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Activities of Rosanna CONTE

Plenary speeches (36)

EU response to extreme meteorological events and their impacts: how to protect European urban areas and their cultural heritage (debate)
2019/11/26
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Croatian Presidency (debate)
2020/01/14
European protection of cross-border and seasonal workers in the context of the COVID-19 crisis (debate)
2020/06/18
Dossiers: 2020/2664(RSP)
Common agricultural policy - support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD - Common agricultural policy: financing, management and monitoring - Common agricultural policy – amendment of the CMO and other Regulations (debate)
2020/10/20
Dossiers: 2018/0218(COD)
The latest developments in the National Assembly of Venezuela (debate)
2021/01/19
Dossiers: 2021/2508(RSP)
The situation in Myanmar (debate)
2021/02/09
Dossiers: 2021/2540(RSP)
Fisheries control (debate)
2021/03/09
Dossiers: 2018/0193(COD)
Multiannual management plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean (debate)
2021/04/26
Dossiers: 2019/0272(COD)
Saving the summer tourism season - EU support to the hospitality sector (debate)
2021/04/27
5th anniversary of the Peace Agreement in Colombia (debate)
2021/04/28
Climate-resilient EU fisheries and aquaculture (debate)
2021/06/08
Dossiers: 2021/2699(RSP)
European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (debate)
2021/07/05
Natural disasters during the summer 2021 - Impacts of natural disasters in Europe due to climate change (debate)
2021/09/14
Dossiers: 2021/2867(RSP)
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)
2021/10/06
A European Action Plan Against Rare Diseases (debate)
2021/11/24
Protection of animals during transport - Protection of animals during transport (Recommendation) (debate)
2022/01/20
Dossiers: 2020/2269(INI)
Deforestation Regulation (debate)
2022/09/12
Dossiers: 2021/0366(COD)
Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change (debate)
2022/09/13
Question Time (Commission) Tackling depopulation through cohesion policy instrument
2022/10/04
Global food security as follow-up to the G20 Agriculture Ministers meeting (debate)
2022/10/19
Commission implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1614 of 15 September 2022 determining the existing deep-sea fishing areas and establishing a list of areas where vulnerable marine ecosystems are known to occur or are likely to occur (debate)
2022/10/20
Towards equal rights for persons with disabilities (debate)
2022/12/12
Dossiers: 2022/2026(INI)
Small-scale fisheries situation in the EU and future perspectives (debate)
2023/01/18
Dossiers: 2021/2056(INI)
Availability of fertilisers in the EU (debate)
2023/02/16
Dossiers: 2022/2982(RSP)
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)
2023/05/11
Statements by the President
2023/06/12
Nature restoration (debate)
2023/07/11
Dossiers: 2022/0195(COD)
Surface water and groundwater pollutants (debate)
2023/09/11
Dossiers: 2022/0344(COD)
Towards a more disaster-resilient EU - protecting people from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires (debate)
2023/09/12
Rising precariousness in Europe including the need for aid to the most deprived (debate)
2023/10/02
Medicine shortages and strategic healthcare autonomy in the EU (debate)
2023/10/03
Resumption of the sitting
2023/10/04
The proposed extension of glyphosate in the EU (debate)
2023/10/04
Fisheries control (debate)
2023/10/16
Dossiers: 2018/0193(COD)
Sustainable use of plant protection products (debate)
2023/11/21
Dossiers: 2022/0196(COD)
Packaging and packaging waste (debate)
2023/11/21
Dossiers: 2022/0396(COD)

Reports (1)

RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol to amend the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
2020/04/27
Committee: PECH
Dossiers: 2019/0225(NLE)
Documents: PDF(178 KB) DOC(51 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Rosanna CONTE', 'mepid': 197616}]

Shadow reports (9)

REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, and amending Council Regulations (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1005/2008, and Regulation (EU) No 2016/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards fisheries control
2021/02/10
Committee: PECH
Dossiers: 2018/0193(COD)
Documents: PDF(641 KB) DOC(301 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Clara AGUILERA', 'mepid': 125045}]
REPORT on the impact on fisheries of marine litter
2021/03/03
Committee: PECH
Dossiers: 2019/2160(INI)
Documents: PDF(231 KB) DOC(76 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Catherine CHABAUD', 'mepid': 197505}]
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on specific provisions for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) supported by the European Regional Development Fund and external financing instruments
2021/06/18
Committee: REGI
Dossiers: 2018/0199(COD)
Documents: PDF(189 KB) DOC(58 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Pascal ARIMONT', 'mepid': 24922}]
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1004
2021/06/30
Committee: PECH
Dossiers: 2018/0210(COD)
Documents: PDF(177 KB) DOC(53 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Gabriel MATO', 'mepid': 96936}]
REPORT on the investigation of alleged contraventions and maladministration in the application of Union law in relation to the protection of animals during transport within and outside the Union
2021/12/14
Committee: ANIT
Dossiers: 2020/2269(INI)
Documents: PDF(460 KB) DOC(150 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Daniel BUDA', 'mepid': 125012}, {'name': 'Isabel CARVALHAIS', 'mepid': 199996}]
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending and correcting Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 as regards specific measures to alleviate the consequences of the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine on fishing activities and to mitigate the effects of the market disruption caused by that military aggression on the supply chain of fishery and aquaculture products
2022/06/21
Committee: PECH
Dossiers: 2022/0118(COD)
Documents: PDF(195 KB) DOC(70 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Nuno MELO', 'mepid': 96978}]
REPORT on striving for a sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture: the way forward
2022/07/19
Committee: PECH
Dossiers: 2021/2189(INI)
Documents: PDF(210 KB) DOC(75 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Clara AGUILERA', 'mepid': 125045}]
REPORT on the small-scale fisheries situation in the EU and future perspectives
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Dossiers: 2021/2056(INI)
Documents: PDF(232 KB) DOC(88 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'João PIMENTA LOPES', 'mepid': 136236}]
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2000/60/EC establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy, Directive 2006/118/EC on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration and Directive 2008/105/EC on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy
2023/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Dossiers: 2022/0344(COD)
Documents: PDF(530 KB) DOC(248 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Milan BRGLEZ', 'mepid': 197446}]

Shadow opinions (4)

OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Brexit Adjustment Reserve
2021/05/28
Committee: PECH
Dossiers: 2020/0380(COD)
Documents: PDF(221 KB) DOC(131 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'François-Xavier BELLAMY', 'mepid': 197534}]
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2021/241 as regards REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, Directive 2003/87/EC and Decision (EU) 2015/1814
2022/10/10
Committee: REGI
Dossiers: 2022/0164(COD)
Documents: PDF(251 KB) DOC(174 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Pascal ARIMONT', 'mepid': 24922}]
OPINION on ensuring food security and long-term resilience of the EU agriculture
2023/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Dossiers: 2022/2183(INI)
Documents: PDF(209 KB) DOC(91 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Anja HAZEKAMP', 'mepid': 125023}]
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and Directive (EU) 2019/904, and repealing Directive 94/62/EC
2023/08/21
Committee: AGRI
Dossiers: 2022/0396(COD)
Documents: PDF(409 KB) DOC(191 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Salvatore DE MEO', 'mepid': 204333}]

Institutional motions (1)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the assassination of the Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio and his entourage
2021/03/08
Dossiers: 2021/2577(RSP)
Documents: PDF(136 KB) DOC(43 KB)

Oral questions (1)

Stoking fears of using cash is fake news
2020/07/08
Documents: PDF(46 KB) DOC(10 KB)

Written explanations (127)

Periods of application of Regulation (EU) 2019/501 and Regulation (EU) 2019/502 ( - Karima Delli)

Con l'avvicinarsi del 31 ottobre, data in cui il Regno Unito lascerà l'Unione europea, e le relative incertezze inevitabilmente legate alla Brexit, ho deciso di esprimere il mio voto a favore del regolamento sulle misure di emergenza per la connettività in caso di mancato accordo.La Brexit rischia di cambiare completamente il volto della mobilità europea, che necessita pertanto di vedere introdotte norme che garantiscano i collegamenti di base per il trasporto merci e passeggeri su strada, nonché la connettività di base del trasporto aereo.Con tale provvedimento la Commissione europea intende infatti prorogare di sei mesi le disposizioni transitorie per i collegamenti autobus e pullman tra Irlanda e Irlanda del Nord e quelle riguardanti il settore dell'aviazione, al fine di evitare disservizi e disagi per i cittadini europei in mobilità da e per il Regno Unito.
2019/10/10
Eurojust and Serbia Cooperation Agreement (A9-0009/2019 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)

Eurojust è il meccanismo di cooperazione tra i paesi dell'Unione europea per quanto riguarda la lotta contro i reati gravi, specialmente la criminalità organizzata e il terrorismo, e comporta il coordinamento e la collaborazione giudiziaria tra le varie amministrazioni nazionali.Col tempo l'Unione europea ha concluso accordi di collaborazione anche con numerosi paesi extra UE, tra cui l'ex Repubblica jugoslava di Macedonia, gli Stati Uniti, la Norvegia, la Svizzera e l'Albania.Il provvedimento, a cui ho dato il mio voto favorevole, segue il modello di tali accordi e prevede un modello di cooperazione rafforzata con la Serbia nella lotta contro gravi forme di criminalità nella regione dei Balcani occidentali.
2019/10/10
Foreign electoral interference and disinformation in national and European democratic processes (B9-0108/2019, B9-0111/2019)

Contrastare fake news e l'interferenza elettorale dei paesi stranieri è l'obiettivo dietro il quale si sono celati i tentativi di attacco pretestuoso ai danni della Lega e ai partiti che compongono la nostra alleanza politica in Europa. La risoluzione, sulla quale ho espresso il mio voto contrario, contiene illazioni indebite riguardo a potenziali collusioni del nostro gruppo con interferenze esterne in Europa, che respingiamo con fermezza e decisione. Ci dichiariamo, infatti, disponibili ad affrontare questo e altri temi, come quello dei finanziamenti esteri ai partiti e movimenti politici europei, rilanciando la nostra totale estraneità a queste accuse infondate. Auspichiamo piuttosto che l'Europa conduca una battaglia seria e non ideologica alla disinformazione, soprattutto in vista delle oltre 50 elezioni che si svolgeranno negli Stati membri nei prossimi mesi, tra elezioni presidenziali, nazionali, locali o regionali.
2019/10/10
Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 and own resources: time to meet citizens' expectations (B9-0110/2019, B9-0112/2019, B9-0113/2019)

Il quadro finanziario pluriennale (QFP) è il bilancio a lungo termine dell'Unione europea e fissa i limiti della spesa nel suo insieme e nei diversi settori di attività dell'UE per un periodo di sette anni. Attualmente sono in corso le negoziazioni per il periodo 2021-2027, su cui il Parlamento e i gruppi europeisti si sono espressi in direzione di un incremento del bilancio generale per inglobare nuove priorità. Per ribadire la nostra posizione contraria ad aumenti, e quindi a nuove tasse europee, ho votato contro la posizione del Parlamento sul prossimo QFP in quanto comporterebbe un aggravio maggiore per i contribuenti italiani. La proposta introdurrebbe, inoltre, l'applicazione del principio della condizionalità economica e politica, per cui l'erogazione dei fondi europei sarebbe condizionata al rispetto di criteri decisi da Bruxelles, come il rispetto dello stato di diritto e di obiettivi di bilancio.
2019/10/10
Employment and social policies of the euro area (A9-0016/2019 - Yana Toom)

Ogni anno, in occasione del Semestre europeo, si analizzano le azioni intraprese e quelle da intraprendere in relazione alle politiche occupazionali e sociali degli Stati membri della zona euro. La relazione, a cui ho dato il mio voto contrario, celebra strumenti come le Raccomandazioni specifiche per Paese e le riforme strutturali volute da Bruxelles che si sono finora rivelate un fallimento conclamato. Continuiamo a dichiararci contro ogni tentativo di accentramento dell'Europa e siamo a favore del fatto che le politiche occupazionali e sociali rimangano prerogativa dei singoli Stati membri, che meglio sanno rispondere alla situazione socio-economica dei propri cittadini.
2019/10/10
European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2014-2020) (A9-0015/2019 - Vilija Blinkevičiūtė)

Il Fondo europeo di adeguamento alla globalizzazione (FEG) rappresenta un'iniziativa promossa per affrontare la disoccupazione nell'UE dovuta ai cambiamenti strutturali dell'economia generati dalla globalizzazione e alle sue conseguenze in termini di esubero del personale. Il Fondo è pertanto una misura di solidarietà d'emergenza e, in quanto strumento finanziario speciale, viene attivato ad hoc , come nel caso proposto in riferimento al recesso del Regno Unito dall'UE e alle conseguenze che questo avrà su lavoratori e imprese europei. Considerando questa misura fondamentale a parziale compensazione dei danni sociali ed economici che la Brexit causerà, mi sono espressa a favore del provvedimento che consente la mobilitazione del Fondo e il cofinanziamento di progetti che aiuteranno i lavoratori in esubero a trovare un nuovo lavoro o le PMI attive in uno o più settori a risollevare la propria impresa.
2019/10/22
Fishing authorisations for Union fishing vessels in United Kingdom waters and fishing operations of United Kingdom fishing vessels in Union waters (A9-0014/2019 - Chris Davies)

Parte delle misure introdotte in vista dell'uscita del Regno Unito dall'Unione europea riguardano la necessità di garantire la sostenibilità della pesca e il sostentamento economico delle comunità costiere dell'UE e del Regno Unito. A tal proposito è stata proposta la proroga della concessione dei diritti di accesso reciproco alle rispettive acque, a cui ho dato il mio voto positivo, soprattutto nella misura in cui tale provvedimento prevede che le attività di pesca siano sostenibili conformemente agli obiettivi della Politica Comune della Pesca (PCP). Data la continua incertezza sul ritiro ordinato del Regno Unito dall'UE, ritengo infatti opportuno che il quadro temporaneo di autorizzazioni di pesca dei pescherecci dell'Unione nelle acque del Regno Unito e delle operazioni di pesca dei pescherecci britannici nelle acque dell'Unione, istituito per il 2019, rimanga in vigore anche per tutto il 2020.
2019/10/22
Implementation and financing of the EU general budget in 2020 in relation to the UK's withdrawal from the EU (A9-0018/2019 - Johan Van Overtveldt)

L'obiettivo della proposta in questione è quello di prorogare al 2020 il quadro di emergenza che disciplina le relazioni in materia di bilancio tra l'Unione e il Regno Unito nel caso in cui si verifichi una Brexit senza accordo. In base a ciò, il Regno Unito continuerebbe a beneficiare dei finanziamenti dell'UE per l'anno 2020, a patto di continuare a contribuire al finanziamento del bilancio comunitario stesso e di autorizzare controlli per l'intero periodo di attuazione dei programmi. Benché il provvedimento appaia sensato, ho preferito non dare il mio pieno supporto ad una decisione che avrebbe in ogni caso una qualche influenza nel dibattito col Regno Unito, determinando direttamente o indirettamente ingerenze e controlli da parte dell'UE.
2019/10/22
Periods of application of Regulation (EU) 2019/501 and Regulation (EU) 2019/502 (Committee on Transport and Tourism)

Un ulteriore provvedimento introdotto per far fronte ad una possibile uscita del Regno Unito dall'Unione europea senza accordo prevede alcune misure di emergenza per garantire la connettività tra Regno Unito e UE, al fine di evitare disservizi e disagi per i cittadini in mobilità da e per il Regno Unito. Ritenendo fondamentale il mantenimento dei collegamenti di base per il trasporto di merci e di passeggeri su strada, nonché la connettività di base del trasporto aereo tra il continente e la penisola britannica, ho espresso il mio voto a favore delle norme che prorogano di sei mesi le disposizioni transitorie per i collegamenti in autobus e pullman tra Irlanda e Irlanda del Nord e fino al 24 ottobre 2020 quelle per il settore dell'aviazione. Grazie a questo provvedimento si consentirà infatti ai rispettivi settori di trasporto merci/passeggeri di fare riferimento ad un quadro di norme certe nel quadro di inevitabile incertezza che deriva dai continui rinvii e dall'assenza di decisioni sulla Brexit.
2019/10/22
Draft general budget of the European Union for 2020 - all sections

Il progetto contiene la posizione del Parlamento europeo sul Bilancio annuale dell'UE per il 2020 e rappresenta per questo il punto di avvio della nuova generazione di programmi e di politiche europee. La risoluzione in questione non solo ha rigettato la quasi totalità dei tagli di spesa chiesti dal Consiglio, e supportati dalla Lega, ma ha addirittura aumentato la richiesta di fondi rispetto alla proposta iniziale della Commissione, assestandosi su di un livello di spesa record di circa 171 miliardi di euro. Per questo motivo ho votato contro la proposta che, oltre a non ridurre l'importo globale del bilancio, prevede di aumentare le risorse di cui dovranno farsi carico i contribuenti dei singoli paesi europei, come l'Italia, che è uno dei principali contributori netti al bilancio dell'UE. Inoltre, invece di indirizzare le nuove risorse su politiche che portano risultati e benefici concreti ai cittadini, come il contrasto all'immigrazione clandestina e la gestione delle frontiere dell'Unione, il testo aggiunge più di 2 miliardi di euro per la tutela del clima, confermando ancora una volta le posizioni ideologiche e pretestuose del Parlamento europeo sul tema.
2019/10/23
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Assessment of the impact of plant protection products on honeybees (B9-0149/2019)

L'obiezione in questione rappresenta la linea pressoché unanime del Parlamento, che chiede alla Commissione di dare piena attuazione alle linee guida dell'Autorità di sicurezza alimentare europea (EFSA) in materia di valutazione dell'impatto dei prodotti fitosanitari sulle api da miele. Il regolamento UE che stabilisce principi uniformi sull'autorizzazione di tali prodotti è stato infatti seguito da una presa di posizione dell'EFSA del 2013 per quanto riguarda la tossicità acuta per le api. L'obiezione ritiene che tale parere non rappresenti gli sviluppi più recenti nelle conoscenze scientifiche e tecniche, dato che nulla dice sulla tossicità cronica per le api, nonché per bombi, api solitarie e larve. Poiché, tuttavia, respingere la proposta di modifica significherebbe ricominciare l'iter daccapo e, perciò, prolungare di molto la vigenza dell'attuale normativa meno puntuale in materia, ho ritenuto opportuno esprimere un parere favorevole e di sostegno all'obiezione, al fine di richiedere l'attuazione dei più alti standard disponibili per proteggere le api dai prodotti fitosanitari.
2019/10/23
Financial assistance to Member States to cover serious financial burden inflicted on them following a UK's withdrawal from the EU without an agreement (A9-0020/2019 - Younous Omarjee)

La presente rappresenta un'ulteriore misura predisposta in vista di una possibile uscita del Regno Unito dall'Unione europea senza accordo che, per i suoi effetti destabilizzanti e la pressione esercitata sulle finanze pubbliche, potrebbe costituire un grave turbamento per gli Stati membri, valevole l'attivazione del Fondo di solidarietà dell'Unione europea (FSUE). Il Fondo in questione, tuttavia, è principalmente pensato per sostenere gli Stati membri in gravi situazioni di difficoltà derivanti da catastrofi naturali come le inondazioni e tempeste che hanno colpito il Veneto l'autunno del 2018. Nonostante sia contrarissima all'utilizzo di questo Fondo per altri scopi, quale una Brexit senza accordo, il mio voto finale di astensione deriva dal fatto che il testo introduce anche l'incremento dei pagamenti anticipati per le regioni colpite da gravi disastri naturali, che dal 10% passerebbe al 25%, che ritengo un provvedimento necessario a garantire un intervento anticipato più cospicuo da parte dell'Unione verso i territori europei colpiti da emergenze.
2019/10/24
Search and rescue in the Mediterranean (B9-0130/2019, B9-0131/2019, B9-0132/2019, B9-0154/2019)

Ho votato risolutamente contro la presente relazione avente ad oggetto le operazioni di ricerca e soccorso nel Mediterraneo (SAR) presentata dal deputato socialista spagnolo López Aguilar. La buona notizia è che, non solo la delegazione della Lega ha respinto il testo espressamente concepito per attaccare i provvedimenti di contrasto all'immaginazione clandestina attuati dal precedente governo Conte e fortemente voluti da Matteo Salvini, ma anche l'intera Aula si è espressa negativamente, rigettando la risoluzione. Dal riconoscimento del sostegno fornito da ONG di ogni tipo nel Mediterraneo, all'introduzione di un vero e proprio meccanismo permanente di raccolta dei migranti in mare e della loro redistribuzione sul territorio UE, passando per misure che scagionano sempre e comunque il comandante e l'equipaggio delle imbarcazioni di soccorso, il provvedimento contiene misure che mirano a smontare punto per punto i nostri decreti sicurezza. Con il suo importante voto contrario, l'Aula dimostra la sua non adesione all'approccio ideologico all'immigrazione avanzato dalla sinistra e si conferma su posizioni ragionevoli e contrarie a qualsiasi forma di favoreggiamento del traffico di migranti clandestini che avviene sulle nostre acque.
2019/10/24
EU-Ukraine Agreement amending the trade preferences for poultry meat and poultry meat preparations provided for by the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement (A9-0024/2019 - Enikő Győri)

L'accordo in questione mira a correggere l'errore commesso dalla Commissione nel negoziare un accordo di associazione con l'Ucraina, che ha consentito a quest'ultima di esportare senza limiti la sua carne di pollame in Europa. Tuttavia, nel farlo, il nuovo accordo apre il problema dell'aumento del volume complessivo delle importazioni. Per questa ragione, ho espresso il mio voto contrario a un provvedimento che va nella direzione opposta di quella di una maggiore protezione del mercato, delle imprese e dei consumatori europei. Il settore del pollame ucraino è infatti fortemente criticato per non rispettare gli standard europei in termini di controlli sanitari e benessere degli animali.
2019/11/26
Amending VAT and excise duty rules as regards defence effort within the Union framework (A9-0034/2019 - Paul Tang)

Il testo della proposta intende estendere le esenzioni in materia di IVA e di accise alle cessioni di beni e le prestazioni di servizi effettuate a fini di sicurezza e difesa. In particolare, il provvedimento prevede che ad essere soggette a tali esenzioni non siano più solo le operazioni in ambito NATO, ma anche operazioni analoghe per quanto concerne la politica di sicurezza e di difesa comune europea (PSDC). Benché le conseguenze di tali misure possano essere analizzate solo una volta che queste siano entrate in vigore, mi sono astenuta poiché ritengo si tratti di un tentativo di legittimare l'azione dell'UE in un ambito particolarmente sensibile, come quello della politica di sicurezza e difesa europea. In quanto tale, ciò avverrebbe indubbiamente a scapito della sovranità nazionale dei singoli Stati membri e a sostegno del controverso progetto di difesa comune dell'UE d'ispirazione franco-tedesca.
2019/11/26
Children rights in occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Convention of the Rights of the Child (B9-0178/2019, B9-0179/2019, B9-0180/2019)

Il 30° anniversario della Convenzione sui diritti del fanciullo rappresenta l'occasione per riflettere sui progressi effettuati negli ultimi 30 anni e sulle sfide che le nuove generazioni devono affrontare nel proteggere e promuovere i diritti dei bambini, non soltanto in Europa, ma in tutto il mondo. Alla luce di ciò, ho deciso di votare a favore della risoluzione che, nonostante rappresenti a tratti l'ennesimo pretesto per insinuare, tra una riga e l'altra, il lungo elenco di tematiche politicamente corrette, costituisce un obbligo morale di condivisione rispetto al principio cardine del diritto di ogni bambino a vivere, crescere e sognare.
2019/11/26
Election of the Commission

Il voto in questione è relativo all'elezione del collegio dei nuovi commissari UE, ultimo passaggio che certifica l'avvenuta formazione della nuova Commissione Von der Leyen. In merito a questo provvedimento, la nostra delegazione conferma la sua posizione critica nei confronti di quella che è una Commissione non all'altezza della svolta necessaria in Europa. La struttura dell'esecutivo ricalca infatti la precedente impostazione di Juncker, con l'aggiunta di tre vice-presidenti "esecutivi" tra i 27 Commissari, in grado di indirizzare con le loro decisioni l'intera politica della Commissione. Inoltre, le priorità della nuova Commissione sono poste su politiche di dubbia efficacia, come quelle relative al clima, alla sicurezza e alla gestione del fenomeno migratorio, per non parlare dell'utilizzo massiccio della condizionalità in ambito economico, dei diritti e del sociale, che incontrano la nostra massima contrarietà e diffidenza.
2019/11/27
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Greece (A9-0040/2019 - Eva Kaili)

Tale provvedimento riguarda la mobilitazione del Fondo di solidarietà dell'Unione europea (FSUE) per la concessione di assistenza finanziaria nei confronti della Grecia, colpita da gravi eventi meteorologici nel febbraio del 2019. Rispetto all'esborso della parte restante del finanziamento, ho naturalmente espresso il mio voto a favore, dal momento che ritengo questo strumento indispensabile per supportare le regioni e le comunità colpite da catastrofi naturali, a rialzarsi. Ricordo che noi stessi abbiamo chiesto che lo Stato italiano si attivi al più presto per richiedere il supporto di tale fondo per i tragici eventi verificatisi a Venezia negli scorsi giorni.
2019/11/27
Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument to finance immediate budgetary measures to address the on-going challenges of migration, refugee inflows and security threats (A9-0039/2019 - Monika Hohlmeier)

Lo strumento di flessibilità in questione è destinato a permettere il finanziamento di spese straordinarie, chiaramente identificate, che altrimenti non potrebbero essere finanziate all'interno dei massimali disponibili di spesa. La rubrica Sicurezza e Cittadinanza, che ha già esaurito i propri massimali di spesa, si ripropone quindi di utilizzare questo strumento per un importo di circa 778 milioni di EUR, al fine di finanziare misure relative alla gestione della crisi migratoria, dei rifugiati e della sicurezza. Mi sono tuttavia astenuta perché sono molte le perplessità sull'utilizzo e l'efficacia dei Fondi legati alla gestione dell'immigrazione, dal momento che la pressione sulle coste italiane non accenna a diminuire, mentre la fallimentare politica dei rimpatri non fa altro che confermare lo scetticismo della nostra delegazione, che ritiene che l'Italia dovrebbe essere tra i principali beneficiari di questi eventuali Fondi.
2019/11/27
Mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund to provide for the payment of advances in the general budget of the Union for 2020 (A9-0036/2019 - Monika Hohlmeier)

La misura in questione mira ad iscrivere al bilancio 2020 una prima tranche di 50 milioni di euro per consentire un più rapido versamento di anticipi dal Fondo di solidarietà dell'Unione europea (FSUE), nel caso in cui dovessero verificarsi catastrofi naturali nei primi mesi dell'anno. Poiché, ad oggi, il tempo necessario per mobilitare il Fondo ed erogare il sostegno dell'UE alle zone colpite è ancora piuttosto lungo (circa un anno), mi sono espressa a favore di questo provvedimento che va nella direzione di garantire una risposta europea più rapida ed efficiente. Alla luce dei recenti fatti, che hanno visto Venezia sommersa dall'acqua e in ginocchio, è dunque importante sostenere questa proposta che non sarà già risolutiva ma che apporterà in ogni caso un qualche aiuto.
2019/11/27
2020 budgetary procedure: joint text (A9-0035/2019 - Monika Hohlmeier, Eider Gardiazabal Rubial)

Il 18 novembre, il Consiglio e il Parlamento europeo sono giunti ad un accordo, in merito al bilancio annuale dell'Unione europea per il 2020, che prevede un livello complessivo di stanziamenti pari a 168,7 miliardi di EUR in impegni e 153,6 miliardi di EUR in pagamenti. Nonostante l'esito delle negoziazioni sia migliorativo rispetto alla proposta iniziale, ho espresso un voto negativo, in quanto il documento in questione non elimina diverse criticità, prima fra tutte, l'ennesimo incremento globale del bilancio UE. Tale aumento comporta infatti un ulteriore aggravio in termini di contribuzioni nazionali da parte dei singoli Stati membri ed è destinato a finanziare programmi, la cui utilità è fortemente dubbia, come quelli riguardanti le questioni climatiche e migratorie. Infine, se il segnale che viene dalla ulteriore riduzione degli stanziamenti destinati alla Turchia è incoraggiante, la nostra delegazione ritiene che sia necessario tenere una linea di ancora maggiore fermezza.
2019/11/27
EU/USA Agreement on the allocation of a share in the tariff rate quota for imports of high-quality beef (recommendation) (A9-0038/2019 - Bernd Lange)

In base ad un accordo del 2009, l'UE ha aperto l'importazione di un contingente tariffario di 45.000 tonnellate di carne bovina priva di ormoni, ai fornitori statunitensi. In virtù delle regole dell'Organizzazione mondiale del commercio (OMC) però, l'apertura del contingente doveva essere estesa anche ai fornitori non statunitensi. Il provvedimento soggetto a votazione indica, che il contingente esistente, rimarrà invariato, ma del totale, 35.000 tonnellate, saranno riservate agli Stati Uniti, mentre le restanti 10.000, saranno assegnate a Australia, Uruguay e Argentina, ovvero i maggiori esportatori di carne bovina senza ormoni nell'UE. Benché il contingente tariffario totale non aumenti, ho preferito astenermi, in quanto si tratta di una ulteriore concessione da parte della Commissione, a beneficio degli USA, in un contesto di minacciate imposizioni di dazi ai danni dei produttori italiani ed europei, che sono lasciati soli quando si tratta di proteggere le loro produzioni di qualità, dalla concorrenza sleale estera.
2019/11/28
Crisis of the WTO Appellate Body (B9-0181/2019)

Il ruolo dell'organo d'appello dell'Organizzazione mondiale del commercio (OMC) è quello di esaminare le controversie commerciali sollevate dagli Stat, in merito all'applicazione delle relative norme, nel caso in cui il processo di consultazione tra le parti fallisca. Gli Stati Uniti si rifiutano di approvare la nomina di nuovi giudici dell'organo, il quale potrebbe essere paralizzato a partire dall'11 dicembre, data in cui non ci sarà più un numero sufficiente di giudici, e prima della quale il Parlamento ha voluto mostrare il proprio sostegno all'OMC. Nonostante la nostra delegazione sia favorevole ad una cauta riforma dell'OMC, segnala che il testo non ricorda le ragioni che hanno portato l'amministrazione Trump ad una tale posizione e non fa riferimento a Paesi, come la Cina, che non rispettano le regole del commercio internazionale.Per queste ragioni mi sono astenuta.
2019/11/28
Macro-financial assistance to Jordan (A9-0045/2019 - Luisa Regimenti)

Mi sono espressa a favore della terza tranche da 500 milioni di euro di aiuti finanziari dell'UE per la Giordania, un paese che è stato duramente colpito dal conflitto siriano facendosi carico più di ogni altro vicino arabo del massiccio afflusso di rifugiati provenienti dall'area. La stabilità della Giordania è fondamentale per una gestione ordinata della crisi dei rifugiati mediorientali e per lotta al terrorismo di matrice islamica, priorità assoluta del governo giordano, che è perpetrata attraverso operazioni sistematiche e un inasprimento delle leggi antiterrorismo, che beneficiano in ultimo tutti i paesi europei.
2019/12/17
EU-Gambia Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement and the Implementation Protocol thereto (A9-0026/2019 - Carmen Avram)

L'accordo in questione, ha come obiettivo quello di definire un quadro aggiornato, che tenga conto delle priorità della politica comune della pesca riformata e della sua dimensione esterna, per offrire alle navi dell'Unione europea, possibilità di pesca nelle acque gambiane. Le possibilità di pesca per l'UE riguardano, da un lato, le specie altamente migratorie (28 tonniere congelatrici con reti a circuizione e 10 pescherecci con lenze e canne) e, dall'altro, i pesci demersali di profondità (3 pescherecci da traino). Eppure, sebbene l'accodo possa avere dei punti positivi in termini di approvvigionamento delle risorse alieutiche da parte dell'UE, esso riguarda principalmente le flotte spagnole, francesi e portoghesi, di cui le prime sono nostre dirette competitor nel Mediterraneo.Per questo motivo, ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2019/12/18
EU Pollinators Initiative (B9-0233/2019)

Mi sono astenuta sulla risoluzione di sostegno all'iniziativa dell'UE a favore degli impollinatori, in quanto sebbene gli obiettivi di questa iniziativa siano condivisibili, è da respingere la richiesta di introdurre parametri obbligatori di riduzione dei pesticidi in tutta l'UE, dato che questi ultimi non sono l'unica causa del deterioramento degli impollinatori. Inoltre, esprimiamo un'osservazione critica anche in merito ad un indicatore relativo agli impollinatori, il cui inserimento nella PAC è più volte richiamato nella risoluzione in questione: pretendere di ridurre questo fenomeno naturale ad un mero numero matematico, non si rivela necessariamente il metodo più appropriato o efficace.
2019/12/18
Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (A9-0004/2020 - Guy Verhofstadt)

La relazione in questione rappresenta l'atto con cui il Parlamento europeo formalizza l'accordo di recesso del Regno Unito dall'Unione europea. Il governo britannico ha infatti portato a termine un percorso che si concluderà con il via libera da parte del Consiglio, a ben tre anni e mezzo dal referendum del 23 giugno 2016 sulla permanenza del Regno Unito nell'Unione europea. Mi sono espressa a favore dell'accordo in quanto ritengo che la volontà manifestata dai cittadini britannici debba essere rispettata, pur prestando particolare attenzione a che i diritti dei nostri cittadini e delle nostre imprese siano garantiti. Si apre ora una fase di negoziati che dureranno fino al 31 dicembre e saranno volti a raggiungere l'accordo per le relazioni future tra gli Stati membri dell'Unione europea e il Regno Unito. Le discussioni con Londra inizieranno i primi di marzo.
2020/01/29
Common charger for mobile radio equipment (RC-B9-0070/2020, B9-0070/2020, B9-0072/2020, B9-0074/2020, B9-0075/2020, B9-0076/2020, B9-0085/2020)

La risoluzione in questione fa riferimento alla mancanza di una normativa obbligatoria in Europa, che imponga ai fabbricatori, di produrre smartphone e altri dispositivi elettronici, che possano essere ricaricati tramite un'unica tipologia di caricatore, corrispondente all'USB Type-C. Ad oggi è in vigore soltanto un accordo volontario, sotto forma di protocollo di intesa, siglato dai principali fabbricanti di cellulari, relativo ad una futura soluzione di ricarica standardizzata. Se da una parte ritengo che sia opportuno predisporre soluzioni volte a semplificare la vita dei consumatori, per mezzo dell'introduzione di un caricatore universale, dall'altra penso che le imprese che operano in questo settore debbano poter scegliere liberamente la propria strategia industriale.Per questo motivo, ho deciso di astenermi su questo provvedimento.
2020/01/30
Gender pay gap (B9-0069/2020, B9-0073/2020, B9-0083/2020, B9-0084/2020)

La relazione intende affrontare il tema del divario salariale di genere, proponendo però soluzioni che non sembrano andare al cuore del problema. Il documento si concentra in particolare, sull'introduzione di misure troppo prescrittive in materia di assunzioni e promozioni, che finirebbero per gravare sulle imprese. Queste ultime infatti, soprattutto se di piccole e medie dimensioni, affrontano già numerosi ostacoli dal punto di vista burocratico, economico e amministrativo. Ritengo piuttosto che il problema del divario retributivo possa essere risolto solo se si supportano politiche e si effettuano investimenti, volti a promuovere l'inserimento attivo delle donne nel mondo del lavoro e provvedimenti destinati a favorire una cultura del merito, al di là del genere, sia nel settore pubblico, sia nel settore privato.
2020/01/30
Conclusion of the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (A9-0003/2020 - Geert Bourgeois)

Il testo in questione riguarda la ratifica da parte del Parlamento europeo dell'accordo di libero scambio UE-Vietnam (EVFTA). L'accordo è destinato ad eliminare praticamente tutte le tariffe tra Vietnam e UE nel giro di dieci anni ed è uno dei più ambiziosi tra gli accordi commerciali, in quanto non solo legato a scambi di merci e a regolamentazioni tariffarie, ma comprensivo anche di vari aspetti economici, appalti pubblici, servizi e investimenti. In virtù di questo, e considerata la forte concorrenza sleale ai danni delle aziende europee, generata da disparità evidenti in termini di costi produttivi e vincoli ambientali, ho deciso di votare contro la ratifica dell'accordo. Nello specifico, il settore risicolo italiano, a protezione del quale mi sono già espressa in più sedi e attraverso vari strumenti, risulterebbe duramente minacciato della quantità di riso importabile a dazio zero prevista nell'accordo UE-Vietnam.
2020/02/12
An EU strategy to put an end to female genital mutilation around the world (B9-0090/2020, B9-0092/2020)

Le mutilazioni genitali femminili (MGF) costituiscono un'inaccettabile pratica di violazione dei diritti umani, che interessa ad oggi, milioni di donne e ragazze in tutto il mondo. Alla luce della condizione in cui versano oltre 600 000 donne e ragazze in Europa, costrette a convivere con le conseguenze di natura fisica, sessuale e psicologica delle MGF, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla strategia dell'UE, per porre fine a queste pratiche brutali. Sebbene in tutti gli Stati membri il diritto penale protegga le ragazze e le donne, esso è tuttora inefficace, considerato il numero ridotto di casi di MGF che arrivano ad essere giudicati nei tribunali europei. È necessario pertanto sostenere azioni e misure concrete, volte a combattere questo fenomeno, che lede profondamente i diritti delle donne e ragazze, minandone profondamente la salute fisica e psicologica.
2020/02/12
Proposed mandate for negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (B9-0098/2020)

A seguito dell'uscita ufficiale del Regno Unito dall'UE, avvenuta il 31 gennaio scorso, si apre ora la fase di negoziati volta a definire le nuove modalità di cooperazione tra i due futuri partner. Ritengo che sia arrivato il momento, che si chiedano adeguate garanzie di reciprocità in diversi ambiti, per tutelare i nostri cittadini e le nostre imprese, dalle difficoltà a cui potranno incorrere confrontandosi con una Londra non più vincolata al rispetto delle regole europee. Poiché, comunque, il testo della risoluzione che detta le linee-guida programmatiche per le negoziazioni, non presenta una posizione eccessivamente punitiva nei confronti di Londra, ma allo stesso tempo rimane un documento con alcuni punti problematici, soprattutto per quel che riguarda l'intromissione europea in alcune sfere di competenza inglese, ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi sul provvedimento in questione.
2020/02/12
The illegal trade in companion animals in the EU (B9-0088/2020)

Gli animali all'interno della famiglia portano serenità, gioia, allegria, favorendo la socialità, con effetti positivi sulla salute fisica e psicologica. Purtroppo nell'UE, ne è in crescita anche il commercio illegale e il relativo traffico illecito. Per questo motivo ho votato a favore del provvedimento, con il quale il Parlamento propone un piano d'azione, volto a contrastare il traffico illecito degli animali domestici attraverso l'introduzione di un sistema unico obbligatorio di identificazione di cani e gatti tramite passaporto, interventi di controllo più rigorosi e misure più stringenti, da parte delle autorità nazionali competenti. Grazie a tale provvedimento, l'UE sarà in grado di fermare pratiche illecite legate al traffico e al commercio illegale degli animali, poiché oltre ad essere causa di sofferenze per i nostri inseparabili amici a quattro zampe, spesso generano introiti elevati per le reti di criminalità organizzata internazionale, che dominano tale mercato.
2020/02/12
Amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (A9-0148/2020 - Nikos Androulakis)

Mi sono espressa a favore del rafforzamento del Meccanismo europeo di protezione civile, uno strumento fondamentale a sostegno di Stati membri che si trovino ad affrontare situazioni di rischio elevato come crisi sanitarie, catastrofi naturali e incendi.Sulla base dell'esperienza della pandemia e dei ritardi accumulati nei mesi di marzo e aprile, relativamente agli aiuti messi a disposizione dal Meccanismo, è necessario migliorare l'efficacia di tale strumento, sia in vista di una possibile seconda ondata di contagi da COVID-19 sia per il verificarsi di eventuali disastri naturali.
2020/09/16
Draft Council decision on the system of own resources of the European Union (A9-0146/2020 - José Manuel Fernandes, Valerie Hayer)

Le discussioni e le modifiche al sistema in questione rivestono un'importanza fondamentale, in quanto delineano le modalità di finanziamento dell'UE. Quest'ultima vorrebbe limitare la dipendenza finanziaria dagli Stati membri in modo da garantirsi maggiore autonomia e non dover sottostare alle pressioni di quella che rappresenta l'ultima arma a disposizione dei Paesi europei per non cedere definitivamente alle esclusive volontà di Bruxelles.I sostenitori di questa modifica affermano che le risorse proprie dell'UE garantirebbero un minor esborso degli Stati membri. In realtà, le cosiddette nuove risorse proprie non sarebbero altro che nuove tasse, come quella sui rifiuti di imballaggio di plastica non riciclati, la tassazione dei servizi digitali, e un'imposta sulle transazioni finanziarie, solo per citare alcuni esempi. Al di là di tali considerazioni generali, la relazione sul sistema delle risorse proprie dell'UE propone delle modifiche peggiorative rispetto alla posizione del Consiglio, ovvero con massimali incrementati e la richiesta di introdurre nuove forme di finanziamento, ossia tasse, a livello europeo. Per questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto contrario alla relazione.
2020/09/16
Just Transition Fund (A9-0135/2020 - Manolis Kefalogiannis)

Il Fondo in questione mira a sostenere le regioni dell'UE più colpite dalla transizione verso un'economia a basse emissioni di carbonio, attraverso investimenti quali le tecnologie per l'energia pulita, la riduzione delle emissioni, la rigenerazione di siti, la riqualificazione dei lavoratori e l'assistenza tecnica. Tuttavia, nonostante gli obiettivi ultimi del Fondo siano condivisibili, il JTF privilegia le Regioni maggiormente colpite dalla transizione energetica (in particolare, i Paesi dell'Europa centro-orientale) e, anche a causa dei criteri di distribuzione, all'Italia spetterà una parte molto limitata degli aiuti che verranno messi a disposizione. Per questo motivo ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2020/09/16
Amending Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 as regards specific measures on L-category end-of-series vehicles in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (A9-0190/2020 - Maria Grapini)

In seguito alla crisi da Covid-19, che ha colpito anche il settore motociclistico, si è verificato un notevole calo di domanda con conseguente aumento dei veicoli in stock. Il regolamento attuale prevede che a decorrere dal 1° gennaio 2021 solo i veicoli Euro 5 potranno essere immessi sul mercato dell'Unione. Durante il picco della crisi verificatosi tra marzo e luglio 2020 (periodo di norma corrispondente al 60% delle vendite annuali nel settore), le vendite sono drasticamente calate ed è probabile che non tutti i veicoli Euro 4 attualmente in stock saranno venduti entro la fine dell'anno. La modifica al regolamento prevedrebbe la possibilità di estendere il periodo fino alla fine del 2021, adeguandosi alla situazione attuale e permettendo ai concessionari di vendere maggiori quantitativi di veicoli Euro 4. Pertanto, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla modifica.
2020/10/19
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2020/001 ES/Galicia shipbuilding ancillary sectors (A9-0192/2020 - Valerie Hayer)

Mi sono espressa a favore della richiesta di mobilitazione del FEG presentata dalla Spagna a supporto di 960 lavoratori in esubero in 38 PMI dei settori ausiliari della costruzione navale in Galizia. La domanda, infatti, è in linea con i criteri e i requisiti del Fondo. Inoltre, i motivi di questi esuberi sarebbero riconducibili anche all'espansione dei Paesi asiatici nel mercato cantieristico, grazie a politiche fiscali e di sussidio favorevoli e ad un costo del lavoro più basso, che hanno determinato perdite importanti nel mercato navale per i Paesi europei. Ribadisco quindi il mio appoggio alla mobilitazione del Fondo, nonostante sia auspicabile da parte dell'UE prevenire tali crisi, spesso dovute a una concorrenza extra-UE a basso costo.
2020/10/19
Digital Services Act and fundamental rights issues posed (A9-0172/2020 - Kris Peeters)

La relazione affronta l'impatto del digitale sulla vita quotidiana degli utenti, sotto il profilo della tutela dei diritti fondamentali e della protezione dei dati personali. Il testo contiene proposte condivisibili in merito alla tutela dei dati personali degli utenti o alla rimozione di contenuti sensibili o inappropriati, sottolineando inoltre le criticità connesse all'utilizzo degli algoritmi che talvolta possono comportare la rimozione erronea di contenuti leciti.Tuttavia, permangono perplessità in alcuni passaggi in cui viene trattato il tema della disinformazione, che andrebbe – secondo la relazione – affrontato tramite l'adozione di un codice UE contro la disinformazione. Poiché risulta assai complesso stabilire quali informazioni possano essere definite fake news , un simile approccio rischia di costituire una minaccia rispetto alla tutela della libertà d'espressione e al dibattito democratico. Per questi motivi ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2020/10/20
Employment and social policies of the euro area 2020 (A9-0183/2020 - Klára Dobrev)

L'annuale relazione fa riferimento quest'anno a strumenti quali il semestre europeo, le raccomandazioni specifiche per Paese o le riforme strutturali, celebrando il coordinamento voluto dall'Europa su questo tema, che finora si è invece rivelato un fallimento. La relazione include inoltre espliciti riferimenti all'inclusione nel mercato del lavoro di migranti, ROM e minoranze etniche.Le politiche occupazionali e sociali, a maggior ragione in tempi di pandemia, devono poter essere decise in piena autonomia dagli Stati membri, in base alle esigenze dei propri territori. Per questo motivo, ho espresso il mio voto contrario alla relazione. Inoltre, a nome del gruppo ID, abbiamo presentato una mozione di risoluzione alternativa, incentrata sulle nostre priorità in ambito occupazionale e sociale.
2020/10/21
Introduction of capacity limits for Eastern Baltic cod, data collection and control measures in the Baltic Sea and permanent cessation for fleets fishing for Eastern Baltic cod (A9-0093/2020 - Niclas Herbst)

La relazione affronta il problema del Mar Baltico, il cui ecosistema si trova in condizioni precarie da decenni, anche e soprattutto a causa di una serie di fattori ambientali. Nel luglio 2019 la Commissione ha imposto la chiusura per 6 mesi delle attività di pesca destinate al merluzzo, e in seguito ha presentato una proposta per modificare il FEAMP e il piano Baltico per consentire aiuti eccezionali per arresto definitivo delle flotte di pesca interessate. La relazione presenta dei presupposti positivi, in quanto si riconosce l'influenza negativa dei fattori ambientali, e non si scarica la responsabilità della sofferenza delle risorse ai soli pescatori. Tuttavia, risulta discutibile il focus sull'arresto definitivo, che indica una volontà di ridurre in modo permanente la flotta di quel bacino, così come il ricorso eccessivo a controlli rafforzati. Per questi motivi, ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2020/11/11
Enhanced cooperation between Public Employment Services (PES) (A9-0128/2020 - Manuel Pizarro)

Ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla relazione, che fa riferimento al testo finale dell'accordo su una proroga della cooperazione rafforzata dei servizi pubblici per l'impiego (SPI) fino al 2027. Gli SPI sono uno strumento importante, in grado di generare un impatto positivo nei confronti dei cittadini, e potrebbero rappresentare un punto di incontro in più tra domanda e offerta, tra imprese e lavoratori. Sarà inoltre fondamentale lo scambio di buone prassi tra i servizi e i centri pubblici per l'impiego degli Stati membri, in modo da ottenere uno strumento ottimale a livello europeo.
2020/11/11
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2021 - all sections (A9-0206/2020 - Pierre Larrouturou, Olivier Chastel)

La risoluzione illustra la posizione del PE sul bilancio UE per il 2021, nel quadro delle negoziazioni con il Consiglio, affermando la necessità di ripristinare la dotazione prevista dal Parlamento per i 15 programmi considerati come prioritari; inoltre, ribadisce l'importanza degli obiettivi legati a clima, biodiversità e genere. Come spesso già accaduto, il bilancio inserisce anche priorità politiche discutibili. Al tempo stesso, sono presenti dei passaggi condivisibili, come la richiesta di risorse adeguate per gli agricoltori e le PMI, nonostante l'approccio utilizzato risulti troppo ideologico e poco concentrato sulla difficile realtà che affronteranno i cittadini europei il prossimo anno. Per questi motivi ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2020/11/12
Programme for the Union's action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (“EU4Health Programme”) (A9-0196/2020 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

Mi sono espressa in favore della relazione sulla proposta di regolamento del programma "EU4Health". Tale programma è stato approvato dalla Commissione nel maggio 2020 nell'ambito del piano di ripresa, per realizzare sistemi sanitari resilienti, rendendo i medicinali disponibili e accessibili economicamente. Sebbene il programma proposto dalla Commissione rappresenti una buona base di partenza, sono necessari interventi più decisi, come indicati dalla relazione, ovvero: maggiori investimenti nei sistemi sanitari, nelle diagnosi precoci e nello screening; lo sviluppo di una cartella clinica elettronica europea; il rafforzamento del ruolo delle agenzie UE in materia; una strategia per il personale sanitario; un meccanismo di governance per garantire il coordinamento tra il programma e altri strumenti di finanziamento dell'UE.
2020/11/13
Sustainable Europe Investment Plan - How to finance the Green Deal (A9-0198/2020 -Siegfried Mureşan, Paul Tang)

La risoluzione si propone di indagare le modalità di finanziamento degli investimenti sostenibili, attraverso: il bilancio dell'Unione (richiedendo possibili nuove risorse proprie), le istituzioni monetarie e finanziarie (oltre alla BEI, la proposta ricorda anche le banche e gli istituti nazionali), la mobilitazione di investimenti privati, gli investimenti pubblici. La proposta presenta alcuni spunti interessanti quali la maggior protezione del settore della pesca e dell'agricoltura, oltre alla valorizzazione delle banche nazionali; al tempo stesso, però, mostra delle criticità, come l'appello all'introduzione delle risorse proprie e il riferimento costante alla tassonomia. Per questi motivi, ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2020/11/13
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Lead in gunshot in or around wetlands (B9-0365/2020)

Ho espresso il mio voto favorevole all'obiezione al Regolamento presentato dalla Commissione, sul bando del piombo contenuto nelle munizioni nelle zone umide. Tale bando nasce dal fatto che alcuni uccelli acquatici potrebbero accidentalmente ingerire piombo attraverso le munizioni. Trattandosi di una possibilità infrequente, e per cui ad oggi 23 Stati membri dispongono già di una propria normativa, con tale proposta la Commissione estenderebbe il divieto dell'utilizzo del piombo nelle zone umide a tutti gli Stati, pregiudicando i principi di proporzionalità e di discrezionalità degli stessi. Altre criticità riscontrate riguardano l'applicazione e l'osservanza del regolamento, che non specifica chiaramente cosa si intende per "zone umide", e in merito al suo impatto economico, per i costi di riconversione della filiera produttiva, e per l'acquisto di munizioni contenenti materiali diversi dal piombo.
2020/11/25
Elimination of customs duties on certain products (A9-0217/2020 - Bernd Lange)

Mi sono espressa in modo favorevole all'accordo, della durata di 5 anni, sulla soppressione dei dazi doganali europei per le aragoste americane, e la riduzione da parte americana dei dazi doganali per alcuni prodotti europei (come accendini, oggetti in cristallo, ecc.), rispettando il principio della nazione più favorita. Tale accordo intende favorire una riduzione delle tensioni commerciali tra UE e USA, comportando benefici per gli operatori italiani.
2020/11/26
Establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (A9-0214/2020 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial, Siegfried Mureşan, Dragoș Pîslaru)

Il dispositivo, conosciuto anche come RRF, è la proposta di regolamento per il finanziamento, tramite sovvenzioni e prestiti agli Stati membri, degli investimenti pubblici e delle riforme, che questi ultimi dovranno affrontare per uscire dalla crisi economica, generata dal COVID-19. Nonostante le condizionalità ancora presenti, e sottolineate negli ultimi mesi, l'Italia sarà il maggior beneficiario del dispositivo, e beneficerà di un alto tasso di prefinanziamento.Per questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole al regolamento, coerentemente con la posizione assunta dalla Lega in ambito di politica nazionale.
2021/02/09
New Circular Economy Action Plan: see Minutes (A9-0008/2021 - Jan Huitema)

Il piano, denominato CEAP 2.0, è integrato negli obiettivi climatici concordati nel Green Deal e nell'accordo di Parigi, e pone l'accento sulle azioni preventive da intraprendere, in particolare, nell'ambito della prevenzione e gestione dei rifiuti. Tra i punti condivisibili della relazione sul CEAP 2.0, vi sono i riferimenti alla realizzazione di cicli di materiali non tossici e riparabili e la creazione di un'etichettatura armonizzata sulla durata stimata dei prodotti. Al tempo stesso, vi sono diversi punti problematici, tra cui l'invito alla Commissione di proporre obiettivi UE vincolanti per il 2030 e il progetto di introdurre passaporti digitali dei prodotti per tenere traccia del loro impatto sul clima.Per questi motivi, ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2021/02/09
Public access to documents for the years 2016-2018 (A9-0004/2021 - Ioan-Rareş Bogdan)

La relazione presenta una valutazione del grado di trasparenza dei processi decisionali delle istituzioni europee, per gli anni dal 2016 al 2018, osservando che una maggiore trasparenza ed accesso pubblico ai documenti, potrebbe avvicinare i cittadini al lavoro quotidiano delle Istituzioni europee, spesso percepite distanti e lontane dai bisogni della popolazione degli Stati membri. Tale approccio risulta apprezzabile, soprattutto in merito alla gestione dei fondi europei o alla sottoscrizione di contratti d'acquisto.Per questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla relazione.
2021/02/09
The impact of Covid-19 on youth and on sport (B9-0115/2021)

Ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi dal voto sulla risoluzione, che affronta problemi reali, come l'immensa disoccupazione giovanile che continuerà a colpire l'Europa dopo la crisi della COVID-19, e la mancanza di un'adeguata attività sportiva negli sport di base e negli sport amatoriali, con gravi conseguenze economiche per tutte le società sportive e le nuove generazioni. Inoltre, sottolinea l'importanza di dare ai giovani una prospettiva per il futuro e propone alcune buone iniziative, come l'implementazione delle attività online e lo scambio di buone pratiche.Tuttavia, sono presenti alcuni punti che risultano ideologici, che distraggono dall'obiettivo principale della risoluzione, oltre a numerosi richiami alla Commissione, che indicano una tendenza a voler scavalcare le competenze degli Stati membri.
2021/02/09
Slot utilisation rules at Union airports: temporary relief (C9-0420/2020)

A causa del calo della domanda di passeggeri causato dalla pandemia COVID-19, i vettori aerei hanno apportato modifiche alla pianificazione delle loro tratte dal 1° marzo 2020, con un tasso di utilizzo delle bande orarie negli aeroporti molto al di sotto della soglia imposta dal regolamento sugli slot. In vista della stagione estiva 2021, la proposta mira ad una maggiore flessibilità sulle percentuali delle bande orarie, tra 30% e 70%. Tale misura garantirebbe maggiore equilibrio, fornendo aiuto alle compagnie aeree, incoraggiando la concorrenza nel settore e preparando il terreno per un graduale ritorno ai livelli pre-covid.Per questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla relazione.
2021/02/10
The situation in Myanmar (B9-0116/2021)

Mi sono espressa in favore della risoluzione sulla situazione in Myanmar, che condanna il colpo di Stato militare dello scorso 1° febbraio e chiede il rilascio immediato del Presidente Win Myint, della Consigliera di Stato Aung San Suu Kyi e di tutte le persone illegalmente arrestate, sulla base di accuse infondate. Inoltre, la risoluzione esorta l'esercito e il governo democraticamente eletto del Myanmar, ad avviare un processo libero ed equo di elaborazione e attuazione di una nuova Costituzione, insieme al popolo del Myanmar, per realizzare una vera democrazia, garantendo in particolare il riconoscimento e la rappresentanza di tutti i gruppi etnici nel Myanmar, compresi i Rohingya. Risulta anche condivisibile il riferimento al rispetto degli obblighi in materia di diritti umani, e ad una cooperazione dell'intera comunità internazionale, per il ripristino di un governo democratico nel paese.
2021/02/11
InvestEU Programme (A9-0203/2020 - José Manuel Fernandes, Irene Tinagli)

Il nuovo Programma InvestEU, proposto dalla Commissione per il QFP 2021-2027, riunirà in un'unica struttura, tutti i finanziamenti del bilancio UE sotto forma di prestiti e garanzie. La proposta rappresenta un efficace strumento di sostegno agli investimenti pubblici e privati, specie nell'ambito della ripresa post COVID-19, e la sua applicazione comprende un gran numero di settori, tra cui turismo, sanità e agricoltura. Inoltre, è particolarmente apprezzabile l'assenza di condizionalità per gli Stati membri.Per questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla relazione.
2021/03/09
Programme for the Union's action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (“EU4Health Programme”) (A9-0196/2020 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

Mi sono espressa in modo favorevole alla relazione sul nuovo EU4Health, il programma istituito come risposta a livello comunitario della crisi pandemica. Gli obiettivi generali, che risultano condivisibili, comprendono la protezione da future minacce per la salute, anche a carattere transfrontaliero, l'assicurazione di disponibilità ed accessibilità di farmaci, dispositivi medici ed altri prodotti sanitari, il rafforzamento dei sistemi nazionali e del personale sanitario, compresa la sua mobilità.
2021/03/09
A WTO-compatible EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (A9-0019/2021 - Yannick Jadot)

La relazione sul nuovo meccanismo CBAM si pone l'obiettivo di rivedere l'insieme delle politiche europee in materia di emissioni di carbonio, in particolare la direttiva ETS, che influisce sul prezzo del carbonio e quindi sulla decarbonizzazione che, come giustamente sottolineato nel testo, non può portare a una nuova deindustrializzazione nell'UE. In questo modo, infatti, le imprese europee sarebbero penalizzate a causa della concorrenza sleale da parte di attori che producono in paesi con politiche ambientali meno ambiziose dell'UE, ma i cui prodotti entrano nel mercato interno.Nonostante tale riflessione sia condivisibile, allo stesso tempo la creazione del CBAM non dovrebbe rappresentare una scusa per lanciare una revisione dell'ETS e, quindi, allargare il proprio campo d'azione ad altri settori industriali.Per questi motivi, ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2021/03/10
Equal treatment in employment and occupation in light of the UNCRPD (A9-0014/2021 - Katrin Langensiepen)

La relazione analizza le disuguaglianze e le discriminazioni nei confronti delle persone con disabilità nel mercato del lavoro, riportando tassi di disoccupazione molto elevati, in particolare per quanto riguarda i giovani e le donne con disabilità, le quali continuano a fronteggiare molteplici forme di discriminazione in tutti gli ambiti della vita. Trattandosi di una relazione che si propone di migliorare la condizione delle persone con disabilità, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole.
2021/03/10
European Semester: Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy 2021 (A9-0036/2021 - Markus Ferber)

La relazione si focalizza sul tema della ripresa economica, del legame tra le raccomandazioni specifiche per paese e il Dispositivo per la ripresa e la resilienza, oltre alla questione d'attivazione della clausola di salvaguardia. Se da un lato sono apprezzabili gli aspetti relativi ad investimenti e riforme, su cui sono stati evitati eccessivi riferimenti agli obiettivi climatici e ambientali, dall'altro appare problematica l'introduzione di un paragrafo su un indicatore ambientale che la Commissione dovrebbe mettere a punto, in modo da essere inserito nel ciclo del Semestre europeo.Per questi motivi, ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2021/03/11
Shaping digital education policy (A9-0042/2021 - Victor Negrescu)

Ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla relazione, che pone come obiettivo il raggiungimento di un'istruzione inclusiva e di qualità, sottolineando la condivisibile necessità di contrastare il divario digitale, come priorità assoluta. Sono inoltre presenti numerosi spunti positivi, come il riferimento a iniziative che rendano l'ambiente online sicuro, interessante e divertente in ogni fase dell'educazione. Viene riconosciuta infine, l'importanza del ruolo delle famiglie e delle difficoltà della didattica a distanza.
2021/03/25
Impact on fisheries of marine litter (A9-0030/2021 - Catherine Chabaud)

La relazione report si concentra sull'impatto sulla pesca, che è il settore più colpito dall'inquinamento marino. Vengono individuate diverse aree principali di intervento, per limitare l'impatto dei rifiuti marini sulla pesca, tra cui i riferimenti condivisibili ad un miglioramento del quadro legislativo, lo sviluppo dell'economia circolare, la limitazione delle nano e micro plastiche, i programmi di gestione dei rifiuti marini. Pur risultando nel complesso equilibrato, il testo è allo stesso tempo troppo orientato alla questione ideologica ambientale e non prevede azioni specifiche, ma soltanto raccomandazioni e indicazioni.Per questi motivi, ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2021/03/25
Cohesion Policy and regional environment strategies in the fight against climate change (A9-0034/2021 - Tonino Picula)

La relazione sostiene che la politica di coesione può svolgere un ruolo fondamentale nell'affrontare la sfida della lotta al cambiamento climatico. Sottolinea inoltre, il ruolo centrale degli enti locali e regionali, incoraggiandoli ad adottare strategie che traducano gli obiettivi UE in obiettivi locali concreti; sottolinea la necessità di garantire maggiore coordinamento tra la politica di coesione e le altre politiche UE, per migliorare l'integrazione politica degli aspetti climatici. Pur ritenendo condivisibili tali aspetti, sono comunque presenti innumerevoli riferimenti alla legge sul clima e agli accordi di Parigi, che si traducono in posizioni ambientali ideologiche.Per questi motivi ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2021/03/25
Implementation of the Ambient Air Quality Directives (A9-0037/2021 - Javi López)

La presente relazione, si concentra sulle due direttive, relative alla qualità dell'aria ambiente, che si sono rivelate efficaci nel fissare un quadro comune a livello UE. Tuttavia, nel testo sono presenti riferimenti demonizzanti all'industria, alle automobili e all'agricoltura, che non esprimono obiettivi realistici, quanto piuttosto ideologici. Inoltre, viene richiesto un maggiore ricorso alle procedure di infrazione contro gli Stati membri e soprattutto, un preoccupante allineamento con le raccomandazioni dell'OMS.Per questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto contrario alla relazione.
2021/03/25
EU Strategy for Sustainable Tourism (A9-0033/2021 - Cláudia Monteiro de Aguiar)

Ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla relazione, che si concentra sul rilancio del turismo, con un piano di risposta alla pandemia, sul rafforzamento delle iniziative del settore per un turismo sostenibile, intelligente e responsabile e sulla pianificazione del futuro del settore, che si dovrà adeguare a nuovi equilibri tra domanda e offerta. Sottolinea inoltre l'importanza del sostegno finanziario a breve termine, con particolare attenzione al turismo costiero e marittimo e chiedendo di integrare l'industria del turismo nei piani di sviluppo europei e nazionali. Apprezzabile, infine, il riferimento alla necessità di sostenere microimprese e PMI, concentrandosi sulla liquidità e promuovendo innovazione e digitalizzazione.
2021/03/25
Specific Programme implementing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (A9-0118/2021 - Christian Ehle)

L'attuazione del programma specifico Orizzonte Europa, che metterà a disposizione una grande quantità di finanziamenti, soprattutto per le PMI, è agevolata da un piano strategico pluriennale, relativo a ricerca e innovazione, con una coerenza tra i programmi di lavoro e le priorità nazionali e dell'UE. L'Agenda strategia è stata pensata in modo equilibrato, per favorire l'ingresso al programma da parte di tutti gli Stati, con un approccio pragmatico agli strumenti necessari e una riduzione della burocrazia, al fine di rendere più fluido l'accesso per le PMI.Ho ritenuto quindi opportuno esprimere il mio voto favorevole alla relazione.
2021/04/27
Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (A9-0121/2020 - Maria da Graça Carvalho)

Le attività dell'EIT sono definite in un'agenda strategica dell'innovazione e si rivolgono principalmente al consolidamento delle industrie culturali e creative esistenti, alla creazione di nuove e al sostegno a programmi di innovazione regionale. Il nuovo quadro giuridico fornisce modalità di finanziamento semplificate, incoraggiando ulteriori investimenti privati e pubblici e ribadendo l'importanza delle PMI.Per questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla relazione.
2021/04/27
Union Civil Protection Mechanism (A9-0148/2020 - Nikos Androulakis)

Il meccanismo dell'Unione, e in particolare il rescEU, promuove la solidarietà tra gli Stati membri, facilitando e rafforzando la risposta collettiva dell'Unione alle catastrofi naturali. Gli stanziamenti finanziari contribuiranno a sviluppare ulteriormente il pool europeo di protezione civile. Diversi gli elementi positivi della relazione, tra cui l'impossibilità di ubicare i mezzi di rescEU in paesi terzi, e la priorità alla gestione diretta dei fondi, entrambi punti, portati avanti attraverso un proficuo confronto con le istituzioni italiane competenti.Per questi motivi ,ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla relazione.
2021/04/27
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (A9-0128/2021 - Andreas Schieder, Christophe Hansen)

Mi sono espressa a favore dell'accordo di partenariato tra UE e Regno Unito, il quale prevede 3 pilastri: accordo di libero scambio, nuovo partenariato per la sicurezza dei cittadini e accordo orizzontale in materia di governance. Le relazioni commerciali tra l'Italia e il Regno Unito risultano essere molto importanti, anche considerando il forte surplus commerciale italiano. L'accordo è necessario in quanto, oltre ad assicurare sicurezza giuridica, consente anche la continuità degli scambi commerciali, evitando pericolose oscillazioni del mercato, a danno degli investitori italiani.
2021/04/27
Multiannual management plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean (A9-0149/2020 - Giuseppe Ferrandino)

La proposta per il Piano di gestione pluriennale del tonno rosso nell'Atlantico orientale e nel Mediterraneo, si basa sulle raccomandazioni dell'ICCAT, comitato scientifico, di cui l'UE è parte contraente. Nel testo sono individuati numerosi spunti positivi, tra cui la considerazione delle peculiarità e delle necessità della piccola pesca artigianale, l'introduzione di deroghe per le piccole imbarcazioni e di deroghe in caso di crisi sanitarie pubbliche o di condizioni meteo avverse che non consentano lo svolgimento del lavoro in sicurezza e una maggior allocazione di quote per la piccola pesca.Per questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla relazione.
2021/04/28
Digital Green Certificate - Union citizens (C9-0104/2021 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)

Mi sono espressa a favore del regolamento sul Certificato verde digitale dell'Unione europea, uno strumento istituito allo scopo di facilitare l'esercizio del diritto alla libera circolazione nell'UE durante la pandemia di COVID-19, e che contribuirà a far ripartire il turismo europeo. Nel testo sono presenti diversi spunti positivi e migliorativi, rispetto all'iniziale proposta della Commissione, come l'inclusione dei test sierologici per comprovare l'avvenuta guarigione, un invito agli Stati membri ad offrire tamponi gratuiti, il rafforzamento delle tutele sulla protezione dei dati personali, la definizione della durata dello strumento, fissata a 12 mesi, e il riferimento esplicito alla natura non discriminatoria del certificato. Tale strumento è facoltativo e non obbliga a vaccinarsi, serve per certificare che la persona sia vaccinata, guarita o abbia effettuato un test negativo per poter viaggiare in modo più semplice in UE.
2021/04/28
Digital taxation: OECD negotiations, tax residency of digital companies and a possible European Digital Tax (A9-0103/2021 - Andreas Schwab, Martin Hlaváček)

La relazione tratta la complessa tematica della tassazione digitale di prossima introduzione a livello UE, come nuova risorsa propria. Lo scopo è trovare una soluzione per superare la sotto-tassazione dell'economia digitalizzata, di cui beneficiano diverse multinazionali, rivedendo i criteri tradizionali dei sistemi fiscali basati sulla presenza materiale delle attività, in modo da tassare profitti che sfuggono attualmente a tali sistemi a scapito delle imprese europee. Inoltre, la relazione riconosce la sovranità fiscale, come competenza degli Stati membri.Per questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla relazione.
2021/04/28
Rail passengers' rights and obligations (A9-0045/2021 - Bogusław Liberadzki)

Mi sono espressa a favore della relazione, che affronta la revisione del regolamento su diritti e obblighi dei passeggeri nel trasporto ferroviario. Dal compromesso raggiunto tra Consiglio e Parlamento, emergono numerosi elementi positivi, come la fornitura di informazioni ai passeggeri in tempo reale, maggiori diritti per le persone con disabilità o mobilità ridotta, il diritto dei passeggeri di portare a bordo biciclette, una maggiore scelta tra rimborso e re-instradamento.
2021/04/29
European Child Guarantee (B9-0220/2021)

La risoluzione accompagna la proposta di raccomandazione del Consiglio che istituisce la Garanzia per l'Infanzia. Tale iniziativa ha l'obiettivo di prevenire e combattere la povertà e l'esclusione sociale, garantendo il libero ed effettivo accesso dei bambini bisognosi ad alcuni servizi chiave come educazione, istruzione e assistenza sanitaria. Sebbene il principio alla base dell'iniziativa sia condivisibile, vi sono anche aspetti più critici, come il collegamento della Garanzia per l'Infanzia al Semestre europeo e alle raccomandazioni specifiche per Paese, strumenti che dovrebbero, eventualmente, essere dedicati solo a materie economiche.Per questi motivi, ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2021/04/29
Review of the European Union Solidarity Fund (A9-0052/2021 - Younous Omarjee)

Il Fondo è attivo dal 2002 per fornire assistenza finanziaria agli Stati membri colpiti da disastri naturali. Il suo campo d'applicazione è stato ampliato nel marzo 2020, a seguito dell'epidemia di COVID-19, per coprire anche le emergenze di sanità pubblica, per una dotazione totale annua di 1,2 miliardi di euro.La relazione riconosce la flessibilità mostrata dal Fondo a seguito di tale modifica, che deve andare di pari passo con un rafforzamento del bilancio e prevedere soprattutto una maggiore reattività, per semplificare e velocizzare il tempo dei pagamenti anticipati, che oggi è in media di 5 mesi.Per questi motivi ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla relazione.
2021/05/18
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2020/002 EE/Tourism - Estonia (A9-0158/2021 - José Manuel Fernandes)

La richiesta di mobilitazione del FEG da parte dell'Estonia è finalizzata a ottenere un contributo finanziario a seguito di più di diecimila esuberi nel settore del turismo. Trattandosi di uno strumento a favore di iniziative a supporto dei lavoratori ed essendo tale richiesta strettamente legata alla crisi economica dovuta alla pandemia di COVID-19, che ha colpito in particolar modo il turismo, ho ritenuto opportuno esprimere il mio voto favorevole.
2021/05/18
Artificial intelligence in education, culture and the audiovisual sector (A9-0127/2021 - Sabine Verheyen)

La relazione sottolinea l'importanza dell'IA nel settore culturale e audiovisivo, analizzandone l'impatto e i possibili effetti dei futuri progressi tecnologici dal punto di vista sociale e industriale. Diversi gli elementi condivisibili, tra cui l'attenzione rivolta alle persone con disabilità, l'importanza di garantire il pluralismo dei media online e offline, la centralità del controllo umano e, nello specifico, del ruolo dell'insegnante, che non deve essere sostituito dall'intelligenza artificiale e il riferimento all'uso degli strumenti di IA per contrastare i contenuti illeciti online, sottolineando come tali strumenti debbano sempre rispettare i diritti fondamentali, in particolare la libertà di espressione e di informazione.Per questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla relazione.
2021/05/19
Reversing demographic trends in EU regions using cohesion policy instruments (A9-0061/2021 - Daniel Buda)

La relazione si concentra sulla dimensione locale e regionale del declino demografico in determinate zone, dovuto a diversi fattori tra cui un livello di reddito medio inferiori alla media, difficoltà di integrazione territoriale con altre regioni, assenza di infrastrutture (come internet a banda larga e reti di trasporto), minori opportunità di lavoro, difficoltà di accesso ai servizi sanitari e di istruzione. Nella relazione si invitano gli Stati membri a mobilitare maggiormente le risorse dei fondi strutturali (quali FSE e JTF) e a combinarle con investimenti nazionali e locali per combattere esclusione sociale e povertà energetica.Per questi motivi ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla relazione.
2021/05/19
Accelerating progress and tackling inequalities towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 (B9-0263/2021)

Rivolgendosi al servizio europeo per l'azione esterna, alla Commissione e agli Stati membri, la mozione presenta diversi aspetti condivisibili, tra cui l'invito a una maggiore protezione sociale per gli affetti da HIV, ad affrontare la carenza nella copertura terapeutica per i bambini affetti dalla malattia e a garantire l'accesso ai servizi legati all'HIV alle donne incinte, al fine di evitare la trasmissione della malattia da madre a figlio.Per questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole.
2021/05/19
The right of information of the Parliament regarding the ongoing assessment of the national recovery and resilience plans (B9-0276/2021)

La risoluzione mira ad assicurare una partecipazione attiva del Parlamento nella fase di valutazione dei PNRR e a disporre di tutte le informazioni e i documenti pertinenti sullo stato di avanzamento della loro attuazione. Tali elementi non pregiudicherebbero l'esito della procedura, migliorando piuttosto il dialogo sulla ripresa e la resilienza.Inoltre, vengono ribaditi nel testo concetti centrali e condivisibili, come trasparenza e controllo democratico.Per questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla risoluzione.
2021/05/20
EU Digital COVID Certificate - Union citizens (C9-0104/2021 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)

Il certificato COVID digitale dell'UE, costituito da 3 versioni ("certificato di vaccinazione", "certificato di test" e "certificato di guarigione") è stato proposto per facilitare l'esercizio del diritto di libera circolazione nell'UE, durante la pandemia e potrà generare benefici in termini di armonizzazione delle disposizioni relative ai viaggi tra Paesi UE e di conseguenza a favore della ripartenza economica e turistica, incoraggiando gli Stati membri ad offrire test a prezzi accessibili. Inoltre, i dati personali in esso contenuti, resteranno in possesso del solo Stato di emissione e non dei paesi di destinazione, nel rispetto del regolamento GDPR.Per questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole al regolamento.
2021/06/08
EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030: Bringing nature back into our lives (A9-0179/2021 - César Luena)

L'attuale crisi della biodiversità, rappresenta una realtà supportata da diversi studi scientifici, e dev'essere fronteggiata attraverso azioni dirette e rapide, senza tuttavia mettere in difficoltà gli Stati membri con obiettivi eccessivamente ambiziosi. La presente relazione è caratterizzata da elementi condivisibili, come la considerazione dei diversi punti di partenza e delle differenti caratteristiche di ciascuno Stato membro, e come il sostegno economico e l'adeguata formazione destinati agli agricoltori nella transizione verso sistemi sostenibili. Tuttavia, sono presenti al contempo elementi più critici, come le percentuali di riduzione di alcuni prodotti senza aver effettuato preventivamente delle valutazioni di impatto, o l'imposizione di una quota destinata all'agricoltura biologica, che rappresenterebbe un obbligo e non una scelta. Sono inoltre presenti dei riferimenti negativi alla pesca a strascico, che in Italia rappresenta un'attività importante da regolare in modo diverso rispetto a quanto fatto finora, con gli attuali piani di gestione.Per questi motivi, ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2021/06/08
European Parliament’s Scrutiny on the ongoing assessment by the Commission and the Council of the national recovery and resilience plans (RC-B9-0331/2021, B9-0331/2021, B9-0333/2021, B9-0334/2021, B9-0335/2021, B9-0337/2021, B9-0338/2021)

Lo scopo principale della presente risoluzione, è quello di analizzare il contenuto dei piani nazionali e la rispettiva valutazione della Commissione nei settori della transizione verde e digitale, di crescita, coesione economica, sociale e territoriale. Tuttavia, il testo risulta eccessivamente sbilanciato in favore di un maggiore controllo e modifica da parte della Commissione, dei Piani nazionali, alcuni dei quali ritenuti insoddisfacenti sotto molti punti di vista.Per questo motivo, ho ritenuto opportuno esprimere il mio voto contrario alla risoluzione.
2021/06/10
Official controls on animals and products of animal origin in order to ensure compliance with the prohibition of certain uses of antimicrobials (A9-0195/2021 - Pascal Canfin)

L'obiettivo della proposta di regolamento è quello di consentire ispezioni ufficiali sull'uso di antimicrobici negli animali e nei prodotti di origine animale che entrano nell'Unione.Al fine di attuare il divieto di impiegare antimicrobici allo scopo di promuovere la crescita e l'aumento della resa e delle prestazioni animali, e di impiegare antimicrobici riservati al trattamento di determinate infezioni nell'uomo, è necessario integrare nel regolamento le ispezioni ufficiali, per verificare che gli animali e i prodotti di origine animale esportati nell'Unione siano conformi al regolamento attuale. Per questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole.
2021/09/15
Brexit Adjustment Reserve (A9-0178/2021 - Pascal Arimont)

Nel luglio 2020 il Consiglio europeo ha creato una riserva speciale di adeguamento alla Brexit, con uno stanziamento di 5 miliardi che darà sostegno alle imprese per compensare le perdite commerciali, mantenere posti di lavoro e supportare le comunità collegate alla pesca.Sebbene l'allocazione delle risorse non evidenzi al meglio la strategicità del settore agroalimentare nei rapporti tra Italia e Regno Unito, l'accordo rappresenta comunque un buon passo in avanti rispetto alla proposta iniziale della Commissione, con un aumento della dotazione per l'Italia di 52 milioni di euro.Ho, inoltre, seguito i negoziati relativi alla pesca, inserendo delle proposte che potranno avere impatti positivi anche per i nostri bacini se adeguatamente sfruttate dallo Stato membro.Per questi motivi ho espresso il mio voto favorevole.
2021/09/15
EU Blue Card Directive (A8-0240/2017 - Javier Moreno Sánchez)

Il testo di revisione della direttiva Carta blu, che definisce le condizioni d'ingresso e di soggiorno di cittadini di paesi terzi altamente qualificati nel mercato del lavoro UE, presenta delle evidenti criticità.L'abbassamento della retribuzione minima e l'accesso al mercato del lavoro per i familiari dei detentori di Carta blu, oltre all'apertura a cittadini di Paesi terzi in luogo del sostegno a politiche di natalità e di sviluppo di competenze interne, rischierebbero di rendere ancor più precario il mercato del lavoro europeo.La persistente crisi migratoria, attualmente ancora fuori controllo, amplifica inoltre tali preoccupazioni.Per questi motivi mi sono espressa in modo contrario al testo.
2021/09/15
Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): Criteria for the designation of antimicrobials to be reserved for the treatment of certain infections in humans (B9-0424/2021)

Ho espresso fermamente il mio voto contrario alla risoluzione, che chiedeva di modificare i criteri già stabiliti dalla Commissione nella designazione degli antimicrobici destinati esclusivamente all'uomo.Il testo proponeva il divieto dell'uso veterinario di alcune classi di antimicrobici, tra cui antibiotici, indispensabili invece per la cura di infezioni batteriche gravi e potenzialmente letali in tutte le specie animali, compresi quelli da compagnia, con preoccupanti risvolti nella diffusione delle malattie zoonotiche, nella salute pubblica e nella sicurezza alimentare.I preoccupanti risvolti erano quelli di non poter più curare gli animali da allevamento e compagnia, sottoponendoli a inutili sofferenze e rischio di non sopravvivenza.Inoltre il nuovo regolamento sui medicinali veterinari in vigore dal prossimo gennaio prevede già un uso più prudente, razionale e stringente degli antimicrobici, rendendo l'UE la più virtuosa e già adeguatamente protetta in tal senso.
2021/09/15
Fishers for the future (A9-0230/2021 - Manuel Pizarro)

La presente relazione affronta l'occupazione nel settore della pesca (il 10-12 % del reddito della popolazione mondiale, secondo la FAO) e la necessità del ricambio generazionale dei pescatori.Le linee guida dettano importanti raccomandazioni sulla sicurezza nel lavoro, sulla parità di genere nell'accesso e nella retribuzione e sulla promozione tra i giovani della professione della pesca per garantire il ricambio generazionale.Alla luce anche della strategicità della pesca e dell'acquacoltura per il settore primario italiano e dei contributi che ho presentato sotto forma di emendamento, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla relazione.
2021/09/15
Plans and actions to accelerate a transition to innovation without the use of animals in research, regulatory testing and education (RC-B9-0425/2021, B9-0425/2021, B9-0426/2021, B9-0427/2021, B9-0428/2021, B9-0429/2021, B9-0432/2021)

La presente risoluzione invita la Commissione a impegnarsi per una progressiva eliminazione delle procedure su animali vivi a fini scientifici, senza peggiorare il livello di protezione della salute umana e dell'ambiente.Il testo, piuttosto bilanciato, chiede l'istituzione di una task force per elaborare un piano d'azione comune, l'attivazione di una linea di finanziamento per sostenere l'implementazione di metodi non basati sugli animali e la graduale riduzione delle sostanze chimiche. Per questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole.
2021/09/15
Artificial intelligence in criminal law and its use by the police and judicial authorities in criminal matters (A9-0232/2021 - Petar Vitanov)

La relazione rappresenta la posizione del Parlamento europeo rispetto all'impiego dell'intelligenza artificiale da parte delle autorità in ambito penale. Pur riconoscendo la dovuta attenzione alla tutela della privacy, il suo contenuto risulta nel complesso difficilmente condivisibile.Il testo intende precludere, anche tramite sanzioni, l'uso di tecnologie (come i dati biometrici ed i droni) utili ad impedire determinati reati, oltre che ad identificare più efficacemente i migranti.Viene fortemente sottinteso che, nei servizi di polizia UE, le pratiche e la diffusione del razzismo siano estremamente diffuse. Per questi motivi, ho espresso voto contrario alla relazione.
2021/10/05
EU Road Safety Policy Framework 2021-2030 – Recommendations on next steps towards "Vision Zero" (A9-0211/2021 - Elena Kountoura)

Ho espresso voto favorevole a questa proposta, che affronta un tema importante e delicato come quello della sicurezza stradale e delle vittime della strada.Il quadro proposto prevede nuovi requisiti di sicurezza nei veicoli come: l'obbligatorietà dell'assistenza intelligente alla velocità e al mantenimento della corsia, l'integrazione di una "modalità di guida sicura" contro le distrazioni per i dispositivi mobili ed elettronici dei guidatori, incentivi fiscali per i veicoli con elevati standard di sicurezza, la revisione dei limiti di velocità massima nelle aree residenziali e con elevato numero di pedoni e ciclisti e tolleranza zero per il superamento dei limiti alcolici.
2021/10/05
Rebuilding fish stocks in the Mediterranean (A9-0225/2021 - Raffaele Stancanelli)

Ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla relazione che invita la Commissione a identificare gli ostacoli al processo di ricostituzione degli stock ittici e a rispondere alle esigenze dei paesi mediterranei fornendo gli strumenti utili al fine di utilizzare meccanismi di finanziamento e sviluppare progetti sostenibili.In quanto coordinatrice del mio gruppo, ho dato il mio contributo presentando diversi emendamenti per incoraggiare lo svecchiamento delle flotte europee e a migliorare l'etichettatura delle merci ittiche, con maggior trasparenza su origine, cattura e trasformazione del prodotto. Abbiamo anche chiesto di rafforzare la sicurezza nelle acque internazionali, affinché i nostri pescatori non incorrano in sequestri arbitrari da parte dei paesi extra UE.
2021/10/05
Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): Technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives (B9-0476/2021, B9-0477/2021)

Ho espresso voto favorevole a questa obiezione, presentata dal mio gruppo politico dopo l'entrata in vigore del regolamento che classifica come sostenibili o meno le attività economiche dal punto di vista ambientale ai fini di investimento.Questa normativa, infatti, non considera il nucleare e il gas naturale quali fonti alternative per la transizione energetica, nonostante il parere di gruppi di esperti, incaricati dalla Commissione, per cui non vi sono prove che l'energia nucleare sia più dannosa per la salute umana o per l'ambiente. C'è, inoltre, un evidente limite nei criteri di sostenibilità per le politiche forestali. In definitiva, uno strumento che rischia di escludere l'accesso ai capitali necessari per la transizione.
2021/10/05
The future of EU-US relations (A9-0250/2021 - Tonino Picula)

Il testo della relazione affronta tutti gli ambiti di cooperazione con un alleato storico dell'UE, con riferimenti alle sfide comuni e di più ampia portata. Invita, inoltre, a una collaborazione per rafforzare il multilateralismo e per realizzare obiettivi condivisi in materia di politica estera, sicurezza ed economia, pandemia, diritti umani e riforma fiscale globale.Una relazione nel complesso condivisibile, data l'importanza delle relazioni transatlantiche, il ruolo della NATO, ma anche l'approccio da mantenere con Cina, Russia e Balcani occidentali. Per questi motivi ho espresso il mio voto favorevole.
2021/10/06
State of EU cyber defence capabilities (A9-0234/2021 - Urmas Paet)

La relazione analizza da più punti di vista le capacità di ciberdifesa dell'UE, sottolineando al contempo l'importanza di arricchirne il livello.Diverse sono le minacce, ad esempio da parte di Russia, Cina e Corea del Nord, ed è importante un più ampio coordinamento nella cibersicurezza, tra Stati membri, istituzioni dell'UE, alleati della NATO, Nazioni Unite ed OSCE.Una relazione condivisibile, che valuta positivamente le misure restrittive mirate ad abbattere gli attacchi informatici.Per questi motivi, ho espresso voto favorevole.
2021/10/06
The protection of persons with disabilities through petitions: lessons learnt (A9-0261/2021 - Alex Agius Saliba)

Mi sono espressa con voto favorevole a questa relazione dal momento che sollecita la Commissione a un miglioramento ricorrente della normativa per i diritti delle persone con disabilità.Gli obiettivi contenuti prevedono anche una maggiore sensibilizzazione e analisi verso gli ostacoli quotidiani affrontati, in settori come i trasporti pubblici, la lingua dei segni, i finanziamenti e l'istruzione.Inoltre gli Stati membri vengono spinti verso una corretta applicazione delle leggi già esistenti nell'Unione varate per tutelare e monitorare tali diritti.
2021/10/06
Farm to Fork Strategy (A9-0271/2021 - Anja Hazekamp, Herbert Dorfmann)

La cosiddetta strategia "Farm to Fork" si propone di modificare radicalmente le pratiche agricole e culturali in Europa: criminalizza l'allevamento, obbliga a ridurre la produzione di proteine animali a favore di fonti alternative e sintetiche, condanna i cibi chiave della dieta mediterranea, attentando alle specificità dei nostri prodotti tradizionali. Inoltre, l'etichetta a semaforo obbligatoria stile "Nutriscore", con i suoi indicatori e metodi di calcolo, rappresenta l'ennesimo atto discriminatorio per le nostre PMI agricole.Per questi motivi, ho espresso fermamente, il mio voto contrario alla relazione.
2021/10/19
The effectiveness of Member States' use of EU Solidarity Fund money in cases of natural disasters (A9-0273/2021 - Corina Crețu)

Il Fondo di solidarietà dell'Unione europea (FSUE) è stato istituito nel 2002 per fornire assistenza finanziaria ai Paesi colpiti da calamità naturali, con l'Italia principale beneficiario degli ultimi 20 anni. Questa relazione invita la Commissione ad accelerare i tempi per l'erogazione degli anticipi, attualmente ancora lunghi e stimati mediamente in 5 mesi, ed a semplificare le procedure burocratiche, anche nel contesto delle catastrofi transfrontaliere e con più regioni coinvolte.Il FSUE deve dare sostegno a tutti gli Stati membri in modo reattivo e incisivo ed è per questi motivi, che ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla relazione.
2021/10/19
The situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU (A9-0283/2021 - Monica Semedo)

La presente relazione evidenzia le difficoltà del settore dello spettacolo e degli artisti, nel corrente periodo legato alla crisi da COVID-19. Nonostante le positive finalità, il testo non offre risposte pratiche ai lavoratori di questi settori, pur riconoscendone il valore aggiunto a livello aziendale e di sviluppo economico.Per questo motivo, ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2021/10/19
EU-Taiwan political relations and cooperation (A9-0265/2021 - Charlie Weimers)

Il contenuto della relazione riflette pienamente la stretta cooperazione tra l'UE e Taiwan, incoraggiando un miglioramento delle relazioni bilaterali. Taiwan è considerato un esempio della capacità di promozione dei diritti umani e del rispetto delle libertà fondamentali. Il testo esprime grave preoccupazione per la situazione nel Mar Cinese orientale e meridionale, per via della continua pressione militare della Cina ed esorta al rispetto del diritto internazionale, così come previsto dalla Convenzione delle Nazioni Unite sul diritto del mare.Per tutti questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole.
2021/10/20
Insurance of motor vehicles (A9-0035/2019 - Dita Charanzová)

Questo accordo provvisorio apporta modifiche ed adeguamenti alla direttiva europea, riguardante l'assicurazione degli autoveicoli e la protezione delle vittime di incidenti stradali. In particolare, il testo prevede una maggior tutela per le persone lese, anche negli incidenti causati da un conducente di un altro Paese e specifica come gli Stati membri debbano risarcire rapidamente i danneggiati in caso di insolvenza dell'impresa di assicurazione. Vengono inseriti, infine, obblighi di maggiore chiarezza sul campo di applicazione della direttiva, sui prezzi e sui sinistri passati, con un'armonizzazione degli importi minimi di copertura in tutta l'UE.Per tutti questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole.
2021/10/21
Joint Undertakings under Horizon Europe (A9-0246/2021 - Maria da Graça Carvalho)

Questa relazione affronta la realizzazione e il rinnovo di partenariati pubblico-privati, nel quadro di Horizon Europe, un programma che supporto pienamente sin dalla sua istituzione ed in continuità con Horizon 2020, che ha sempre rappresentato un grande aiuto economico e strutturale per le piccole e medie imprese del territorio.Pertanto, ho espresso voto favorevole al testo.
2021/10/21
An EU strategy to reduce methane emissions (A9-0277/2021 - Maria Spyraki)

Ho espresso il mio voto contrario a questa risoluzione, ovvero la proposta del Parlamento europeo per la riduzione delle emissioni di metano. Pur condividendo alcuni contenuti, come il sostegno all'innovazione e gli inviti a migliorare la gestione dello smaltimento dei rifiuti in discarica, nella relazione vengono tralasciati dei numeri eloquenti, ovvero che il metano dell'UE rappresenta solo il 5% delle emissioni globali.
2021/10/21
Pandora Papers: implications on the efforts to combat money laundering, tax evasion and avoidance (B9-0527/2021, RC B9-0530/2021, B9-0530/2021, B9-0531/202)

Pandora Papers è l'espressione utilizzata per descrivere un'enorme fuga di dati relativi a titolari di società stabilite in giurisdizioni in cui vige il segreto bancario. La risoluzione rappresenta una condivisibile iniziativa di contrasto all'evasione o all'elusione fiscale, potenzialmente in grado di aiutare il nostro Paese a ricevere maggiori informazioni su attività transfrontaliere, talvolta anche in Stati membri dell'Unione, verso i quali vengono indirizzati profitti che sfuggono al fisco italiano, perfino in modo del tutto legale, grazie al cosiddetto "dumping fiscale".Per questi motivi, ho espresso voto favorevole alla risoluzione.
2021/10/21
The Rule of law crisis in Poland and the primacy of EU law (B9-0532/2021, B9-0533/2021, B9-0539/2021)

Attraverso una recente sentenza, che ha dichiarato incostituzionale parte del Trattato di adesione di Varsavia all'Unione europea, i giudici della Corte costituzionale polacca, hanno sancito la preminenza del diritto dello Stato polacco sul diritto UE. L'intero contenuto di questa risoluzione rappresenta l'ennesimo attacco alla Polonia. Fa riflettere il fatto che le istituzioni comunitarie si preoccupino dell'indipendenza della magistratura e della separazione dei poteri solo in alcuni Stati membri, quando sentenze analoghe sono state rese da numerose altre Corti costituzionali e quando il principio del primato del diritto dell'UE viene spesso distorto nelle effettive competenze.Ecco perché, ho espresso convintamente il mio voto contrario alla risoluzione.
2021/10/21
Climate, Energy and Environmental State aid guidelines (CEEAG) (B9-0534/2021, RC-B9-0535/2021, B9-0535/2021, B9-0536/2021, B9-0537/2021, B9-0538/2021)

Il testo stabilisce come le disposizioni in materia di aiuti di Stato debbano includere un certo grado di flessibilità e sottolinea che la transizione ambientale verso tecnologie a minore intensità di carbonio debba essere implementata con elasticità nei criteri e possibilità di sostegno. L'elemento della flessibilità è certamente positivo, tuttavia non è condivisibile il riferimento a significativi investimenti a carico sia del settore privato, che del settore pubblico.Per questi motivi, ho ritenuto opportuno un voto di astensione.
2021/10/21
The European Education Area: a shared holistic approach (A9-0291/2021 - Michaela Šojdrová)

La relazione intende condividere e definire delle linee guida per un futuro Spazio europeo dell'Istruzione, tenendo conto delle diverse culture europee e esortando gli Stati membri, ad un impegno sempre maggiore nei confronti dell'insegnamento, elemento fondamentale nella crescita non solo del cittadino, ma anche dell'economia. Tuttavia, l'idea che questo Spazio europeo dell'Istruzione venga redatto a Bruxelles, lascia trasparire uno scarso coinvolgimento delle regioni e degli Stati membri, che sarebbe al contrario auspicabile.Per questi motivi, ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2021/11/11
An intellectual property action plan to support the EU’s recovery and resilience (A9-0284/2021 - Marion Walsmann)

