraph 1
Annex – paragraph 1
Regulation (EC) No 715/2007
Annex I – table 2a – row 2
Annex I – table 2a – row 2
CF 1,43 1+ 1,5 + - - - pollutant- final (2 margin margin final (2) of error of error (margin (margin =0,43) =0,5) (2) CF pollutant-final is the conformity factor used to determine compliance with the Euro 6 emission limits by taking into account the technical uncertainties linked with the use of the Portable Emission Measurement Systems (PEMS). which is expressed as a margin of error.
Amendment 23 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas labour market conditions in the EU keep improving; whereas the employment rate continued to increase and reached 73.5 % in the last quarter of 2018, with 240.7 million people in work, a new record level; whereas disparities in employment rates persist between the Member States; whereas the pace of growth of the employment rate has slowed down and whereas this trend is expected to continue; whereas, if these dynamics continue, the employment rate will reach 74.3 % in 2020; whereas in some Member States, unemployment remains high due to a lack of growth and structural weakness that derive to a considerable extent from ineffective and in many cases rigid labour market regulatory frameworks; whereas the labour market reforms that have been passed in most countries affected by the Euro-crisis were necessary; whereas these countries should continue on their reform path and not undo the attained progress;
Amendment 32 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas the primary responsibility for tackling youth unemployment rests with the Member states in terms of developing and implementing labour market regulatory frameworks, education and training systems and active labour market policies;
Amendment 37 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
D c. whereas other Member States are faced with structural challenges in the labour market such as low participation as well as skills and qualification mismatches; whereas there is a growing need for concrete measures for the integration or re-integration of inactive workforce to meet labour market demands;
Amendment 44 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
Amendment 128 #
2019/0000(INI)
6. Points out the need to fight ageism in labour markets, including by raising awareness of Council Directive 2000/78/EC establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation, and by securing access to life-long learning opportunities through customised courses and trainings;
Amendment 180 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that the Union’s social and economic goals should have equal priority and secured financial resources within the next budget; calls on the Commission and the Member States to reinforce social rights by delivering the European Pillar of Social Rights and implementing the social aspects of the Country Specific Recommendations;
Amendment 206 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 k (new)
Paragraph 11 k (new)
11 k. Believes that reforms to social protections systems by the Member States must aim to facilitate labour market participation for those who can work by making work pay; stresses in this regard that income support should be targeted at those most in need;
Amendment 211 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 d (new)
Paragraph 12 d (new)
12 d. Believes that in order to maintain and increase global competitiveness, the labour market regulatory framework in Member States needs to be clear, simple and flexible while maintaining high labour standards;