La relazione propone l'implementazione di una normativa efficace per la protezione e l'aumento delle opere dell'ingegno nell'UE, accompagnata da investimenti in ricerca e sviluppo. Particolare attenzione viene dedicata alle PMI, che dovrebbero beneficiare di iniziative e misure per un fruttuoso sfruttamento dei loro diritti di PI. Nella parte di testo relativa all'accordo TRIPS, è positivo l'invito a una volontaria condivisione di brevetti e allo sfruttamento delle flessibilità previste dall'accordo, per far fronte al fabbisogno mondiale di vaccini.Sulla base di queste considerazioni, ho espresso il mio voto positivo a un testo nel complesso equilibrato.
2021/11/11
Common agricultural policy - support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD (A8-0200/2019 - Peter Jahr)

La nuova PAC prevede l'elaborazione di un Piano strategico nazionale da parte degli Stati membri, il quale dovrà essere approvato dalla Commissione, che ne monitorerà l'efficacia tramite una relazione redatta dagli Stati su base annuale. Gli obiettivi chiave della nuova PAC prevedono, oltre a misure di sostenibilità ambientale e climatica, il sostegno ai giovani agricoltori e lo sviluppo delle aree rurali dinamiche. In questo senso, è importante che le regioni rimangano "autorità di gestione" e che possano disporre di strumenti flessibili per rispondere alle esigenze delle imprese.La PAC, seppur perfettibile, rimane uno strumento fondamentale per il sostegno alle aziende agricole, ed è per questo motivo che ho espresso un voto favorevole.
2021/11/23
Common agricultural policy: financing, management and monitoring (A8-0199/2019 - Ulrike Müller)

L'intenzione del testo è quella di dare maggiore flessibilità agli Stati membri, istituendo un sistema di ammissibilità della spesa, basato sulle prestazioni in relazione agli obiettivi, e limitando il numero di organismi pagatori. Degna di nota è la gestione della riserva di crisi agricola, mai utilizzata finora, poiché di difficile applicazione. Il regolamento prevede una nuova riserva permanente di crisi, volta a sostenere gli agricoltori nel caso di volatilità dei prezzi e dei mercati, con un budget annuale minimo di 450 milioni di euro, cifra che potrebbe aumentare, grazie ad entrate e margini di bilancio, nonché tramite la disciplina finanziaria, in ultima istanza.Sulla base di queste motivazioni, ho espresso voto favorevole.
2021/11/23
Integrated farm statistics: Union contribution under the MFF for the years 2021 to 2027 (A9-0310/2021 - Riho Terras)

L'obiettivo dell'UE è l'elaborazione di politiche che siano vantaggiose per gli agricoltori e che rispettino gli obbiettivi della PAC. In questo senso, è necessario che l'UE possa disporre di informazioni accurate. Sebbene sia particolarmente tecnica, la proposta in procedura semplificata rispetta il principio di attribuzione. Inoltre, è stato chiesto alla Commissione di ripresentare la proposta, qualora volesse sostituirla o modificarla sostanzialmente.Poiché questo finanziamento appare necessario, ho espresso voto favorevole.
2021/11/23
A Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe (A9-0317/2021 - Dolors Montserrat)

La relazione, propone una serie di obiettivi condivisibili sull'accessibilità dei medicinali, così come sull'innovazione e sugli standard di qualità, efficacia e sicurezza. Rimane aperta la questione dell'impatto delle norme di sostenibilità sulla competitività dell'industria. Tuttavia, il dibattito è stato fruttuoso. Le nostre proposte, in buona parte accolte, hanno auspicato una maggiore rappresentazione delle donne e incentivi migliori per la ricerca e lo sviluppo.Per questi motivi, ho espresso un voto favorevole.
2021/11/24
Multilateral negotiations in view of the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference in Geneva, 30 November to 3 December 2021 (B9-0550/2021)

La risoluzione esprime la posizione del Parlamento europeo, in vista della Conferenza dell'OMC, a Ginevra. Tra le tematiche affrontate, la necessità di riformare l'organizzazione, di raggiungere risultati concreti nei negoziati in corso, su pesca, agricoltura e risposta alla pandemia e di stabilire regole contro le pratiche sleali. Se da un lato il testo appare piuttosto bilanciato, dall'altro tuttavia, emergono alcune criticità. In particolare, nei negoziati per la pesca e per l'agricoltura, è contemplata l'eliminazione di sussidi vitali per gli operatori italiani del settore. Inoltre, nella sezione sul clima e sull'ambiente, si fa riferimento alla necessità di progredire nei negoziati sull'Accordo sui beni ambientali.Sulla base di queste considerazioni, ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2021/11/25
The safety of truck parking lots in the EU (B9-0552/2021)

La risoluzione sottolinea come negli ultimi anni, vi siano state molteplici aggressioni ai danni degli autotrasportatori, con conseguenze occasionalmente estreme. Secondo uno studio della Commissione europea del 2019, vi è un'evidente carenza di aree attrezzate per gli automezzi pesanti. A tal proposito, andrebbero garantite procedure di certificazione di sicurezza adeguate per le aree di sosta, oltre ad una maggiore cooperazione tra le forze di polizia e sicurezza, anche in ambito transfrontaliero. Viene inoltre auspicato il ricorso alle nuove tecnologie per garantire meccanismi di scambio di informazioni ed allarme coordinati.Ritengo che queste misure siano condivisibili, pertanto ho espresso un voto favorevole.
2021/11/25
European Year of Youth 2022 (A9-0322/2021 - Sabine Verheyen)

La relazione, evidenzia l'importanza strategica delle politiche giovanili, strumento fondamentale per il futuro dell'UE, e intende stimolare una maggiore partecipazione attiva dei giovani, nell'Agenda istituzionale europea. Sebbene l'approccio sia condivisibile, ritengo che il ruolo riservato ai governi nazionali e alle regioni, sia piuttosto marginale: sarebbe auspicabile un maggior dialogo tra le parti, in modo da poter valorizzare il lavoro già svolto dagli Stati membri.Sulla base di queste motivazioni, ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2021/12/14
The situation in Nicaragua (RC-B9-0581/2021, B9-0581/2021, B9-0582/2021, B9-0583/2021, B9-0584/2021, B9-0585/2021, B9-0586/2021)

La relazione affronta il tema delle ultime elezioni in Nicaragua, tenutesi il 7 novembre. Vengono denunciati i brogli elettorali, le violazioni sistematiche dei diritti umani e l'incarcerazione arbitraria di politici, giornalisti, attivisti e rappresentanti delle imprese. Si auspicano misure da parte della comunità internazionale che possano facilitare la transizione democratica, come il monitoraggio delle sedi diplomatiche del Paese e l'aumento della pressione politica sul regime del Presidente Ortega.Per questi motivi, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole alla relazione.
2021/12/16
Cohesion policy: reducing healthcare disparities and enhancing cross-border health cooperation (A9-0026/202 - Tomislav Sokol)

La relazione si concentra sugli obiettivi di massimizzare l'impatto dei fondi della politica di coesione per ridurre le disparità dei sistemi sanitari nell'UE, e di analizzare l'esperienza acquisita nei progetti di cooperazione sanitaria transfrontaliera sostenuti dai programmi INTERREG.Lo scopo, pienamente condivisibile, è quello di individuare raccomandazioni a lungo termine nel quadro della cooperazione territoriale, al fine di trasformare la frontiera da vincolo ad opportunità, migliorando così le possibilità di accesso dei cittadini dell'UE. Per questi motivi, mi sono espressa a favore della relazione.
2022/03/08
Batteries and waste batteries (A9-0031/2022 - Simona Bonafè)

La relazione abroga, la direttiva sulle batterie, modificata nel 2019, per renderla un regolamento. Vengono proposte una serie di modifiche, tra cui obblighi per produttori e rivenditori, maggiori informazioni a disposizione dei consumatori, l'introduzione di un passaporto delle batterie e di requisiti per il trattamento dei rifiuti. Il testo, tuttavia, presenta una serie di criticità che rischiano di limitare il potenziale per l'innovazione tecnologica, aumentando il carico amministrativo dei produttori di veicoli.Sulla base di queste motivazioni, ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2022/03/10
EU action plan for organic agriculture (A9-0126/2022 - Simone Schmiedtbauer)

La risoluzione sottolinea che, producendo alimenti di alta qualità a basso impatto ambientale, l'agricoltura biologica potrà assumere un ruolo essenziale nello sviluppo di un sistema alimentare sostenibile dell'UE.Oltre a stimolare la domanda e rafforzare l'intera catena del valore, il nuovo piano d'azione si propone anche di aumentare la fiducia dei consumatori, affinché possano compiere scelte informate al momento dell'acquisto degli alimenti. Per questi motivi, ho espresso un voto favorevole.
2022/05/03
Reaching women's economic independence through entrepreneurship and self-employment (A9-0096/2022 - Pernille Weiss)

La risoluzione afferma che l'uguaglianza di genere è un valore fondamentale e un obiettivo centrale dell'UE, nonché una condizione essenziale affinché le donne e le ragazze godano in pieno dei diritti umani, fondamentali per la loro emancipazione. L'impostazione generale del testo appare condivisibile, in particolare i riferimenti ad una minore burocrazia, al tutoraggio per la creazione di imprese, al raggiungimento degli "Obiettivi di Barcellona" e ad una maggiore sensibilizzazione riguardo le "Discipline STEM/Intelligenza Artificiale". Per questi motivi ho votato a favore del testo.
2022/05/03
Artificial intelligence in a digital age (A9-0088/2022 - Axel Voss)

La relazione si concentra sulle opportunità, i rischi e gli ostacoli nell'uso dell'IA ed il ruolo dell'UE nella competizione globale dell'IA. Il testo propone inoltre una tabella di marcia per far diventare l'UE un leader globale nel settore.Nonostante il testo sottolinei i vantaggi potenziali e condivisibili della tecnologia emergente, restano delle perplessità in tema di utilizzo dei dati, del relativo controllo da parte degli individui e dell'uso dell'IA in campo militare: su questi punti il testo appare poco efficace e timido in merito alla tutela della privacy e alla libertà di espressione. Per questi motivi, ho ritenuto opportuno astenermi.
2022/05/03
Impact of Russian illegal war of aggression against Ukraine on the EU transport and tourism sectors (B9-0223/2022)

Mi sono espressa a favore della presente risoluzione, che considera l'impatto della guerra in Ucraina sui settori dei trasporti e del turismo condannando, allo stesso tempo, l'aggressione russa. Seppur enfatizzando eccessivamente alcuni aspetti, il testo fa importanti riferimenti al settore del turismo e alla richiesta di sostenere finanziariamente le imprese, anche mediante meccanismi di agevolazione fiscale. Inoltre, si prendono in considerazione aspetti rilevanti per ciascuna modalità di trasporto, da quello stradale a quello ferroviario, passando per quello marittimo e aereo.
2022/05/05
Temporary trade liberalisation supplementing trade concessions applicable to Ukrainian products under EU/Ukraine Association Agreement (A9-0146/2022 - Sandra Kalniete)

Mi sono espressa in favore del presente regolamento, che intende garantire la liberalizzazione temporanea degli scambi con l'Ucraina per la durata di un anno. Tale misura comporta la sospensione di tutte le tariffe ancora in vigore su alcune tipologie di prodotti, facilitando il più possibile le condizioni di accesso al mercato europeo, dato che la guerra ha avuto e avrà profonde ripercussioni negative sulla capacità dell'Ucraina di commerciare. Tuttavia, sarà importante monitorare i risultati di tale proposta, così come sarà necessario assicurarvi un carattere temporaneo per evitare distorsioni del mercato a lungo termine.
2022/05/19
Minimum level of taxation for multinational groups (A9-0140/2022 - Aurore Lalucq)

La relazione si riferisce alla direttiva del Consiglio, intesa a garantire un livello minimo di tassazione effettiva delle imprese, per i grandi gruppi multinazionali e i gruppi puramente nazionali su larga scala che operano nel mercato unico. Il testo richiede maggiore trasparenza nell'informativa finanziaria che comporta vantaggi per le amministrazioni fiscali e una maggiore certezza fiscale, per i contribuenti. La direttiva mira principalmente ad evitare fenomeni elusivi delle imposte, operati dai grandi colossi multinazionali.Per queste ragioni, ho votato a favore del testo.
2022/05/19
Social and economic consequences for the EU of the Russian war in Ukraine – reinforcing the EU’s capacity to act (RC-B9-0267/2022, B9-0267/2022, B9-0271/2022, B9-0273/2022, B9-0278/2022, B9-0279/2022, B9-0280/2022)

Mi sono espressa a favore della presente risoluzione, che invita gli Stati membri ad adottare urgentemente il sesto pacchetto di sanzioni nei confronti della Russia, compreso il divieto di importazione del petrolio russo. Tra le varie misure, si chiede inoltre l'adozione di strumenti per il controllo dei danni (sociali ed economici), in modo da evitare che siano i lavoratori, le famiglie e le PMI europee a pagare le conseguenze di tali decisioni politiche. La risoluzione evidenzia anche la necessità di una maggiore flessibilità nel bilancio dell'UE, nonché di una modifica al Quadro Finanziario Pluriennale, proprio per le implicazioni a lungo termine della guerra in Ucraina.
2022/05/19
CO2 emission standards for cars and vans (A9-0150/2022 - Jan Huitema)

Il testo mira alla riduzione delle emissioni di CO2, tra le altre cose, autorizzando esclusivamente la vendita di veicoli a emissioni zero a partire dal 2035. Le misure previste ostacolerebbero enormemente l'accessibilità alle automobili per i cittadini, obbligandoli ad abbandonare il motore a combustione e minacciando milioni di posti di lavoro. Invece di garantire il progresso attraverso misure basate sul mercato e obiettivi ambientali realistici, queste proposte adottano un approccio fortemente rischioso per le industrie europee.Sulla base di queste motivazioni, ho espresso il mio voto contrario alla relazione.
2022/06/08
Candidate status of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia (RC-B9-0331/2022, B9-0331/2022, B9-0332/2022, B9-0333/2022, B9-0334/2022, B9-0335/2022, B9-0336/2022)

La risoluzione pone l'attenzione, sullo status di Paesi candidati all'UE, di Ucraina, Repubblica di Moldova e Georgia. Il testo sottolinea che non esiste una "corsia preferenziale" per l'adesione all'UE ma che piuttosto, si tratta di un processo strutturato e basato sul merito. Inoltre, accoglie favorevolmente la possibilità di offrire una prospettiva europea a tali Paesi, che più volte hanno dimostrato grande impegno nella promozione dei valori dell'UE, oltre ad una grande capacità e mobilitazione nel raggiungimento degli standard necessari per l'adesione.Sulla base di queste motivazioni, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole.
2022/06/23
Exceptional temporary support under EAFRD in response to the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (C9-0185/2022)

La relazione si riferisce alla proposta della Commissione europea che mira a modificare l'attuale legislazione, introducendo una misura supplementare. Tale modifica permetterebbe agli Stati membri di fornire un sostegno economico agli agricoltori e alle imprese agroalimentari, in difficoltà per gli aumenti significativi dei costi dei fattori di produzione, causati dall'invasione russa dell'Ucraina. Il testo, che prevede l'erogazione di una somma forfettaria agli agricoltori e alle PMI attive nel settore agricolo, è un ulteriore sforzo per difendere il settore agroalimentare italiano ed europeo e dare una risposta rapida all'intero comparto.Per queste ragioni, ho espresso il mio voto favorevole.
2022/06/23
Gas storage (C9-0126/2022 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

Mi sono espressa a favore della presente risoluzione, sull'accordo volto ad emendare i punti, che in varie normative, regolavano lo stoccaggio di gas naturale negli Stati membri, raggruppando il tutto, in un unico nuovo testo. L'accordo fra i colegislatori, ha portato ad un ammorbidimento degli elementi problematici che rendevano più critico il testo precedente.Inoltre, permette agli Stati membri di lavorare con maggiore gradualità e lungimiranza, adoperandosi per trovarsi ancora più pronti, per il futuro, quando vi saranno standard più ambiziosi.
2022/06/23

Written questions (142)

Uncontrolled proliferation of the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) affecting crops in northern Italy
2019/09/17
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Need for Commission inquiry and scrutiny regarding the arrest of three migrants on disembarkation from Sea Watch 3
2019/10/10
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Use of European Solidarity Fund and bad weather in Piedmont
2019/10/23
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The need for an intervention to manage the refugee crisis
2019/10/25
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Inquiry into war crimes committed during recent fighting in Syria
2019/11/08
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Swift mobilisation of the EUSF – damage caused by bad weather in Italy
2019/11/20
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Damage to the Italian fishing industry due to severe weather
2019/11/21
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Disastrous flooding in Venice: urgent EU action required through deployment of the European Solidarity Fund and special funds
2019/11/21
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Damage caused by bad weather in Emilia-Romagna
2019/11/27
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Derogation from minimum size rules for Italian clams: notification deadlines
2019/12/17
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Imposition of US trade tariffs in connection with the Airbus dispute
2020/01/10
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Low-cost imports of japonica rice from non-EU countries to the detriment of Italian products
2020/01/16
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EMFF extension to 2021
2020/01/30
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Compliance by the Council of the EU with the European Ombudsman’s recommendation concerning the call for greater transparency in establishing TACs
2020/02/03
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Algeria’s unilateral establishment of an EEZ
2020/02/06
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Consultation of Parliament on future decisions concerning the multiannual plan for small pelagic fisheries in the Adriatic Sea
2020/02/07
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Foibe massacres – importance of European remembrance and the need to preserve it
2020/02/10
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EU commitment to remembering the Vajont disaster
2020/02/19
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Support for the Italian tourism sector hit by anti-coronavirus measures
2020/02/27
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Turkey’s decision not to stop Syrian refugees entering the EU
2020/02/28
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European commitment to projects to exploit water reserves
2020/03/03
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Requests for a ‘coronavirus free’ stamp on Italian food products
2020/03/05
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Amendments to the ESM system: Suspension of the ratification procedure
2020/03/11
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European commitment to economic recovery in the Member States following the Covid-19 emergency
2020/03/27
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Implementation of a comprehensive system to monitor epidemics
2020/03/31
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Revision of European food strategies in view of the COVID-19 emergency
2020/04/08
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Establishing a funding programme to provide information on the EMFF
2020/04/22
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Flexibility of the temporary cessation of fishing activities due to the public health crisis
2020/04/27
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Italian tourism under threat from German-Croatian tourist corridors
2020/05/01
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VAT rates
2020/05/18
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Need for a health protocol on the systematic prescription of swab tests and serological tests
2020/05/20
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Endometriosis: research under the new 2021-2027 health programme
2020/06/15
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Identification of asbestos-based inert waste storage sites
2020/06/15
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Future of fishing: investment, research and innovation
2020/06/25
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New post Covid-19 skills in the labour market
2020/06/29
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New tariffs imposed on European goods by the US administration
2020/06/30
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Imports of fake honey from China
2020/07/01
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New rules for the car distribution sector: concern about risk of distortion causing possible harm to both SMEs and consumers
2020/07/01
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Casimirri – the Italian terrorist hiding in Nicaragua
2020/07/17
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Energy poverty in Europe and support for families following the COVID-19 pandemic
2020/07/22
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EU dependence on the Chinese pharmaceuticals market
2020/09/01
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Seizure of Italian fishing vessels – Libya
2020/09/10
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Request for immunity for pharmaceutical companies
2020/09/10
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Failings of CETA and presence of hormone-treated meat on the European market
2020/10/01
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European funding for the Wuhan Institute of Virology
2020/10/21
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Call for the immediate release of Nasrin Sotoudeh, Iranian human and women’s rights activist
2020/10/28
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The militarised educational and training system in Tibet
2020/10/29
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Turkish influence over the Libyan coast guard
2020/11/03
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Defending the European way of life
2020/11/04
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The detention of Nasibe Semsai and Turkey’s migration policies towards totalitarian regimes
2020/11/19
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Closure of ski resorts
2020/11/25
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Data on people with disabilities in the EU
2020/11/29
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Declassification of the content of the agreement signed with the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca
2020/12/01
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Concessions of state-owned property regarding beaches and beach facilities – call on the Commission to withdraw its infringement proceedings against Italy
2020/12/08
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Bad weather in the north-east of Italy – call for urgent intervention from the EU with special aid
2020/12/09
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Help for cultural and creative sectors following the COVID-19 crisis
2020/12/16
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Preliminary assessment of MOSE, Venice
2021/01/06
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Reduced distribution of Pfizer vaccines to the detriment of Europe
2021/01/18
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EU-Pfizer contract for vaccines, unfair agreement
2021/01/25
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Protecting ‘Made in Italy’ products
2021/02/02
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Proposal concerning a European plan to combat cancer is likely to penalise ‘Made in Italy’ products
2021/02/08
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Failure to provide honorary judges with stable employment
2021/02/12
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EU-China relations and the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment
2021/02/15
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Further restrictions on the free movement of commercial vehicles in transit through Austria and Germany
2021/02/18
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Definition in the CMO Regulation of economic activities linked to production and their representatives
2021/02/25
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Protection of Italian balsamic vinegar label
2021/02/26
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The fight against invasive species
2021/03/09
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Extraordinary measures to support the wine industry
2021/03/14
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Exportation of EU-produced vaccines outside the Union
2021/03/16
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Pharmacovigilance strategy concerning the AstraZeneca vaccine and recent statements by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
2021/03/24
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Deinstitutionalisation of support services for persons with disabilities
2021/03/30
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Novavax vaccine negotiations and transparency
2021/04/09
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Draft technical rules for gaming machines with no cash prizes
2021/04/19
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Controls on the sale of new kinds of pets
2021/05/06
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Rise in arrivals of irregular migrants in Italy and resumption of negotiations on the Malta agreements
2021/05/12
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Blue crab threatening the Adriatic Sea
2021/05/19
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Extension of time range for administering mRNA vaccines
2021/05/28
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Problem of rising commodity prices
2021/06/07
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Disability strategy
2021/06/24
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Application for the protection of the term ‘prosěk’
2021/07/15
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Wolf management in Alpago
2021/07/20
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Steel shortage and restrictions on imports
2021/09/13
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Providing quality healthcare for people living with PKU
2021/10/11
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Soaring bills and EU policies to stabilise energy costs
2021/10/11
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Gas price increase and impact on Murano glassware
2021/10/18
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Recasting of the ETD Directive and the global rise in fuel costs: impact on fisheries
2021/10/28
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REACT-EU programme and funding for research to reduce the costs of beef cultivation
2021/10/29
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The costs of the green transition should not be borne by families and businesses
2021/11/17
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Increase in the number of alien invasive species in our seas and dangers to stock and food safety
2021/11/18
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New cases of avian influenza in Europe and risk of spillover
2021/11/23
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Price and scarcity of fertilisers are jeopardising our agriculture
2021/11/23
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Commission communication guidelines
2021/11/30
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Call to change the rules of the automotive sector
2021/12/01
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Developing fish leather in Europe
2021/12/01
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Costly bills: impact on swimming pools and sports facilities
2021/12/08
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Increase in maritime shipping costs
2021/12/08
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Delays in the automotive sector and microchip shortages
2021/12/20
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Disability and unemployment
2022/01/07
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African swine fever and embargo on exports of pork products from Italy
2022/01/16
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Murder of Davide Giri: Europe remembers a European citizen killed on grounds of race in the US
2022/01/26
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Request for information to protect and promote the agri-food sector
2022/01/27
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Awareness-raising of the need for an action plan for rare diseases and the need to tackle health inequalities in the EU
2022/01/28
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The case of the journalist Sedef Kabas
2022/01/31
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Consequences of the ‘Farm to Fork’ and ‘Biodiversity’ strategies on the agri-food sector
2022/01/31
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Call for balance with regard to biosecurity in European agri-food production
2022/02/10
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Bolkestein Directive and beach concessions in Italy
2022/02/15
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Proposal to extend the Nutriscore system to include alcoholic beverages
2022/02/22
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Potential adverse effects on meat and charcuterie products of the review of the EU's agri-food promotion policy
2022/02/23
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Repercussions of the war in Ukraine for the agri-food sector
2022/03/14
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Call for immediate action regarding price rises for energy and basic foodstuffs
2022/03/15
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Urgent measures for the fisheries and aquaculture sector in view of price rises and the war in Ukraine
2022/03/16
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Rising fuel prices - special aid for fisheries
2022/03/16
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EU initiatives to protect Ukrainian citizens with disabilities
2022/03/18
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Increase in numbers of large carnivores in Europe
2022/03/29
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Request for guidance from the EU to support Member States in the recovery, rearing and selling of indigenous livestock breeds
2022/04/06
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Supporting tourism professionals affected by the sanctions against Russia
2022/05/12
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State aid and inappropriateness of the ceilings applicable to fish processing plants
2022/05/19
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Monkeypox
2022/05/24
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Request for an opinion on including poultry meat under the measures to combat deforestation
2022/07/01
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Protection of passenger rights from the practice of overbooking
2022/07/12
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Improving and enforcing the EU Air Passengers Rights Regulation
2022/07/15
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Soaring energy prices: impact on companies and individuals
2022/08/26
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Remarks by the President of the European Commission on the Italian elections
2022/09/23
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Veneto coastline emergency: strong sea storms erode beaches
2022/11/28
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No to synthetic food: call on the Commission to stop funding for artificial food and to protect agriculture, livestock farming and traditional sectors
2022/12/10
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Protection of ‘Prosecco’ DOC under the bilateral agreement on wine between the EU and the United States
2022/12/12
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Abnormal weather posing serious threat to Treviso radicchio PGI crops
2023/01/12
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Protecting Italian wine from alarmist labelling
2023/01/17
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Doubts over the authorisation for the placing on the market of the house cricket
2023/01/17
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Request for an opinion on the sustainability and use of new technologies for the production of biofuels and biogas
2023/01/17
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Latest EU green directive jeopardises Italian homes
2023/01/18
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Request for guidelines on positive measures to protect coasts from erosion by the sea in order to benefit biodiversity
2023/01/25
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Medicine shortage in the EU as a result of dependence on China for active ingredients
2023/02/06
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Microchip shortage: calling on the Commission to take action to rescue the European automotive industry and take steps to avoid loss of competitiveness and jobs
2023/03/08
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Tackling the shortage of medical specialists
2023/06/21
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Right to be forgotten: a fundamental right for European citizens
2023/07/12
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Spread and impact of the blue crab on marine biodiversity and aquaculture in the Mediterranean basin
2023/07/18
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Policies to prevent, research and raise awareness of diseases affecting women
2023/07/20
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The blue crab ( Callinectes sapidus ): a threat to the seas and inland waters of the Adriatic
2023/08/30
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State aid in Germany and France seriously jeopardising the competitiveness of Italian companies
2023/09/19
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Commission communication ‘A comprehensive approach to mental health’ and phenylketonuria patients
2023/10/16
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Judicial liability and separation of functions
2023/11/09
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Individual motions (6)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on European Optimism Day
2020/03/05
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on establishing a Europe-wide ‘Remembrance Day’ to commemorate the victims of the foibe massacres
2021/02/10
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on banking rules on non-performing loans: impacts of the pandemic and proposed temporary solutions
2021/03/25
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION to prevent misuse of the EU Digital COVID Certificate by some Member States in restricting citizens’ access to certain services and stifling the economic recovery
2021/07/22
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on a comprehensive joint action plan for Afghanistan
2021/09/06
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the need to promote female entrepreneurship
2021/09/21
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Amendments (2395)

Amendment 14 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
(8 a) The Commission should ensure that imported products from Ukraine comply with EU standards, especially in the context of the war that could affect the quality of products in terms of toxic traces.
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 19 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Subject to an assessment by the Commission carried out in the context of the regular monitoring of the impact of this Regulation and launched either following a duly substantiated request from a Member State or on the Commission’s own initiative, it is necessary to provide for the possibility to take any necessary measures for imports of any products falling under the scope of this Regulation which are adversely affecting the Union market or the market of one or several Member States for like or directly competing products. There is a particularly precarious situation in the markets for poultry, eggs, and sugar, wheat, grain, oat, maize and honey that may harm Union agricultural producers if imports from Ukraine were to increase. It is appropriate to introduce an automatic safeguard for all agricultural products imported in particular for eggs, poultry, and sugar, wheat, grain, oat, maize and honey products that is activated if quantities imported pursuant to this Regulation exceed the arithmetic mean of quantities in 20221 and 20232.
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 67 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
If, during the period 6 June to 31 December 2024, cumulative import volumes of either eggs, poultry or, sugar, wheat, grain, oat , maize and honey since 1 January 2024 reach the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 20221 and 20232, the Commission shall, within 21 days and after informing the Committee on Safeguards established by Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/478:
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 87 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) introduce from 1 January 2025 either a tariff-rate quota equal to five twelfths of that arithmetic mean or the corresponding tariff-rate quota suspended by Article 1(1), point b, whichever is higher.
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 96 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
If, during the period 1 January to 5 June 2025, cumulative import volumes of either eggs, poultry or sugar, wheat, grain, oat, maize and honey for the period since 1 January 2025 reach five twelfths of the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded 20221 and 20232,the Commission shall, within 21 days and after informing the Committee on Safeguards, reintroduce for that product the corresponding tariff-rate quota suspended by Article 1(1), point b.
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 112 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
For the purposes of this paragraph, the terms eggs, poultry and, sugar, wheat, grain, oat, maize and honey refer to all products covered by the tariff-rate quotas in the Appendix to Annex I-A of the Association Agreement for, respectively, eggs and albumins, poultry meat and poultry meat preparations, and sugars, and the arithmetic mean shall be calculated by dividing the sum of import volumes in 20221 and 20232 by two.
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 127 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. The Commission shall ensure that imported products transit through the EU to third countries as was the initial objective in order to ensure global food security. The increase in imports of Ukrainian agricultural products into the EU has caused serious market disruptions and an unfaire competition for EU farmers.
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 55 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
– having regard to Article 39 TFEU establishing the need to ensure a fair standard of living for the agricultural (and fishing) community, to assure the availability of supplies and to ensure that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices;
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 58 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 b (new)
– having regard to the principle of proportionality (Article 5 TEU), under which Member States should propose the option that has the least impact on the fleet and that ensures effective nature conservation;
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 59 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 c (new)
– having regard to Article 2(1)(b) of the Paris Agreement, which highlights the need to increase the ability to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change and foster climate resilience and low greenhouse gas emission development, in a way that does not threaten food production;
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 85 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas, according to European Commission data, in 2009 there were only five sustainably fished fish stocks in the EU but by 2022 this number had grown to more than 60 and the situation continues to improve1 a; _________________ 1 a COM(2023)103
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 89 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas target 3 of the Convention on Biological Diversity aims to ensure and enable that by 2030 at least 30% of coastal and marine areas are effectively conserved and managed through MPAs and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs), while ensuring that any sustainable use, where appropriate in such areas, is fully consistent with conservation outcomes, recognising and respecting the rights of local communities.
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 94 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas the EU's fisheries and environmental legislation already requires the seabed to be protected and restored. whereas, by way of example, in the Mediterranean Sea mobile bottom fishing is prohibited at a depth of more than 1 000 metres;
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 101 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1 Notes the need to strengthen and improve scientific recommendations, to adopt an ecosystem-based approach for managing marine resources, and to use a higher resolution when mapping the fishing footprint and carbon sinks.
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 110 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that doing so will incur a significant socio-economic cost for Member States and their fleets. Therefore regrets the fact that the action plan is not accompanied by a socio-economic study and does not propose any kind of additional financing measures for the green and energy transitions proposed by the European Commission.
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 119 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for public aid to be allocated to research and innovation aimed at reducing contact with the seabed, rather than to changing fishing gear or scrapping
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 126 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Deplores the fact that the Commission has not included inclusive and effective environmental protection instruments, such as OECMs, in the action plan. Calls, to that end, for the FAO's 2022 handbook for identifying, evaluating and reporting other effective area-based conservation measures in marine fisheries[1] to be used. [1] A handbook for identifying, evaluating and reporting other effective area-based conservation measures in marine fisheries (FAO).
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 130 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls for OECMs to be included in the calculation of the statutory protection target of 30% so that this objective can be achieved in a proportionate manner. Asks in this regard for other closures to bottom fishing established by fisheries legislation to be taken into account, such as the 87 areas recently closed to bottom fishing in the Atlantic, or the closures in the Western Mediterranean due to the multiannual management plan.
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 132 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Requests that (in addition to the European Maritime Fund for Fisheries and Aquaculture (EMFAF)) the European Social Fund and the European Regional Development Fund adopt fisheries-focused programmes in order to improve the channelling of funds to areas where they are most needed. Further calls on the European Commission to produce monitoring reports to verify whether funds are being properly implemented and distributed.
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 134 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Strongly recommends that an assessment of the proven risks of using deep-sea fishing gear in Natura 2000 conservation areas be carried out in order to determine for certain whether an activity is incompatible with an ecological issue.
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 142 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that the blanket ban on bottom fishing in MPAs is not provided for by any international instrument (BBNJ, CBD or the RFMOs), or even by the EU legal acquis.
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 156 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Conservation measures should be specific to the designation of each site and solutions to identified problems should be considered on a case-by-case basis.
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 182 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for a socioeconomic impact study of the proposed measures, in particular with regard to the ban on bottom fishing in marine protected areas, and calls for all necessary means, including incentives and compensatory mechanisms, to be put in place for a just and balanced transition
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 223 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Notes the need to study the effect of shifting fishing effort to new, previously unexploited areas due to the bans introduced, which could lead to the emergence of conflicts between different fishing gears, the inaccessibility of target species or increased fuel consumption
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 278 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Would like the Commission to clarify the legally binding aspects of the plan and how it will fit in with other legislation (Marine Strategy Framework Directive, Nature Restoration Law, farm- to-fork strategy, Water Framework Directive, etc.).
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 298 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Points out that the various sectors that make up the blue economy are interdependent. The loss or scrapping of fishing vessels therefore has a direct impact on European shipyards and other logistics services. Highlights in this regard the need for a decarbonisation and environmental protection strategy that focuses more on innovation than on eliminating fishing activity, and pays equal attention to the three pillars of sustainability – environmental, social and economic – while helping to retain skilled jobs in Europe.
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 301 #

2023/2124(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Considers it essential that any restrictions, whether based on the action plan or not, should be automatically mirrored in the case of products imported from non-EU countries, especially given that the EU imports 70 % of the fish it consumes, to ensure consistency between internal and external policies, and a level playing field between EU and non-EU operators; and that thousands of tonnes of fish come from third countries, such as China, that even benefit from tariff preferences (autonomous tariff quotas), to ensure consistency between internal and external policies, and a level playing field between EU and non-EU operators; calls to that end for a study of the estimated increase in imports to be conducted in the light of the targets set in the plan (30% of the seas).
2023/10/18
Committee: PECH
Amendment 4 #

2023/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
– having regard to the IUU Fishing Action Alliance Pledge to stimulate ambition and action in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing,
2023/11/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 30 #

2023/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas EU fleets face a huge amount of red tape, costing them both economically and in terms of competitiveness in relation to imported products;
2023/11/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 37 #

2023/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas the zero tolerance policy on IUU fishing should apply equally to all third countries, irrespective of size;
2023/11/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 39 #

2023/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas, pursuant to Article 31(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008, a third country may be identified as a non- cooperating third country if it fails to discharge the duties incumbent upon it under international law as flag, port, coastal or market State, to take action to prevent, deter and eliminate IUU fishing;
2023/11/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 83 #

2023/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Urges the Commission to increase the number of staff working on ocean governance and IUU fishing within the Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries;deleted
2023/11/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 85 #

2023/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls for evaluations carried out by the EC with Member States on issues related to the implementation of IUU fishing controls to take the form of a routine audit programme of Member States’ control procedures;
2023/11/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 87 #

2023/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls for a balanced representation of advisory council members, as well as the national fisheries stakeholders of the Member States concerned, in the discussions on the use of the IT system so that it can be effective and properly implemented from an operational perspective;
2023/11/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 91 #

2023/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls for a mechanism to be established within the new system to allow for the proactive sharing of intelligence and results of audits and inspections to ensure a constant flow of relevant information between Member States;
2023/11/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 93 #

2023/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Calls for further clarification to be provided to Member States, through guidelines, in particular on the content and scope of the control and verification requirements for catch certificates on the basis of risk management, also in relation to consignments in transit;
2023/11/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 116 #

2023/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Requests that the action plans provided to third countries during the card process be disclosed, following the publication of the pre-identification decision in the Official Journal of the EU; recommends, also, that the specific actions taken by third countries that resulted in the retention/withdrawal of cards be regularly published;
2023/11/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 118 #

2023/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls, as a matter of good practice, for up-to-date lists of authorised vessels to be submitted by third countries and for them to commit to ensuring that they remain up-to-date, in the interests of transparency and in view of ongoing legislative processes;
2023/11/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 18 #

2023/0234(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Farmers produce for the market and if an agricultural product is not sold, they lose out on income. This basic concept should serve to exclude farmers from any responsibility for the disposal of waste from products obtained from agricultural activity.
2023/11/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 32 #

2023/0234(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The results obtained by all actors in the agri-food chain to reduce food loss and waste, in line with UN Sustainable Development Goal 12.3.
2023/11/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 45 #

2023/0234(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
(14) Based on the harmonised methodology set out in Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2019/159776, the first year for which data on food waste levels were collected was 2020. Therefore, the year 2020 should be used as a baseline for setting food waste reduction targets. For Member States, which can demonstrate that they performed food waste measurements before 2020, using methods consistent with Delegated Decision (EU) 2019/1597, the use of an earlier baseline should be allowed. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, most activities were stopped or stalled and consequently establishments closed for several months. What is more, this is the Member States' first experience in this area, and therefore data on food waste levels collected in 2020 cannot be considered as representative and/or relevant. It would, therefore, be logical to apply data derived from the three-year average 2021-2022-2023 as a basis of reference. _________________ 76 Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2019/1597 of 3 May 2019 supplementing Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards a common methodology and minimum quality requirements for the uniform measurement of levels of food waste (OJ L 248, 27.9.2019, p. 77).
2023/11/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 51 #

2023/0234(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) The pursuit of food waste reduction targets must not undermine agricultural production or the food security of the European Union. Recourse to increasing imports from third countries to compensate for decreases in domestic production should be considered unfair competition with EU producers. For that reason, the reciprocity rule should be applied to products imported from third countries.
2023/11/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 57 #

2023/0234(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2a) In Article 3, paragraph 4a is replaced by the following: (4a) 'food waste' means all food as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council that has become waste. Food waste does not include waste from agricultural production and from a production, processing or value-adding process for agricultural products, by farms or other agro-industrial companies, considered by-products within the conditions laid down in Article 5(1) of Directive 2008/98/EC. The agricultural materials referred to in Article 2(1)(f) and the animal by-products referred to in Article 2(2)(b) are also excluded.
2023/11/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 64 #

2023/0234(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Article 9 a – paragraph 1

Article 9 a – paragraph 1
(a) developing and supporting behavioural change interventions to reduce food waste, and information campaigns to raise awareness about food waste prevention, ensuring that professional associations and operators in the agri- food sector participate;
2023/11/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 111 #

2023/0234(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Article 9 a – paragraph 4

Article 9 a – paragraph 4
4a. With a view to achieving the reduction targets, Member States shall consider in their calculations the collection, processing and use of food waste as by-products for energy or other purposes, such as the production of materials and products. What is more, they shall promote programme agreements with public and private entities, including industry associations, to ensure that food waste is managed efficiently
2023/11/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 88 #

2023/0232(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
(18) It is necessary to set region-specific measures for monitoring and assessing soil health, managing soils sustainably and tackling contaminated sites to achieve healthy soils by 2050, to maintain them in healthy condition and meet the Union’s objectives on climate and biodiversity, to prevent and respond to droughts and natural disasters, to protect human health and to ensure food security and safety.
2023/12/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 109 #

2023/0232(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
(24) Addressing the pressures on soils and identifying the appropriate measures to maintain or regenerate soil health requires that the variety of soil types, the specific local and climatic conditions and the land use or the land cover is taken into account. It is therefore appropriate that Member States establish soil districts, which are capable of adequately reflecting pedoclimatic conditions and soil variety on their whole territory. Soil districts should constitute the basic governance units to manage soils and to take measures to comply with the requirements laid down in this Directive, in particular with regard to the monitoring and assessment of soil health. The number, geographic extent and boundaries of soil districts for each Member State should be determined in order to facilitate the implementation of Regulation (UE) …/…. of the European Parliament and of the Council48 . There should be a minimum number of soil districts in each Member State taking into account the size of the Member State. This minimum number of soil districts for each Member State shall correspond to the number of NUTS 1 territorial units established in Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council49 . __________________ 48 +OP please insert in the text the number of the Regulation on the carbon removal certification contained in document COM(2022) 672 final and insert the number, date, title and OJ reference of that Directive in the footnote. 49 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1).
2023/12/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 184 #

2023/0232(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The objective of the Directive is to put in place a solid and coherent soil monitoring framework for all soils across the EU and to continuously improve soil health in the Union with the view to achieve healthy soils by 2050 and maintain soils in healthy conditionthem, 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, all while avoiding disproportionate burdens.
2023/12/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 199 #

2023/0232(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) ‘soil ecological functions’ means the set of interrelated processes and interactions within the soil ecosystem that sustain life, support food production and are the result of soil biodiversity and maintain the overall health and productivity of terrestrial environments, such as nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, soil structure formation, water filtration and purification, carbon sequestration, and the provision of habitats and resources for a diverse range of organisms.
2023/12/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 420 #

2023/0232(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) defining soil management practices and other practices affecting negatively the soil health to be avoided by soil managers.deleted
2023/12/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 515 #

2023/0232(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States may combine existing requirements under the Union or national legislation to fulfil the requirements laid down in paragraph 2 of this Article and subsequently Articles 13, 14 and 15, inter alia, to avoid duplication of assessment, consultations and management measures.
2023/12/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 525 #

2023/0232(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
When identifying the potentially contaminated sites Member States shallmay take into account the following criteria:
2023/12/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 528 #

2023/0232(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
For the purpose of the first subparagraph point (a), Member States shall lay down a list of potentially contaminating risk activities. Those activities may be further classified according to their risk to cause soil contaminationed sites based on scientific evidence.
2023/12/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 534 #

2023/0232(COD)

Proposal for a directive
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. Those rules shall be established in accordance with the risk-based approach referred to in Article 12 and the list of potentially contaminating risk actived sities referred to in Article 13(2), second subparagraph.
2023/12/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 38 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) The legal framework for NGT plants should share the objectives of the Union GMO legislation to ensure a high level of protection of human and animal health and of the environment and the good functioning of the internal market for the concerned plants and products, while addressing the specificity of NGT plants. This legal framework should enable theallow for flexibility and adaptation to ensure the continued yet monitored development and placing on the market of plants, food and feed containing, consisting of or produced from NGT plants and other products containing or consisting of NGT plants (‘NGT products’) so as to contribute to the innovation and sustainability objectives of the European Green Deal and the Farm to Fork, Biodiversity and Climate Adaptation strategies and to enhance the competitiveness ofand profitability of companies especially small and medium- sized enterprises in the Union agri-food sector at Union and world level.
2023/11/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 124 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) The legal framework for NGT plants should share the objectives of the Union GMO legislation to ensure a high level of protection of human and animal health and of the environment and the good functioning of the internal market for the concerned plants and products, while addressing the specificity of NGT plants. This legal framework should enable theallow for flexibility and adaptation to ensure the continued yet monitored development and placing on the market of plants, food and feed containing, consisting of or produced from NGT plants and other products containing or consisting of NGT plants (‘NGT products’) so as to contribute to the innovation and sustainability objectives of the European Green Deal and the Farm to Fork, Biodiversity and Climate Adaptation strategies and to enhance the competitiveness ofin order to enhance the competitiveness and profitability of companies especially small and medium- sized enterprises in the Union agri-food sector at Union and world level.
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 182 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) Since the criteria for considering that a NGT plant is equivalent to naturally occurring or conventionally bred plants are unrelated to the type of activity that requires the deliberate release of the NGT plant, a declaration of the category 1 NGT plant status made prior to its deliberate release for any other purpose than placing on the market in the territory of the Union should also be valid for the placing on the market of related NGT products. In view of the high uncertainty existing at the field trial stage about the product reaching the market and the likely involvement of smaller operators in such releases, the verification procedure of category 1 NGT plant status prior to field trials should be conducted by national competent authorities as this would be less administratively burdensome for operators, and a decision should be taken at Union level only in case there are comments to the verification report by other national competent authorities. Where the verification request is submitted prior to the placing on the market of NGT products, the procedure should be conducted at Union levelin consultation with the Commission and the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) only if there are reasoned objections by other Member States in order to ensure effectiveness of the verification procedure and consistency of the category 1 NGT plant status declarations.
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 188 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) With a view to effectively selecting new varieties that help the agricultural sector to increase food security and sustainability and to adapt to and ensure resilience to the consequences of climate change, the specific nature of polyploid plants – those containing more than two genomes – needs to be considered. This is the case, for instance, with wheat, potato, sugar beet, banana, kiwi, peanut, rapeseed, etc. For polyploid plants, the maximum number of genetic modifications allowed for inclusion in category 1 NGT should be proportionate to the number of genomes they contain.
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 199 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘NGT plant’ means a genetically modified plant obtained by targeted mutagenesis or cisgenesis, or a combination thereof, on the condition that it does not contain any genetic material originating from outside the breeders’ gene pool that temporarily may have been inserted during the development of the NGT plant;
2023/11/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 214 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘cisgenesis’ means techniques ofa genetic modification resulting in the insertion, in the genome of an organism, of genetic materialinvolving genetic material obtained from the breeders’ gene pool and transferred to the host using various delivery strategies; the incorporated sequences contain an exact copy of a sequence already present in the breeders’ gene pool;
2023/11/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 215 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5 a) 'Intragenesis': a genetic modification involving genetic material obtained from the breeders’ gene pool and transferred to the host using various delivery strategies; the incorporated sequences contain a re-arranged copy of a sequence already present in the breeders’ gene pool (adopted from EFSA GMO Panel, 2022).
2023/11/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 218 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘breeders’ gene poolgene pool for breeding purposes’ means the total genetic information available in one species and other taxonomic species with which it can be cross-bred, including by using advanced techniques such as embryo rescue, induced polyploidy and bridge crosses;
2023/11/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 255 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) Category 2 NGT plants and products, in order to be released into the environment or placed on the market, should remain subject to a consent or authorisation in accordance with Directive 2001/18/EC or Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. However, given the wide variety of those NGT plants, the amount of information necessary for the risk assessment will vary on a case-by-case basis. The Authority, in its scientific opinions on plants developed through cisgenesis and intragenesis48 and on plants developed through targeted mutagenesis49 recommended flexibility in data requirements for the risk assessment of these plants. Based on the Authority’s ‘Criteria for risk assessment of plants produced by targeted mutagenesis, cisgenesis and intragenesis’ (50 ), considerations on the history of safe use, familiarity for the environment and the function and structure of the modified/inserted sequence(s) should assist in determining the type and amount of data required to perform the risk assessment of those NGT plants. It is therefore necessary to establish general principles and criteria for the risk assessment of these plants, while providing for flexibility and possibility to adapt risk assessment methodologies to scientific and technical progress. As per EFSA’s considerations in the above-mentioned document on criteria for risk assessment, the concept and utility of the history of safe use should be clarified, giving recognition of safety records in third countries. _________________ 48 EFSA GMO Panel (EFSA Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms), Mullins E, Bresson J-L, Dalmay T, Dewhurst IC, Epstein MM, Firbank LG, Guerche P, Hejatko J, Moreno FJ, Naegeli H, Nogué F, Sánchez Serrano JJ, Savoini G, Veromann E, Veronesi F, Casacuberta, J, Fernandez Dumont A, Gennaro A, Lenzi, P, Lewandowska A, Munoz Guajardo IP, Papadopoulou N and Rostoks N, 2022. Updated scientific opinion on plants developed through cisgenesis and intragenesis. EFSA Journal 2022;20(10):7621, 33 pp. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2022.7621. 49 EFSA GMO Panel (EFSA Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms), Naegeli H, Bresson J-L, Dalmay T, Dewhurst IC, Epstein MM, Firbank LG, Guerche P, Hejatko J, Moreno FJ, Mullins E, Nogué F, Sánchez Serrano JJ, Savoini G, Veromann E, Veronesi F, Casacuberta J, Gennaro A, Paraskevopoulos K, Raffaello T and Rostoks N, 2020. Applicability of the EFSA Opinion on site-directed nucleases type 3 for the safety assessment of plants developed using site-directed nucleases type 1 and 2 and oligonucleotide-directed mutagenesis. EFSA Journal 2020;18(11):6299, 14 pp. https://doi. org/10.2903/j.efsa.2020.6299. 50 EFSA GMO Panel (EFSA Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms), Mullins E, Bresson J-L, Dalmay T, Dewhurst IC, Epstein MM, Firbank LG, Guerche P, Hejatko J, Moreno FJ, Naegeli H, Nogué F, Rostoks N, Sánchez Serrano JJ, Savoini G, Veromann E, Veronesi F, Fernandez A, Gennaro A, Papadopoulou N, Raffaello T and Schoonjans R, 2022. Statement on criteria for risk assessment of plants produced by targeted mutagenesis, cisgenesis and intragenesis. EFSA Journal 2022;20(10):7618, 12 pp. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2022.7618.
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 259 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – title
Status of category 1 NGT plants and category 1 NGT products
2023/11/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 305 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
(36) Herbicide tolerant plants are bred to be intentionally tolerant to herbicides, in order to be cultivated in combination with the use of those herbicides. If such cultivation is not done under appropriate conditions, it may lead to development of weeds resistant to those herbicides or to the need to increase of quantities of herbicides applied, regardless of the breeding technique. For this reason, NGT plants featuring herbicide-tolerant traits should not be eligible for incentives under this framework. However, this Regulation should not take other specific measures on herbicide tolerant NGT plants, because such measures are taken horizontally in [the Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the production and marketing of plant reproductive material in the Union].deleted
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 323 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7
7. The other Member States and the Commission may make commentsreasoned scientific opinion to the verification report within 20 days from the date of receipt of that report.
2023/11/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 336 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8
8. In the absence of any comments from a Member State or the Commissionreasoned objections from the Commission or Member States, within 10 working days from the expiry of the deadline referred to in paragraph 7, the competent authority that prepared the verification report shall adopt a decision declaring whether the NGT plant is a category 1 NGT plant. It shall transmit the decision without undue delay to the requester, the other Member States and to the Commission.
2023/11/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 339 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)
(40a) NGT plants and products imported into the Union shall be subject to the same obligations as those originating in the Union.
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 345 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9
9. In cases where a commentreasoned objection is made by another Member State or by the Commission by the deadline referred to in paragraph 7, the competent authority that prepared the verification report shall forward the the comment(s) to the Commissionupon request make the reasoned objections available to the other Member States without undue delay.
2023/11/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 362 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission, after having consulted the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’), shall prepare a draft decision declaring whether the NGT plant is a category 1 NGT plant within 45 working days from the date of receipt of the comment(s)reasoned objections, taking the latter into account. The decision shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 28(2).
2023/11/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 410 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘breeders’ gene poolgene pool for breeding purposes’ means the total genetic information available in one species and other taxonomic species with which it can be cross-bred, including by using advanced techniques such as embryo rescue, induced polyploidy and bridge crosses;
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 414 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) 'Polyploidy’ means the presence of more than two genomes in a single cell;
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 486 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – title
Status of category 1 NGT plants and category 1 NGT products
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 501 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1
A NGT plant is considered equivalent to conventional plants when it contains only genetic modifications referred to in points 1 to 5 and when it differs from the recipient/parental plant by no more than 20 genetic modifications, excluded off target modifications, of the types referred to in points 1 to 54, in any DNA sequence sharing sequence similarity with the targeted site that can be predicted by bioinformatic toolsthe targeted site or sites in the monoploid genome.
2023/11/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 506 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 26 amending the criteria of equivalence of NGT plants to conventional plants laid down in Annex I in order to adapt them to scientific and technological progress as regards the types and, extent, dimensions and number of modifications which can occur naturally or through conventional breeding.
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 517 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1
(1) targeted substitution or insertion of no more than 20 nucleotides;
2023/11/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 522 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2
(2) targeted deletion of any number of nucleotides;
2023/11/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 534 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – point a
(a) targeted insertion of a contiguous DNA sequence existing in the breeder’s gene pool;
2023/11/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 541 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – point b
(b) targeted substitution of an endogenous DNA sequence with a contiguous DNA sequence existing in the breeder’s gene pool;
2023/11/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 555 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 5
(5) any other targeted modification of any size, on the condition that the resulting DNA sequences already occur (possibly with modifications as accepted under points (1) and/or (2)) in a species from the breeders’ gene pool on the condition that the genetic modification does not interrupt an endogenous gene.
2023/11/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 567 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7
7. The other Member States and the Commission may make commentreasoned objections to the verification report with regard to whether the criteria set out in Annex I have been met within 20 days from the date of receipt of that report.
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 571 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7
7. The other Member States and the Commission may make commentsreasoned scientific opinion to the verification report within 20 days from the date of receipt of that report.
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 580 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8
8. In the absence of any commentreasoned objections from a Member State or the Commission, within 10 working days from the expiry of the deadline referred to in paragraph 7, the competent authority that prepared the verification report shall adopt a decision declaring whether the NGT plant is a category 1 NGT plant. It shall transmit the decision without undue delay to the requester, the other Member States and to the Commission.
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 581 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8
8. In the absence of any comments from a Member State or the Commissionreasoned objections from the Commission or Member States, within 10 working days from the expiry of the deadline referred to in paragraph 7, the competent authority that prepared the verification report shall adopt a decision declaring whether the NGT plant is a category 1 NGT plant. It shall transmit the decision without undue delay to the requester, the other Member States and to the Commission.
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 587 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9
9. In cases where a commentreasoned objection is made by another Member State or by the Commission by the deadline referred to in paragraph 7, the competent authority that prepared the verification report shall forward the comment(s) to the Commissionupon request make the reasoned objections available to the other Member States without undue delay.
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 589 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9
9. In cases where a commentreasoned objection is made by another Member State or by the Commission by the deadline referred to in paragraph 7, the competent authority that prepared the verification report shall forward the comment(s) toobjections and their justifications to the Member States and the Commission without undue delay.
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 596 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission, after having consulted the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’), shall prepare a draft decision declaring whether the NGT plant is a category 1 NGT plant within 45 working days from the date of receipt of the comment(s), taking the latterreasoned objections and their justifications, taking that information into account. The decision shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 28(2).
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 599 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission, after having consulted the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’), shall prepare a draft decision declaring whether the NGT plant is a category 1 NGT plant within 45 working days from the date of receipt of the comment(s)reasoned objections, taking the latter into account. The decision shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 28(2).
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 707 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – title
LabellingTransparency of category 1 NGT plant reproductive material, including breeding material
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 933 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Member States and the European Commission shall take appropriate measures to avoid the unintended presence of category 2 NGT plants in products not subject to Directive 2001/18 or Regulation 1829/2003.
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1001 #

2023/0226(COD)

2a. The report shall also address progress achieved regarding regulatory cooperation with trade partners and include information on the impact of divergent legislative approaches in third countries on EU international trade. In that regard, the following elements should be included in the report: - progress achieved in developing (private- public) Databases on NGT plants at global or third country level, in order to foster open dialogue with third countries. - overview of outcome of risk assessment (including environmental) in main trade partners’ countries, and how this can feed into the EU regulatory framework.
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1008 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 4
4. No sooner than two years after the publication of the first report referred to in paragraph 1 the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of the implementation of this Regulation and its impact on human and animal health, the environment, consumer information, the functioning of the internal market, and economic, environmental and social sustainability. The analysis should also cover the successes and limitations of the Regulation and include proposals to enable fair access of farmers to NGT 1 products.
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1051 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1
A NGT plant is considered equivalent to conventional plants when it differs from the recipient/parental plant by no more than 20 genetic modifications of the types referred to in points 1 to 5, in any DNA sequence sharing sequence similarity with the targeted site that can be predicted by bioinformatic toolsplants obtained by means of conventional selection methods when it contains only the genetic modifications referred to in points 1 to 5 and when it differs from the recipient/parental plant by no more than 20 genetic modifications, excluding off-target modifications, of the types referred to in points 1, 2 and 4, in the targeted site or sites in the monoploid genome.
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1064 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1
(1) targeted substitution or insertion of no more than 20 nucleotides;
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1071 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2
(2) targeted deletion of any number of nucleotides;
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1079 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – point a
(a) targeted insertion of a contiguous DNA sequence existing in the breeder’s gene pool;
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1081 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – point a
(a) targeted insertion of a contiguous DNA sequence existing in the breeder’s gene pool;
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1088 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – point b
(b) targeted substitution of an endogenous DNA sequence with a contiguous DNA sequence existing in the breeder’s gene pool;
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1101 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 5
(5) any other targeted modification of any size, on the condition that the resulting DNA sequences already occur (possibly with modifications as accepted under points (1) and/or (2)) in a species from the breeders’ gene pool on the condition that the genetic modification does not interrupt an endogenous gene.
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1177 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) tolerance/resistance to abiotic stresses, including those created or exacerbated by climate change conditions;
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1187 #

2023/0226(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2
2 Traits excluding the application of the incentives referred to in Article 22: tolerance to herbicides.deleted
2023/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 143 #

2023/0132(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
(2) The most recent comprehensive revision took place between 2001 and 2004 while targeted revisions on post- authorisation monitoring (pharmacovigilance) and on falsified medicines were adopted subsequently. In the almost 20 years since the last comprehensive revision, the pharmaceutical sector has changed and has become more globalised, both in terms of development and manufacture. Moreover, science and technology have evolved at a rapid pace. However, there continues to be unmet medical needs, i.e. diseases without or only with suboptimal treatmentsor highly burdensome treatments, or with treatments targeting only sub-populations of a disease. Moreover, some patients may not benefit from innovation because medicines may be unaffordable or not placed on the market in the Member State concerned. There is also a greater awareness of the environmental impact of medicines. More recently, the COVID-19 pandemic has stress tested the framework.
2023/11/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 148 #

2023/0132(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3) This revision is part of the implementation of the Pharmaceutical strategy for Europe and aims to promote innovation, in particular for unmet medical needs, while reducing regulatory burden and the environmental impact of medicines; ensure access to innovative and established medicines forunder equal conditions for all patients, with special attention to enhancing security of supply and addressing risks of shortages, taking into account the challenges of the smaller markets of the Union; and create a balanced and competitive system that keeps medicines affordable for health systems while rewarding innovation.
2023/11/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 232 #

2023/0132(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
(50) The establishment of a criteria- based definition of ‘unmet medical need’ is required to incentivise the development of medicinal products in therapeutic areas that are currently underserved. To ensure that the concept of unmet medical need reflects scientific and technological developments and current knowledge in underserved diseases, as well as the manifold aspects it encompasses, such as the potential of medicines to improve quality of life, ease the burden of care and take into account the scope (addressing only a sub- population of a disease) of therapies, where they exist, the Commission should specify and update using implementing acts, the criteria of satisfactory method of diagnosis, prevention or treatment, ‘remaining high morbidity or mortality’, 'quality of life', relevant patient population', 'access and scope (e.g. addressing only a sub-population of a disease) and ease of use of existing treatments' and 'severity of illness', following scientific assessment by the Agency. The Agency will seek input from a broad range of authorities or bodies – including relevant patient populations – active along the lifecycle of medicinal products in the framework of the consultation process established under the [revised Regulation (EC) No 726/2004] and also take into account scientific initiatives at EU level or between Member States related to analysing unmet medical needs, taking into account their complex nature and including all relevant aspects that determine the level of unmet medical need as listed above, burden of disease and priority setting for research and development. The criteria for ‘unmet medical need’ should be holistic, inclusive and take into account the many complex factors involved, and can be subsequently used by Member States to identify specific therapeutic areas of interest.
2023/11/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 81 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) The conditions for placing and making available on the market of detergents and surfactants for detergents have been harmonised through Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 . _________________ 29 Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on detergents (OJ L 104, 8.4.2004, p. 1).
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 95 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) In order to safeguard the functioning of the internal market and to ensure that the objective of providing a high level of protection of health and the environment is achieved, it is necessary to establish that detergents and surfactants from third countries entering the Union market also comply with this Regulation. In particular, it is necessary to ensure that appropriate conformity assessment procedures have been carried out by manufacturers with regard to those products. It is also necessary to lay down rules for importers to ensure that the detergents and surfactants they place on the market comply with those requirements and that the documentation drawn up by manufacturers and, where relevant, the CE marking areis available for inspection by the competent national authorities. Provision should also be made for importers to ensure that a product passport is available for those products.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 101 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) The CE marking, indicating the conformity of a detergent with this Regulation, is the visible consequence of a whole process comprising conformity assessment in a broad sense. Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council36 lays down the general principles of the CE marking. That Regulation should be applicable to detergents covered by this Regulation in order to ensure that products benefiting from the free movement of goods within the Union fulfil requirements providing a high level of protection of public interests such as health and the environment. In line with Regulation (EC) No 765/2008, the CE marking should be the only marking of conformity indicating that the detergent is in conformity with Union harmonisation legislation. _________________ 36 Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30).deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 103 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) Fragrance substances are organic compounds with characteristic, usually pleasant, odours, which are widely used in detergents but also in many other products such as perfumes and other perfumed cosmetics. Those substances could cause an allergic reaction upon contact, especially to sensitised persons, even when contained in low concentrations. Therefore, it is important to provide information on the presence of individual allergenic fragrances in detergents so that sensitised persons can avoid contact with the substance to which they are allergic. It is therefore necessary to lay down strict requirements for the labelling of allergenic fragrances. However, those substances could also trigger a labelling requirement under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. Specific labelling requirements should therefore be established that would apply only when the labelling thresholds under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 are not met. This will not only prevent the unnecessary burden for economic operators but also ensure that end-users receive this information presented in a clear manner thus providing a high level of protection of human health even for sensitised persons. As the fragrance allergens established in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 are directly applicable to detergents under this Regulation, the same transition periods should apply to both cosmetic and detergent products.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 107 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
(31) Digital labelling could improve the communication of labelling information both by avoiding overcrowded physical labels and by allowing users to rely on various reading options available only for digital formats, such as increased font, automatic search, loud speakers or translation into other languages. Providing digital labels could also lead to a more efficient management of the labelling obligations by economic operators, by facilitating the update of labelling information, reducing labelling costs and permitting a more targeted information of users. Therefore, economic operators should be allowed to provide certain labelling information only through the digital label subject to certain conditions to ensure a high level of protection of detergents’ users.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 111 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
(32) To avoid imposing an unnecessary administrative burden for economic operators and since, in most cases, the digital label is onlyften complementary to the physical one, economic operators should be able to decide whether to use digital labels or provide all the information on a physical label only. The choice to provide a digital label should rest with manufacturers and importers, who are responsible for providing the accurate set of labelling information.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 114 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
(33) Digital labelling could also create challenges for the vulnerable population groups with no or insufficient digital skills and lead to an accentuation of the digital divide. For this reason, the specific information to be provided only in a digital label should reflect the current state of the digitalisation of the society and the particular situation of detergents users. In addition, all the labelling information concerning the protection of health and the environment, as well as minimum use instructions of detergents, should remain on the physical label, to enable all end- users to make informed choices before buying the detergent and to ensure its safe handling.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 116 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
(34) An exception should, nevertheless, be made for detergents sold to end-users in a refill format. In order to fully reap not only the benefits offered by digitalisation but also the large environmental benefits in terms of reduction of packaging and related packaging waste that the practice of refill sales offers, it should be permitted to provide all labelling information digitally with the exception of dosage instructions for consumer laundry detergents.deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 122 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
(36) Given the current development of the digital skills, economic operators should also provide the labelling information by alternative means to end- users when they cannot access the digital label. This obligation should be imposed as a safety measure to reduce any potential risks by the unavailability of the labelling information, in particular as regards refilled detergents, where all the information may be provided in a digital label.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 124 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
(37) Since detergents have the same use and present the same risks irrespective of the format in which they are made available on the market, economic operators making detergents available on the market in a refill format should ensure that these comply with the same requirements as the pre-packaged ones. In addition, consumers should receive the required labelling information also when opting for refilled detergents. A physical copy of the label should always be visible at the refill station. The refill sale of detergents should, therefore, be explicitly covered by this Regulation in order to ensure a high level of protection of health and the environment and a level playing field for economic operators.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 128 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
(44) It is crucial to make clear to both manufacturers and users that by creating the product passport for detergent or surfactant and, where relevant, by affixing the CE marking, the manufacturer declares that the detergent or surfactant is in conformity with all applicable requirements and that the manufacturer takes full responsibility thereof.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 131 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
(45) Where certain information is provided only digitally, it is necessary to clarify that this information needs to be provided separately and clearly distinguished from each other but through a single data carrier. This will facilitate the work of market surveillance authorities but also provide clarity to end users regarding the different pieces of information that are available to them in a digital format.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 139 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes rules for the free movement of detergents and surfactants in the internal market while, at the same time, ensuring a high degree of protection of health and the environment.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 143 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – introductory part
(11) ‘surfactant’ means any surface- active organic substance or mixture used in detergents, which has surface-active properties and which consists of one or more hydrophilic and one or more hydrophobic groups of such a nature and size that it is capable to perform allof fulfilling both of the following actionscriteria:
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 144 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – indent 1
to reduces the surface tension of water below 45 mN/m; (at a concentration of 0.5 wt% at 20 °C)
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 146 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – indent 2
– to form spreading or adsorption monolayers at the water-air interface;deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 147 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – indent 3
to form emulsions and/or microemulsions and/or micelless a clear micellar solution or a translucent microemulsion or stable emulsion without separation of insoluble matter when mixed with water at a concentration of 0.5 wt% and left to stand for one hour at 20°C;
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 149 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – indent 4
– to adsorpt at water-solid interfaces;deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 152 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
(16) ‘authorised representative’ means any natural or legal persons established within the Union that have received a written mandate from a manufacturer to act on their behalf in relation to specified tasks;deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 153 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19
(19) ‘economic operator’ means the manufacturer, the authorised representative, the importer or the distributor;
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 154 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24
(24) ‘CE marking’ means a marking by which the manufacturer indicates that the detergent is in conformity with the applicable requirements set out in Union harmonisation legislation providing for its affixing;deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 158 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 34
(34) ‘batch’ means a defined quantity of finished products that meets the following conditions: — is produced in a single manufacturing process or a series of processes during the same manufacturing cycle; — is intended to have a uniform composition when tested in accordance with the same test methods; and — is clearly defined by a type number, batch number or other element allowing its identification.deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 175 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 34 a (new)
(34 a) 'model' means a combination of the product name along with the unique formula (as per the provisions for the Unique Formula Identifier (UFI), irrespective of whether a UFI code is required under Annex VIII to the CLP);
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 205 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) where relevant, affix the CE marking in accordance with Article 14,deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 211 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Manufacturers shall keep the technical documentation and the product passport for 105 years after the detergent or the surfactant covered by that documentation or product passport has been placed on the market.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 219 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8
1. Manufacturers may, by a written mandate, appoint an authorised representative. 2. Where the manufacturer is not established in the Union, the detergent or surfactant may only be placed on the Union market if the manufacturer designates, by a written mandate, an authorised representative. 3. An authorised representative shall perform the tasks specified in the mandate received from the manufacturer. The authorised representative shall provide a copy of the mandate to the competent authority, upon request. The mandate shall allow the authorised representative to do at least the following: (a) verify that the product passport has been created in accordance with Article 7(2), point (a), that the technical documentation has been drawn up and the conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the manufacturer in accordance with Article 7(2); (b) keep the product passport and technical documentation at the disposal of national market surveillance authorities for 10 years after the detergent or surfactant covered by those documents has been placed on the market; (c) further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the detergent or surfactant with the requirements laid down in this Regulation; (d) cooperate with the competent national authorities, at their request, on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by a detergent or surfactant covered by the authorised representative’s mandate. (e) terminate the mandate if the manufacturer does not comply with the obligations of the manufacturer under this Regulation. 4. The obligations laid down in Article 7(1) and the obligation to draw up technical documentation referred to in Article 7(2) shall not form part of the aArticle 8 deleted Authorised representative’s mandate.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 222 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) keep the product passport and technical documentation at the disposal of national market surveillance authorities for 105 years after the detergent or surfactant covered by those documents has been placed on the market;
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 225 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the detergent bears the CE marking referred to in Article 14;deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 229 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. Importers shall indicateWhen placing a detergent or surfactant on the market, importers shall indicate on the label of the detergent or surfactant their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal and email address ats which they can be contacted on the label of the detergent or surfactant. The contact details shall be in a language easily understood by end-users and market surveillance authoritiesell as email address or website address or phone number at which they can be contacted.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 231 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 8
8. Importers that consider or have reason to believe that a detergent or surfactant which they have placed on the market is not in conformity with this Regulation shall immediately takeinform the manufacturer and shall cooperate with the manufacturer and the competent authorities to ensure that the corrective measures necessary to bring that detergent or surfactant into conformity, to withdraw it or to recall it, as appropriate, are taken. Furthermore, where importers consider or have reason to believe that a detergent or surfactant which they have placed on the market presents a risk to health or to the environment, they shall immediately inform the manufacturer and the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the detergent or surfactant available on the market to that effect, giving details, in particular, of any non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 235 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the detergent bears the CE marking referred to in Article 14;deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 239 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Where a distributor considers or has reason to believe that a detergent or surfactant is not in conformity with this Regulation, the distributor shall not make the detergent or surfactant available on the market until it has been brought into conformity. Furthermore, where the detergent or surfactant presents a risk to health or the environment, the distributor shall inform the manufacturer and, where relevant, the authorised representative or the importer to that effect as well as the market surveillance authorities.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 241 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. Distributors that consider or have reason to believe that a detergent or a surfactant which they have made available on the market is not in conformity with this Regulation shall make immediately inform the manufacturer or importer, as applicable, and shall cooperate with the manufacturer or importer and the competent authorities to ensure that the corrective measures necessary to bring that detergent or surfactant into conformity, to withdraw it or to recall it, as appropriate, are taken. Furthermore, where distributors consider or have reason to believe that a detergent or surfactant which they have made available on the market presents a risk to health or to the environment, they shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the detergent or surfactant available on the market to that effect, giving details, in particular, of any non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 244 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to ensure that the package bears his or her name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and postal address as well as email address or website address or phone number at which they can be contacted preceded by the words ‘packaged by’ or ‘repackaged by’;
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 249 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14
Rules and conditions for affixing the CE 1. The CE marking shall be subject to the general principles set out in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008. 2. The CE marking shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly before a detergent is placed on the market. The CE marking shall be affixed either to the label or the packaging of a detergent or, where the detergent is supplied in bulk, to a document accompanying the detergent. Where, in accordance with Article 16(2), economic operators may provide a digital label only, the CE marking shall be provided on the digital label. 3. Member States shall build upon existing mechanisms to ensure correct application of the regime governing the CE marking and shall take appropriate action in the event of improper use of thatArticle 14 deleted marking.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 252 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Detergents and surfactants that are made available on the market in individual packaging or in a refill format shall be accompanied by a label. physical or digital label. The data carrier through which the digital label is accessible to the end-user shall be visible on the label or at the refill station. A physical copy of the label should always be visible at the refill station.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 253 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. An economic operator making a detergent available on the market directly to an end-user in a refill format shall provide the physical label or the data carrier through which the digital label is accessible to the end-user.deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 258 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the manufacturer’s and where relevant, the importer’s name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal and email address ats which they can be contacted. The postal address shall indicate a single point at which the manufacturerell as email address or website address or phone number at which they can be contacted;.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 263 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) on a physical label; or
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 271 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, where detergents are made available on the market directly to an end- user in a refill format, the label elements set out in Article 15(3) and (4) may be provided in a digital label only, with the exception of dDosage information for consumer laundry detergents as set out in point 1 and 2 of part BD of Annex V, which needs to should be provided also on a physical label.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 280 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3
3. Where economic operators provide a digital label, the data carrier shall be accompanied by the statement ‘More comprehensive information on the product is available online’Please scan for more information’, or by a similar statement or pictogram.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 284 #

2023/0124(COD)

(b) when the digital label is temporarily unavailable, including at the time of purchase.deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 291 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) it shall correspond to a specific batchmodel of the detergent or surfactant;
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 293 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) it shall contain at least the information included in Annex VI, taking into account the need to protect confidential business information and trade secrets;
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 297 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) it shall be accessible to end-users, market surveillance authorities, customs authorities, the Commission and other economic operators, taking into account the need to protect confidential business information and trade secrets;
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 301 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) it shall be available for a period of 105 years after the detergent or surfactant is placed on the market, also in cases of an insolvency, a liquidation or a cessation of activity in the Union of the economic operator that created the product passport;
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 311 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) all information included in the product passport shall be based on open standards developed with an interoperable format and shall be machine readable, structured and searchable; , taking into account the need to protect confidential business information and trade secrets;
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 315 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. BNo later than 60 months after entry into force of the implementing acts defining technical requirements for the digital product passport and the data carrier and the establishment of the EU registry for the unique product identifier and the unique operator identifier, economic operators shall upload, before placing a detergent or surfactant on the market, economic operators shall upload, in the registry established under Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) …/… on Ecodesign for Sustainable Products the unique product identifier and the unique operator identifier for the detergent or surfactant.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 327 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the CE marking has been affixed in violation of Article 14 or not affixed at all;deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 331 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 7
7. Where individual risk-based concentration limits for fragrance allergens are established in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council46 , the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 27 amending Annex V in order to adapt the limit of the allergenic fragrances listed in Annex III to that Regulation accordingly. The transition periods established in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 shall also apply to detergents under this Regulation. _________________ 46 Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, p. 59).
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 338 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) shall belong to both of the following:Risk Group I as defined by Directive 2000/54/EC – biological agents at work.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 341 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) Risk Group I as defined by Directive 2000/54/EC – biological agents at work;deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 342 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) The Qualified Presumption of Safety (QPS) list issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 348 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 5
5. When placed on the market, detergents containing micro-organisms shall have a standard plate count equal to or greater than 1x105 colony-forming units (CFUs) per ml in accordance with ISO 4833-1:2014, but not limited to, ISO 4833-1:2014, ISO 21149 method or equivalent.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 350 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 6
6. The minimum shelf life of a detergent containing micro-organisms shall not be lower than 24 months and the microbial count shall not decrease by more than 10 % every 12 months in accordance with ISO 4833-1:2014during this shelf life, the CFU count must remain equal to or greater than 1x105.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 351 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 7
7. Micro-organisms contained in detergents that are placed on the market in a spray format shall pass the acute inhbe evaluation toxicity test in accordance with the test method B.2., described in Part B of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 440/2008ed using appropriate non-animal approaches to ensure consumer safety of the end product.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 353 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 8
8. Detergents containing micro- organisms shall not be placed on the market in a refill format.deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 356 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 9
9. All claims made by the manufacturer regarding the actions of the micro-organisms contained in the product shall be supported by third-party testing.deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 357 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 11
11. The tests referred to in points 2, 5, 6, 7 and 9 shall be conducted by laboratories meeting any of the following conditions: (a) the laboratories are complying with the principles of good laboratory practice provided for in Directive 2004/10/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council49 or international standards recognised as being equivalent; (b) the laboratories are accredited in accordance with the standard for laboratories referred to in Regulation (EC) No 765/2008. _________________ 49 Directive 2004/10/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 on the harmonisation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the application of the principles of good laboratory practice and the verification of their applications for tests on chemical substances (OJ L 50, 20.2.2004, p. 44).deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 362 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Part A – point 4
4. If added at concentrations exceeding 0,01 % by weight, the allergenic fragrances that are listed in entries 45, 67- 92 and [X] to [X] of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, shall be labelled using the system referred to in Article 33 of that Regulation. The first sentence shall not apply to allergenic fragrances that meet the labelling thresholds under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. For the placing on the market and making available on the market of detergents, the same transitional periods apply as for cosmetic products as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 365 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Part A – point 6 – point a
(a) an indication or a precautionary statement that the product is not to be used on surfaces in contact with food;deleted
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 366 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Part B – point 1 – point a
(a) the recommended quantities and/or dosage instructions expressed in millilitres or grams appropriate to a standard washing machine load, for soft, medium and hard water hardness levels and making provision for one or two cycle washing processes, or the recommended dosage instructions, expressed in number of units (e.g. tablets, capsules, sheets), corresponding to a standard washing machine load, adjusting the standard dosage, where relevant, for soft, medium, and hard water hardness,
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 372 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Part B – point 3
3. The label of consumer automatic dishwasher detergents shall indicate the standard dosage expressed in grams or millilitres or number of tabletsunits (e.g. tablets or capsules) for the main washing cycle for normally soiled tableware in a fully loaded 12 place settings dishwasher, adjusting the standard dosage, where relevant, for soft, medium, and hard water hardness.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 378 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Part D – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the recommended quantities based on medium/average water hardness and different degrees of fabric soiling; and
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 380 #

2023/0124(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Part D – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an indication of the washing machinreference load.
2023/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 23 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3) In light of the close link between the quality of honey and its origin and the need for the consumer not to be misled regarding the quality of the product, Directive 2001/110/EC lays down rules on the labelling of the origin where the honey has been harvested. In particular, Article 2(4) of that Directive requires the country or countries of origin where the honey has been harvested to be indicated on the label and provides that, if honey originates in more than one Member State or third country, the mandatory indication of the countries of origin may be replaced by one of the following, as appropriate: ‘blend of EU honeys’, ‘blend of non-EU honeys’, ‘blend of EU and non-EU honeys’. The different rules adopted on this basis by Member States may have misled consumers and may have hindered the functioning of the internal market. In the light of the Farm to Fork Strategy’s objective of strengthening consumers in making informed choices, including on the origin of their food, and in the interest to preserve the efficient functioning of the internal market throughout the Union through a harmonisation of the labelling rules, it is appropriate to revise the rules for honey origin labelling and provide that the country or countries of origin should be mentioned on the packaging, together with the percentages of honey from each country. In light of the reduced size of the packs containing only a single portion of honey (breakfast packs) and the resulting technical difficulties, it is therefore appropriate to exempt those packs from the obligation of listing all individual countries of origin, where the honey originates in more than one countryf the honey originates from more than one country, it must be ensured that the packaging indicates the countries of origin by displaying at least their national abbreviations.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 16 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
(9) Within the context of the European Green Deal, the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Biodiversity Strategy, and in accordance with the target of achieving 25% of EU agricultural land under organic farming by 2030 and a significant increase in organic aquaculture and with the Action Plan on the Development of Organic Production (COM(2021) 141), organic farming and organic production need to be developed further. As regards Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council73 , this Directive should not apply to environmental claims on organically certified products substantiated on the basis of that Regulation, related, for instance, to the use of pesticides, fertilisers and anti-microbials or, for instance, to positive impacts of organic farming on biodiversity, soil or water74 unless the comparative explicit claim relates to a product complying with the requirements of Regulation 2018/848 vis-à-vis a like- product which does not fall within the scope of that Regulation. It also has a positive impact on biodiversity, it creates jobs and attracts young farmers. Consumers recognise its value. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848, the terms “bio” and “eco” and their derivatives, whether alone or in combination, are only to be used in the Union for products, their ingredients or feed materials that fall under the scope of that Regulation where they have been produced in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848. For instance, in order to call the cotton “eco”, it has to be certified as organic, as it falls within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/848. On the contrary, if the dishwasher detergent is called “eco”, this does not fall within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, and is instead regulated by the provisions of Directive 2005/29/EC. __________________ 73 Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 (OJ L 150, 14.6.2018, p. 1). 74 https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/system/files /2023-01/agri-market-brief-20-organic- farming-eu_en_1.pdf
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 20 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
(16) The assessment made to substantiate explicit environmental claims needs to consider the full or partial life- cycle of the product or of the overall activities of the trader and should not omit any relevant environmental aspects or environmental impacts, taking into consideration long-term business strategies, and all positive externalities of all production systems. The benefits claimed should not result in an unjustified transfer of negative impacts to other stages of the life cycle of a product or trader, or to the creation or increase of other negative environmental impacts.
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 23 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
(19) It would be misleading to consumers if an explicit environmental claim pointed to the benefits in terms of environmental impacts or environmental aspects while omitting that the achievement of those benefits leads to negative trade-offs on other environmental impacts or environmental aspects. To this end the information used to substantiate explicit environmental claims should ensure that the interlinkages between the relevant environmental impacts and between environmental aspects and environmental impacts can be identified along with potential trade-offs. The assessment used to substantiate explicit environmental claims should identify if improvements on environmental impacts or environmental aspects lead to the kind of trade-offs that significantly worsen the performance as regards other environmental impacts or environmental aspects, for example if savings in water consumption lead to a notable increase in greenhouse gas emissions, or in the same environmental impact in another life-cycle stage of the product, for example CO2 savings in the stage of manufacturing leading to a notable increase of CO2 emissions in the use phase. For example, a claim on positive impacts from efficient use of resources in intensive agricultural practices may mislead consumers due to trade-offs linked to impacts on biodiversity, ecosystems or animal welfare. An environmental claim on textiles containing plastic polymer from recycled PET bottles may also mislead consumers as to the environmental benefit of that aspect if the use of this recycled polymer competes with the closed-loop recycling system for food contact materials which is considered more beneficial from the perspective of circularity.
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 29 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
(22) Traders are more and more interested in making environmental claims related to future environmental performance of a product or trader, including by joining initiatives that are promoting practices which could be conducive to a reduced environmental impact or to more circularity. These claims should be substantiated in line with the rules applicable to all explicit environmental claims and may include a time-bound aspiration for improvements inside own operations and value chains.
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 33 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
(28) When setting up the requirements for substantiation and communication and verification of explicit environmental claims, including by delegated acts adopted by the Commission, the difficulties that traders may encounter in gathering information from actors throughout their value chain or on the product’s overall life- cycle, especially for services or where there is insufficient scientific evidence, should be taken into account. This is important for example for services such as electronic communications services, for which it can be difficult to define the scope and system boundaries, e.g. where the life- cycle starts and where it finishes and even more where supply chains are complex and not stable, e.g. in cases where many equipment or components are manufactured by a multitude of enterprises outside the EU, and thus sustainability related information might not be easily accessible to EU traders concerned.
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 41 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
(32) The Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/2279 contains guidance on how to measure the life cycle environmental performance of specific products or organisations and how to develop Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCRs) and Organisation Environmental Footprint Sectorial Rules (OEFSRs) that allow comparison of products to a benchmark. Such category rules for specific products or traders can be used to support the substantiation of claims in line with the requirements of this Directive. Therefore, the Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts to establish product group or sector specific rules where this may have added value. However, in case the Product Environmental Footprint method does not yet cover an impact category, which is relevant for a product group, the adoption of PEFCR may take place only once these new relevant environmental impact categories have been added. For example, as regards marine fisheries, the PEFCR should for example reflect the fisheries- specific environmental impact categories, in particular the sustainability of the targeted stock. Concerning space, the PEFCR should reflect defence and space- specific environmental impact categories, including the orbital space use. As regards food and agricultural products, biodiversity and nature protection, as well as farming practices, including positive externalities of extensive farming and animal welfaredifferent farming methods and forest management practices, should, for example, also be integrated before the adoption of PEFCR could be considered. As regards textiles, the PEFCR should for example reflect the microplastics release, before the adoption of PEFCR could be considered.
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 44 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
(35) In order to facilitate consumers’ choices of more sustainable products and to incentivise efforts of traders to lower their environmental impacts, when the claim communicated relates to future environmental performance, it should as a priority be based on improvements inside trader’s own operations and value chains rather than relying on offsetting of greenhouse has emissions or other environmental impacts. Thus, allowing for communication on long-term business strategies.
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 51 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 52 a (new)
(52a) With a view to facilitating compliance with all the requirements of this Directive, Member States should provide for simplified procedures for micro-enterprises so as to lighten the associated administrative and bureaucratic burdens.
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 54 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 54 a (new)
(54a) To help micro, small and medium- sized enterprises to apply the rules of this Directive, the European Commission should provide targeted and specialised training, as well as information campaigns to raise companies’ awareness of both how to use these instruments and the specific assistance and support available.
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 55 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 60
(60) When competent authorities detect an infringement of requirements of this Directive they should carry out an evaluation and based on its results notify the trader about the infringement detected and require that corrective actions are taken by the trader. To minimise the misleading effect on consumers of the non- compliant explicit environmental claim or non-compliant environmental labelling scheme, the trader should be required by the competent authorities to take an effective and rapid action to remediate that infringement. The corrective action required should be proportionate to the infringement detected, the size of the company and its expected harmful effects on the consumers.
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 59 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 64
(64) When setting penalties and measures for infringements, the Member States should foresee that, based on the gravity of the infringement, the level of fines should effectively deprive the non- compliant trader from the economic benefit derived from using the misleading or unsubstantiated explicit environmental claim or non-compliant environmental labelling scheme, including in cases of repeated infringements. The measures for infringements foreseen by the Member States should therefore also include confiscation of the relevant product from the trader or revenues gained from the transactions affected by this infringement or a temporary exclusions or prohibitions from placingtemporary exclusions of the products or making available services on from the Union market. The gravity of the infringement should be the leading criterion for the measures taken by the enforcement authorities. The maximum amount of fines should be dissuasive and set at least at the level of 4% of the trader’s total annual turnover in the Member State or Member States concerned in case of widespread infringements with a Union dimension that are subject to coordinated investigation and enforcement measures in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/239488 . __________________ 88 Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 on cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 (OJ L 345, 27.12.2017, p. 1).
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 66 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council96 , unless the comparative explicit claim relates to a product complying with the requirements of Regulation 2018/848 vis- à-vis a like-product which does not fall within the scope of the above-mentioned Regulation. __________________ 96 Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 (OJ L 150, 14.6.2018, p. 1).
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 67 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council96 ,in respect of the deadlines set out in Annex IV only; __________________ 96 Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 (OJ L 150, 14.6.2018, p. 1).
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 67 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) Within the same context, the healthcare sector should be recognized as a relevant player in reducing the environmental pollution. It would therefore be essential for companies and healthcare professionals and beneficial for patients to establish a proper regulatory framework for using claims relating to biodegradability, sustainability, circularity and origin of the product’s components, both for medicinal products (according to Directive 2001/83) and medical devices (according to Regulations 2017/745).
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 69 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
(oa) Regulations (EU) 2021/2115, 2021/2116, 2021/2117 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and legislative acts based on those Regulations;
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 70 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point o b (new)
(ob) Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council 109a ; __________________ 109a 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
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 72 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point p a (new)
(pa) Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council1 a; __________________ 1 a Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 74 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘environmental declaimration’ means environmental claim as defined in Article 2, point (o), of Directive 2005/29/EC;
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 77 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘explicit environmental declaimration’ means an environmental claim that is in textual form or contained in an environmental label;
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 79 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘trader’ means trader as defined in Article 2, point (b), of Directive 2005/29/EC, excluding cooperatives and trade associations;
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 81 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘environmental label’ means a sustainability label covering only or predominantly environmental aspects of a product, a process or a trader;deleted
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 89 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) demonstrate that environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performance that are subject to the claim are significant from a life- cycle perspective, taking into consideration long-term business strategies, and all positive externalities of all production systems;
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 97 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) demonstrate that the declaim is not equivalent toration is related to the requirements imposed by law on products withinfrom the product group, or traders within the sectoron operators in the sector that go beyond the basic standards applied to imported products or common practices for such products;
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 102 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) identify whether improving environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performance subject to the claim leads to significant harm in relation to environmental impacts on climate change, resource consumption and circularity, sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, pollution, biodiversity, animal welfare and ecosystems;deleted
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 110 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The requirements set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to traders that are microenterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC110 unless they request the verification with the aim of receiving the certificate of conformity in accordance with Article 10. Micro-enterprises may use, upon request, simplified forms to draw up and submit the explicit environmental declarations referred to in these paragraphs. __________________ 110 Commission Recommendation 2003/361/E C of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36).
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 113 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. When specifying further the requirements for substantiation of explicit environmental claims in accordance with previous paragraph, the Commission shall take into account scientific or other available technical information, including relevant international standards, EU standards included in EU regulations that are stricter than international standards and where relevant consider the following:
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 127 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The requirements laid down in this Article shall not apply to traders that are microenterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC111 unless they request the verification with the aim of receiving the certificate of conformity in accordance with Article 10. If they so request, micro- enterprises may use simplified forms to draw up and submit the comparative explicit environmental declarations referred to in these paragraphs. __________________ 111 Commission Recommendation 2003/361/E C of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36).
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 131 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Where the eExplicit environmental claim is related to future environmental performance of a product or trader it shall include a time-bound commitmentaspiration for improvements inside own operations and value chains.
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 148 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States may, however, set up new national or regional environmental labelling schemes for types or categories of products for at least one of the following reasons: the protection of public health; the protection of consumers; the prevention of fraud; the protection of organically produced agri- foodstuffs; the protection of industrial and commercial property rights, indications of provenance, indications of origin and the prevention of unfair competition.
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 158 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall put in place simplified procedures for verifying the veracity and communication of explicit environmental declarations by traders that are small and medium-sized enterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC in respect of the requirements set out in Articles 3 to 7.
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 159 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The verification and certification requirements shall apply to traders that are microenterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC only if they so request. Member States shall provide for simplified verification and certification procedures for micro-enterprises to lighten the associated administrative and bureaucratic burdens.
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 169 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member StatesThe European Commission shall take appropriate measures to help small and medium sized enterprises apply the requirements set out in this Directive. ThoseSuch measures shall at least include guidelines or similar mechanisms to raise awareness of ways to comply with the requirements on explicit environmental claims. In addition, without prejudice to applicable state aid rules, such measures may includemay include, inter alia:
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 172 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) specialised management and staff trainingfic tools to facilitate lifecycle- analysis calculations for SMEs;
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 173 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) organisational and technical assistancepilot projects developed within European programmes.
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 173 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 64
(64) When setting penalties and measures for infringements, the Member States should foresee that, based on the gravity of the infringement, the level of fines should effectively deprive the non- compliant trader from the economic benefit derived from using the misleading or unsubstantiated explicit environmental claim or non-compliant environmental labelling scheme, including in cases of repeated infringements. The measures for infringements foreseen by the Member States should therefore also include confiscation of the relevant product from the trader or revenues gained from the transactions affected by this infringement or a temporary exclusions or prohibitions from placing products or making available services on the Union market. The gravity of the infringement should be the leading criterion for the measures taken by the enforcement authorities. The maximum amount of fines should be dissuasive and set at least at the level of 4% of the trader’s total annual turnover in the Member State or Member States concerned in case of widespread infringements with a Union dimension that are subject to coordinated investigation and enforcement measures in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/239488 . _________________ 88 Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 on cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 (OJ L 345, 27.12.2017, p. 1).
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 177 #

2023/0085(COD)

(67) Where based on the results of the monitoring and evaluation of this Directive the Commission finds it appropriate to propose a review of this Directive, the feasibility and appropriateness of further provisions on mandating the use of common method for substantiation of explicit environmental claims, the extension of prohibition of environmental claims for products containing hazardous substances except where their use is considered essential for the societysafe and improves the sustainability of the product, or further harmonisation as regards requirements on the substantiation of specific environmental claims on environmental aspects or environmental impacts should also be considered.
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 181 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 16
Complaint-handling and access to jusArticle 1. organisations regarded under Union or national law as having a legitimate interest shall be entitled to submit substantiated complaints to competent authorities when they deem, on the basis of objective circumstances, that a trader is failing to comply with the provisions of this Directive. 2. subparagraph, non-governmental entities or organisations promoting human health, environmental or consumer protection and meeting any requirements under national law shall be deemed to have sufficient interest. 3. the substantiated complaint referred to in paragraph 1 and, where necessary, take the necessary steps, including inspections and hearings of the person or organisation, with a view to verify those complaints. If confirmed, the competent authorities shall take the necessary actions in accordance with Article 15. 4. soon as possible and in any case in accordance with the relevant provisions of national law, inform the person or organisation referred to in paragraph 1 that submitted the complaint of its decision to accede to or refuse the request for action put forward in the complaint and shall provide the reasons for it. 5. person or organisation referred to in paragraph 1 submitting a substantiated complaint shall have access to a court or other independent and impartial public body competent to review the procedural and substantive legality of the decisions, acts or failure to act of the competent authority under this Directive, without prejudice to any provisions of national law which require that administrative review procedures be exhausted prior to recourse to judicial proceedings. Those judicial review procedures shall be fair, equitable, timely and free of charge or not prohibitively expensive, and shall provide adequate and effective remedies, including injunctive relief where necessary. 6. practical information is made available to the public on access to the administrative and judicial review procedures referred to in this Article.6 deleted Natural or legal persons or For the purposes of the first Competent authorities shall assess Competent authorities shall, as Member States shall ensure that a Member States shall ensure that
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 187 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive applies to explicit environmental claims made by traders about products or traders in business-to- consumer commercial practices. It does not apply to environmental claims made in business-to-business commercial practices.
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 188 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) confiscation of revenues gained by the trader from a transaction with the relevant products concerndeleted;
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 189 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) temporary exclusion for a maximum period of 12 months from public procurement processes and from access to public funding, including tendering procedures, grants and concessions.deleted
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 192 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The report referred to in paragraph 1 shall assess whether this Directive has achieved its objective, in particular with regard to: (a) environmental claims made about the environmental performance of a product or trader are based on reliable, comparable and verifiable information; (b) labelling schemes are based on certification schemes and meet the relevant requirements set out in Article 8; (c) environmental labelling schemes concerning products or traders already covered by existing schemes are approved by the Member States only if they provide added value as compared to the existing schemes; (d) communicating explicit environmental claims on the Union market, and avoiding duplication of costs when communicating such claims; (e) the internal market.deleted ensuring that explicit ensuring that environment ensuring that new private setting out the rules for strengthening the functioning of
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 194 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. Where the Commission finds it appropriate, the report referred to in paragraph 1 shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal for amendment of the relevant provisions of this Directive, including considering further provisions on: (a) circular, bio and green economy by assessing the appropriateness and feasibility of mandating the use of common, and where relevant life-cycle based, method for substantiation of environmental claims; (b) facilitating transition towards toxic free environment by considering introducing a prohibition of environmental claims for products containing hazardous substances except where their use is considered essential for the society in line with the criteria to be developed by the Commission; (c) requirements on the substantiation of specific environmental claims on environmental aspects or impacts such as durability, reusability, reparability, recyclability, recycled content, use of natural content, including fibers, environmental performance or sustainability, bio-based elements, biodegradability, biodiversity, waste prevention and reduction.deleted unlocking opportunities for the further harmonisation as regards
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 203 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
They shall apply those measures from [OP please insert the date = 2436 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive].
2023/10/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 208 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
(o a) Regulations (EU) 2021/2115, 2021/2116, 2021/2117 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and legislative acts based on these Regulations;
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 216 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point o b (new)
(o b) Regulation (EU) 2012/1151 of the European Parliament and of the Council;
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 218 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point o c (new)
(o c) Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European parliament and on the Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources;
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 538 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the requirements for the environmental labelling scheme have been developed by experts that can ensure their scientific robustness and have been submitted for consultation to a heterogeneous group of stakeholders, that apply or are impacted by them or to their representatives, that has reviewed them and ensured their relevance from a societal perspective;
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 619 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The verification and certification requirements shall apply to traders that are microenterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC only if they so request. In order to avoid unproportionate costs and burdens for microenterprises and SMEs, Member States shall put in place an alternative ad-hoc verification scheme.
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 664 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Member States may set up procedures to prioritise the verification of existing environmental claims made before the entry into force of this Directive and may introduce a transitional period during which existing environmental claims, submitted for verification, can still be used.
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 729 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Where, further to the evaluation referred to in the first subparagraph, the competent authorities find that the substantiation and communication of the explicit environmental claim or the environmental labelling scheme does not comply with the requirements laid down in this Directive, they shall notify the trader making the claim about the non- compliance and require that trader to take all appropriate corrective action within 360 days to bring the explicit environmental claim or the environmental labelling scheme into compliance with this Directive or to cease the use of and references to the non-compliant explicit environmental claim. Such action shall be as effective and rapid as possible, while complying with the principle of proportionality and the right to be heard.
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 746 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. When determining the type and level of penalties to be imposed in case of infringements, the competent authorities of the Member States shall give due regard to the following: (a) the nature, gravity, extent and duration of the infringement; (b) the intentional or negligent character of the infringement and any action taken by the trader to mitigate or remedy the damage suffered by consumers, where applicable; (c) the financial strength of the natural or legal person held responsible, as indicated for example by the total turnover of the legal person held responsible or the annual income of the natural person held responsible; (d) the economic benefits derived from the infringement by those responsible; (e) any previous infringements by the natural or legal person held responsible; (f) any other aggravating or mitigating factor applicable to the circumstances of the case; (g) penalties imposed on the trader for the same infringement in other Member States in cross-border cases where information about such penalties is available through the mechanism established by Regulation (EU) 2017/2394, where applicable.deleted
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 748 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the nature, gravity, extent and duration of the infringement;deleted
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 749 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the intentional or negligent character of the infringement and any action taken by the trader to mitigate or remedy the damage suffered by consumers, where applicable;deleted
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 751 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the financial strength of the natural or legal person held responsible, as indicated for example by the total turnover of the legal person held responsible or the annual income of the natural person held responsible;deleted
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 752 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the economic benefits derived from the infringement by those responsible;deleted
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 754 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) any previous infringements by the natural or legal person held responsible;deleted
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 757 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) penalties imposed on the trader for the same infringement in other Member States in cross-border cases where information about such penalties is available through the mechanism established by Regulation (EU) 2017/2394, where applicable.deleted
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 765 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall provide that penalties and measures for infringements of this Directive shall include: (a) fines which effectively deprive those responsible of the economic benefits derived from their infringements, and increasing the level of such fines for repeated infringements; (b) confiscation of revenues gained by the trader from a transaction with the relevant products concerned; (c) temporary exclusion for a maximum period of 12 months from public procurement processes and from access to public funding, including tendering procedures, grants and concessions.deleted
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 766 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) fines which effectively deprive those responsible of the economic benefits derived from their infringements, and increasing the level of such fines for repeated infringements;deleted
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 768 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) confiscation of revenues gained by the trader from a transaction with the relevant products concerndeleted;
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 770 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) temporary exclusion for a maximum period of 12 months from public procurement processes and from access to public funding, including tendering procedures, grants and concessions.deleted
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 771 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
For the purposes of point (a), Member States shall ensure that when penalties are to be imposed in accordance with Article 21 of Regulation (EU) 2017/2394115 , the maximum amount of such fines being at least at 4 % of the trader’s annual turnover in the Member State or Member States concerned. _________________ 115 OJ L 345, 27.12.2017, p. 1.deleted
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 786 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall provide the information referred to in paragraph 1 to the Commission on an biannual basis.
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 795 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) facilitating transition towards toxic free environment by considering introducing, on the basis of an impact assessment, a prohibition of environmental claims for products containing hazardous substances except where their use is considered essential for the society in line with the criteria to be developed by the Commisssafe and improves the sustainability of the product, in compliance with the relevant Union and national legislations;
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 816 #

2023/0085(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
They shall apply those measures from [OP please insert the date = 2436 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive].
2023/11/14
Committee: ENVIIMCO
Amendment 69 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) The REPowerEU Communication13 outlined a plan to make the Union independent from Russian fossil fuels well before the end of this decade. The Communication highlights the importance, among others, of further increasing the efficiency and reducing fossil consumption in the transport sector, where electrification can be combined with the use of fossil-free renewable fuels, including hydrogen to replace fossil fuels. __________________ 13 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, REPowerEU Plan, COM(2022)230 final of 18.5.2022.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 74 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) In order to contribute to the reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions of at least 55 % by 2030 compared to 1990 and in conformity with the energy efficiency first principle, it is necessary to strengthenassess the reduction requirements set out in Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 for heavy-duty vehicles, by an intensive use of carbon neutral fuels. A clear pathway also needs to be set for further reductions beyond 2030 to contribute to achieving the climate neutrality objective by 2050.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 77 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Strengthening CO2 emission reduction requirements for heavy-duty vehicles and rolling-out the necessary recharging and refuelling infrastructure will play a key role in reducing the emissions of the entire heavy-duty vehicles fleet to zero as soon as possible and by 2050 at the very latest, but it should also be complemented by other initiatives aiming at accelerating a modal shift from road to rail and increasing rail freight.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 82 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) The strengthened CO2 emission reduction requirements should incentivise an increasing share of zero-emission vehicles being deployed on the Union market whilst providing benefits to users and citizens in terms of air quality and energy savings, as well as ensuring that innovation in the automotive value chain can be maintained. Zero-emission vehicles currently include battery electric vehicles, fuel-cell and other hydrogen-powered vehicles, and technological innovations are continuing.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 84 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Following consultation with stakeholders, at the latest one year after the entry into force of the regulation, the Commission should make a proposal for registering heavy-duty vehicles running exclusively on CO2 neutral fuels for compliance purposes in conformity with EU law and with the Union’s climate neutrality objective.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 92 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) Against that background, new strengthened CO2 emission reduction targets should be set for new consistent with the avy-duty vehicles for the period 2030 onwards. Those targets should be set at a level that will deliver a strong signal to accelerateailability of enabling conditions, namely sufficiently dense network of alternative fuels infrastructure, with the aim of promoting the uptake of zero-emission vehicles on the Union market and to stimulate innovation in zero-emission technologies in a cost- efficient way.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 109 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) Due to the heterogeneous structure of the total truck fleet, it is not possible to fully predict whether for all niche uses, technological developments will be quick enough to ensure that zero-emission tailpipe technology isand that vehicles powered by carbon neutral fuels are a viable choice. This may include uses such as long-haul heavy- duty vehicles in specific territorial morphology and meteorological circumstances, coaches and lorries for critical security and safety applications that cannot be fulfilled by zero-emission tailpipe technologies. The vehicles in question should constitute a limin adequated share of the entire heavy-duty vehicle fleet, on the basis of typology of missions. In view of such considerations, some margin in the 204028 target should be left to accommodate developments in technology yet to occur. For this reason it is vital to consider the full life-cycle CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles at Union level. Therefore, at the latest one year after the entry into force of the Regulation, the Commission should evaluate the possibility of developing a common Union methodology for the assessment and the consistent data reporting of the full life-cycle CO2 emissions of heavy-duty vehicles placed on the Union market. Where appropriate, the Commission should adopt follow-up measures, including legislative proposals.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 123 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) With the stricter Union fleet-wide targets from 2030 onwards, manufacturers will have to deploy significantly more zero-emission vehicles on the Union market. In that context, the incentive mechanism for zero- and low-emission vehicles (‘ZLEV’) would no longer serve its original purpose and would risk undermining the effectiveness of Regulation (EU) 2019/1242. The ZLEV incentive mechanism should therefore be removed as of 20340.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 139 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 – paragraph 5
Vocational vehicles, such as garbage trucks, tippers or concrete mixers, should continue to be exempted from the calculation of average specific CO2 emissions of manufacturers. On the other hand, zero-and-Low emission vocational vehicles could be used for the purpose of this Regulation and for the purpose of determining manufacturer's compliance with its specific CO2 emissions targets.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 143 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) For the purposes of the newly introduced transfer of vehicles between manufacturers and of establishing an exemption for manufacturers producing only few vehicles, a definition of the term of ‘group of connected entities’ should be added to Regulation (EU) 2019/1242, in substance following the terminology used in Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council20 for light-duty vehicles. __________________ 20 Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 443/2009 and (EU) No 510/2011 (OJ L 111, 25.4.2019, p. 13).deleted
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 161 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) The zero- and low-emission factor should last be applied for the reporting period of the year 20239, because it is no longer considered necessary after that time as an incein order to contivnue to promote the market entrance of zero-emission vehicles in HDV sector.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 173 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) As commercial rather than legal entities should be considered for compliance, economically connected manufacturers should, within certain limits, be allowed to transfer vehicles between them for the purposes of accounting these vehicles under Regulation (EU) 2019/1242.deleted
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 175 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
(30) Furthermore, in order to strengthen the development of new zero-emission technologies powered by carbon neutral fuels in specialized small- and medium- sized companies, it should also be possible to transfer zero-emission and vehicles powered by carbon neutral fuels between non-connected entities.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 188 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 a (new)
(42a) This regulation aims to accelerate the transition towards carbon neutral mobility in a technologically neutral way. As a complement to the efforts towards an increasing availability of zero emission vehicles, a mechanism based on a carbon correction factor is introduced to duly account the contribution from the use of sustainable renewable transport fuels including biofuels, biomass fuels as well as RFNBOs when assessing the compliance with CO2 emissions reductions of newly registered heavy-duty vehicles.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 191 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes CO2 emissions performance requirements for new heavy-duty vehicles in well-to-wheel cycle that contribute to achieving the Union's target of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, as laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/84223 , and the objectives of the Paris Agreement24 and to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market. __________________ 23 Regulation (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 16, 19.6.2018, p. 26. 24 OJ L 282, 19.10.2016, p.4.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 194 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) N1, which do not fall under Regulation (EU) 2019/631, N22 with a technically permissible maximum laden mass above 5 tons and N3;
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 197 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) O3 and O4. It shall also apply, for the purposes of this Regulation, to zero-and-low emission vocational vehicles.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 209 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point g
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point g – point 11
(a) a heavy-duty motor vehicle with not more than 51 g/(t∙km) or 51 g/(p∙km) of CO2 emissions as determined in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2017/2400 and vehicles powered by renewable fuels;
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 229 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point i
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 23 a (new)
(23a) “CO2 Neutral Fuel” means a biofuel, biogas, biomass fuel, Renewable liquid and gaseous transport Fuel of Non Biological Origin (RFNBO) or a Recycled Carbon Fuel (RCF), as defined by Directive 2018/2001, where the emissions of the fuel in use e(u) can be taken to be net zero, meaning that the CO2 equivalent of the carbon incorporated in the chemical composition of the fuel in use e(u) is of biogenic origin, or has been avoided being emitted as CO2 into the atmosphere or has avoided its existing fate;
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 235 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point i
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 23 b (new)
(23b) ‘CO2 Neutral Fuel’ means a renewable and/or synthetic fuel as defined by Directive 2018/2001 including biofuel, biogas, biomass fuel, Renewable liquid and gaseous transport Fuel of Non Biological Origin – RFNBO or Recycled Carbon Fuel – RCF, where the emissions of the fuel in use (eu) can be taken to be net zero, meaning that the CO2 equivalent of the carbon incorporated in the chemical composition of the fuel in use eu is of biogenic origin and/or has been avoided being emitted as CO2 into the atmosphere or has been captured from ambient air or has avoided its existing fate. Other renewable and/or synthetic fuels not listed in Directive 2018/2001 can fulfil this definition provided that they meet the above criteria and the sustainability criteria of said Directive and associated delegated acts. A mixture of two or more CO2 Neutral Fuels is considered a CO2 Neutral Fuel;
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 245 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point i
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 23 c (new)
(23c) ‘Carbon Correction Factor (CCF)’ means a factor which applies a correction to the CO2 tailpipe emissions of vehicles for compliance assessment, to reflect the GHG emission intensity and the share of CO2 Neutral Fuels, as defined in paragraph 79 of this article;
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 250 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point j
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 3 – paragraph 2
(j) the following paragraph is added: ‘ For the purposes of this Regulation, ‘a group of connected manufacturers’ means a manufacturer and its connected undertakings. ‘Connected undertaking’ means: (a) manufacturer has, directly or indirectly: (i) half the voting rights; or (ii) half the members of the supervisory board, board of management or bodies legally representing the undertaking; or (iii) the right to manage the undertaking’s affairs; (b) indirectly have, over the manufacturer, the rights or powers referreddeleted undertakings in which the the power to exercise more than the power to in appoint (a); (c)more than undertaking referred to in point (b) has, directly or indirectly, the rights or powers referred to in point (a); (d) manufacturer together with one or more of the undertakings referred to in point (a), (b) or (c), or in which two or more of the latter undertakings, jointly have the rights or powers referred to in point (a); (e) or the powers referred to in point (a) are jointly held by the manufacturer or one or more of its connected undertakings referred to in points (a) to (d) and one or more third parties.; ’s which directly or undertakings in which an undertakings in which the undertakings in which the rights
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 258 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 3a – paragraph 1 – point (b)
(b) for all vehicle sub-groups for the reporting periods of the years 2030 to 2034 by 4530 %, including vehicles 100% powered by carbon neutral fuels.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 273 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 3a – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) for all vehicle sub-groups for the reporting periods of the years 2035 to 2039 by 65 %,45%, including vehicles 100% powered by carbon neutral fuels.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 290 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 3a – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) for all vehicle sub-groups for the reporting periods of the years 2040 onwards by 970%, including vehicles 100% powered by carbon neutral fuels.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 326 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 3b – paragraph 1
1. For vehicles referred to in point 4.2 of Annex I, manufacturers shall comply with the minimum shares of zero-emission vehicles in their fleet of new heavy-duty vehicles as laid down in point 4.3 of Annex I. For new urban buses the share of zero- emissions vehicles shall be 80% as from the reporting period of the year 2030 and 100% as from the reporting period of the year 20305.;
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 336 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
2. Member States may decide to exclude from the obligation under this Article a limited share of the urban buses registered in each reporting period, confirming that the purpose of the vehicle cannot be equally served by a zero-emission vehicle or vehicles powered by carbon neutral fuels and it is thus in the public interest to register a non- zero emission vehicle to fulfil that purpose, due to socio-economic cost-benefit in view of specific territorial morphology or meteorological circumstances.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 364 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) the data reported for the manufacturer’s new heavy-duty vehicles registered in the preceding reporting period including zero-and-low emission vocational vehicles; and;
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 368 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(5a) Following consultation with stakeholders, at the latest one year after the entry into force of the regulation, the Commission shall make a proposal for registering heavy-duty vehicles running exclusively on CO2 neutral fuels for compliance purposes in conformity with EU law and with the Union’s climate neutrality objective;
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 382 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Starting from 1 July 2020 and for each subsequent reporting period until the reporting period of the year 2029, the Commission shall determine for each manufacturer the zero- and low-emission factor for the preceding reporting period.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 392 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The zero-emission and low- emission factor shall reduce the average specific CO2 emissions of a manufacturer by a maximum of 3 10%. The contribution to that factor of the zero-emission vehicles of category N, other than those in vehicles sub-groups 4-UD, 4-RD, 4-LH, 5-RD, 5- LH, 9-RD, 9-LH, 10-RD, 10-LH, shall reduce the average specific CO2 emissions of a manufacturer by a maximum of 1,5 3%.;
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 395 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 6a – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) for the transfer of vehicles other than zero-emission vehicles, the transferring and the receiving manufacturer must belong to a group of connected manufacturers;deleted
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 399 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 6a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1– point c
(c) for transfers of zero-emission vehicles and vehicles powered by carbon neutral fuels between manufacturers not belonging to a group of connected manufacturers: the number of zero- emissions vehicles transferred to a manufacturer must not exceed 5 % of all its new heavy-duty vehicles registered in a given reporting period.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 412 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point d
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Emission credits and emission debts acquired in the reporting periods of the years 2025 to 2039 shall, where applicable, be carried over from one reporting period to the next reporting period. However, any remaining emission debts shall be cleared in the reporting periods of the year 2029, 2034 and 2039.;
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 421 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) where, in any of the reporting periods of the years 2025 to 2028, 2030 to 2033, 2035 to 2038 the sum of the emission debts reduced by the sum of the emission credits exceeds the emission debt limit referred to in Article 7(1), third subparagraph;
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 428 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) where, in the reporting period of the years 2029, 2034, 2039 and 2040 the sum of the emission debts reduced by the sum of the emission credits is positive;deleted
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 435 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 13 f – paragraph 4
4. The amounts of the administrative fines shall be considered as revenue for the general budget of the Union.’Social Climate Fund’s specific budgetary line for ‘support for goods and workers in the automotive sector’.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 450 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 15
The Commission shall, in 20287, review the effectiveness and impact of this Regulation and submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council with the result of the review. ’ In this report, the Commission shall assess in particular, but not limited to, the following elements: (a) registrations of zero-emission heavy- duty vehicles in Member States; (b) the deployment of charging and refuelling infrastructure suitable for heavy-duty vehicles in Member States along the entire European road and motorway network [REFERENCE TO XXX AFIR]; (c) the implementation of road user charges differentiated by CO2 emissions in Member States [REFERENCE TO XXX Eurovignette]; (d) the level of the average price of allowances under the new emissions trading system covering road transport [REFERENCE TO XXX ETS2]; (e) measures to support haulage companies in renewing their fleets of vehicles; (f) Based on the results of the above assessment and on the evidence of lack of any of the above conditions, the Commission should consider making a proposal to review the CO2 targets and waive the excess CO2 emissions premiums as set out in Article 8 of this Regulation.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 458 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 15 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall, in 20287, review the effectiveness and impact of this Regulation and submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council with the result of the review.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 463 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 15 – paragraph 2
The report shall, where appropriate, be accompanied by a proposal for amending this Regulation. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the state of the enabling conditions for the market adoption of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles in the Union. In this report, the Commission shall assess in particular, but not limited to, the following elements: (a) registrations of zero-emission heavy- duty vehicles in Member States; (b) the deployment of charging and refuelling infrastructure suitable for heavy-duty vehicles in Member States [REFERENCE TO XXX AFIR]; (c) the implementation of road user charges differentiated by CO2 emissions in Member States [REFERENCE TO XXX Eurovignette]; (d) the level of the average price of allowances under the new the emissions trading system covering road transport [REFERENCE TO XXX ETS2]; (e) other measures that support the uptake of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles. Based on the results of the above assessment and on the evidence of lack of any of the above of conditions, the CO2 targets should be reviewed and excess CO2 emissions premiums according to Art. 8 of this Regulation be waived.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 469 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(18a) At the latest one year after the entry into force of the regulation, the Commission shall evaluate the possibility of developing a common Union methodology for the assessment, and the consistent data reporting, of the full life- cycle CO2 emissions of new heavy-duty vehicles placed on the Union market. The Commission shall transmit that evaluation to the European Parliament and to the Council and complement it, where appropriate, by follow-up measures such as legislative proposals.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 471 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3b, Article 4 bis, Article 11(2), Article 13(4) second subparagraph, Article 13c(3), Article 13d(2), Article 13e(4), Article 13f(2) and Article 14(1) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from [OP, please insert the date of entry into force of this Regulation].;
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 473 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The delegation of power referred to in Article 4bis, Article 11(2), Article 13(4) second subparagraph, Article 13c(3), Article 13d(2), Article 13e(4), Article 13f(2) and Article 14(1) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council.;
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 475 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Article 17 – paragraph 6 – point c
(c) in paragraph (6), “ Article 4 (bis), Article 11(2), the second subparagraph of Article 13(4) and Article 14(1)” is replaced by the following: “Article 11(2), Article 13(4) second subparagraph, Article 13c(3), Article 13d(2), Article 13f(2) and Article 14(1)”;
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 484 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – point 2.3.2 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3
Reporting periods from 2025 to 2029onwards
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 494 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – point 2.3.3
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3
2.3.3 Reporting periods as from 2030 ZLEV = 1deleted
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 498 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.4
Vsg is the number of new heavy-duty vehicles of the manufacturer, including zero-and-low vocational vehicles in a subgroup sg;
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 500 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
Regulation (EU) 2019/1242
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.4
V is the number of new heavy-duty vehicles of the manufacturer including zero-and-low vocational vehicles.
2023/07/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 526 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2.1
2.1. Calculation of the specific CO2 emissions of a new heavy-duty vehicle The specific emissions in g/km of a new heavy-duty vehicle v attributed to a sub-group sg or of its primary vehicle shall be calculated in accordance with the following formula: 𝐶𝑂2𝑣 = ∑𝑊 𝑚𝑝 𝑚𝑝 𝑠𝑔,𝑚𝑝 × 𝐶𝑂2𝑣,𝑚𝑝 × (𝟏 ― 𝐂𝐂𝐅𝐢) 𝐶𝑂2p𝑣 = ∑𝑊 𝑚𝑝 𝑚𝑝 𝑠𝑔,𝑚𝑝 × 𝐶𝑂2p𝑣,𝑚𝑝 × (𝟏 ― 𝐂𝐂𝐅𝐢) Where, ∑𝑚𝑝 is the sum over all mission profiles mp listed in Table 2; sg is the sub-group to which the new heavy-duty vehicle v has been attributed according to Section 1 of this Annex; Wsg,mp, is the mission profile weight specified in points 2.1.1 to 2.1.3; CO2v,mp is the CO2 emissions in g/km of the new heavy-duty vehicle v determined for a mission profile mp, reported in accordance with Articles 13a and 13b and normalised pursuant to Annex III; CO2pv,mp is the CO2 emissions in g/km of the primary vehicle of the new heavy-duty vehicle v, determined for a mission profile mp, reported in accordance with Articles 13a and 13b; CCFi is the Carbon Correction Factor for the fuel or blend of fuels in use i, as defined in article 3 point (25) and calculated according to paragraph 7 of this Annex. For zero-emissions motor vehicles the values of CO2v,mp and CO2pv,mp shall be set to 0.
2023/07/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 532 #

2023/0042(COD)

2.1.1. Mission profile weights (Wsg,mp) for vehicles of category N Vehicle Mission profile (mp)** sub- group (sg)* RDL RDR LHL LHR UDL UDR REL, MUL MUL MUR COL COR RER, LEL, LER 53 0,2508 0,2579 0 0 0,025 0,2511 0 0 0 0 0 54 0,2508 0,2579 0 0 0,025 0,2511 0 0 0 0 0 1s 0,1 0,3 0 0 0,18 0,42 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0,1 0,3 0 0 0,18 0,42 0 0 0 0 0 2 0,125 0,375 0 0 0 0,15 0,35 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0,125 0,375 0 0 0 0,15 0,35 0 0 0 0 0 4-UD 0 0 0 0 0,5 0,5 0 0 0 0 0 4-RD 0,45 0,45 0,05 0,05 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4-LH 0,05 0,05 0,45 0,45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4v 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,25 0,25 0,25 0,25 5-RD 0,27 0,63 0,03 0,07 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5-LH 0,03 0,07 0,27 0,63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5v 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,5 0,5 9-RD 0,27 0,63 0,03 0,07 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9-LH 0,03 0,07 0,27 0,63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9v 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,25 0,25 0,25 0,25 10-RD 0,27 0,63 0,03 0,07 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10-LH 0,03 0,07 0,27 0,63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10v 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,5 0,5 11 0,15 0,35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,15 0,35 12 0,21 0,49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,09 0,21 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,3 0,7
2023/07/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 547 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4.1. – table 4.2.
4.2. Vehicle sub-groups included in the calculation of average specific CO2 emissions and specific emissions targets of manufacturers X = 2025 X= NO X = MCO2 X= MZE vehicle sub- sub-groups of sub-groups of sub-groups of transport of persons groups, subject transport of transport of vehicles, subject to zero-emissions to CO2 goods vehicles, persons vehicle targets according to Article emissions subject to CO2 vehicles, 3b targets emissions subject to CO2 according to targets emissions Article 3a according to targets paragraph 1 (a) Article 3a according to paragraphs Article 3a 1(b), 1(c) and paragraphs 1(d) and 1(b), 1(c) and paragraph 3 1(d) 4-UD, 4-RD, All vehicle sub- 32-C2, 32-C3, 31-LF, 31-L1, 31-L2, 31-DD, 33-LF, 33-L1, 4-LH, 5-RD, 5- groups referred 32-DD, 34-C2, 33-L1, 33-L2, 33-DD, 35-FE, 39-FE LH, 9-RD, 9- to in points 34-C3, 34-DD, LH, 10-RD, 10- 1.1.1 and 1.1.3. 31-L2, 33-L2 LH
2023/07/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 560 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4.3. – table 4.3.1.
4.3.1. The following CO2 emissions reduction targets rfsg and rfpsg pursuant to Article 3a shall apply to vehicles in the sub-group sg for different reporting periods: CO2 reduction targets rfsg and rfpsg groups sg Reporting period of the years Sub- 2025 – 2029 2030 – 2034 2035 – 2039 As from 2040 Medium lorries 53, 54 0 4315% 6450% 970% Heavy lorries > 7,4t 1s, 1, 2, 3 0 430% 6450% 970% Heavy lorries > 16 t 4-UD, 4-RD, 15% with 4x2 and 6x4 axle 4-LH, 5-RD, configurations 5-LH, 9-RD, 430% 6450% 970% 9-LH, 10-RD, 10-LH Heavy lorries > 16 t 11, 12, 16 0 with special axle 430% 6450% 970% configurations Coaches (rfsg) 32-C2, 32- 0 C3, 32-DD, 4315% 6450% 970% 34-C2, 34- C3, 34-DD Primary vehicles of 32-C2, 32- 0 coaches (rfpsg) C3, 32-DD, 43 15% 6450% 970% 34-C2, 34- C3, 34-DD Trailers 0 7,5% 7,5% 7,5% Semi-trailers 0 15% 15% 15%
2023/07/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 575 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4.3 – table 4.3.2
4.3.2. The following zero-emission vehicle targets zevMsg pursuant to Article 3b are applicable to vehicles in the sub-group sg for different reporting periods: Zero-emission vehicle mandates zevMsg Sub-groups Zero-emission vehicle mandates Reporting period of the years sg zevMsg before 2030 2030 – 2034 2035 – 2039 As from 2040 Urban heavy 31-LF, 31-L1, 31- 0 1080% 100% 100% buses DD, 33-LF, 33- L1, 33-DD, 35- FE, 39-FE, 31-L2, 33-L2
2023/07/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 585 #

2023/0042(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. CALCULATION OF THE CARBON CORRECTION FACTOR (CCF) For each fuel or blend of fuels i, the CCF shall be calculated according to the following method: 6.1. For CO2-Neutral Fuels, as defined in article 3 point (25) and used in compliance with Art. 4 bis, CCFi = 1; 6.2. For fuels other than CO2-Neutral Fuels, CCFi = 0; 6.3. For blends of CO2-Neutral Fuels and fuels other than CO2-Neutral Fuels, the CCF shall be calculated according to the following formula: 𝑺𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑺𝒏,𝒊 𝑺𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑺𝒏 ― 𝟏,𝒊 + 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝑪𝑪𝑭𝒊 = 𝟐 Where: CCFi is the Carbon Correction Factor for a specific blend of conventional and CO2-Neutral Fuel i SHARESn,i percentage of renewable fuel i reported in Shares database, referred to the last available reporting period n and calculated as the average share over all EU member states. SHARESn - 1,i percentage of renewable fuel i reported in Shares database, referred to the second last available reporting period n and calculated as the average share over all EU member states. The Shares database is accessible at: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/energy/ data/shares
2023/07/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 5 #

2023/0038M(NLE)

Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas Italy, Greece and New Zealand are among the largest producers of kiwifruit worldwide; whereas foreign kiwifruit producers can only produce in and export from New Zealand if they are authorized by Kiwifruit New Zealand, in collaboration with Zespri Group Limited, through a collaborative marketing arrangement;
2023/08/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 9 #

2023/0038M(NLE)

Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the EU has a consistent trade deficit with New Zealand in agriculture, accounting for EUR 1.100 million in 2022; whereas the agreement could contribute to increasing this trade deficit;
2023/08/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 20 #

2023/0038M(NLE)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the protection of geographical indications (GIs) for EU wines and spirits, as well as for other agri- food products; calls on the Commission to further extend this non-exhaustive list of protected GIs in the future; calls on the Commission to ensure an effective protection of GIs, with a particular attention to those under grandfathering clause, in order to prevent counterfeiting products being produced in New Zealand; notes the efforts being made in relation to EU agricultural sensitivities by imposing limited and controlled access to highly sensitive products with the aim of protecting EU farmers through tariff through tariff rate quotas (TRQs); regrets the fact that a significant market access has been grante quotas (TRQs)d for dairy, beef and sheep products from New Zealand; notes the progress being made in including EU production safety standards, sustainability and animal welfare provisions;
2023/08/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 31 #

2023/0038M(NLE)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Insists, nevertheless, that the Commission should carefully manage and monitor the TRQs;
2023/08/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 55 #

2023/0038M(NLE)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Deplores the fact that the agricultural sector is often used as bargaining chip to be sacrificed during the negotiations of trade agreements in order to obtain concessions in other chapters;
2023/08/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 63 #

2023/0038M(NLE)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to continue engaging with New Zealand to find long-lasting solutions ensuring the respect of reciprocity in the kiwifruit sector; underlines the importance of preventing the disclosure of confidential business information in the application for the collaborative marketing arrangement needed to export kiwifruit from New Zealand;
2023/08/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 7 #

2022/2183(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas protection of biodiversity not only has natural value, but also represents the true added value of agricultural production in the European Union, and whereas investing in distinctiveness is a necessary condition for allowing agricultural undertakings to distinguish themselves in terms of the quality of their production and thus to face the globalised market by safeguarding, defending and creating local economic systems around food value;
2023/01/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 19 #

2022/2183(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas consumer demand is increasingly oriented towards food that can offer health guarantees, towards healthy and sustainable products and, in particular, towards products of clear origin that are obtained through traditional methods of agricultural production, and whereas the high quality, welfare, sustainability and environmental protection standards of European agricultural and agri-food production have been verified;
2023/01/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 54 #

2022/2183(INI)

B. whereas COVID-19 and the war against Ukraine and the ensuing significant increases in input prices are leading to a significant cumulative distortion on global agricultural, fisheries and aquaculture markets, in particular on the cereals and vegetable oil markets; whereas food production and access to food must not be endangered or used as a geopolitical weapon;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 58 #

2022/2183(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Supports the just transition to agro- ecologicalsustainable and organic farming; reiterates its support for the ambitions, targets andthat the goals of the farm to fork, biodiversity and zero-pollution strategies; welcomes their published and announced legislative proposals, including those must neither lead to a reduction or lowering of food safety, quality and supply standards in the EU nor have negative effects on farms; welcomes, where possible, their proposals related to the reduction in the use of pesticides and their associated risks and the setting of EU food waste reduction targets; stresses that these proposals must be supported by appropriate and comprehensive impact studies based on scientific evidence;
2023/01/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 64 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas, as a result of the COVID- 19 crisis and the war against Ukraine, critical agricultural infrastructure, in particular transport and storage infrastructure, is hampering the movement of food, feed and other agricultural products;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 70 #

2022/2183(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Reiterates the importance of supporting local production and the consumption of seasonal, local products from a short and verified supply chain that protects both small producers and, at the same time, consumers, reduces waste and losses, and is capable of providing healthy, certified, quality products with a reduced environmental footprint;
2023/01/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 79 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas consumer demand is increasingly geared to food that provides guarantees in terms of health and of products that are healthy and sustainable and, in particular, of a clear origin and obtained through traditional agricultural production methods; and whereas European agricultural and agri-food production is of high standards in terms of quality, well-being, sustainability and environmental protection;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 87 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas in recent years more and more products emanating from food multinational processing procedures and labelled ‘zero-...’, ‘no ...’, ‘...-enriched’ and ‘functional’ have been placed on the market, which is to say products obtained via a process of combining and manipulating foodstuffs that turns them into artificial products far removed from nature and the land;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 101 #

2022/2183(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the strictreasonable application of the One Health principle in all policies that affect the availability and accessibility of food; stresses that food safety must never be jeopardised;
2023/01/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 105 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas, while 63% of low-income people worldwide are employed in agriculture and the overwhelming majority of them work on small farmsfarms whose existence is at risk, many people are at risk of food shortages and hunger; whereas the availability of food varies due to climate, seasonality and limited production1 ; _________________ 1 https://www.ifad.org/en/covid19
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 105 #

2022/2183(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to consider livestock positive contribution to carbon sequestration and biodiversity;
2023/01/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 115 #

2022/2183(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that the availability of plant proteins, if consumed directly, is more than sufficient to meet globala balanced diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, which involves consumption of quality food produced from sustainable agriculture and livestock farming, should be promotein needsd; acknowledges the positive impact that greater consumption of plant- based dietfoods haves on humans, animals, the planet and food security; stresses that reducing the number and density of farmed animalssustainable management of livestock farming can effectively combat the climate and biodiversity crises, decrease the risk of zoonotic diseases and contribute to food security in the short and long terms; deplores the placing on the market of ‘zero-’, ‘-free’, ‘enriched’ or ‘functional’ products, made by the multinational food companies using transformation processes involving assembly and handling activities that make these foods artificial products far removed from nature, with a greater environmental impact than traditional agricultural production methods;
2023/01/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 133 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas the future food security of the European Union is directly linked to the ambitions of the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Green Deal; whereas the cumulative effect of Green Deal -related legislation must not lead to a decline in EU food production that could, which would then jeopardise food security in the EU;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 137 #

2022/2183(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that biofuel production negatively affects food security; denounces, moreover, the focus on short-term policy measures for example, on fertilisers;deleted
2023/01/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 149 #

2022/2183(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that it is necessary to raise the limits for the use of nitrogen fertilisers derived from animal manure, such as RENURE1 a, digestate and any other useful and verified alternatives, in line with the limits currently applicable to fertilisers; calls, further, on the Commission to consider a temporary exemption to bring down the cost of fertilisers and to review the Nitrates Directive and its limit of 170 kg/ha nitrogen per year; __________________ 1 a REcovered Nitrogen from manURE (RENURE).
2023/01/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 152 #

2022/2183(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to develop a realistic biofuel production scenario, since the discontinuation thereof would also eliminate protein-rich byproducts, taking into account EU's protein strategy;
2023/01/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 156 #

2022/2183(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates its position on new genomic breeding techniques1; regrets the biased naturepoints out that new genetic improvement targets can promote sustainability; calls, therefore, on the EU and the Member States to speed up research ofn the current impact assessment and callsuse of new cultivation techniques in order to increase yields and make crops more resilient to climate change and new pathogens, particularly in view onf the Commission to restart the process droughts and water shortages that are afflicting an inclusive mannerreasing number of EU Member States; __________________ 1 Resolution of 20 October 2021 on a farm to fork strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system. OJ C 184, 5.5.2022, p. 2.
2023/01/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 160 #

2022/2183(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines the importance of ensuring the security and diversity of seed and plant propagating material to provide stable yields and plant varieties adapted to the pressures of climate change, including traditional and locally-adapted varieties, and varieties suitable for organic production and low input farming systems, while ensuring transparency and freedom of choice for farmers and access to genetic resources and innovative plant breeding techniques in order to contribute to healthy seeds and protect plants against harmful pests and diseases and to help farmers tackle the growing risks caused by climate change, ensuring an incentive for open innovation through plant variation;
2023/01/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 166 #

2022/2183(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Is concerned that the resumption of Ukrainian grain exports mainly benefits Western feed and livestock industries instead of alleviating pressures in the Global South2COVID-19 crisis and the current war in Ukraine have highlighted the risk to EU food security; reiterates the need to strengthen EU food security and sovereignty, to reduce dependence on third-country imports and to increase essential agricultural infrastructure, in particular transport and storage infrastructure to ensure the movement and supply of food and feed within the Union; stresses, further, the need to ensure that farmland is used primarily for the production of food and feed; __________________ 2 https://ruralsociologywageningen.nl/2022/ 11/11/crisis-and-capitalism-a-deep-dive- into-the-black-sea-grain-initiative-and- the-global-politics-of-food/
2023/01/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 173 #

2022/2183(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that the food safety of imported products requires observance of conditions of reciprocity in trade agreements with third countries, and that the same safety guarantees should be demanded as for EU products;
2023/01/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 183 #

2022/2183(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for a strategy to regionalise the supply chain of the most important commodities and to ensure the supply of local and sustainable animal and plant proteins;
2023/01/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 190 #

2022/2183(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Underscores the need for independent policymaking based on facts and values, and on the various impact studies conducted;
2023/01/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 199 #

2022/2183(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Considers it irresponsible that the EU continues to support environmentally harmful and cruel practices under the common agricultural policy and common fisheries policythat the EU should take the necessary measures to provide farmers and fishers with planning security, adequate financial resources and guarantees, also under the common agricultural policy and common fisheries policy, in order to maintain and, where necessary, increase food production in the EU.
2023/01/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 208 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have once again demonstrated the need for the EU to strengthen its food security and reduce its dependence on imports from outside the EU; welcomes the adoption, due to the exceptional current circumstances, of temporary measures to increase EU production during the 2022/23 harvest season, which will contribute to food security in the EU;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 248 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to take the necessary measures to provide farmers with planning security, the appropriate financial resources and guarantees, making it possible to maintain and, if necessary, increase food production in the EU; calls on the Commission to ensure that farmland is used primarily for the production of food and feed;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 282 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Notes the risk that the European Green Deal could be a milestone in the EU transition to a greener and more sustainable economy, whilepose and pointings out that many of the resulting measures might have adverse effects, which have not yet been properly assessed, on EU farms and food security; calls on the Commission to carry out a comprehensive impact assessment of the cumulative impact of Green Deal legislative proposals on the EU farming sector before putting them into effect;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 303 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
EU protein and feed strategy
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 315 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to present a comprehensive EU protein and feed crops (e.g. maize) strategy that, on the one hand, focuses on domestic production in order to fully exploit its potential and reduce dependence on imports from third countries and, on the other, further safeguards income from economically sustainable production;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 351 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the EU to speed up the adoption of legislation on, in partnership with the Member States, to speed up research into the use of new cultivation techniques in order to increase yields and make crops more resilient to climate change and new pathogens, particularly in view of the droughts and water shortages that are afflicting an increasing number of EU Member States; points out that new cultivation targets can promote sustainable agriculture, which is not possible without innovation;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 390 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that, while that space data and AI technologies can be a source of much valuable information for agriculture, it can still only be put to very limited and expensive use, as in most cases it is not freely available or is too complex to be processed by farms or local authorities; calls for increased use of such data and technologies to help farmers through the green and digital transitions, while ensuring the resilience of EU agriculture;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 419 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Regrets the blanket ban on the use of pesticides in sensitive areas being mooted by the Commission in its application of the Green Deal, since this would pose a significant threat to the livelihood of many farmers and severely limit their output. and EU food security;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 443 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. WelcomNotes the inclusion in the Commission communication on ensuring the availability and affordability of fertilisers (COM(2022)0590) of a strategy to help farmers cope with exceptionally high costs; considers, however, that while it contains many valid medium and long- term policy recommendations, it fails to provide adequate support for farmers in the current crisis, which could have very serious implications for food security;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 450 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to raise the limits for the use of nitrogen fertilisers derived from animal manure, e.g. RENURE2, digestate and any other suitable, tried and tested alternatives, in line with the limits currently applicable to fertilisers; calls on the Commission to consider a temporary exemption to bring down the cost of fertilisers for now, while seeking the introduction of long-term framework provisions to promote a circular economy on farms and reduce dependence on third- country resources; also urges the Commission to revise the Nitrates Directive and the related limit of 170 kg/ha of nitrogen per year; _________________ 2 RENURE: REcovered Nitrogen from manURE (RENURE).
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 485 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Reiterates the importance of supporting local production and the consumption of seasonal, local produce supplied via a short, verified supply chain that protects both small producers and consumers alike, reduces waste and losses, and is capable of delivering healthy, certified, high-quality produce at a low environmental footprint;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 492 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Calls on the Commission to safeguard the quality of products made available to consumers on the market. Further calls on the Commission to maintain adequate levels and standards of food security and supply in terms of production quantity, which must meet needs without leaving room for simplistic shortcuts with no place in traditional farming methods;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 47 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that the presence of young and new farmers ensures the preservation of rural areas and biodiversity;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 80 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that this is resulting in the young people of Europe showing less interest in occupations associated with agriculture and stock breeding;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 82 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Points out that this financial insecurity is in addition to the administrative insecurity caused by the constant adoption of new regulations, which keep changing how European farmers and stock breeders can organise their activities;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 117 #

2022/2182(INI)

9. Highlights that farming is not just a job, but a way of life with close ties to nature and a strong sense of community belonging, which generates benefits for rural areas and society as a whole;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 121 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Highlights the need to diversify young farmers’ income by encouraging farm multifunctionality, also through the instrument of direct sales;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 145 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Stresses that those low wages mainly stem from selling agricultural products at prices below the cost of production, which must be tackled to reverse this trend;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 190 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States to promote innovative models of intergenerational collaboration, such as partnerships, share farming or land- matching services, also with a view to encouraging the establishment of new farmers;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 218 #

2022/2182(INI)

17. Calls on the Member States to regulate agricultural land markets in order to promote land access for young farmers by all means available, such as pre- emptive rights in favour of young farmers, price controls, acquisition caps or obligations to maintain agricultural activity;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 230 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Member States to recognise the importance of young farmers in rural development actions within the national strategic plans;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 241 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the CommissionMember States to establish an EU observatory on farmland, as part of the Rural Observatory, to monitor, in particular, trends and prices for land sale and rental, as well as changes in farmland use;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 264 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Stresses that the limited ability of banks to offer long-term mortgage loans is a factor that severely penalises young farms, and therefore calls for public support in the form of bank guarantees and measures to encourage credit lines;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 277 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on Member States to simplify and cut red tape in the rules for setting up new farms;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 293 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Highlights that the young farmers of today and tomorrow will be the most affected by the impacts of climate change and by the loss of biodiversity, but that they are alsolso need to be better equipped to seize the opportunities presented by the green and digital transitions;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 321 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Underlines the role of cooperatives and farmer organisations in helping young farmers overcome barriers, providing guidance services and enhancing their participation in the policy dialogue; calls for the gender-balanced representation of young farmers’ in their governance bodies to be ensured;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 332 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. Insists on the need to ensure adequate working and living conditions and social protection for young farm workers, in particular women and migrant workers;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 347 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 c (new)
32c. Points out that the products of European farmers are competing against products from foreign countries, which do not comply with the Europeans standards imposed on European producers, particularly those adopted to protect the environment and consumer health; stresses that a standard imposed exclusively on European producers gives an advantage to those producers who do not have to comply with that standard;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 349 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 e (new)
32e. Points out that increasing the consumption of local products would benefit not only European farmers and stock breeders, but also the environment, due to the carbon footprint being lower than that of imported foreign products;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 350 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 f (new)
32f. Calls on the Commission to encourage, within those Member States willing to adopt this approach, consumption of local agricultural and stock breeding products in the context of public procurement;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 85 #

2022/2171(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to adopt measures to put an end to fast fashion; underlines the need to achieve a paradigm shift in the fashion industry to end overproduction and to make fast fashion go out of fashion, enhancing the strategic value of the supply chain, promoting as much as possible a sustainable production model opposed to the "fast-fashion" one, which combines creative capacity and production systems based on the quality of processes, materials and details;
2023/01/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 124 #

2022/2171(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for a revision of criteria for awarding the Ecolabel to associate this label with products for which at least three economically significant processes have taken place in accordance with clear sustainability criteria defined at EU level.
2023/01/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 137 #

2022/2171(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Expresses concern that from a consumption point of view, over their life cycle, textiles have on average the fourth highest negative impact on the climate and the environment, after food, housing and mobility7 ; points out that in 2020, the textiles sector was responsible for the third highest impact on water and land use and the fifth highest impact on the use of raw materials and greenhouse gas emissions8 ;, encourages the use of recycled raw materials and supports the conversion of the disposal cost of textile waste into added value of the secondary raw material. __________________ 7 7 https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/tex tiles-and-the-environment-the 8 https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/tex tiles-and-the-environment-the
2023/01/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 142 #

2022/2171(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that textiles are the fourth biggest contributor to climate change from an EU consumption perspective, and that the industry’s emissions are only expected to increase9 ; calls for further legislation to fully decarbonise the industry, starting with more transparency on scope 3 emissions in textile supply chains; calls for ambitious science-based targets to be set by 2024 for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the textiles sector, covering their entire lifecycle, in line with the Paris Agreement goal of keeping global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial temperatures; recalls that around 70 % of the emissions related to the Union’s textile consumption take place outside of the EU10 ; calls for more robust information and disclosure on the impacts on biodiversity;, calls for the development at European level of " Textile Hubs", i.e. innovative textile regeneration poles, made up of research centres and disposal plants, for the sorting and recovery of pre- and post- consumer waste, turning waste into value and creating new jobs in textile manufacturing districts. __________________ 9 https://ec.europa.eu/environment/circular- economy/pdf/new_circular_economy_actio n_plan.pdf 10 https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/tex tiles-in-europes-circular-economy
2023/01/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 184 #

2022/2171(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the need to regulate all textile products under the Ecodesign Regulation, starting with garments and footwear as a priority;
2023/01/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 199 #

2022/2171(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for the ecodesign requirements for textiles to set horizontal requirements swiftly, targeting a comprehensive group of products starting with garments and footwear, and later, when needed, to focus on differentiated requirements between different textile product groups;
2023/01/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 250 #

2022/2171(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the intention of the Commission to set out harmonised EU rules on extended producer responsibility for textiles, with eco-modulation of fees as part of the revision of the Waste Framework Directive, and in particular that a significant proportion of the contributions made to extended producer responsibility schemes will be used for waste prevention and preparation for re-use measures; calls for adequately weight extended producer responsibility obligations to safeguard subcontractors and intermediate processors;
2023/01/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 305 #

2022/2171(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the potential of the digital product passport to support full value chain coverage as part of a coherent framework with corporate due diligence legislation on sustainability; provided that such an initiative does not lead to more bureaucracy for producers, enabling micro and SMEs to better communicate their sustainability, calls on the Commission to require companies to use the digital product passport to disclose and submit site information throughout their supply chains, as well as information on the use of materials and chemicals; calls for environmental information to be complemented by information on social aspects and labour and working conditions;
2023/01/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 327 #

2022/2171(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Highlights that negative environmental impacts and social impacts in supplier countries cannot be avoided through due diligence legislation alone; calls on the Commission to provide additional support for local actors in partner countries and to take additional legislative measures to address these impacts in countries outside the EU;, underlines the need of organising and implementing a better and harmonised surveillance of the internal market, with specific custom controls to prevent the import of counterfeit and/or unsafe textile products lacking the requirements expressly demanded to those who produce and operate within the EU, in order to safeguard the consumer and the environment.
2023/01/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 17 #

2022/2148(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
- having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy,
2023/05/23
Committee: PECH
Amendment 48 #

2022/2148(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas as technology and consumer demand has developed, value chains in the fisheries sector have become increasingly complex and globalised; whereas although primary producers play a key role in those chains, they do not always benefit from the added value generated later on in the chain;
2023/05/23
Committee: PECH
Amendment 50 #

2022/2148(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital L b (new)
Lb. whereas artisanal fishing, in particular, faces a series of challenges that may be the result of the inconsistent and irregular nature, and sometimes low volumes, of the catch landed by smaller operators, the short shelf life of seafood, and the high demand for a limited range of species;
2023/05/23
Committee: PECH
Amendment 51 #

2022/2148(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital L c (new)
Lc. whereas the ferocious competition from better organised and highly specialised fishing companies, like those from China, is tough for many companies from all parts of Europe, particularly the south;
2023/05/23
Committee: PECH
Amendment 115 #

2022/2148(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls for EU funding for 'exploratory fishing', i.e. a type of fishing with the goal of discovering new species, either because they had hitherto been alien to our seas or because they simply have not been exploited for cultural reasons, which may be caught and placed on the market; this move is a major step forward because stocks that are currently suffering periods of biological decline can be exploited less and it enables our fishers to continue to do their work in basins where new species are increasing and others are often unknown;
2023/05/23
Committee: PECH
Amendment 119 #

2022/2148(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Calls for the introduction of a strict EU policy on the labelling of fish; consumers have the right to be informed with regard to geographical indications on catch areas and must be able to have full faith in the fisheries supply chain as a whole on the EU market;
2023/05/23
Committee: PECH
Amendment 121 #

2022/2148(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Calls for the introduction of financial rewards and incentives for sustainable practices, for the development of partnerships and certification by means of quality and ecological sustainability labels;
2023/05/23
Committee: PECH
Amendment 122 #

2022/2148(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 d (new)
14d. Calls for promotion campaigns for artisanal fisheries products to be organised and for a return to smaller, more specialised sales outlets so that they can position themselves on markets where they are not yet present;
2023/05/23
Committee: PECH
Amendment 7 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund,
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 8 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Citation 4 b (new)
– having regard to Directive 2014/89/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning,
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 9 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Citation 4 c (new)
– having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 22 November 2012 on small-scale coastal fishing, artisanal fishing and the reform of the common fisheries policy,
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 10 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Citation 4 d (new)
– having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 16 September 2021 on ‘Fishers for the future: Attracting a new generation of workers to the fishing industry and generating employment in coastal communities’,
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 11 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Citation 4 e (new)
– having regard to the publication of the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) of 26 September2019 entitled ‘Social data in the EU fisheries sector (STECF-19-03)’,
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 12 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Citation 4 f (new)
– having regard to the Ministerial Declaration on an action plan for small-scale fisheries in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, signed in Malta on 26 September 2018 by 18 countries and the European Union, which sets the target of ensuring long-term environmental, economic and social sustainability for small-scale fisheries within the next decade (2018-2028) through concrete and coherent measures to address challenges and reinforce opportunities,
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 13 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Citation 4 g (new)
– having regard to the 2018 study by the Organization for Economic Co- operation and Development (OECD) entitled ‘Relative Effects of Fisheries Support Policies’,
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 14 #

2022/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas the Mediterranean is a semi-enclosed sea with a very slow exchange of its waters, a rich biodiversity and a high proportion of endemic species; whereas there have been changes in water temperatures in recent years, with these increasing significantly in the Mediterranean, which is impacting strongly on fish stocks and on the health of the seas;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 14 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Citation 4 h (new)
– having regard to the Fisheries Committee study entitled ‘Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on EU fisheries and aquaculture’ of July 2021,
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 20 #

2022/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas the density of waste has more than doubled in thirty years; whereas the improper management and treatment of waste from rivers and urban areas, primarily in third countries, make the Mediterranean the area with the sixth largest accumulation of marine litter in the world;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 26 #

2022/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas Mediterranean marine mammal numbers have declined by 41 % over the last 50 years and variound 80 % ofs fish stocks are suffering from overfishingbject to management and reconstitution plans; whereas the objective of sustainable fishing is achievable, provided that Member States have the political will;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 29 #

2022/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas the Mediterranean basin is warming 20 % faster than the global average; whereas global warming will cause severe consequences that must be anticipated; whereas meeting the Paris Agreement limit of 1.5 °C of warming calls for a halving of the EU’s energy demand by 2050 compared to 2015 levels and requires the other countries of the Mediterranean area to contribute through increased cooperationasures must be taken to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 29 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital O (new)
O. whereas there have been changes in water temperatures in recent years, with these increasing significantly in the Mediterranean, which is impacting strongly on fish stocks and on the health of the seas;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 30 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital P (new)
P. whereas there is a need to ensure that the possible and necessary exploitation of the many other assets of the maritime space – energy, mining, nautical or tourist activities, and even offshore aquaculture, among others – does not undermine the guarantee of fishers’ historic rights of access to exploitation of the sea;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 31 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital Q (new)
Q. whereas the EMFAF Regulation imposes an obligation on the Member States to take into account the specific needs of small-scale coastal fishing when carrying out the analysis of the situation in terms of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats referred to in the Regulation;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 32 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital R (new)
R. whereas the Mediterranean is an enclosed sea and the status of the water and the ecosystems depends not only on the behaviour of Community operators but on the joint policies of all the countries bordering it, which share the same sea basin;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 33 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital S (new)
S. whereas women play an important role in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, and whereas there is a need to increase their visibility and ensure equal access to employment in the sector, as well as appropriate legal recognition;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 40 #

2022/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the Union is responsible for half of the Mediterranean basin and cannot remain passive in the face of the multiple political, social, economic and environmental challenges confronting the area, starting with relations with the countries bordering the Mediterranean, which should adopt joint measures to protect ecosystems;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 42 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the development of the blue economy in the Mediterranean will inevitably increase competition for the use of marine and coastal space and resources; calls for the full deployment of ecosystem- based integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) and maritime spatial planning (MSP) as tools to avoid conflicts and promote harmonious sustainable development across the Mediterranean, while not forgetting the various socio-economic needs of coastal communities;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 44 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
Highlights that Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is key in ensuring participation of all stakeholders to decisions concerning the use and protection of the marine environment; highlights that MSP is a key tool to ensure the participation of small- scale fishers in the decision-making process;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 45 #

2022/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Deplores the continuous degradation of the environment in the entire Mediterranean basin, the loss of biodiversity and the increasing air and marine pollution, which has been caused by multiple factors;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 45 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Stresses the importance of protecting jobs in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, so that decisions that are overly protective of resources do not have an excessive impact on those working on board or on fishing enterprises;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 47 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points to the rising water temperatures in the Mediterranean Sea and the need to adopt measures to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 53 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Believes that local management initiatives involving co-management should be considered eligible for EMFAF funding;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 54 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. 1. Takes the view that the future of small-scale, coastal and artisanal fishing depends on its long-term and sustainable profitability but also on immediate, meaningful and effective measures to enhance the profession’s attractiveness and provide training for young people and to improve operating conditions, especially to facilitate the inclusion of women on board fishing vessels; calls on the Commission, therefore, within the framework of the EMFAF and in close cooperation with Member States’ producer organisations, guilds and managing authorities, to establish and put into effect support mechanisms for small- scale, artisanal and coastal fisheries that make it possible to tackle the specific problems in this part of the sector;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 56 #

2022/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the European shores of the Mediterranean suffer from degraded environmental standards compared to the shores of Northern Europe (especially in port cities that do not benefit from the protection of emission control areas to reduce airborne emissare naturally interconnected with the shores of non-EU countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea and must contribute to its protections);
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 56 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses that the EU lacks a tool to understand the extent of EMFF and EMFAF investments in the small-scale fisheries sector, the number of good practices funded, the delivery of concrete results or how fisheries local action groups are working towards effectively implementing the CFP; calls on the Commission to establish such a tool as a fundamental step in understanding how to scale up good practices and replicate commendable fishing methods at EU level;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 58 #

2022/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that environmental problems are cross-cutting and complex, such that each entity, region or state acting alone can only provide partial solutions, and that it is necessary to broaden the common approach, including by involving third countries, to embrace the whole Mediterranean area;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 59 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Criticises, in this regard, the fact that the new EMFAF does not allow for the modernisation of obsolete boats in order to make them more environmentally sustainable;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 61 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Stresses the importance attached to territoriality, and points out that the characteristics and needs of fishing fleets and zones in the Mediterranean vary from one country to another, but also from one region to another within the same State;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 62 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Believes that small-scale fishers and those in the most vulnerable situations require ad hoc forms of financial assistance and support, in order to help fishers enter new market segments, limit the economic and social gap between north and south and avoid undermining fishing activities and employment in the sector;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 68 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the governance of the Mediterranean could be improved through better coordination and the setting up of a dedicated operational instrument for the development of an integrated and sustainable blue economy strategy which, in order to truly optimise the strategy, should also involve fishers as experts in the sea and its dynamics;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 69 #

2022/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Draws attention to the water temperature increases in the Mediterranean Sea and to the need to take steps to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 73 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing remains a threat to the survival of many species; firmly believes that the development of a blue economy can support sustainable and inclusive development and quality jobs;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 79 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the deployment of a macro-regional strategy at the scale of the entire Mediterranean basin, dedicated to climate change mitigation, environmental conservation and the sustainable development of the blue economy; believes that such a strategy could be used more specifically to foster circular economy projects in the fisheries sector; address plastic pollution; protect biodiversity; enhance relations with third countries with respect to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing; contribute to solving usage conflicts through adequate maritime spatial planning; preserve the socio- economic contribution of fisheries to the well-being of coastal communities, in particular in islands and the most socially vulnerable areas; promote stock management measures across the Mediterranean basin; encourage third countries to implement maritime protected areas in their territorial waters; provide for the sustainable economic development of the fisheries and aquaculture sector, in particular with respect to transformation and commercialisation; and support the diversification of fishers’ activities, including retraining and reskilling and prevent the financial burden from falling on fishers.
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 80 #

2022/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that overIUU fishing is still a threat to the survival of many species; is convinced that the development of a blue economy can support sustainable and inclusive development and quality jobs;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 82 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the deployment of a macro-regional strategy at the scale of the entire Mediterranean basin, dedicated to climate change mitigation, environmental conservation and the sustainable development of the blue economy; believes that such a strategy could be used more specifically to foster circular economy projects in the fisheries sector; address plastic pollution; protect biodiversity; enhance relations with third countries with respect to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing; contribute to solving usage conflicts through adequate maritime spatial planning; preserve the socio- economic contribution of fisheries to the well-being of coastal communities, in particular in islands; promote stock management measures across the Mediterranean basin; encourage third countries to implement maritime protected areas in their territorial waters; provide for the sustainable economic development of the fisheries and aquaculture sector, in particular with respect to transformation and, commercialisation and reduced dependence on imports from third countries; and support the diversification of fishers’ activities, including retraining, reskilling and greskillater participation of women and young people across the supply chaing.
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 86 #

2022/2059(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to demand and monitor the same sustainability standards for imported products too;
2022/12/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 88 #

2022/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Draws attention to the impacts caused by tourism due to its seasonality and its uncontrolled development (such as cruises, new polluting leisure activities)when this is not managed sustainably and there is uncontrolled development;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 96 #

2022/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the WestMed sea basin strategy in the Western Mediterranean and Interreg programmes such as MARITTIMO, as good examples of direct and diversified cooperation, including at regional level, with shared objectives;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4 #

2022/2046(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates its concern as regards the significant delay in the implementation of cohesion policy for the 2021-2027 period, as well as its call for the Commission and the Member States to speed up the adoption of the partnership agreements and programmes, without undermining their quality and while respecting the EU’s political priorities and the applicable principlepriorities and concerns of EU citizens; reiterates the need for special consideration to be given to less-developed regions and islands in this context, and also to those that find themselves in the 'middle-income trap' in view of the challenging economic situation and the inflation they face;
2022/07/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 16 #

2022/2046(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines the necessity of providing the regions with appropriate financial means in order to deal with the waves of migration caused by the Russian aggression against Ukraine and its multifaceted consequences; emphasises the need to address the grave difficulties that the current rise in energy costs is causing for the regions, and to identify suitable financial instruments to deal with them at a regional level and to support all energy diversification efforts, as well as investments encouraging Member States' energy independence;
2022/07/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 25 #

2022/2046(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for a significant increase in the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) budget, which would help regions to anticipate and mitigate the effects of climate change, and for the scope of the EUSF to be broadened, so that it can also support more climate-resilient restoration or construction of public and private infrastructure;
2022/07/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 32 #

2022/2046(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The approach to synergies in the EU budget should be more centred around the real complementarity of policies. At regional level, special consideration should be paid to new policy areas, such as strategic interdependence and European industrial alliances, in which cohesion policy could prove particularly relevant. The 'do no harm to cohesion' principle should be developed further and factored into policy-making;
2022/07/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 2 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6
— having regard to the Commission communication of 11 December 2019 on the European Green Deal (COM(2019)0640),deleted
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 6 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, states in recital 14 that ‘it is important for the management of the CFP to be guided by principles of good governance. Those principles include decision-making based on best available scientific advice, broad stakeholder involvement and a long-term perspective’1, fishers being the principal stakeholders; _________________ 1 https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32013 R1380
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 8 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas the European Green Pact and the 2030 Biodiversity Strategy include specific commitments and actions, among which is the establishment of a wider network of protected areas on land and at sea across the EU, with the expansion of Natura 2000 areas, and that the proposed EU Nature Restoration Act proposes to apply legally binding targets for nature restoration to all Member States for at least 20% of the EU’s land and marine areas by 2030, ultimately covering all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050;deleted
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 12 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas there are also numerous success stories in EU candidatethird countries such as Türkiye5 (the EU SMAP III project, completed in 2009 in Gokova Bay, and the next project SAD-Rubicon6); in third countries, such as, Senegal with co- management of octopus and green lobster fisheries7, and in Asia, in countries such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka,8, etc.; _________________ 5 https://www.proquest.com/openview/797b e3d336f18ec8f2382df02a76e1e5/1?pq- origsite=gscholar&cbl=1736342 6 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/2 79419535_Socio- economic_benefits_of_Gokova_SEPA_Tur key_Special_emphasize_to_small- scale_fisheries 7 https://www.fishforward.eu/wp- content/uploads/2018/01/WWF_Senegal_ ENSP.pdf 8 https://www.fao.org/3/cb3840en/cb3840en. pdf
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 23 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas traditional managementhe Common Fisheries Policy has not had the desired effects on improving stocks and maintaining employment;
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 25 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas many of the policies implemented by the European Commission in recent years have failed to bring about the desired replenishment of stocks but have, on the contrary, resulted in further depletion, necessitating increased imports from third countries;
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 26 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas fisheries management cannot be separated from other aspects associated with the marine environment and coastal populations, such as economic, cultural and social aspects, as set out in Article 2 of the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy, and as referred to throughout Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, these being the three mainstays of the common fisheries policy;
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 27 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas it is frequently difficult to obtain and collect data and information on marine environments and fisheries, and whereas the participation of the fisheries sector itself in this work is important, on a proactive basis also, is vital for all public and private research bodies at national and European level, as laid down in Article 25 of the Common Fisheries Policy in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy; to this end, the importance of a bottom-up approach to fisheries management is underlined as regards both data collection and policy making;
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 29 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas it is difficult to obtain and collect data and information on marine environments and fisheries, and whereas the participation of the fisherifisheries sector stakeholders should be consulted to a greater extent by public and private research bodies at European level, as their involvement is es sector itself in this work is important for all public and private research bodies at European levelntial in order to collect data and information on marine environments and fisheries, as laid down in Article 25 of the Common Fisheries Policy in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 30 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J
J. whereas, in all the cases of co- management mentioned above, the change in the role of fishers – from passive subjects who comply with the rules to protagonists in fisheries management – is fundamental to the success of the initiatives adopted, as they learn to understand the importance of the rules, to defend them and monitor compliance with them, and to manage their fishing methods in an ecosystem-based approach, understanding the importance of their fisheries in the ecosystems; in this regard, the role of fishers as 'guardians of the sea' is underlined through their contribution to targeted policy making, the reduction of marine litter and the collection of plastic at sea, for example;
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 31 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J
J. whereas, in all the cases of co- management mentioned above, the change in the role of fishers – from passive subjects who comply with the rules to protagonists in fisheries management – is fundamental to the success of the initiatives adopted, as they learn to understand the importance of the rules, to defend them and monitor compliance with them, and to manage their fishing methods in an ecosystem-based approach, understanding, in keeping with their traditional role as stewards of the oceans and their resources, they are better able to make the most of their experience and observations so as to decide on conservation rules and monitor compliance with them in order to limit the importanceact of their fisheries in theing on ecosystems;
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 36 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K
K. whereas scientific work isand socio- economic impact studies are needed to advise on the measures to be taken to ensure responsible use of common resources, as laid down in Articles 26 and 27 of the Common Fisheries Policy in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 39 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M
M. whereas the White Paper on the Governance of the European Union establishes that Policies should no longer be decided at the top, that the legitimacy of the EU now lies with the participation of its citizens through a bottom-up approach and that the system of functioning of the Union needs to be made more transparent since participation depends on people being able to understand and take part in public debate; for this to happen, the general public needs to be more actively and continuously informed about European issues on an institutional basis; whereas the White Paper also proposes the involvement of local-government associations in policy development and greater flexibility in the implementation of certain Community policies with a strong social, economic and territorial impact;
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 49 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that co-management has been proven to favour consensual decision- making between the administration, the sector and research bodies, which always act in accordance with the principles of the Common Fisheries Policy and other relevant regulations, applying the precautionary approach in all cases to ensure that resources are exploited in a manner that is fully sustainable on the basis of the maximum sustainable yield of the target species;
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 53 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the fact that co- management systems function at the level of fisheries, taking into account the environment in which they operate, thus applying a holistic approach;
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 69 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that the lack of specific Community legislation for the implementation of fisheries co- management systems hinders their use in the management of fisheries in the Member States, as this depends solely and exclusively on the specific commitment of the competent authorities; to this end, the EU could play a useful coordinating role for the sharing of best practices;
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 76 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Asks the Commission for a non- binding regulatory framework on fisheries co- management, which is directly applicable in the Member States;
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 110 #

2022/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that global fisheries management is mainly based on a top- down state-centred approach, focused on industrial or large-scale fisheries, economic efficiency, environmental sustainability, and is guided by scientific research in marine biology; considers that this approach would not be validbe unhelpful, not to say harmful, for small- scale fisheries that need the bottom-up involvement of the fishing community in fisheries management tools, and that it has not been the best approach with regard to semi- industrial and industrial fisheries globally;
2022/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 70 #

2022/0432(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) From a toxicological point of view, substances with more than one constituent (‘multi-constituent substances’) are no different from mixtures composed of two or more substances. Iand in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council39, aimed to limit animal testing, data on multi-constituentsubstances is to be generated under the same conditions as data on any other substance with more than one costituent, while data on individual constituents of a substance is normally not to be generated, except where individual constituents are also substances registered on their own. Where data on individualthe substance with more than one constituents is not available, multi- constituent and where relevant data onindividual constituents is available, thesesubstances should be evaluated and classified following the same classification rules as mixtures, unless Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 provides for a specific provision for those multi-constituentsubstances. _________________ 39 Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1).
2023/05/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 80 #

2022/0432(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) It is normally not possible to sufficiently assess theFor the assessment of 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 casboth whole substance data and data for the individual constituents of the substance with more than one constituent, impurity or additive should be used as the basis for hazard classification of those substances.
2023/05/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 94 #

2022/0432(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 only allows for the use of fold-out labels if the general rules for the application of labels cannot be met due to the shape or form of the packaging or its small size, whilst it does not provide for a minimum font size of labels that would ensure readability. As a result of advancements in labelling technologies, more flexibility should be given to suppliers by providing for a broader use of fold-out labels, while readability of labels should be ensured by layadding down minimum font size and formatting requirementsmore examples of label in the Guidance on Labelling and Packaging.
2023/05/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 124 #

2022/0432(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
(37) To ensure that suppliers of (37) substances and mixtures have time to adapt to rules on classification, labelling and packaging, the application of some provisions of this Regulation should be deferred. Substances and mixtures which are already placed on the market before the end of that deferral period, should be allowed to continue being placed on the market without being re-classified and re- labelled in accordance with this Regulation, to avoid additional burden on suppliers of substances and mixtures. In addition, differentiated dates for substances and mixtures should be maintained.
2023/05/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 134 #

2022/0432(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008
Article 2 – point 7a
(a) the following point is inserted: ‘7a. ‘multi-constituent substance’ means a substance that contains more than one constituent.’ deleted (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.) Or. en (Art 2 point 7a (new))
2023/05/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 151 #

2022/0432(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008
Article 5 – paragraph 3
A multi-constituent substance containing at least one constituent, in the form of an individual constituent, an identified impurity or an additive for which relevant information referred to in paragraph 1 is available, shall be examined in accordance with the criteria set out in this paragraph, using the available information on those constituents as well as on the substance, unless Annex I lays down a specific provision. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.) Or. en (Art 5 §3 (new))
2023/05/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 156 #

2022/0432(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
For the evaluation of multi-constituentthese substances pursuant to Chapter 2 in relation to the ‘germ cell mutagenicity’, ‘carcinogenicity’, ‘reproductive toxicity’, ‘endocrine disrupting property for human health’ and ‘endocrine disrupting property for the environment’ hazard classesand ‘hazardous to the aquatic environment’ referred to in sections 3.5.3.1, 3.6.3.1, 3.7.3.1, 3.11.3, and 4.1. and 4.2.3.1. of Annex I, where relevant information referred to in paragraph 1 is not available on the substance itself, the manufacturer, importer or downstream user shall use the relevant available information referred to in paragraph 1 for each of the individual constituents in the substance. , impurities and additives in the substance. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.) Or. en (Art 5 §3 (new))
2023/05/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 168 #

2022/0432(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 5
For the evaluation of multi-constituentthese substances pursuant to Chapter 2 in relation to the ‘biodegradation, persistence, mobility and bioaccumulation’ properties within the ‘hazardous to the aquatic environment’ ‘persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic’, ‘very persistent and very bioaccumulative’, ‘persistent, mobile and toxic’ and ‘very persistent and very mobile’ hazard classes referred to in sections 4.1.2.8 4.1.2.9, 4.3.2.3.1, 4.3.2.3.2, 4.4.2.3.1 and 4.4.2.3.2 of Annex I3 and 4.4 of Annex I, where relevant information referred to in paragraph 1 is not available on the substance itself, the manufacturer, importer or downstream user shall use the relevant available information referred to in paragraph 1 for each of the individual constituents in the substance. , impurities or additives in the substance. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.) Or. en (Art 5 §3 (new))
2023/05/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 170 #

2022/0432(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 6
Rdelevant available information on the multi-constituent substance itself shall be taken into accted (This amendment applies throughount wthere one of the following conditions are met: (a) the information demonstrates biodegradation, persistence, mobility and bioaccumulation properties. (b) the information supports the conclusions based on the relevant available information on the constituents in the substance. text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.) Or. en (Art 5 §3 (new))
2023/05/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 176 #

2022/0432(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 7
Rdelevant available information on the multi-constituent substance itself showing absence of certain properties or less severe properties shall not override the relevant available information on the constituents in the substance. ted (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.) Or. en (Art 5 §3 (new))
2023/05/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 216 #

2022/0432(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. Where the packaging of a substance or a mixture is either in such a shape or form or is so small that it is impossible to meet the requirements laid down in Article 31 for a label or a fold-out label in the languages of the Member States in which the substance or mixture is placed on the market, the label elements set out in Article 17(1), shall be provided in accordance with sections 1.5.1.1. and 1.5.1.2. of Annex I.; (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.) Or. en (Article 29 paragraph 1)
2023/05/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 290 #

2022/0432(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 30
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008
Article 61 – paragraph 7
Substances and mixtures which have been classified, labelled and packaged in accordance with Article 1(1), Article 4(10), Article 5, Article 6(3) and (4), Article 9(3) and (4), Article 25(6) and (9), Articles 29, 30 and 35, Article 40(1) and (2), Article 42(1), third sub-paragraph, Article 48, section 1.2.1. of Annex I, section 1.5.1.2 of Annex I, section 1.5.2.4.1 of Annex I, Parts 3 and 5 of Annex II, Part A, the first sub- paragraph of section 2.4, of Annex VIII, Part B, section 1, of Annex VIII, Part B, the third paragraph of section 3.1, of Annex VIII , Part B, section 3.6, of Annex VIII, Part B, the first row of Table 3 of Section 3.7, of Annex VIII, Part B, the first paragraph of Section 4.1, of Annex VIII, Part C, sections 1.2 and 1.4, of Annex VIII, and Part D, sections 1, 2 and 3, of Annex VIII as applicable on … [OP: please insert the date = the day before the entry into force of this Regulation] and which were placed on the market before [OP: please insert the date = the first day of the month following 1824 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation ] are not required to be classified, labelled and packaged in accordance with this Regulation as amended by Regulation …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council* [OP: please complete the reference in the footnote – it should be the reference to this Regulation] until … [OP: please insert the date = the first day of the month following 42 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.) Or. en (Article 61 – paragraph 7))
2023/05/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 292 #

2022/0432(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 30
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008
Article 61 – paragraph 7 a (new)
In Article 61, the following paragraph 7a is added: '7a. Mixtures which have been classified, labelled and packaged in accordance with Article 1(1), Article 4(10), Article 5, Article 6(3) and (4), Article 9(3) and (4), Article 25(6) and (9), Articles 29, 30 and 35, Article 40(1) and (2), Article 42(1), third sub-paragraph, Article 48, section 1.2.1. of Annex I, section 1.5.1.2 of Annex I, section 1.5.2.4.1 of Annex I, Parts 3 and 5 of Annex II, Part A, the first sub- paragraph of section 2.4, of Annex VIII, Part B, section 1, of Annex VIII, Part B, the third paragraph of section 3.1, of Annex VIII, Part B, section 3.6, of Annex VIII, Part B, the first row of Table 3 of Section 3.7, of Annex VIII, Part B, the first paragraph of Section 4.1, of Annex VIII, Part C, sections 1.2 and 1.4, of Annex VIII, and Part D, sections 1, 2 and 3, of Annex VIII as applicable on … [OP: please insert the date = the day before the entry into force of this Regulation] and which were placed on the market before [OP: please insert the date = the first day of the month following 36 months [VC1] after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] are not required to be classified, labelled and packaged in accordance with this Regulation as amended by Regulation …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council* [OP: please complete the reference in the footnote – it should be the reference to this Regulation] until … [OP: please insert the date = the first day of the month following 60 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation].' (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.) Or. en (Article 61 – paragraph 7 a (new))
2023/05/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 300 #

2022/0432(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008
Annex I – Part 1 – Section 1.2.1.4. – Table 1.3
Capacity of the Dimensions of the Dimensions of each Minimum font-size package label (in pictogram (in millimetres) for the millimetres) information required by Article 17 Not exceeding 3 If possible, at least Not smaller than 8pt litres: 52x74 10x10 If possible, at least 16x16 Greater than 3 At least 74x105 At least 23x23 12pt litres but not exceeding 50 litres: Greater than 50 At least 105x148 At least 32x32 16pt litres but not exceeding 500 litres: Greater than 500 At least 148x210 At least 46x46 20pt’; litres:
2023/05/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 301 #

2022/0432(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008
Annex I – Part 1 – Section 1.2.1.5
1.2.1.5. The text on the label shall have the following characteristics: (a) be white; (b) shall be equal or above 120 % of the font size; (c) easily legible and without serifs; (d) appropriate for thdeleted the background of the label shall the distance between two lines a single font shall be uselected font to be comfortably legible. For the labelling of innd that is the letter spackaging where the contents do not exceed 10 ml, the font size may be smaller than indicated in Table 1.3, as long as it remains legible for a person with average eyesight, where itis deemed important to place the most critical hazard statement and where the outer packaging meets the requirements of Article 17.shall be (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
2023/05/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 95 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) The Council underlined in its Conclusions of December 2020 38 , that the revision of Directive 94/62/EC should update and establish more concrete, effective and easy to implement provisions to facilitate sustainable packaging in the internal market and minimise the complexity of packaging in order to foster economically feasible solutions, to improve the reusability and recyclability as well as minimise substances of concern in packaging materials, especially concerning food packaging materials, and to provide for labelling packaging in an easily understandable way to inform consumers about its recyclability and where its waste should be discarded to facilitate sorting and recycling. At the same time, it noted the need to comply with hygiene and food safety standards; _________________ 38 https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/docu ment/ST-13852-2020-INIT/en/pdf
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 97 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) The European Parliament’s Resolution of 10 February 2021 on the New Circular Economy Action Plan39 reiterated the objective of making all packaging reusable or recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030 and called on the Commission to present a legislative proposal including waste reduction measures and targets and ambitious essential requirements in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive to reduce excessive packaging, including in e-commerce, improve recyclability and minimise the complexity of packaging, increase recycled content, phase out hazardous and harmful substances, and promote re-use. Furthermore, it emphasised that food safety and hygiene standards should not be compromised; _________________ 39 https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/TA-9-2021-0040_EN.html
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 120 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) Designing packaging with the objective of its recycling, once it becomes packaging waste, is one the most efficient measures to improve the packaging circularity and raise packaging recycling rates and the use of recycled content in packaging. Packaging design for recycling criteria have been established for a number of packaging formats under voluntary industry schemes or by some Member States for the purpose of the modulation of extended producer responsibility fees, while ensuring hygiene and food safety and acceptance by consumers. In order to prevent barriers to the internal market and provide industry with a level playing field, and with the objective to promote the sustainability of packaging and ensuring acceptance by the consumer, it is important to set mandatory requirements regarding the recyclability of packaging, by harmonising the criteria and the methodology for assessing packaging recyclability based on a design for recycling methodology at the Union level. In order to meet the objective set out in the CEAP that, by 2030, all packaging should be recyclable or reusable, in an economically viable manner, packaging recyclability performance grades should be established based on design for recycling criteria for packaging categories as listed in Annex II. However, packaging should comply with them only as of 1 January 2030 in order to give sufficient time to the economic operators to adapt.
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 122 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) As design for recycling assessment in itself does not ensure that packaging is recycled in practice, it is necessary to establish a uniform methodology and criteria for assessing the recyclability of packaging in practice based on the state-of- the-art separate collection, sorting and recycling processes and infrastructure actually available in the Union. Related reporting from Member States and, where relevant, economic operators should support establishing the recyclability “at scale” thresholds and update, on this basis, the recyclability performance grades with respect to the specific packaging materials and categories, preserving the added value passed on to the end consumer through packaging.
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 160 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61
(61) In order to ensure a high level of environmental protection in the internal market as well as a high level of food safety and hygiene, and facilitate the achievement of the packaging waste prevention targets, unnecessary or avoidable packaging should not be allowed to be placed on the market. The list of such packaging formats is provided in Annex V of this Regulation. In order to adapt the list to the technical and scientific progress the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to amend the list.deleted
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 173 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 67
(67) In order to reduce the increasing proportion of packaging that is single use and the growing amounts of packaging waste generated, it is necessary to establish quantitative re-use and refill targets on packaging in sectors, which have been assessed as having the greatest potential for packaging waste reduction, namely food and beverages for take-away, large- white goods and transport packaging. This was appraised based on factors such as existing systems for re-use, necessity of using packaging and the possibility of fulfilling the functional requirements in terms of containment, tidiness, health, hygiene and safety. Differences of the products and their production and distribution systems, were also taken into account. The setting of the targets is expected to support the innovation and increase the proportion of re-use and refill solutions. The use ofIn accordance with Article 4(2) of Directive 2008/98/EC, the restriction does not apply to single -use packaging for food and beverages filled and consumed within the premises in the HORECA sector should not be allowedthat provides a better overall environmental outcome justified by life-cycle thinking, as well as a better overall health and economic impact.
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 192 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 107
(107) Member States which achieve 9065 % collection rate of the targeted packaging types without a deposit and return system two consecutive calendar years preceding the entry into force of this obligation, may request not to establish a deposit and return system.
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 229 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) The Council underlined in its Conclusions of December 202038, that the revision of Directive 94/62/EC should update and establish more concrete, effective and easy to implement provisions to facilitate sustainable packaging in the internal market and minimise the complexity of packaging in order to foster economically feasible solutions, to improve the reusability and recyclability as well as minimise substances of concern in packaging materials, especially concerning food packaging materials, and to provide for labelling packaging in an easily understandable way to inform consumers about its recyclability and where its waste should be discarded to facilitate sorting and recycling. At the same time it noted that hygiene and food safety standards have to be respected. _________________ 38 https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/docu ment/ST-13852-2020-INIT/en/pdf
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 232 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) The European Parliament’s Resolution of 10 February 2021 on the New Circular Economy Action Plan39reiterated the objective of making all packaging reusable or recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030 and called on the Commission to present a legislative proposal including waste reduction measures and targets and ambitious essential requirements in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive to reduce excessive packaging, including in e-commerce, improve recyclability and minimise the complexity of packaging, increase recycled content, phase out hazardous and harmful substances, and promote re-use. In addition, it stressed that food safety or hygiene standards must not be compromised. _________________ 39 https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/TA-9-2021-0040_EN.html
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 240 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) An item, which is an integral part of a product and is necessary to contain, support or preserve that product throughout its lifetime and where all elements are intended to be used, consumed or disposed of together, should not be considered as being packaging given that its functionality is intrinsically linked to it being part of the product. However, in light of the disposal behaviour of consumers regarding tea and coffee bags as well as coffee or tea system single-serve units, which in practice are disposed of together with the product residue leading to the contamination of compostable and recycling streams, those specific items should be treated as packaging. This is in line with the objective to increase the separate collection of bio-waste, as required by Article 22 of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council41. Furthermore, to ensure coherence regarding end-of-life financial and operational obligations, also all coffee or tea system single-serve units necessary to contain coffee or tea should be treated as packaging. _________________ 41 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).
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 247 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) In line with the waste hierarchy set out in Article 4(21) of Directive 2008/98/EC, and with the requirement set in paragraph 2 of Article 4 of the same Directive, which foresees that specific waste streams may depart from the hierarchy where this is in line with life- cycle thinking to deliver the best overall environmental outcome, the measures provided for under this Regulation aim at reducing the amount of packaging placed on the market in terms of its volume and weight, and preventing the generation of packaging waste, especially through packaging minimisation, avoiding packaging where it is not needed, and increased re-use of packagingand recycling of packaging while delivering the best environmental outcome. In addition, the measures aim at increasing the use of recycled content in packaging, especially in plastic packaging where the uptake of recycled content is very low, as well as higher recycling rates for all packaging and high quality of the resulting secondary raw materials while reducing other forms of recovery and final disposal.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 253 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
TAfter consulting and in close cooperation with industry representatives, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 58 to supplement this Regulation in order to establish design for recycling criteria and recycling performance grades based on the criteria and parameters listed in Table 2 of Annex II for packaging categories listed in Table 1 of that Annex, as well as rules concerning the modulation of financial contributions to be paid by producers to comply with their extended producer responsibility obligations set out in Article 40(1), based on the packaging recycling performance grade, and for plastic packaging, the percentage of recycled content. Design-for-recycling criteria shall consider state of the art collection, sorting and recycling processes and shall cover all packaging components.
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 256 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
TAfter consulting and in close cooperation with industry representatives, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 58 to amend Table 1 of Annex in order to adapt it to scientific and technical development in material and product design, collection, sorting and recycling infrastructure. From the adoption of the delegated acts, operators will be granted a transitional period of five years before the measure enters into force.
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 264 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1
From 1 January 2030, and by way of derogation from paragraphs 2 and 3, innovative packaging may be placed on the market for a maximum period of 5 years after the end of the calendar year when it has been placed on the market.
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 267 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 3
After the period referred to in the first sub-paragraph, such packaging shall be accompanied by the technical documentation referred to in paragraph 8.deleted
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 274 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. From 1 January 20340, the plastic part in packaging shall contain the following minimum percentage of recycled content recovered from post-consumer plastic waste, per unit of packaging, calculated based on the average of all plastic packaging placed on the market by each company:
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 290 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) Designing packaging with the objective of its recycling, once it becomes packaging waste, is one the most efficient measures to improve the packaging circularity and raise packaging recycling rates and the use of recycled content in packaging, while ensuring marketing and consumer acceptance. Packaging design for recycling criteria have been established for a number of packaging formats under voluntary industry schemes or by some Member States for the purpose of the modulation of extended producer responsibility fees. In order to prevent barriers to the internal market and provide industry with a level playing field, and with the objective to promote the sustainability of packaging ensuring marketing and consumer acceptance, it is important to set mandatory requirements regarding the recyclability of packaging, by harmonising the criteria and the methodology for assessing packaging recyclability based on a design for recycling methodology at the Union level. In order to meet the objective set out in the CEAP that, by 2030, all packaging should be recyclable or reusable, in an economically viable manner, packaging recyclability performance grades should be established based on design for recycling criteria for packaging categories as listed in Annex II. However, packaging should comply with them only as of 1 January 2030 in order to give sufficient time to the economic operators to adapt.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 295 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. From 1 January 2040, the plastic part in packaging shall contain the following minimum percentage of recycled content recovered from post-consumer plastic waste, per unit of packaging, calculated based on the average of all plastic packaging placed on the market by each company:
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 299 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) As design for recycling assessment in itself does not ensure that packaging is recycled in practice, it is necessary to establish a uniform methodology and criteria for assessing the recyclability of packaging in practice based on the state-of- the-art separate collection, sorting and recycling processes and infrastructure actually available in the Union. Related reporting from Member States and, where relevant, economic operators should support establishing the recyclability “at scale” thresholds and update, on this basis, the recyclability performance grades with respect to the specific packaging materials and categories. , preserving the added value conveyed to the final consumer with the packaging.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 306 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) In order to establish harmonised rules on packaging design to ensure its recyclability while ensuring packaging performs all its functions and ensuring marketing and consumer acceptance, the power to adopt delegated acts should be delegated to the Commission to set out detailed criteria for packaging design for recycling per packaging materials and categories, as well as for the assessment of the packaging recyclability at scale including for categories of packaging not listed in this Regulation. In order to give economic operators and Member States sufficient time to collect and report the necessary data to establish the “at scale” recycling methodology, the manufacturers should ensure that packaging is recycled at scale as of 2035. That should ensure that packaging complies with the design for recycling criteria, and is also recycled in practice on the basis of the state of the art processes for separate collection, sorting and recycling.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 313 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) In order to stimulate innovation in packaging, it is appropriate to allow that packaging, which presents innovative features resulting in significant improvement in the core function of packaging and has demonstrable environmental benefits, is given limited additional time of five years to comply withexempt from the recyclability requirements. The innovative features should be explained in the technical documentation accompanying the packaging.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 316 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) In order to protect human and animal health and safety, due to the nature of the packaged products and the related requirements, it is appropriate that the recyclability requirements should not apply to immediate packaging as defined in Article 1 of Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council50and in Article 4(25) of Regulation (EU) 2019/6 of the European Parliament and of the Council51, which are in direct contact with the medicinal product, as well as contact sensitive plastic packaging of medical devices covered by Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council52andof in vitro diagnostics medical devices covered by Regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council53.These exemptions should apply until 1 January 2035and contact sensitive packaging for foods covered by Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and Regulation (EU) No 609/2013. _________________ 50 Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67). 51 Regulation (EU) 2019/6 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on veterinary medicinal products and repealing Directive 2001/82/EC (OJ L 4, 7.1.2019, p. 43). 52 Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC (OJ L 117, 5.5.2017, p. 1). 53 Regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices and repealing Directive 98/79/EC and Commission Decision 2010/227/EU (OJ L 117, 5.5.2017, p. 176).
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 331 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. By [OP: please insert the date = 24 months from the entry into force of this Regulation]2030, packaging referred to in Article 3(1), points (f) and (g), sticky labels attached to fruit and vegetables and very lightweight plastic carrier bags shall be compostable in industrially controlled conditions in bio-waste treatment facilities.
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 332 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) In order to ensure a high level of human and animal health protection in accordance with requirements in Union legislation and to avoid any risk to the security of supply and to the safety of medicines and medical devices safety, it is appropriate to provide for the exclusion from the obligation of a minimum recycled content in plastic packaging for immediate packaging as defined in Article 1, point 23, of Directive 2001/83/EC and in Article 4, point 25, of Regulation (EU) 2019/6, as well as for contact sensitive plastic packaging of medical devices covered by Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and for contact sensitive packaging of in vitro diagnostics medical devices covered by Regulation (EU) 2017/746 and of contact sensitive packaging for foods covered by Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and Regulation (EU) No 609/2013. This exclusion should also apply to outer packaging of human and veterinary medicinal products as defined in Article 1, point 24, of Directive 2001/83/EC and in Article 4, point 26, of Regulation (EU) 2019/6 in cases where it has to comply with specific requirements to preserve the quality of the medicinal product.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 336 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) In order to prevent barriers to the internal market and ensure the efficient implementation of the obligations, economic operators should ensure that the plastic part of each unit of packaging contains a certain minimum percentage of recycled content recovered from post- consumer plastic waste calculated as an average of the plastic packaging placed by a producer on the Union market. This provision should not apply to food or feed contact plastic packaging in those cases when the recycled content risks affecting human and animal health and/or compromising the organoleptic characteristics of products.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 350 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Packaging not necessary to comply with any of the performance criteria set out in Annex IV and packaging with characteristics that are only aimed to increase the perceived volume of the product, including double walls, false bottoms, and unnecessary layers, shall not be placed on the market, unless the packaging design is subject to geographical indications of origin protected under Union legislation.
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 368 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
(35) The bio-waste waste stream is oftencould be contaminated with conventional plastics and the material recycling streams are oftencould be contaminated with compostable plastics. This cross-contamination could leads to waste of traditional and compostable resources, lower quality secondary raw materials and should be prevented at source. As the proper disposal route for compostable plastic packaging is becoming increasingly confusing for consumers, it is justified andTherefore, it is necessary to lay down clear and common rules on the use of compostableand disposal of plastic packaging, mandating it only when its use brings a clear benefit for the environment or for human health. This is particularly the case when the use of compostable packaging helps collect or dispose of bio-wastelabeled as compostable, including the possibility to mandating applications. This is particularly the case when the use of compostable packaging helps collect or recycle of bio-waste. All plastic packaging labeled as compostable shouldn’t go into material recycling.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 373 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
(36) For limited packaging applications made of biodegradable plastic polymers, there is a demonstrable environmental benefit of using compostable packagingThere is a demonstrable environmental benefit of using compostable packaging for specific packaging applications (e.g., those strictly linked to food and food waste), which enters composting plants, including anaerobic digestion facilities under controlled conditions. Furthermore, where appropriate waste collection schemes and waste treatment infrastructures are available in a Member State as required by Article 22 of Directive 2008/98, there should be a limited flexibility in deciding whether to mandate the use of compostable plastics for lightweight plastic carrier bags on its territory. In order to avoid consumer confusion about the correct disposal and considering the environmental benefit of circularity of the carbon, all other plastic packaging not labeled as compostable should go into material recycling and the design of such packaging should ensure that it does not affect the recyclability of other waste streams.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 377 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
(37) Where justified and appropriate due to technological and regulatory developments impacting the disposal of compostable plastics and under the specific conditions ensuring that the use of such materials is beneficial for the environmental and human health, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to amend or extend the list of compostable packaging.deleted
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 381 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22
Restrictions on use of certain packaging 1. place on the market packaging in the formats and for the purposes listed in Annex V. 2. paragraph 1, economic operators shall not place on the market packaging in the formats and for the purposes listed in point 3 of Annex V as of 1 January 2030. 3. economic operators from point 3 of Annex V if they comply with the definition of micro-company in accordance with rules set out in the Commission Recommendation 2003/361, as applicable on [OP: Please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Regulation], and where it is not technically feasible not to use packaging or to obtain access to infrastructure that is necessary for the functioning of a reuse system. 4. empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 58 to amend Annex V in order to adapt it to technical and scientific progress with the objective to reducing packaging waste. When adopting those delegated acts, the Commission shall consider the potential of the restrictions on the use of specific packaging formats to reduce the packaging waste generated while ensuring an overall positive environmental impact, and shall take into account the availability of alternative packaging solutions that meet requirements set out in legislation applicable to contact sensitive packaging, as well as their capability to prevent microbiological contamination of the packaged product.Article 22 deleted formats Economic operators shall not By way of derogation from Member States may exempt The Commission shall be
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 381 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
(38) In order to facilitate conformity assessment with requirements on compostable packaging, it is necessary to provide for presumption of conformity for compostable packaging which is in conformity with harmonised standards adopted in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council56for the purpose of expressing detailed technical specifications of those requirements and take into account, in line with the latest scientific and technological developments, the parameters, including compostquality of the output, proper processingtimes and admissible levels of contamination, which reflect the actual conditions in bio- waste treatment facilities, including anaerobic digestion processes. _________________ 56 Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on European standardisation, amending Council Directives 89/686/EEC and 93/15/EEC and Directives 94/9/EC, 94/25/EC, 95/16/EC, 97/23/EC, 98/34/EC, 2004/22/EC, 2007/23/EC, 2009/23/EC and 2009/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decision 87/95/EEC and Decision No 1673/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council Text with EEA relevance (OJ L 316, 14.11.2012, p. 12).
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 385 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
(39) It should be recalled that all compostable packaging constituting a food contact material is to meet the requirements set out in the Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.deleted
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 388 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
(40) Packaging should be designed, where relevant for a given shape, so as to minimise its volume and weight while maintaining its ability to perform the packaging functions, including those referred to in Article 3 (1). The manufacturer of packaging should assess the packaging against the performance criteria, as listed in Annex IV of this Regulation. In view of the objective of this Regulation to reduce packaging and packaging waste generation and to improve circularity of packaging across the internal market, it is appropriate to further specify the existing criteria and to make them more stringent. The list of the packaging performance criteria, as listed in the existing harmonised standard EN 13428:200057, should therefore be modified. While marketing and consumer acceptance remain relevant for packaging designpresentation,design and differentiation functionality, they should not be part ofthe mainperformance criteria justifying on their own additional packaging weight and volume. However, this should not compromise product or packagingspecifications for craft and industrial products and food , beveragesand agricultural products that are registered aundprotected under theEU geographical indication protection schemeer or otherwiseprotected by Union intellectual property law orEU geographical indication protection schemes, including third country geographical indication/products that have been given distinctive recognition by the Union, as part of the Union’s objective to protect intellectual property,cultural heritage and traditional know- how.Traditional packaging associated with products that have been given distinctive recognition or are subject to geographical indications of origin protection shall nevertheless look to reduce packaging weight to the lowest weight possible whilst protecting the shape of the packaging in line with the overall ambitions of this proposal. On the other hand, recyclability, the use of recycled content, and re-use may justify additional packaging weight or volume, and should be added to the performance criteria. Packaging with double walls, false bottoms and other characteristics only aimed to increase the perceived product volume should not be placed on the market, as it does not meet the requirement for packaging minimisation. The same rule should apply to superfluous packaging not necessary for ensuring packaging functionality. _________________ 57 Packaging – Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition – Prevention by source reduction.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 409 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
(44) It is necessary to inform consumers and to enable them to appropriately dispose of packaging waste, including compostable lightweight and very lightweight plastic carrier bags. The most appropriate manner to do this is to establish a harmonised labelling system based on the material composition of packaging for sorting of waste, and to pair it with corresponding labels on waste receptacles. To this end, the Commission and the Member States should provide incentives, including economic ones, especially to micro- enterprises and SMEs.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 415 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The final distributor making available on the market within the territory of a Member State in sales packaging cold or hot beverages filled into a container at the point of sale for take-away shall ensure that: (a) from 1 January 2030, 20 % of those beverages are made available in reusable packaging within a system for re-use or by enabling refill; (b) from 1 January 2040, 80 % of those beverages are made available in reusable packaging within a system for re-use or by enabling refill.deleted
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 416 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
(47) In order to inform end-users about reusability, availability of systems for re- use and location of collection points as regards reusable packaging, such packaging should bear a QR code or other data carrier that provides such information. The QR code should also facilitate tracking and the calculation of trips and rotations. In addition, reusable sales packaging should be clearly identified at the point of sale. To this end, the Commission and the Member States should provide incentives, including economic ones, especially to micro-enterprises and SMEs.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 425 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
3. A final distributor that is conducting its business activity in the HORECA sector and that is making available on the market within the territory of a Member State in sales packaging take-away ready-prepared food, intended for immediate consumption without the need of any further preparation, and typically consumed from the receptacle, shall ensure that: (a) from 1 January 2030, 10 % of those products are made available in reusable packaging within a system for re-use or by enabling refill; (b) from 1 January 2040, 40 % of those products are made available in reusable packaging within a system for re-use or by enabling refill.deleted
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 435 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4
4. The manufacturer and the final distributor making available on the market within the territory of a Member State in sales packaging alcoholic beverages in the form of beer, carbonated alcoholic beverages, fermented beverages other than wine, aromatised wine products and fruit wine, products based on spirit drinks, wine or other fermented beverages mixed with beverages, soda, cider or juice, shall ensure that: (a) from 1 January 2030, 10 % of those products are made available in reusable packaging within a system for re-use or by enabling refill; (b) from 1 January 2040, 25 % of those products are made available in reusable packaging within a system for re-use or by enabling refill.deleted
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 436 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61
(61) In order to ensure a high level of environmental protection in the internal market as well as a high level of food safety and hygiene, and facilitate the achievement of the packaging waste prevention targets, unnecessary or avoidable packaging should not be allowed to be placed on the market. The list of such packaging formats is provided in Annex V of this Regulation. In order to adapt the list to the technical and scientific progress the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to amend the list.deleted
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 450 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 5
5. The manufacturer and the final distributor making available on the market within the territory of a Member State in sales packaging alcoholic beverages in the form of wine, with the exception of sparkling wine, shall ensure that: (a) from 1 January 2030, 5 % of those products are made available in reusable packaging within a system for re-use or by enabling refill; (b) from 1 January 2040, 15 % of those products are made available in reusable packaging within a system for re-use or by enabling refill.deleted
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 460 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 67
(67) In order to reduce the increasing proportion of packaging that is single use and the growing amounts of packaging waste generated, it is necessary to establish quantitative re-use and refill targets on packaging in sectors, which have been assessed as having the greatest potential for packaging waste reduction, namely food and beverages for take-away, large- white goods and some transport packaging. This was appraised based on factors such as existing systems for re-use, necessity of using packaging and the possibility of fulfilling the functional requirements in terms of containment, tidiness, health, hygiene and safety. Differences of the products and their production and distribution systems, were also taken into account. The setting of the targets is expected to support the innovation and increase the proportion of re-use and refill solutions. The use ofIn accordance with Article 4(2) of Directive 2008/98/EC, restriction shall not apply for single -use packaging for food and beverages filled and consumed within the premises in the HORECA sector should not be alloweddelivering a better overall environmental outcome justified by life cycle thinking, as well as a better overall economic and health impact.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 461 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 6
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: (a) from 1 January 2030, 10 % of those products are made available in reusable packaging within a system for re-use or by enabling refill; (b) from 1 January 2040, 25 % of those products are made available in reusable packaging within a system for re-use or by enabling refill.deleted
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 465 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 68
(68) To increase their effectiveness and ensure the equal treatment of economic operators, the re-use and refill targets should be placed on the economic operators. In cases of targets for beverages, they should be additionally placed also on the manufacturers, as these actors are able to control the packaging formats used for the products they offer and decide based on thorough consideration of logistics, environmental, technical, industrial and consumer criteria. The targets should be calculated as a percentage of sales in reusable packaging within a system for re- use or through refill or, in case of transport packaging, as a percentage of uses. The targets should be material neutral. A detailed assessment should be carried out to ensure that reuse targets can be implemented in a safe, economically viable and environmentally sustainable way that would bring tangible benefits compared to recyclable alternatives. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of targets for re-use and refill, the power to adopt an implementing act in accordance with Article 291 of the Treaty on the methodology for their calculation, should be delegated to the Commission.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 480 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 7 – point b
(b) from 1 January 2040, 90 % of such packaging used is reusable packaging within a system for re-use.deleted
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 484 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 78
(78) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the recourse to common technical specifications, the power to adopt implementing acts in accordance with Article 291 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to lay down, amend or repeal common technical specifications for the requirements on sustainability, labelling and systems for re- use, and to adopt test, measurement or calculation methods. That should be limited to those cases where technical standardization is unable to provide a concrete response to the purposes of this Regulation.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 485 #

2022/0396(COD)

(b) from 1 January 2040, 50 % of such packaging used is reusable packaging within a system for re-use;deleted
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 494 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 9 – point b
(b) from 1 January 2040, 30 % of such packaging used for transport is reusable packaging within a system for re-use;deleted
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 495 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 91
(91) To achieve an ambitious and sustained reduction in the overall packaging waste generation, targets should be laid down for the reduction of packaging waste per capita to be achieved by 2030. Meeting a target of 5 % reduction in 2030 compared to 2018 should entail an overall absolute reduction of approximately 19 % on average acmaterial (plastics, wood, ferrosus the Union in 2030 compared to the 2030 baseline. Member States should reduce packaging waste generation by 10 %, compared to 2018, by 2035; this is estimated to reduce packaging waste by 29 % compared to the 2030 baseline. In order to ensure that the reduction efforts continue beyond 2030, a reduction target of 10 % from 2018, which would mean a reduction of 29 % compared to baseline, should be set for 2035 and, for 2040, a reduction target of 15 % from 2018, which means a reduction of 37 % compared to baseline should be establishedmetals, aluminium, glass and paper and cardboard) per capita to be achieved by 2040.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 502 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 10 – point b
(b) from 1 January 2040, 25 % of such packaging they used is reusable packaging within a system for re-use.deleted
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 503 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 91 a (new)
(91a) Waste prevention through reduction at source by material should be a key guiding principle, as per the existing harmonised standard EN 13428:200030, whereby the substitution of one packaging material by another is not a basis for source reduction.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 516 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 98
(98) Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council66lays down rules on the traceability of traders, which more specifically contain obligations for providers of online platforms allowing consumers to conclude distance contracts with producers offering packaging to consumers located in the Union. In order to prevent free-riding from the extended producer responsibility obligations, it should be specified how such providers of online platforms should fulfil those obligations with regard to the registers of packaging producers established pursuant to this Regulation. In that context, providers of online platforms, falling within the scope of Section 4 of Chapter 3 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, allowing consumers to conclude distance contracts with producers should obtain from those producers information about their compliance with the extended producer responsibility rules set out in this Regulation. The rules on traceability of traders selling packaging online are subject to the enforcement rules set out in Regulation (EU) 2022/2065. As it can be difficult to supervise the concrete application of the obligations of the Regulation in the case of distance selling, particular attention should be paid to tools and control methods that ensure the proper implementation of the provisions. _________________ 66 Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on a Single Market For Digital Services and amending Directive 2000/31/EC (Digital Services Act) (OJ L 277, 27.10.2022, p. 1).
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 526 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 15
15. Economic operators shall be exempted from the obligation to meet the targets in paragraphs 2 to 6 if, during a calendar year, they have a sales area of not more than 100 m2, including also all storage and dispatch areas, and if it is not technically feasible to use reusable packaging or to obtain access to the necessary infrastructure for the operation of a re-use system.
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 529 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Economic operators shall be exempted from the obligation to meet the targets set out in this Article if this is justified by concerns relating to public health, hygiene and food safety, product integrity or environmental issues.
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 529 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 103
(103) Deposit and return systems should be obligatory for single use plastic beverage bottles and metal beverage containers. Member States might also decide to include other packaging in these systems, in particular single use glass bottles, and should ensure that deposit and return systems for single-use packaging formats, in particular for single use glass beverage bottles, are equally available for reusable packaging, where technically and economically feasible. They should consider establishing deposit and return systems also for reusable packaging. In such situations, a Member State should be allowed, while observing the general rules laid down in the Treaty and complying with the provisions set out in this Regulation, adopt provisions which go beyond the minimum requirements set out in this Regulation.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 531 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Economic operators shall be exempted from the obligation to meet the targets set out in this Article if, in accordance with Article 4(2) of Directive 2008/98/EC, they can demonstrate that alternative packaging formats provide a better overall environmental outcome justified by life-cycle thinking, and a better economic and overall human health impact.
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 535 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 16 – point a
(a) targets for other products than those covered by paragraphs 1 to 6 of this Article and other packaging formats than those in paragraphs 7 to 10, based on the positive experiences with measures taken by Member States under Article 45(2),deleted
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 536 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 16 – point c
(c) exemptions for specific packaging formats covered by the targets laid down in paragraphs 2 to 6 of this Article in case of hygiene, food safety or environmental issues preventing the achievement of those targets.deleted
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 540 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Packaging required to guarantee one or more of the following conditions shall be excluded from the framework of this article: (a) the wholesomeness and hygiene of products (b) the health safety of consumers (c) food safety (d) cases where the packaging itself is part of the production process (e) prevention of food waste (f) protection of the environment and, in particular, water and the efficient use of energy resources and raw materials.
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 570 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 141 a (new)
(141a) For the sake of clarity for food business operators, the nomenclature codes referred to food categories mentioned in Article 26 and Article 44 are taken from the Combined Nomenclature as defined in Article 1(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/871 and as set out in Annex I thereto, which are valid at the time of publication of this Regulation and mutatis mutandis as amended by subsequent legislation.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 575 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the rate of separate collection as required under Article 43(3) and (4) of the respective packaging format as reported to the Commission under Article 50(1) point (c) is above 9065 % by weight of such packaging placed on the market on the territory of that Member State in the calendar years 2026 and 2027. Where such reporting has not yet been submitted to the Commission, the Member State shall provide a reasoned justification, based on validated national data, and description of the implemented measures, that the conditions for the exemption set out in this paragraph are fulfilled;
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 583 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation applies to all packaging, with the exception of packaging approved for the transport of dangerous goods regardless of the material used, and to all packaging waste, whether such waste is used in or originates from industry, other manufacturing, retail or distribution, offices, services or households.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 588 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulation applies without prejudice to Union regulatory requirements for packaging such as those regarding safety, quality, the protection of health and the hygiene of the packed products, or to transport requirements, as well as without prejudice to the provisions of the Directive 2008/98/EC as regards the management of hazardous waste and as regards the requirements provided for in paragraph 2 of Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 591 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 6
Flower pots intended to be used only for the selling and transporting of plants and not intended to stay with the plant throughout its life time, unless, based on a declaration from the manufacturer, they are essential to the very life of the plant
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 596 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 15
Flower pots intended to stay with the plant throughout its life timeor containers for transplanting that are an integral part of the production or sales process for the plant
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 604 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
(f) permeable tea or coffee bagsingle- serve units necessary to contain a tea or coffee product and intended to be used and disposed of together with the product;
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 609 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Part II a (new)
IIa Part III – Design criteria 1. Design elements required to indicate geographical origin or to distinguish different products, for example distinguishing beverages in glass bottles such as wine from other products; 2. Acceptance by the consumer
2023/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 616 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point g
(g) coffee or tea systemprotective beverage single-serve unit necessary to contain a coffee or tea product and intended to be used and disposed of together with the product;
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 632 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V
RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF PACKAGING FORMATS [...]deleted
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 634 #
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 642 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19
(19) ‘composite packaging’ means a unit of packaging made of two or more different materials, excluding materials used for labels, closures and sealing, which cannot be separated manually and therefore form a single integraloatings, linings, paints, inks, adhesives, closures and sealing which are considered as part of the weight of the main packaging material, which cannot be separated manually and therefore form a single integral unit, unless a given material constitutes an insignificant part of the packaging unit and in no case more than 15% of the total mass of the packaging unit;
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 695 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 32
(32) ‘recycled at scale’ means collected, sorted and recycled through installed state-of-the-art infrastructure and processes, covering at least 75 % of the Union populationthe existence of a clear pathway, including the development of sufficient capacity for the collected packaging waste to be directed towards defined and recognised waste streams through established industrial processes for reprocessing, including packaging waste exported from the Union that meets the requirements of Article 47(5);
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 702 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 32 a (new)
(32a) 'high quality recycling’ means any recovery operation, as defined in Article 3, point (17), of Directive 2008/98/EC, that ensures that the distinct quality of the collected and sorted waste is preserved or recovered during that recovery operation, so that the resulting recycled materials are of sufficient quality to substitute primary raw materials with minimal loss of quantity, quality or function;
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 716 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 34
(34) ‘integrated component’ means a packaging component that may be distinct from the main body of the packaging unit, and may be of a different material, but is integral to the packaging unit and its functioning and does not need to be separated from the main packaging unit in order to consume the product and is typically discarded at the same time as the packaging unit, although not necessarily in the same disposal route;is recommended to be disposed together with the main body of the packaging.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 723 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 35
(35) ‘separate component’ means a packaging component that is distinct from the main body of the packaging unit, which may be of a different material, that needs to becan be manually disassembled completely and permanently from the main packaging unit in order to access the product, and that is typically discarded prior to anbody of the packaging by the end consumer, and that is recommended to be disposed separately from the main body of the packaging unit;
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 733 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 38
(38) ‘secondary raw materials’ means materials that have been obtained through recycling processes and can substitute primary raw materials;deleted
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 741 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 39 a (new)
(39a) “recycled content in plastic packaging” is the amount of material contained in the packaging obtained from any recycling process of pre-consumer and post-consumer waste, whether to be recycled mechanically, physically or chemically.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 746 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 39 b (new)
(39b) 'pre-consumer plastic waste' means plastic waste that is generated from production and converting of plastic material.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 783 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
The definitions of ‘substance of concern’ and ‘data carrier’ laid down in Article [2 points (28) and (30)] of Regulation [Ecodesign for sustainable products] shall apply;
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 799 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. In addition to the labelling requirements laid down in Article 11, Member States may provide for further labelling requirements, for the purpose of identifying the extended producer responsibility scheme or a deposit and return system other than those referred to in Article 44(1).deleted
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 812 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Any additional Member State information and labelling requirements that go beyond the requirements of this Regulation shall not be considered as mandatory but used on a voluntary basis.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 816 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Packaging shall be so manufactured that the presence and concentration of substances of concernthat meet the criteria in Article 57 and identified in accordance with Article 59(1) in a concentration above 0,1 % weight by weight (w/w) as laid down the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, as constituents of the packaging material or of any of the packaging components is minimised, including with regard to their presence in emissions and any outcomes of waste management, such as secondary raw materials, ashes or other material for final disposal.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 821 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice toOther than the substances criteria laid down in Article 5(1), shall be applied the restrictions on chemicals set out in Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 or, where applicable, to the restrictions and specific measures on food contact packaging in Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, the sum of concentration levels of lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium resulting from substances present in packaging or packaging components shall not exceed 100 mg/kg.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 843 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Recyclability requirements established in delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 6(5)by CEN - European Committee for Standardization shall not restrict the presence of substances in packaging or packaging components for reasons relating primarily to chemical safety. They shall address, as appropriate, substances of concern that negatively affect the re-use and recycling of materials in the packaging in which they are present, and shall, as appropriate, identify the specific substances concerned and their associated criteria and limitations.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 875 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) it is designed for recycling or, for compostable packaging, is compliant with point a), b) and c) of Annex III;
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 894 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) except for compostable plastics, it can be recycled so that the resulting secondary raw materials are of sufficient quality to substitute the primarya raw materials;
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 910 #
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 934 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 actsCEN standards, where applicable, adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 and, from 1 January 2035, also with the recyclability at scale requirements laid down in the delegated actCEN standards adopted pursuant to paragraph 6. Where such packaging complies with those delegated actstandards, it shall be considered to comply with paragraph 2, points (a) and (e).
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 953 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
TWhitin 12 months from the adoption of the Regulation the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts, in close cooperation with stakeholders, in accordance with Article 58 to supplement this Regulation in order to establish design for recycling criteria and recycling performance grades based on the criteria and parameters listed in Table 2 of Annex II for packaging categories listed in Table 1 of that Annex, as well as rules concerning the modulation of financial contributions to be paid by producers to comply with their extended producer responsibility obligations set out in Article 40(1), based on the packaging recycling performance grade, and for plastic packaging, the percentage of recycled content. Design-for- recycling criteria shall consider state of the art collection, marketing and consumer acceptance criteria, sorting and recycling processes and shall cover all packaging components.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 974 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts, in close cooperation with stakeholders, in accordance with Article 58 to amend Table 1 of Annex in order to adapt it to scientific and technical development in material and product design, collection, sorting and recycling infrastructure.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1027 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point b
(b) detailed design for recycling criteria including material specific requirements on the quality of recycling, where and when needed, for each packaging formaterial and category listed in Table 1 of Annex II;
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1052 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 2
Where use is made of this derogation, innovative packaging shall be accompanied by technical documentation, referred to in Annex VII, demonstrating its innovative nature and showing compliance with the definition in Article 3(347) of this Regulation.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1057 #
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1062 #
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1065 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 10 – point c
(c) contact sensitive plastic packaging of in vitro diagnostics medical devices covered by Regulation (EU) 2017/746.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1074 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. outer packaging as defined in Article 1, point (24), of Directive 2001/83/EC and in Article 4, point (26), of Regulation (EU) 2019/6, in cases where such packaging is necessary to comply with specific requirements to preserve the quality of the medicinal product. Should the adoption of the delegated acts referred to in paragraphs 4 and 6 of this Article be delayed, a presumption of compliance with the points a) and e) of paragraph 2 shall apply to all packaging placed on the Union market until such delegated acts are adopted.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1112 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. From 1 January 2030, the plastic part in packaging shall contain the following minimum percentage of recycled content recovered from pre-consumer or post- consumer plastic waste, per unit of packaging:
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1116 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) 30 % for contact sensitive plastic packaging made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as the major component;
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1146 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Targets per material shall be calculated as a percentage of the total number of units placed by a producer on the internal market.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1175 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. From 1 January 2040, the plastic part in packaging shall contain the following minimum percentage of recycled content recovered from pre-consumer or post- consumer plastic waste, per unit of packaging:
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1187 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Targets per material shall be calculated as a percentage of the total number of units placed by a producer on the internal market.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1196 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) contact sensitive plastic packaging of medical devices covered by Regulation (EU) 2017/745;
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1198 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) contact sensitive plastic packaging of in vitro diagnostics medical devices covered by Regulation (EU) 2017/746;
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1213 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to compostable plastic packaging. as well as to inks, adhesives, varnishes and coatings used on packaging. Compostable packaging can be placed on the market providing the presence of a minimum content of renewable raw material determined as percentage of carbon of biological origin present in packaging compared to the total carbon present therein and using for this purpose the current European standard on the subject based on radiocarbon methods EN 16640. Agricultural biomass used for the manufacture of compostable packaging complies with the criteria laid down in Article 29, paragraphs 2 to 5, of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. Forest biomass used for the manufacture compostable packaging complies with the criteria laid down in Article 29, paragraphs 6 and 7 of that Directive.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1230 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. By 12 months from the entry into force of this Regulation, compostable packaging shall contain a minimum content of renewable raw material of at least 60%.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1232 #
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1240 #

2022/0396(COD)

6. By 1 January 2030, the financial contributions paid by producers to comply with their extended producer responsibility obligations as laid down in Article 40 shall be modulated based on the percentage of recycled content used in the packagingtaking into account the cost of packaging waste management and the revenues from sales of secondary materials.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1246 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 7
7. By 31 December 2026, the Commission is empowered to 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. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 59(3). The implementing acts can specify that calculation of recycled content from packaging covered by Regulation No 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food is only included in the calculation of recycled content if the packaging application is also covered by Regulation No 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1287 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1
By 1 January 2028, the Commission shall assess the need for derogations from the minimum percentage laid down in paragraph 1, points b and d, for specific plastic packaging, or for the revision of the derogation established under paragraph 3 for specific plastic packaging.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1309 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) provide for derogations from the scope, timing or level of minimum percentage laid down in paragraph 1, points b and d, for specific plastic packaging, and, as appropriate,
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1312 #
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1347 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. By 2030 [OP: please insert the date = 24 months from the entry into force of this Regulation], packaging referred to in Article 3(1), points (f) and (g), sticky labels attached to fruit and vegetables and very lightweight plastic carrier bags shall be compostable in industrially controlled conditions in bio-waste treatment facilities and therefore allowed to be collected in bio-waste receptacles.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1362 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Compostable packaging can be placed on the market providing the presence of a minimum content of renewable raw material determined as percentage of carbon of biological origin present in packaging compared to the total carbon present therein and using for this purpose the current European standard on the subject based on radiocarbon methods EN 16640. Agricultural biomass used for the manufacture of compostable packaging complies with the criteria laid down in Article 29, paragraphs 2 to 5, of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. Forest biomass used for the manufacture compostable packaging complies with the criteria laid down in Article 29, paragraphs 6 and 7 of that Directive.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1363 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Where appropriate waste collection schemes and waste treatment infrastructure are available to ensure that packaging referred to in paragraph 1 enters the organic waste management stream, Member States are empowered to require that lightweight plastic carrier bags shall be made available on their market for the first time only if it can be demonstrated that those lightweight plastic carrier bags have been entirely manufactured from biodegradable plastic polymers, which are compostable in industrially controlled conditions.deleted
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1372 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States which have transposed Article 22 of Directive 2008/98 and have appropriate waste collection schemes and waste treatment infrastructure are empowered to require that lightweight plastic carrier bags shall be compostable in industrially controlled conditions. The same provision shall apply to compostable packaging formats.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1378 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. By [OP: Please insert the date = 24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], packaging, labeled as compostable, other than that referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, including packaging made of biodegradshall comply with the criteria listed in Annex III. Packaging made with compostable material that is not labele plastic polymers,d as compostable shall allow material recycling without affecting the recyclability of other waste streams.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1381 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. By [OP: please insert the date = 12 months from the entry into force of this Regulation] compostable packaging shall contain a minimum content of renewable raw material of at least 60%.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1383 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. TAfter an assessment of the Expert Group, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 58 to amend paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article by addingdd other types of packaging to the types of packaging covered by those paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article when it is justified and appropriate due to technological and regulatory developments impacting the disposal of compostable packaging and under the conditions set out in Annex III. A public register containing the lists of such applications should be established and updated by the Commission.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1390 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. By 1 January 2030, the financial contributions paid by producers to comply with their extended producer responsibility obligations as laid down in Article 40 shall be collected and managed by a dedicated extended producer responsibility scheme.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1402 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. PBy 1 January 2030, packaging shall be designed so that its weight and volume is reduced to the minimum necessary for ensuring its functionalitys, as listed in the definition of packaging in Article 3(1), taking account of the material that the packaging is made of and its design, for a given material and a given shape.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1422 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. PBy 1 January 2030, packaging not necessary to comply with any of the performance criteria set out in Annex IV and packaging with characteristics that are only aimed to increase the perceived volume of the product, including double walls, false bottoms, and unnecessary layers, shall not be placed on the market, unless the packaging design is subject to geographical indications of origin, shall not be placed on the market, unless the product or packaging design is subject to intellectual property protection or benefits from the Union's geographical indications of origin protection or have been given distinctive product recognition by the Union, in each case protected under Union legislation.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1432 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
EBy 1 Januart 2030, empty space shall be reduced to the minimum necessary for ensuring the packaging functionality as follows:
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1437 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
For the purpose of assessing the compliance with this paragraph, space filled by paper cuttings, air cushions, bubble wraps, sponge fillers, foam fillers, wood wool, polystyrene, styrofoam chips or other filling materials shall be considered as empty space, unless required to protect and to transport the goods.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1445 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the identification of the design requirements, including those related to intellectual property rights , which prevent further reduction of the packaging weight or volume, for each of these performance criteria;
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1465 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) it has been conceived and designed to accomplish as many trips or rotations as possible in normally predictable conditions of use;deleted
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1498 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
From [OP: Please ins36 months aftert the date = 42 months after the entry into forceadoption of the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 5 and 6, information ofn this Regulae material composition], of packaging shall be marked with a label containing information on its material composition. This obligation does not apply to transport packagingon the packaging or shall be available through digital means according to art 11(4), to facilitate sorting by citizens. This obligation does not apply to transport packaging, to packaging mentioned in Article 7, paragraph 3 and to reusable gas receptacles. However, it applies to e-commerce packaging.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1530 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. From [OP: Please insert the date = 48 months after the date of entry into force of this Regul36 months after the adoption of the implementing act referred to in paragraph 5, information], on packaging shall bear a label on packaging reusability andreusability shall be marked on a label on packaging or shall be available through 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.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1541 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Labels referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 and the QR code or other type of digital data carrier referred to in paragraph 2 shall be placed, printed or engraved visibly, clearly legibly and indelibly on the packaging. Where this is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature and size of the packaging, information should be conveyed to consumers via digital means of communication (e.g., website, QR code) or they shall be affixed to the grouped packaging.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1547 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
By way of derogation from paragraph 4, the information referred to in paragraph 1 to 3 may be provided by electronic means identified on the package or on a label attached thereto.In such cases, the following requirements apply: (a) no user data shall be collected or tracked; (b) the information shall not be displayed with other information intended for sales or marketing purposes.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1550 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Where Union legislation requires information on the packaged product to be provided via a data carrier, a single data carrier shall be used for providing the information required for both the packaged product and the packaging. From [Please insert the date = 24 months after the entry into force of this Regulation] the Commission shall adopt guidance regarding provision of information by digital means.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1557 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. By [OP: Please insert the date = 18 2 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall adopt implementing acts to establish a harmonised label and specifications for the labelling requirements and formats for the labelling of or the digital provision of information related to packaging referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 and the labelling of waste receptacles referred to in Article 12. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 59(3).
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1562 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. By [OP: Please insert the date = 124 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall adopt implementing acts to establish the methodology for identifying the material composition of packaging referred to in paragraph 1 by means of digital marking technologies. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 59(3).
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1574 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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) mayshall 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 packagingharmonised symbol to be established via an implementing act by the Commission in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 59 (3).
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1580 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Packaging referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, manufactured or imported before these deadlines, may be marketed until the stocks of the products are exhausted.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1607 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6
6. Manufacturers shall indicate on the packaging or on a QR code or another data carrier their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark as well as the postal address, and where available, the electronic means of communication, where they can be contacted. Where that is not possible, the required information shall be provided as part of the information through the QR code referred to in Article 11(2) or the data carrier referred to in Article 11(4) or in a document accompanying the packaged product. The postal address shall indicate a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted. Such information shall be clear, understandable and legible.deleted
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1619 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Paragraphs 1 to 6 do not apply to custom made transport packaging for configurable devices and systems designed to be used in industrial and healthcare settings.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1630 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. Importers shall indicate on the packaging their name and their registered trade name or registered trade mark as well as the postal address, and, where available, the electronic means of communication, where they can be contacted. Where that is not possible, the required information shall be provided via the data carrier or in a document accompanying the packaged product. The contact details shall be clear, understandable and legible.deleted
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1643 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 13(5) and (6) and Article 16(3) respectively.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1666 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Economic operators who supply products to a final distributor or an end user in grouped packaging, transport packaging or e-commerce packaging, shall ensure that the empty space ratio is maximum 40 %inimised subject to the provisions within Part 1 and Part 2 of Annex IV.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1684 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Space filled by filling materials such as paper cuttings, air cushions, bubble wraps, sponge fillers, foam fillers, wood wool, polystyrene or Styrofoam chips, shall be considered as empty space, unless required to protect and to transport the goods.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1697 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22
Restrictions on use of certain packaging 1. Economic operators shall not place on the market packaging in the formats and for the purposes listed in Annex V. 2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, economic operators shall not place on the market packaging in the formats and for the purposes listed in point 3 of Annex V as of 1 January 2030. 3. Member States may exempt economic operators from point 3 of Annex V if they comply with the definition of micro- company in accordance with rules set out in the Commission Recommendation 2003/361, as applicable on [OP: Please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Regulation], and where it is not technically feasible not to use packaging or to obtain access to infrastructure that is necessary for the functioning of a reuse system. 4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 58 to amend Annex V in order to adapt it to technical and scientific progress with the objective to reducing packaging waste. When adopting those delegated acts, the Commission shall consider the potential of the restrictions on the use of specific packaging formats to reduce the packaging waste generated while ensuring an overall positive environmental impact, and shall take into account the availability of alternative packaging solutions that meet requirements set out in legislation applicable to contact sensitive packaging, as well as their capability to prevent microbiological contamination of the packaged product.Article 22 deleted formats
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2217 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each Member State shall reduce the packaging waste generated per capita, as compared to the packaging waste generated per capita in 2018the year of entry into force of this Regulation as reported to the Commission in accordance with Decision 2005/270/EC, for each of the specific materials contained in packaging waste listed in article 46, by
2023/05/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2253 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3
3. For the purpose of paragraph 2, Member States may use economic instruments and other measures to provide incentives for the application of the waste hierarchy, such as measures referred to in Annexes IV and IVa to Directive 2008/98/EC, or other appropriate instruments and measures, including incentives through extended producer responsibility schemes and requirements on producers or producer responsibility organisations to adopt waste prevention plans. Such measures shall be proportionate and non-discriminatory and be designed so as to avoid barriers to trade or distortions of competition in conformity with the Treaty and with Article 4 of this Regulation.
2023/05/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2271 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2
2. Producers shall be obliged to register in the register referred to in paragraph 1. They shall, to that end, submit an application for registration in each Member State where they make packaging available on the market for the first timethe home country. Where a producer has appointed a producer responsibility organisation as referred to in Article 41(1), the obligations set out in this Article shall be met by that organisation, unless otherwise specified by the Member State in which the register is established.
2023/05/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2305 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that systems are set up to provide for the return and the separate collection of 90% of all packaging waste from the end users of each packaging format listed in Table 1 Annex II, in a given year, in order to ensure that it is treated in accordance with Articles 4 and 13 of Directive 2008/98/EC, and to facilitate its preparation for re-use and high quality recycling.
2023/05/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2352 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that systems are set up to provide for the return and the separate collection of 90% of all packaging waste from the end users of each packaging format listed in Table 1 Annex II, in a given year, in order to ensure that it is treated in accordance with Articles 4 and 13 of Directive 2008/98/EC, and to facilitate its preparation for re-use and high quality recycling.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2353 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that systems are set up to provide for the return and the separate collection of 90% of all packaging waste from the end users of each packaging format listed in Table 1 Annex II, in a given year, in order to ensure that it is treated in accordance with Articles 4 and 13 of Directive 2008/98/EC, and to facilitate its preparation for re-use and high quality recycling.
2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2711 #

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Table 2 a (new)
Indicative parameters that may be considered when developing design criteria for recycling under Article 6: 1. Additives 2. Labels 3. Closure systems and small parts 4. Adhesives 5. Printing inks 6. Colours 7. Material composition 8. Barriers / coatings 9. Ease of dismantling
2023/05/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 113 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) A carbon removal activity delivers a net carbon removal benefit when the carbon removals above the baseline outweigh any increase in greenhouse gas emissions due to the implementation of the carbon removal activity. For instance, in the case of activities that deliver permanent carbon storage by injecting carbon underground, the amount of permanently stored carbon should outweigh the energy- related greenhouse gas emissions from the industrial process. In the case of carbon farming, the carbon captured by an afforestation activity or the carbon kept in the ground by a peatland re-wetting activity should outweigh the emissions from the machinery used to carry out the carbon removal activity or the indirect land use change emissions that can be caused by carbon leakage. The same ecosystem- based approach, with a net benefit in terms of carbon sequestration, can be found in mussel and mollusc farming practices.
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 158 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) Operators or groups of operators may report co-benefits that contribute to the sustainability objectives beyond the minimum sustainability requirements. To this end, their reporting should comply with the certification methodologies tailored to the different carbon removal activities, developed by the Commission. Certification methodologies should, as much as possible, incentivise the generation of co-benefits for biodiversity going beyond the minimum sustainability requirements. These additional co- benefits will give more economic value to the certified carbon removals and will result in higher revenues for the operators. In the light of these considerations, it is appropriate for the Commission to prioritise the development of tailored certification methodologies on carbon farming activities that provide significant co-benefits for biodiversity.
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 231 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ‘carbon removal’ means either the storage of atmospheric or biogenic carbon within geological carbon pools, biogenic carbon pools, long-lasting products and materials, and the marine environment, or the reduction of carbon release from a biogenic carbon pool or the reduction of GHG emissions from a biogenic source to the atmosphere;
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 238 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ‘carbon removal activity’ means one or more practices or processes carried out by an operator resulting in permanent carbon storage, enhancing carbon capture in a biogenic carbon pool, reducing the release of carbon from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere, or storing atmospheric or biogenic carbon in long- lasting products or materials;
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 240 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ‘carbon removal activity’ means one or more practices or processes carried out by an operator resulting in permanent carbon storage, enhancing carbon capture in a biogenic carbon pool, reducing the release of carbon from a biogenic carbon pool or GHG emissions from a biogenic source to the atmosphere, or storing atmospheric or biogenic carbon in long- lasting products or materials;
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 241 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ‘biogenic carbon poolsource’ means above- ground biomass, below-ground biomass, litter, dead wood and soil organic carbon as set out in points (a) to (e) of Part B of Annex I to Regulation 2018/841, meaning GHG from land use and land management practices, including the fertilization practices, enteric fermentation or manure fermentation;
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 243 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) GHG emission reductions means the reduction of GHG emissions release from a biogenic carbon pool to the atmosphere or the reduction of GHG emissions in agricultural practices;
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 259 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) ‘carbon farming’ means a carbon removal and/or mitigation activity related to land management or farm practices and or livestock rearing 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 atmosphereGHG emissions to the atmosphere, as well as mitigation actions for agricultural and forestry production, hence increasing the ability to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change and foster climate resilience and low greenhouse gas emissions development, in a manner that does not threaten food production, in accordance with the Paris Agreement;
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 272 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(h a) 'carbon farming storage' means a carbon farming activity that stores atmospheric and biogenic carbon in living biomass, soils and dead organic, bioproduct and biofertilizer as biochar or digestate, matter as defined per carbon farming activity in the certification methodology;
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 279 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o
(o) ‘carbon removal unit’ means one tonne of certified net carbon removal benefit generated by a carbon removal activityor carbon farming activity, including net GHG benefit, and registered by a certification scheme.
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 301 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Net carbon removal benefit = CRbaseline – CRtotal – GHGincrease > 0
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 304 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) GHGincrease is the increase in direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, other than those from biogenic carbon pools in the case of carbon farming, which are due to the implementation of the carbon removal activity.deleted
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 314 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. In the case of carbon farming, CRbaseline and CRtotal shall be understood as net greenhouse gas removals or emissions in accordance with the accounting rules laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/841, and GHG emissions from livestock rearing activities.
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 329 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. By way of derogation from paragraph 5, where duly justified, tThe baseline may be based on the individual carbon removal performance of that activity in the starting date of the carbon farming activity, which shall be the day that establishes the "state of art".
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 346 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
9. To support the quantification of carbon removals and mitigation generated by carbon farming, the operator or group of operators shall gather data on carbon removals and greenhouse gas emissions in a manner compatible with national greenhouse gas inventories under Regulation (EU) 2018/841 and Part 3 of Annex V to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 with simplified methods for small scale operators, as provided for in Article 8.3 and GHG emissions from livestock rearing activities.
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 358 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) it goes beyond Union and national statutory requirements, regardless of whether that incentive took place prior to the entry into force of this Regulation;
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 390 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
SEnvironmental sustainability
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 402 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems.deleted
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 423 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, a carbon removal activity shall comply with minimum environment sustainability requirements laid down in the certification methodologies, set out in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 8.
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 442 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 toFollowing the conclusion of the expert group, the Commission shall establish the technical certification methodologies referred to in paragraph 1 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.
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 446 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The methods employed in carbon farming shall take account of differences in soil, climate and other relevant conditions in the different Member States.
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 462 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. To apply for a certification of compliance with this Regulation, an operator or a group of operators shall submit an application to a certification scheme. Upon acceptance of that application, the operator or a group of operators shall submit to a certification body a comprehensive description of the carbon removal activity, including the certification methodology applied to assess compliance with Articles 4 to 7, the expected total carbon removals and net carbon removal benefit. Groups of operators shall also specify how advisory services on carbon removal activities are provided, in particular to small-scale carbon farming operators. For carbon farming activities, Member States may provide advice to farmers in the framework of the advisory services referred to in Article 15 or Regulation (EU) 2021/2115.
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 473 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission may adopt implementing acts to set out the structure, format, technical details of the comprehensive description of the carbon removal or carbon farming activity referred to in paragraph 1, and of the certification and re-certification audit reports referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3, as well as maximum price for certification audit set in relation to total net carbon removal benefit of operators or group of operators. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 17.
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 485 #

2022/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. Certification schemes shall verifysubject if the information and data submitted by the operator or a group of operators to independent auditing for the certification of compliance pursuant to Article 9 were subject to independent auditing andand verifying if the certification of compliance was carried out in an accurate, reliable, and cost-effective manner.
2023/05/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 189 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) The technical requirements for the type-approval of motor vehicles, engines and replacement parts with regard to emissions (‘emission type-approval’) are currently set out in two Regulations that apply to emission type-approval for light- duty and heavy-duty vehicles respectively, i.e. Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council (‘Euro 6’)44 and Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (‘Euro VI’)45 . The reason for having two Regulations was that the emissions of heavy-duty vehicles were checked based on engine testing, while for light-duty vehicles the basis was whole vehicle testing. Since then, methodologies have been developed that allow testing of both light- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road. It is therefore no longer necessary to base type-approval on engine testing. _________________ 44 Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2007 on type-approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information (OJ L 171, 29.6.2007, p. 1). 45 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to emissions from heavy duty vehicles (Euro VI) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information and amending Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directives 80/1269/EEC, 2005/55/EC and 2005/78/EC (OJ L 188, 18.7.2009, p. 1).
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 197 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The type approval requirements for newly manufactured tyres C1, C2 and C3 are set in the General Safety Regulation ((EU) 2019/2144). Consequently, this Regulation complements those technical requirements – which remain the basis for new tyre type approval - with tyre abrasion requirements. The test method to measure tyre abrasion as well as tyre abrasion limits are being developed in the UN. In order to adopt such test method, relevant definitions, and tyre abrasion limits, this Regulation will have to be supplemented by secondary legislation along with the manufacturers’ obligations and relevant timeline for implementation as well as transitional period for tyres manufactured after a certain date according to Article 11 paragraph 3a (new).
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 226 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) In order to ensure that the exhaust emissions for both light and heavy duty vehicles are limited in real life, testing vehicles in real conditions of use with a minimum set of restrictions, boundaries and other driving requirements and not only in the laboratory is required.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 233 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) The accuracy of the portable emission measurement equipment used for measuring the emissions of vehicles used on the road has improved significantly since their introduction. It is therefore appropriate to base the emission limits on such on-road measurements and therefore on-road testing no longer requires the use of conformity factors.deleted
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 245 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Non-exhaust emissions consist of particles emitted by tyres and brakes of vehicles. Emissions from tyres is estimated to be the largest source of microplastics to the environment. As shown in the Impact Assessment, it is expected that by 2050, non-exhaust emissions will constitute up to 90% of all particles emitted by road transport, because exhaust particles will diminish due to vehicle electrification. Those non-exhaust emissions should therefore be measured and limited. The Commission should prepare a report on tyre abrasion by the end of 2024 to review the measurement methods and state-of-the- art in order to propose tyre abrasion limitsdeveloped in the UN with the view of ensuring consistency in the definition of tyre abrasion limits. In addition, the Report should include, to the extent possible, an impact assessment on tyre abrasion requirements, filling the gaps identified in this Regulation’s impact assessment.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 315 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) In order to amend or supplement, as appropriate, non-essential elements of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of test conditions based on data collected when testing Euro 7 vehicles, brakes or tyres; test requirements, in particular taking into account technical progress and data collected when testing Euro 7 vehicles; introducing vehicle options and designations based on innovative technologies for manufacturers but also setting out brake particle emission limits and abrasion limits for tyre types in accordance with the test method and limits developed in the UN as well as minimum performance requirements of batteries and durability multipliers based on data collected when testing Euro 7 vehicles and setting out definitions and special rules for small volume manufacturers for vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2, N3, It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making51 . In particular, in order 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. _________________ 51 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 331 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes common technical requirements and administrative provisions for the emission type-approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units, with regard to their CO2 and pollutant emissions, fuel and energy consumption and battery durability. Technical requirements and administrative provisions established by this regulation for the emission type- approval and market surveillance of newly manufactured tyres, are to be considered together with the tyre technical requirements and administrative provisions of the General Safety Regulation (EU) 2019/2144.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 360 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 11
(11) ‘particulate matter’ or ‘PM’ means any material emitted from the tailpipe or the brakes and collected on a filter media according to the procedure described in this Regulation;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 364 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 14
(14) ’10 nm particle number above 10 nm’ or ‘PN10’ means the total number of solid particles emitted from the tailpipe or the brakes that have a diameter larger or equal thanmeasured according to the procedure described in this Regulation with a nominal cut-off at 10 nm;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 380 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 34
(34) ‘original pollution control systems’ means a pollution control system or an assembly of such systems covered by the type-approval granted for the vehicle concerned and fitted within the vehicle at the date of its first registration;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 385 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 37
(37) ‘on-board diagnostic system’ or ‘OBD’ means a system that can generate vehicle on-board diagnostic (OBD) information, as defined in Article 3, point 49, of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 and is capable of communicating that information via the OBD port and over the air, in the context of this Regulation, a system on-board the vehicle which has the capability of detecting malfunctions of the monitored emission control systems, identifying the likely area of a malfunction by means of fault codes stored in computer memory, and illumination of the Malfunction Indicator (MI) to notify the operator of the vehicle;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 395 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 38
(38) ‘on-board monitoring system’ or ‘OBM’ means a system on board a vehicle that is capable of detecting either emission exceedances omonitoring emissions under wthen a vehicle is in zero emission mode if applicable, and capable of indicating the occurrence of such exceedances by means of information stored in the vehicle, and of communicating that consideration of OBM measurement tolerances and providing information via the OBD port and over the air;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 436 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 62
(62) ‘power-to-mass-ratio’ means the ratio of rated power to the mass in running ordertechnically permissible maximum laden mass as defined in Annex XII of Regulation (EU) 2021/535;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 454 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 71
(71) ‘environmental vehicle passport’ or ‘EVP’ means a record on paper and digital form containing information on the environmental performance of a vehicle at the moment of registration, including the level of pollutant emission limits, CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, energy consumption, electric range and engine power, and battery durability and other related values;deleted
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 467 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 77
(77) "snow tyre" means a tyre whose tread pattern, tread compound or structure is primarily designed to achieve in snow conditions a performance better than that of a normal tyre with regard to its ability to initiate or maintain vehicle motion;deleted
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 472 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 78
(78) "special use tyre" means a tyre intended for mixed use both on- and off- road or for other special duty. These tyres are primarily designed to initiate and maintain the vehicle in motion in off-road conditions.deleted
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 484 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Manufacturers shall ensure that the new vehicles they manufacture, which are sold, registered or put into service in the Union, are type approved in accordance with this Regulation. MAs from the specific application dates of this Regulation, manufacturers shall ensure that the new components or separate technical units, including engines, traction batteries, brake emission systems and replacement pollution control systems requiring type- approval which they manufacture and which are sold or put into service in the Union are type approved in accordance with this Regulation.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 492 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Manufacturers shall design, construct and assemble vehicles to comply with this Regulation, including complying with the emission limits set out in Annex I aund respecting the values declared in the certificate of conformity and in theer the conditions set out in Annex III and respecting type- approval documentation for the lifetime of the vehicle as set out in table 1 of Annex IV. These vehicles shall be designated as “Euro 7” vehicles.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 504 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
When verifying compliance with the exhaust emission limits, where the testing is performed in one extended driving conditions, the emissions shall be divided by the extended driving divider set out in Annex III.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 508 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Manufacturers shall design and construct components or separate technical units, currently only including engines, traction batteries, brake systems and replacement pollution control systems to comply with this Regulation, including complying with the emission limits set out in Annex I and the conditions set out in Annex III.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 520 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 – point a
(a) OBD systems capable of detecting malfunctioning systems which lead to exhaust emission exceedances in order to facilitate repairs;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 525 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) OBM systems capable of detecting emissions above the emission limits due to malfunctions, increased degradation or other situations that increase emissionmonitoring exhaust within the capability of OBM measurement tolerances;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 528 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 – point c
(c) OBFCM device to monitor their real-world fuel and energy consumption and for vehicles of category N2 and N3 other relevant parameters such as payload/mass which are needed to determine their real-world fuel and energy efficiency;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 535 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 – point g
(g) devices communicating vehicle generated data together with the approval number and type approval variant used for compliance with this regulation and OBFCM data, for the purpose of periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspection over the air, and for the purposes of communicating with recharging infrastructure and stationary power systems capable of supporting smart and bidirectional charging functionalities and for the provision of third-party services to the vehicle user in order to improve the vehicle’s usage, limit the vehicle’s energy consumption, its emissions or to extend the life of its battery in use.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 562 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Manufacturers may designate the vehicles they manufacture as “Euro 7+ vehicle” where those vehicles comply with the following: (a) for ICEV and NOVC-HEV by declaring compliance with at least 20 % lower emission limits than those set out in Annex I for gaseous pollutants and one order of magnitude lower emission limits for particle number emissions; (b) for OVC-HEV by declaring compliance with at least 20 % lower emission limits than those set out in Annex I for gaseous pollutants, one order of magnitude lower emission limits for particle number emissions and battery durability that is at least 10 percentage points higher than the requirements set out in Annex II; (c) for PEV by declaring battery durability that is at least 10 percentage points higher than the requirements set out in Annex II.deleted
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 576 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Compliance of these vehicles with the requirements under paragraph 1 shall be checked against the declared values.deleted
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 580 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Manufacturers may designate vehicles of category M1 and N1 as “Euro 7A vehicle” where those vehicles are equipped with adaptive control functions. The use of adaptive control functions shall be demonstrated to the type-approval authorities during type- approval and verified during the lifetime of the vehicle as set out in table 1, Annex IV.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 586 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Manufacturers may designate vehicles of category M1 and N1 as “Euro 7G vehicle” where those vehicles are equipped with internal combustion engines with geofencing technologies. The manufacturer shall install a driver warning system on those vehicles to inform the user when the traction batteries are nearly empty and to stop the vehicle if not charged within 5 km from the first warning while on zero- emission mode. The application of such geofencing technologies may be verified during the lifetime of the vehicle.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 596 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. Manufacturers may construct vehicles combining two or more ofof category M1 and N1 combining the characteristics referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 or 33 and 4 and designate them using a combination of symbols and letters such as “Euro 7+A”, “Euro 7+G”, “Euro 7+AG” oras “Euro 7AG” vehicles.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 608 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Manufacturers shall ensure that these vehicles comply with the values regarding CO2 emissions, fuel and energy consumption and energy efficiency declared under the provisions of this Regulation for the lifetime of the vehicle as set out in Annex IV, Table 1.deleted
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 614 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Manufacturers shall ensure that OBFCM, OBD and OBM devices and anti- tampering measures installed in these vehicles comply with the provisions of this Regulationremain unchanged as long as the vehicle is in use.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 630 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) communicating the data of the emission behaviour of the vehicle, including pollutant sensor and exhaust flow data, via the OBD port and over the air, including for the purpose of roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspections55 ,56 or for the purpose of providing third-party services that assist the vehicle user in reducing emissions in use phase; _________________ 55 Directive 2014/47/ EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles circulating in the Union and repealing Directive 2000/30/EC (OJ L 127, 29.4.2014, p. 134). 56 Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (OJ L 127, 29.4.2014, p. 129)
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 645 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7
7. The OBFCM devices installed by the manufacturer in these vehicles shall be capable of communicating thelegally appropriate and necessary vehicle data they record via the OBD port and over the air including but not limited to the provision of third-party services to the vehicle user.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 676 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Manufacturers shall issue the environmental vehicle passport (EVP) for each vehicle and deliver that passport to the purchaser of the vehicle together with the vehicle, extracting the relevant data from sources such as the certificate of conformity and the type-approval documentation. The manufacturer shall ensure that EVP data are available for display in the vehicle electronic systems and can be transmitted from on- to off- board.deleted
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 689 #

2022/0365(COD)

Article7a Specific provisions relating to vehicle tires abrasion 1. Tyre classification and definitions for the purposes of abrasion emission type approval shall follow the uniform provisions developed in the UN concerning the approval of tyres with regard to Tyre Abrasion emissions Type Approval and be included in this Regulation through an implementing act as per article 14 paragraph 3. 2. Any derogation to these requirements should be developed in the UN and included in this Regulation by delegated act as per Article 15.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 703 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. In multistage type-approvals, manufacturers of the second or subsequent stages shall be responsible for the emission type-approval where they modify any part of the vehicle that, according to the data provided by the manufacturers of the previous stage, might affect emissions or battery durability.deleted
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 708 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts laying down the administrative requirements and data to be provided by manufacturers of the previous stage in accordance with paragraph 1 and procedures for the determination of CO2 emissions of such vehicles. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 17(2).deleted
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 722 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. With effect from … [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Regulation]the publication of the implementing or delegated acts, where a manufacturer so requests, the national approval authorities shall not refuse to grant EU emission type-approval or national emission type-approval for a new type of vehicle or engine, or prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of a new vehicle complying with this regulation.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 723 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Starting 24 months after the entry into force of this Regulation, and following the relevant timeline and specific provisions for components, and separate technical units, national authorities shall, on grounds relating to CO2 and pollutant emissions, fuel and electric energy consumption or battery durability, refuse to grant EU emission type-approval or national emission type- approval with regard to new types of M1 vehicles which do not comply with this Regulation.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 725 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Starting 36 months after the entry into force of this Regulation, and following the relevant timeline and specific provisions for components, and separate technical units, national authorities shall, on grounds relating to CO2 and pollutant emissions, fuel and electric energy consumption or battery durability, refuse to grant EU emission type-approval or national emission type- approval with regard to new types of N1 vehicles which do not comply with this Regulation.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 732 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. With effect from 1 July 202536 months after entry into force of this Regulation, and following the relevant timeline and specific provisions for components, and separate technical units, national authorities shall, in the case of new M1, N1 vehicles which do not comply with this Regulation consider certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of registration and shall, on grounds relating to CO2 and pollutant emissions, fuel and energy consumption or battery durability, prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of such vehicles.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 739 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. As of 48 months after entry into force of this Regulation, and following the relevant timeline and specific provisions for components, and separate technical units, national authorities shall, in the case of new N1 vehicles not complying with this Regulation, consider certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of registration and shall, on grounds relating to CO2 and pollutant emissions, fuel and electric energy consumption or battery durability, prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of such vehicles.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 746 #

2022/0365(COD)

5. With effect from 1 July 2027, national authorities shall, As of 48 months after entry into force of this Regulation, and following the case of new M2, M3, N2, N3 vehicles and new O3, O4 trailers, which do not comply with this Regulation consider certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of registration andrelevant timeline and specific provisions for components, and separate technical units, national authorities shall, on grounds relating to CO2 and pollutant emissions, fuel and electric energy consumption, energy efficiency or battery durability, prohibit the registration, srefuse to grant EU emission type-approvale or entry into service of such vehiclesnational emission type-approval in the case of new types of M2, M3, N2, N3 vehicles and new O3, O4 trailers which do not comply with this Regulation.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 755 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. As of 60 months after entry into force of this Regulation, and following the relevant timeline and specific provisions for components, and separate technical units, national authorities shall, in the case of new M2, M3, N2, N3 vehicles and new O3, O4 trailers not complying with this Regulation, consider certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of registration and shall, on grounds relating to CO2 and pollutant emissions, fuel and energy consumption, energy efficiency or battery durability, prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of such vehicles.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 767 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. With effect from 1 July 20305, national authorities shall, in the case of new M1, N1 vehicles constructed by small volume manufacturers which do not comply with this Regulation consider certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of registration and shall, on grounds relating to CO2 and pollutant emissions, fuel and energy consumption, energy efficiency or battery durability, prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of such vehicles.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 776 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 8
8. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts laying down the administrative and technical elements required for performing tests, checks and inspections for the purposes of verifying compliance with paragraph 1, as well as the technical elements required for market surveillance checks under paragraph 2. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 17(2) and shall enter into force at least [3] years before the applicable dates in Article 10 (4) and (5).
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 787 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. With effect from 1 July 202536 months after entry into force of this Regulation, the sale or installation of a system, component or separate technical unit intended to be fitted on an M1, N1 vehicle approved under this Regulation, shall be prohibited if the system, component and separate technical unit is not of type approved in compliance with this Regulation.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 791 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. With effect from 48 months after entry into force of this Regulation, the sale or installation of a system, component or separate technical unit intended to be fitted on an N1 vehicle approved under this Regulation, shall be prohibited if the system, component and, separate technical unit is not of type approved in compliance with this Regulation.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 799 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. With effect from 1 July 202760 months after entry into force of this Regulation,, the sale or installation of a system, component or separate technical unit intended to be fitted on an M2, M3, N2, N3 vehicle approved under this Regulation, shall be prohibited if the system, component and separate technical unit is not type approved in compliance with this Regulation.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 806 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. With effect from the date [2 years after the publication of the delegated act concerning the approval of C1 tyres with regard to abrasion emissions aligning with the limits established in UN WP29 Regulation], national authorities shall refuse, on grounds relating to the areas of C1 tyres covered by Article 7 a new (Specific provisions relating to vehicle tyres abrasion), to grant component/separate technical unit EC type approval in respect of new types of tyre which do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures. With effect from the date of [4 years after the publication of delegated act concerning the approval of C1 tyres with regard to abrasion emissions aligning with the established in UN WP29 Regulation], national authorities shall refuse, on grounds relating to the areas of tyres covered by Article 7 a new (Specific provisions relating to tyres abrasion emissions), to grant type-approval or national EC type approval in respect of newly manufactured C1 tyres which do not comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures. C1 tyres that were manufactured prior to the dates set out in paragraph 3a and which do not comply with the requirements of Annex I may be sold for a period not exceeding 30 months from those dates. The UN will expand an appropriate test method and limits for tyre abrasion performance to C2 and C3 tyres.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 834 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) anti-tampering, security and cybersecurity systems and security;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 837 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) brake system types and their replacement parts; specifically for the different vehicle categories that also take into account other on-vehicle systems that contribute to vehicle braking and braking of trailers;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 844 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point h
(h) tyre types in respect to tyre abrasion as defined by the pertinent UN WP29 Regulation;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 860 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) for vehicles under the scope of Regulation (EC) 715/2007, the methods to measure exhaust emissions in the lab and on the road, including random and worst-casemeasures against biased driving and misuse during RDE test cyclesing, the use of portable emissions measurement systems for verifying real driving emissions, and idle emissions;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 869 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) for vehicles under the scope of Regulation (EC) 595/2009, to carry-over all laboratory and in-service conformity (ISC-PEMS) test procedures laid down in that Regulation and its subsequent amendments;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 878 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) the methods to measure brake particle emissions, including methods for HDV, real driving brake particle emissions on the basis of the completed UNECE GTR for M1 and N1 vehicles and to carry out an expansive inter-laboratory test program to determine the baseline for M1 and N1 vehicle brake wear emissions from which proportional brake wear limits can be considered, a similar approach for HDV when an appropriate test method has first been developed at UNECE level and regenerative braking;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 888 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) the methods to measure tyre abrasion in order to monitor tyre abrasion ratesrates in line with the relevant UN WP29 Regulation;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 894 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point j
(j) OBFCM device, OBD and OBM systems, including compliance thresholds, performance requirements and tests, methods to ensure performance of sensors and over the air communication of data recorded by these devices and systems;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 906 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point r
(r) specifications of reference fuels for testing that include in the Fuel Quality Directive 98/70/EC an improved environmental specification for market fuels to enable exhaust pollutant reduction;
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 912 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point t
(t) methods to measure tyre abrasion;deleted
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 931 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 in order to take into account technical progress to amend the following: (a) Annex III, as regards the test conditions for M2, M3, N2, N3 vehicles, based on data collected when testing Euro 7 vehicles; (b) Annex III, as regards the test conditions, based on data collected when testing Euro 7 brakes or tyres; (c) Annex V, as regards the application of test requirements and declarations, based on technical progress; (d) Article 5 by introducing options and designations based on innovative technologies for manufacturers.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 950 #

2022/0365(COD)

2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts to supplement this Regulation in accordance with Article 16 in order to take into account technical progress by: (a) setting out brake particle emission limits in Annex I referring to the work performed in the UN World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP29); (b) setting out abrasion limits for tyre types in Annex I referring to the work performed in the UN World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP29); (c) setting out the minimum performance requirements of batteries laid down in Annex II, referring to the work performed in the UN World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP29); (d) setting out durability multipliers in Annex IV based on data collected when testing Euro 7 M2, M3, N2, N3 vehicles and a report on the durability of heavy duty vehicles submitted to the European Parliament and Council; (e) setting out definitions and special rules for small volume manufacturers for vehicle categories M2, M3, N2, N3 under Article 3 and Article 8 of this Regulation.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 992 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EC) 715/2007 is repealed with effect from 1 July 20257.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 999 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Regulation (EC) 595/2009 is repealed with effect from 1 July 20279.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1008 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
It shall apply from 1 July 2025 for M1,24 months after entry into force of this Regulation for M1 vehicles, from 36 months after entry into force of this Regulation for N1 vehicles and components and separate technical units for those vehicles and from 1 July 202748 months after entry into force of this Regulation for M2, M3, N2, N3 vehicles and components and separate technical units for those vehicles and O3, O4 trailers.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1017 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
It shall apply from 1 July 20305 for M1, N1 vehicles constructed by small volume manufacturers.
2023/07/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1021 #

2022/0365(COD)


paragraph 6 of UN Global Technical Regulation 21
2 Measured in accordance with paragraph 5.3.2. of UN/ECE Regulation No 85 in the case of ICEVs and PEVs, or, in all other cases, measured in accordance with one of the test procedures laid down in
paragraph 6 of UN Global Technical Regulation 21
Euro 7 exhaust emission limits for M1, N1 vehicles with internal combustion engine Pollutant M1, N1 Only for N1 Emission Emission emissions vehicles vehicles with budget for all budget for all power to mass trips less than trips less than ratio1 less than 10 km for 10 km only for 3540 kW/t M1,N1 forN1 vehicles vehicles with power to mass ratio less than 3540 kW/t
2023/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1028 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Row 3
Euro 7 exhaust emission limits for M1, N1 vehicles with internal combustion engine Pollutant Only for N1 Emission Emission emissions vehicles with budget for all budget for all M1, N1 vehicles power to mass Only for N1 trips less than trips less than ratio13 less than 10 km for M1, 10 km only for 35 kW/t N1 vehiclesvehicles with 10 km for M1, 10 km only for M1, N1 vehicles 12 Measured in accordance with paragraph 5.3.2. of UN/ECE Regulation No 85 in the case of ICEVs and PEVs, or, in all other cases, measured in accordance with one of the test procedures laid down in paragraph 6 of UN Global Technical Regulation 21 13 Measured in accordance with paragraph 5.3.2. of UN/ECE Regulation No 85 in the case of ICEVs and PEVs, or, in all other cases, measured in accordance with one of the test procedures laid down in paragraph 6 of UN Global Technical Regulation 21power to mass N 1 vehicles N 1 vehicles with ratio14 less than power to mass with power to 35 kW/t mass ratio less than than 35 kW/t per km per km per trip per trip NOx in mg 60 7125 600 750 2000
2023/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1034 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Row 4
Euro 7 exhaust emission limits for M1, N1 vehicles with internal combustion engine Pollutant Emission Emission emissions budget for all budget for all Only for N1 trips less than trips less than vehicles with 10 km for M1, 10 km only for M1, N1 vehicles power to mass N1 vehicles N1 vehicles with ratio256 less than power to mass 35 kW/t ratio less than 35 kW/t per km per km per trip per trip PM in mg 4.5 4.5 45 45 50
2023/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1042 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Row 6
Euro 7 exhaust emission limits for M1, N1 vehicles with internal combustion engine Pollutant Emission Emission emissions budget for all budget for all Only for N1 trips less than trips less than vehicles with 10 km for M1, 10 km only for M1, N1 vehicles power to mass N1 vehicles N1 vehicles with ratio2930 less than power to mass 35 kW/t ratio less than 35 kW/t per km per km per trip per trip CO in mg 500 63740 5000 6300 7400
2023/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1050 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Row 7
36 Measured in accordance with paragraph 5.3.2. of UN/ECE Regulation No 85 in the case of ICEVs and PEVs, or, in all other cases, measured in accordance with one of the test procedures laid down in paragraph 6 of UN Global Technical Regulation 21 37 Measured in accordance with paragraph 5.3.2. of UN/ECE Regulation No 85 in the case of ICEVs and PEVs, or, in all other cases, measured in accordance with one of the test procedures laid down in paragraph 6 of UN Global Technical Regulation 21 Euro 7 exhaust emission limits for M1, N1 vehicles with internal combustion engine Pollutant Emission Emission emissions budget for all budget for all Only for N1 trips less than trips less than vehicles with 10 km for M1, 10 km only for M1, N1 vehicles power to mass N1 vehicles N1 vehicles with ratio378 less than power to mass 35 kW/t ratio less than 35 kW/t per km per km per trip per trip THC in mg 100 1360 1000 13600
2023/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1057 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Row 8
Euro 7 exhaust emission limits for M1, N1 vehicles with internal combustion engine Pollutant Emission Emission emissions Only for N1 budget for all budget for all Only for N1 trips less than trips less than vehicles with 10 km for M1, 10 km only for M1, N1 vehicles power to mass N1 vehicles N1 vehicles with ratio45 less than power to mass 35 kW/t vehicles with trips less than trips less than M1, N1 vehicles power to mass 10 km for M1, 10 km only for ratio46 less than N1 vehicles N1 vehicles with 35 kW/t power to mass ratio less than 45 Measured in accordance with paragraph 5.3.2. of UN/ECE Regulation No 85 in the case of ICEVs and PEVs, or, in all other cases, measured in accordance with one of the test procedures laid down in paragraph 6 of UN Global Technical Regulation 21 46 ratio less thanMeasured in accordance with paragraph 5.3.2. of UN/ECE Regulation No 85 in the case of ICEVs and PEVs, or, in all other cases, measured in accordance with one of the test procedures laid down in paragraph 6 of UN Global Technical Regulation 21 35 kW/t per km per km per trip per trip NMHC in mg 68 90 108 680 900 1080
2023/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1064 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Row 9
Euro 7 exhaust emission limits for M1, N1 vehicles with internal combustion engine Pollutant Emission Emission emissions budget for all budget for all Only for N1 trips less than trips less than vehicles with 10 km for M1, 10 km only for M1, N1 vehicles power to mass N1 vehicles N1 vehicles with ratio512 less than power to mass 35 kW/t ratio less than 35 kW/t per km per km per trip per trip NH3 in mg 20 20 - 200 200 -
2023/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1079 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 2
Euro 7 exhaust emission limits for M2, M3, N2 and N3 vehicles with internal combustion engine and internal combustion engines used in those vehicles Pollutant CO NMHC Hot emissions62 Emission budget Optional idle emissions ColdCH4 NOx NH3 PM PN10 for all trips less emission limits63 emissions61 than 3* mg/kWh mg/kWh mg/kWh mg/kWh mg/kWh mg/kWh WHTSC 1500 80 500 230 10 8 long 6x1011 (CI) and WHTC (CI and PI) RDE 2250 per kWh 120 per kWh750 345 per kWh15 8 per hour 61 Cold emissions refers to the 100th percentile of moving windows (MW) of 1 WHTC for vehicles, or WHTCcold for engines 62 Hot emission refers to the 90th percentile of moving windows (MW) of 1 WHTC for vehicles or WHTChot for engines 63 Applicable only if a system is not present that automatically shuts down the engine after 300 seconds of continuous idling operation (once the vehicle is stopped and brakes applied) NOx in mg 350 90 150 5000 PM in mg 12 8 10 PN10 in # 5x1011 2x1011 3x1011 CO in mg 3500 200 2700 NMOG in 50 75 200 mg NH3 in mg 65 65 70 CH4 in mg 500 350 500 N2O in mg 160 100 140 HCHO in 30 30 mg 9x1011 1) Calculation of specific emissions according to paragraph 8.6.3 of Annex 4 to UN-ECE Regulation No. 49-07. 2) Emissions evaluation shall be based on accumulated mass/number of emissions over a trip divided by the engine work.
2023/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1124 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 5
Euro 7 brake particle emission limits in applying from 1/1/2035 Emission limits in M1, N1 vehicles M2, M3 vehicles N2, N3 vehicles mg/km per vehicle Brake particle emissions 3 (PM10) Brake particle emissions (PN) Deleted
2023/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1171 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Table 2 – Section I – Row 1
Euro 7 Minimum performance requirements (MPR) for battery durability for NM1 vehicles Battery energy based Start of life to 5 Vehicles more than Start of life to 8 years Vehicles up to MPR years or 1060 000 km 5 years or 100 000 additional lifetime whichever comes km, and up to first whichever comes first of 8 years or 160 000 kmfirst OVC-HEV 75% 65% PEV 75% 65%
2023/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1203 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Table 1 – row 2
Conditions for testing compliance of M1, N1 vehicles with exhaust emission limits with any market fuel and lubricant within the specifications issued by the manufacturer of the vehicle Parameter Normal driving Extended driving conditions* conditions - 1.6 (applies to measured Extended driving emissions only during the time divider when one of the conditions set Extended driving out in this column applies; and in divider the case two or more conditions are met, that partof the trip shall be excluded and set invalid)
2023/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1218 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Table 1 – row 2
Conditions for testing compliance of M1, N1 vehicles with exhaust emission limits with any market fuel and lubricant within the specifications issued by the manufacturer of the vehicle Parameter Normal driving Extended driving conditions* conditions Trip composition Any - - Biased and rare driving Biased and rare driving conditions are not conditions are not allowed allowed
2023/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1228 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Table 2
Conditions for testing compliance of M1, N1 vehicles with exhaust emission limits with any market fuel and lubricant within the specifications issued by the manufacturer of the vehicle Parameter Normal driving conditions Extended driving for reference Ambient According to paragraph 4.2 of Annex 8 to conditions* - 2 (applies to measured Extended Driving emissions only during the time DividerCovering -7°C to temperature UN-ECE Regulation No.49-07 when one of the conditions set 38°C out According this column applies) Ambient -7°C to 35°C -10°C to -7°C or 35°C to 45°C temperature o paragraph 4.2 of Annex 8 to Maximum altitude 1 600 m From 1 600 to 1 800 m Not allowed 1700 meters UN-ECE Regulation No.49-07 Allowed according to Towing/aerodynami manufacturer specifications c modifications and up to the regulated speed Vehicle Payload Higher or equal than 10% Less than 10% Auxiliaries Possible as per normal use - Internal Combusparagraph 4.1 of Annex 8 to Vehicle payload ≥ 10% UN-ECE Regulation No.49-07 According to paragraph 4.5 of Annex 8 to Trip composition Any - Engine Loading at cold start Trip composition As per usual use Urban / rural / UN-ECE Regulation No.49-07 - 5 000 km for <16t TPMLM Between 3 000 km and 5 000 10 000 km for > 16t TPMLM km for <16t TPMLM motorway According to paragraph 3.2 of Annex 8 to Minimum mileage Between 3 000 km and 10 00025,000 km UN- km for > 16t TPMLMECE Regulation No.49-07
2023/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1254 #

2022/0365(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Table 5
Conditions for testing compliance with tyre abrasion limits M1, N1 vehicles M2, M3, N2 and N3 vehicles Tyre abrasion limits test Based on the testing Based on the testing methodologies developed methodologies developed in UN for testing tyre in UN for testing tyre abrasion in real world abrasion in real worl deleted
2023/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 201 #

2022/0347(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
(4) The Zero Pollution Action Plan also sets out a vision for the year 2050, where air pollution is reduced to levels no longer considered harmful to health and natural ecosystems. To this end, a staged approach towards setting current and future EU air quality standards should be pursued, establishing intermediate air quality standards for the year 2030 and beyond, and developing a perspective for alignment with the WHO Air Quality Guidelines by the year 2050 at the latest based on a regular review mechanism to take into account the latest scientific understanding. Given the links between pollution reduction and decarbonisation, the long- term objective to achieve the zero pollution ambition should be pursued hand in hand with reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as set by Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council42. _________________ 42 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1–17).
2023/04/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 233 #

2022/0347(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
(15) In order to protect human health and the environment as a whole, it is particularly important to combat emissions of pollutants at source and to identify and implement the most effective emission reduction measures at local, national and Union level , in particular when it comes to emissions from agriculture, industries, transport and energy generation . Therefore, emissions of harmful air pollutants should be avoided, prevented or reduced and appropriate standards set for ambient air quality taking into account relevant World Health Organization standards, guidelines and programmes. Since diffuse air emissions are the most difficult to combat, close cooperation at all levels of governance is needed to tackle pollution at its source.
2023/04/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 277 #

2022/0347(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
(32) Air quality plans should also be prepared ahead of 2030s soon as possible where there is a risk that Member States will not attain the limit values or ozone target value by that date in order to ensure that levels of pollutants are reduced accordingly.
2023/04/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 297 #

2022/0347(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive sets out a zero pollution objective for air quality, so that within the Union air quality is progressively improved to levels no longer considered harmful to human health and natural ecosystems, as defined by scientific evidence, thus contributing to a toxic-free environment at the latest by 2050. The objective must be pursued while safeguarding the social cohesion and sustainable growth of the Member States and ensuring that measures taken to achieve the objective do not jeopardise the social well-being and economic development of the Member States.
2023/04/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 306 #

2022/0347(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive sets intermediate limit values, target values, average exposure reduction obligations, average exposure concentration objectives, critical levels, information thresholds, alert thresholds and long-term objectivelimit values and average exposure reduction obligations (‘air quality standards’) to be met by the year 20340, and regularly reviewed thereafter in accordance with Article 3.
2023/04/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 319 #

2022/0347(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. This Directive also sets target values, average exposure concentration objectives, critical levels, information thresholds, alert thresholds and long-term objectives. Furthermore, this Directive contributes to achieving: the Union’s pollution-reduction, biodiversity and ecosystem objectives in accordance with the 8th Environment Action Programme, as set out in Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council55. _________________ 55 Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (OJ L 114, 12.4.2022, p. 22).
2023/04/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 337 #

2022/0347(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 December 202830, and every 5 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.
2023/04/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 531 #

2022/0347(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Where, in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) or nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in Table 1 of Section 1 of Annex I, because of site-specific dispersion characteristics, orographic boundary conditions, adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions, a Member State may postpone - that deadline once by a maximum of 5 years for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met:
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 544 #

2022/0347(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Where, in a given zone, conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in Table 1 of Section 1 of Annex I, because of site- specific dispersion characteristics, orographic boundary conditions, adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions, due to the complex characteristics of its secondary formation in the atmosphere which complicate the task of assessing the feasibility of complying with strict limit values, a Member State may postpone that deadline for that particular zone if the following conditions are met: a) an air quality plan is established in accordance with Article 19(4) and meeting the requirements listed in Article 19(5) to (7) for the zone to which the postponement would apply; b) the air quality plan referred in point (a) is supplemented by the information listed in Point B of Annex VIII related to the pollutants concerned and demonstrates how exceedance periods above the limit values will be kept as short as possible; c) the air quality plan referred to in point (a) outlines how additional funding, including via relevant national and Union funding programmes, will be mobilised to accelerate the improvement of air quality in the zone to which the postponement would apply.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 546 #

2022/0347(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall notify the Commission where, in their view, paragraph 1 is applicable, and shall communicate the air quality plan referred to in paragraph 1 and all relevant information necessary for the Commission to assess whether the invoked reason for postponement and the conditions set out in that paragraph are satisfied. In its assessment, the Commission shall take into account estimated effects on ambient air quality in Member States, at present and in the future, of measures that have been taken by Member States as well as estimated effects on ambient air quality of Union measures . The Commission shall also consider the administrative and economic effort that the above mentioned measures imply, as well as the possible lack of Union source-based regulations.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 590 #

2022/0347(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Where from [insert year 2 years after entry into force of this Directive], until 31 December 2029 in a zone or NUTS 1 territorial unit, the levels of pollutants are above any limit value to be attained by 1 January 20340 as laid down in Table 1 of Section 1 of Annex I, Member States shall establish an air quality plan for the concerned pollutant as soon as possible and no later than 2 years after the calendar year during which the exceedance of the was recorded to attain the respective limit values or ozone target value by the expiration of the attainment deadline.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 773 #

2022/0347(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section 1 – table 1
Averaging period Limit value PM2.5 1 day 237,5 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times per calendar year Calendar year 105 μg/m³ PM10 1 day 450 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times per calendar year Calendar year 20 μg/m3 Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) 1 hour 200 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than once per calendar year 1 day 50 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times per calendar year Calendar year 20 μg/m3 Sulphur dioxide (SO2) 1 hour 350 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than once per calendar year 1 day 50 μg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times per calendar year Calendar year 20 μg/m3 Benzene Calendar year 3,4 μg/m3 Carbon monoxide (CO) maximum daily 8 – hour mean 10 mg/m3 (1) (1) 1 day 4 mg/m3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times per calendar year Lead (Pb) Calendar year 0,5 μg/m3 Arsenic (As) Calendar year 6,0 ng/m³ Cadmium (Cd) Calendar year 5,0 ng/m³ Nickel (Ni) Calendar year 20 ng/m³ Benzo(a)pyrene Calendar year 1,0 ng/m³ (1) The maximum daily 8-hour mean concentration will be selected by examining 8-hour running averages, calculated from hourly data and updated each hour. Each 8-hour average so calculated will be assigned to the day on which it ends i.e. the first calculation period for any 1 day will be the period from 17.00 on the previous day to 1.00 on that day; the last calculation period for any 1 day will be the period from 16.00 to 24.00 on that day.
2023/04/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 101 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
(11) Recent scientific knowledge underpinning several Commission strategies43highlight the need to take action to address the issue of micro-pollutants, which are now detected in all waters in the Union. Some of those micropollutants are hazardous for public health and the environment even in small quantities. An additional treatment, i.e. quaternary treatment, should therefore be introduced in order to ensure that a large spectrum ofmicro-pollutants ismicro-pollutants, present in water in quantities that pose risk to human health or environment, areremoved from urban wastewater. Quaternary treatment should first focus on organicmicro-pollutants, which represent a significant part of the pollution and for which removal technologies are already designed. The treatment should be imposed based on the precautionary approach combined witha risk-based approach.Therefore, all urban wastewater treatment plants of 100 000 p.e. and above should provide quaternary treatment, as those facilities represent a significant share of micro-pollutant discharges in the environment and the removal of micro-pollutants by urban wastewater treatment plants at such scale is cost-effective. For agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e.,a risk-based approach consistent with the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council). Member States should be required to apply quaternary treatment to areas identified as sensitive to pollution with micro-pollutants based on clear criteria, which should be specified and consistent with the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council). Such areas should include locations where treated urban wastewater discharge to water bodies result in low dilution ratios, or where the receiving water bodies are used for the production of drinking water or as bathing waters. In order to avoid the requirement of quaternary treatment for agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to demonstrate the absence of risks to the environment or to public health on the basis of a standardised risk assessment. In order to give Member States enough time to plan and deliver the necessary infrastructures, the requirement of quaternary treatment should progressively apply until 20405with clear interim objectives. _________________ 43 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy (COM/2018/028 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee, European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (COM(2019) 128 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment (COM(2020) 667 final); 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).
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 114 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
(13) The quaternary treatment necessary to remove micro-pollutants from urban wastewater will imply additional costs, such as costs related to monitoring and new advanced equipment to be installed in certain urban wastewater treatment plants. In order to cover these additional costs and in accordance with the polluter-pays principle expressed in Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), it is essential that the producers placing on the Union market products containing substances which, at the end of their life, are found as micro- pollutants in quantities posing risk to human health or environment in urban wastewaters plant effluents (‘micro- pollutant substances’) take responsibility for the additional treatment required to remove those substances, generated in the context of their professional activities. A system of extended producer responsibility is the most appropriate means to achieve this, as it would limit the financial impact on the taxpayer and water tariff, while providing an incentive to develop greener products. Pharmaceuticals and cosmetic residues currently represent the main sources of micro-pollutants found in urban wastewater requiring an additional treatment (quaternary treatment). Therefore, extended producer responsibility should apply to those two product groupof these micro-pollutants.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 123 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
(14) Exonerations from the extended producer responsibility obligations should nevertheless be possible where products are placed on the market in small quantities, i.e. less than 2 tonnes of products, since the additional administrative burden for the producer would in such cases be disproportionate compared to the environmental benefits. Exonerations should also be possible when the producer can demonstrate that no micro-pollutants are generated at the end of life of a product. It might be the case for instance where it can be proven that the residues from a product are rapidly biodegradable in the wastewaters treatment plants and the environment or not reaching the urban wastewater treatment plants. The Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts, including impact assessment to establish detailed criteria to identify the products placed on the European market that do not generate relevant micro-pollutants in wastewaterswhose removal requires the upgrading of wastewater treatment plants with a quaternary treatment stage at the end of their life. When developing these criteria, the Commission should take into account scientific or other available technical information, including relevant international standards. Exoneration should also be possible when there is no alternative and equivalent design which does not generate micro-pollutants if the benefits of the product to society outweighs the risk.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 140 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
(15) In order to avoid possible internal market distortions, minimum requirements for the implementation of the extended producer responsibility should be established in this Directive, while the practical organisation of the system should be decided at national level. The contributions of the producers should be proportionate to the quantities of relevant micro-pollutants contained in the products they place on the market and the hazardouness of their residues. The contributions should cover, but not exceed, the costs for the monitoring activities for micro-pollutants, the collection, reporting and impartial verification of statistics on the quantities and hazardouness ofby micro-pollutants in the products placed on the market, and the application of the quaternary treatment to urban wastewater in an efficient manner and in accordance with this Directive. Since urban wastewater is treated collectively, it is appropriate to introduce a requirement for producers to join a centralised organisation which can implement their obligations under the extended producer responsibility on their behalf.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 218 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
(36) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Directive, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission for the adoption of standards for the design of individual systems, for the adoption of monitoring and assessment methods for the indicators of the quaternary treatment, for the establishment and updating of the list of micro-pollutants, for the establishment of common conditions and criteria for the application of the exoneration for certain products from extended producer responsibility, for establishing methodologies to support the development of integrated urban wastewater management plans and to measure antimicrobial resistance and micro-plastics in urban wastewater, and for the adoption of the format of, and modalities for, presenting the information to be provided by Member States and compiled by the EEA on the implementation of this Directive. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council67. _________________ 67 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 226 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 38
(38) Pursuant to the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making68, the Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Directive within a certain period of time from the date set for its transposition. That evaluation should be based on experience gained and data collected during the implementation of this Directive, on any available WHO recommendations, and on relevant scientific, analytical, and epidemiological data. In the evaluation, particular attention should be given to the possible necessity to adapt of the list of producdefinition ofmicro- pollutantsto be covered by extended producer responsibility according to the evolution of the range of products placed on the market, the improvement of knowledge on the presence of micro- pollutants in the wastewaters and their impacts on public health and the environment, and data from the new monitoring obligations on micro- pollutants in the inlets and outlets of the urban wastewater treatment plants. _________________ 68 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14).
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 241 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘urban wastewater ’ means domestic wastewater ,and the mixture of domestic wastewater andwith non-domestic wastewater or the mixture of domestic wastewater and urban runoff , or both;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 243 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
(3) ‘ non-domestic wastewater ’ means any wastewater which is discharged into collecting systems from premises used for eitherany of the following:
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 245 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
(a) the exercise of a trade that produces wastewater with a quality different from the quality of domestic wastewater;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 248 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
(b) activities carried out by an institution that produces wastewater with a quality different from the quality of domestic wastewater;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 252 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) ‘discharge’ means the point where urban wastewater or urban runoff is released into a receiving water body or the environment, or into a collecting system;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 261 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) 'agglomeration' means an area where the pollupulation load of urban wastewater is sufficiently concentrated (10 p.e. per hectare or above)and/or economic activities are sufficiently concentrated for urban wastewater to be collected and conducted to an urban wastewater treatment plant or to a final discharge point;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 272 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) 'storm water overflow’ means discharge of untreated urban wastewater in receiving waters from combined sewers caused by rainfall;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 275 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
(9a) ‘urban wastewater treatment plant’ means any collective facility that treats urban wastewater before discharging it into the receiving bodies;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 277 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)
(9b) ‘individual system’ means any system that treats domestic and non- domestic wastewater not entering collecting systems, achieving the same level of environmental protection as secondary or tertiary treatment;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 280 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘population equivalent’ or ‘(p.e.)’ means the unit expressingof load equivalent to the average potential water pollution load caused by one person per day, where 1 p.e. is the organic biodegradable load having a five- day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) of 60 g of oxygen per day;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 282 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘secondary treatment’ means treatment of urban wastewater by a process generally involving biological treatment with a secondary settlement or other process through which requirements established in Table 1 of Annex I are met;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 284 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) 'tertiary treatment' means treatment of urban wastewater by a process which removes nitrogen andor phosphorus from the urban wastewaters through which requirements established in Table 2 of Annex I are met;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 288 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘quaternary treatment’ means treatment of urban wastewater by a process which removes a broad spectrum of micro-pollutaapplied when needed after tertiary treatment, by a process which removes micro-pollutants that pose risk to human health or environments from the urban wastewaters;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 291 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
(13a) ‘equivalent treatment’ means treatment of urban wastewater by any process that ensures the same level of environmental protection in receiving water bodies as secondary, tertiary or quaternary treatments, allowing these water bodies to meet relevant quality objectives and other relevant provisions of this and other European Directives;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 294 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14
(14) ‘sludge’ means any solid, semisolid, or liquid wastestream mainly made of organic material resulting from the treatment of urban wastewater ;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 298 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
(14a) "treated sludge" means sludge that has undergone treatment to enable it to be recycled or recovered;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 312 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
(16) ‘micro-pollutant’ means a substance, including its breakdown products, that is usuallythat is present in the environment and urban wastewaters in concentrations below milligrams per litre and which can be considered hazardous to human health or the environment based on any of the criteria set out in Part 3 and Part 4 of Annex I to Regulation EC69; _________________ 69 Regulation EC 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353 31.12.2008, p 1)at this concentration. The list of substances to be considered under this definition is included in Annex III.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 317 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
(18) ‘producer’ means any manufacturer, importer or distributor that on a professional basis places products on the market of a Member State, which at the end of their life are ending into the urban wastewater, on the Union market, including by means of distance contracts as defined in Article 2(7) of Directive 2011/83/EU means;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 328 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
(19a) `energy audit` means energy audit as defined in Article 2(25) of Directive 2012/27/EU;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 329 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 b (new)
(19b) ‘hazard’ means a biological, chemical, physical or radiological agent in wastewater, or another aspect of the condition of the urban wastewater discharge, with the potential to cause harm to human health or the environment;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 332 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 c (new)
(19c) ‘hazardous event’ means an event that introduces hazards into, or fails to remove them from, urban wastewater;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 333 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 d (new)
(19d) ‘risk’ means a combination of the likelihood of a hazardous event and the severity of the consequences if the hazard and hazardous event occur due to the urban wastewater discharge;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 336 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 e (new)
(19e) `risk assessment’ means risk assessment as defined in Article 2(7) of the Directive (EU) 2022/2557
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 350 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24
(24) ‘placing on the market’ means the first making available of a product on the Union market of a Member State.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 394 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure that agglomerations where individual systems are usedin agglomerations are registered in a public registry and that regular inspections of those systems are carried out by the appropriatecompetent authority.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 397 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive byMember states shall establishing minimum requirements on the design, operation, and maintenance of individual systems and by specifyingshall establish the requirements for the regular inspections referred to in paragraph 2, second subparagraph. The Commission shall provide guidance on the abovementioned minimum requirements on the design, operation, and maintenance of individual systems across Europe.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 409 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) demonstrate compliance with the minimum requirements referred to in paragraph 3 where the Commission has exercised its delegated power under that paragraph.deleted
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 419 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By 31 December 202530, Member States shall establish a list of agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. where, considering historic data and state- of-the-art climate projections, one or more of the following conditions apply:
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 479 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
By 31 December 20305, Member States shall ensure that discharges from 50 % of urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] are subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 492 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
By 31 December 203540, Member States shall ensure that all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 512 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
By 31 December 203540, Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. that are discharging into areas included in the list referred to in paragraph 2 and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into those areas .
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 518 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
By 31 December 20405, Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 with regard to all agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 579 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
By 31 December 20305, Member States shall ensure that 50 % of discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 588 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
By 31 December 203540, Member States shall ensure that all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 600 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
On 31 December 20305, Member States shall have established a list a list of areas on their national territory where the concentration or the accumulation of micro-pollutants represents a risk for human health or the environment. Member States shall review that list every five years thereafter and update it if necessary.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 623 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
By 31 December 203540, Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e and 100 000 p.e., urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 636 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
By 31 December 20405, Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 with regard to all agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e and 100 000 p.e.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 658 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall take measures to ensure that producers who place products containing any of the productsubstances listed in Annex III on the market have extended producer responsibility.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 675 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) the full costs for complying with the requirements set out in Article 8, including the costs forthe operating expenses of the quaternary treatment of urban wastewater to remove micro- pollutants resulting from the products and their residues they place on the market, for the monitoring of micro- pollutants referred to in Article 21(1), point (a); and
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 682 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) other costs requirlated to exercise their extended producer responsibilityquaternary treatment of urban waste water.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 708 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the quantity of the product they place on the market is below 2 tonnes per year;deleted
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 718 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the quantity of the productsubstances they place on the market is below 2 tonnes per year;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 722 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the productsubstances they place on the market do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters at the end of their life that present a risk for the environment.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 730 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. On the basis of the state of scientific and technical knowledge, there is no alternative and equivalent design which does not generate micro-pollutants, and where the benefits of the product to society outweigh the risks.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 740 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. When applying extended producer responsibility, Member States shall take into account the technical feasibility and economic viability and the overall environmental, human health and social impacts, respecting the need to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and considering the consequences for critical sectors and products. In case the extended producer responsibility fees would compromise the accessibility, availability and affordability of essential products, Member States shall ensure that fee reductions are applied and may establish alternative sources to cover the costs of quaternary treatment operations. The Member State wishing to use an alternative source shall communicate the proposed alternative to the European Commission.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 749 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall establish national- level extended producer responsibility organisations and ensure that producers referred to in paragraph 1 exercise their extended producer responsibility collectively by adhering to athe national producer responsibility organisation.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 757 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) the annual quantities of the producmicro- pollutants listed in Annex III that they place on the market in the context of their professional activity;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 765 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) information on the hazardousness of the producmicro-pollutants referred to in point (i) in the wastewaters at the end of their life as defined by their hazardousness index in Annex III;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 776 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) when relevant, a list of micro- pollutants in their products exonerated in accordance with paragraph 2;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 781 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point iii a (new)
(iiia) the annual sales value of the products identified according to the procedure set in Article 9(1) that they place on the market in the context of their professional activity;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 782 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) the producers referred to in paragraph 1 are required to contribute financially to the producer responsibility organisations in order to cover the costs as defined by Article 9(1), point (a), arising from their extended producer responsibility;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 784 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) each producer’s contribution, as referred to in point (b), is transparently determined based on the relative quantities and hazardouness in the wastewaters of the productsin the wastewaters of the micro-pollutants in the products, corrected by their respective hazardousness index, and the annual sales value that are placed on the market;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 796 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States should ensure that costs of the operations for the quaternary treatment of urban waste water to remove micro-pollutants are subject to annual independent audits, including to assess the costs which shall be covered by the extended producer responsibility.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 807 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that any producer responsibility organisation established under Article 9(4):
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 809 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) has a clearly defined geographical coverage coherent with the requirements set out in Article 8;deleted
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 820 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Where, in the territory of a Member State, there are multiple producer responsibility organisations, the Member State concerned shall appoint at least one body independent of private interests or entrust a public authority to oversee the implementation.deleted
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 843 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) by 31 December 20235 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and the collecting systems connected to them;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 859 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) by 31 December 20340 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. and the collecting systems connected to them.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 866 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall ensure that the total annual energy from renewable sources, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, producgenerated at national level byon- and off-site urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above by their owners or their operators, or bought from external sources, is equivalent to at least:
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 883 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) 50 % of the total annual energy used bydemand of such plants by 31 December 20340;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 895 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) 75 % of the total annual energy used bydemand of such plants by 31 December 20345;
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 909 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) 100 % of the total annual energy used bydemand of such plants by 31 December 20450.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 922 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The renewable energy above will be considered for the energy neutrality balance irrespective of whether it is used on or off-site urban wastewater treatment plants.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1212 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission may adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 27 to amend paragraph 2 and Annex VI by updating the information to be provided to the public online and to the persons connected to collecting systems in order to adapt these requirements to technical progress and the availability of data in the field.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1217 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission may adopt implementing acts specifying the format and the methods of presenting the information to be provided in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2).deleted
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1248 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 4
4. Where there is a claim for compensation in accordance with paragraph 1, supported by evidence from which a causality link may be presumed between the damage and the violation, Member States shall ensure that the onus is on the person responsible for the violation to prove that the violation did not cause or contribute to the damage.deleted
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1275 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) an analyse of the possible need to adapt the list of productsubstances to be covered by extended producer responsibility to the evolution of the range of products placed on the market, improved knowledge on the presence of micro-pollutants in wastewaters and their impacts on public health and the environment, and data resulting from the new monitoring obligations on micro-pollutants in the inlets and outlets of the urban wastewater treatment plants.
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1313 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III
LIST OF PRODUCTS COVERED BY EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY 1. Medicinal products for human use falling within the scope of Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council80. 2. Cosmetic products falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products81. _________________ 80 Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67–128). 81 Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, p. 59– 209).deleted
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1316 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – subheading 1
LIST OF PRODUCTSUBSTANCES COVERED BY EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1320 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – subheading 1 a (new)
Part A - List of detailed criteria to identify micropollutants for the implementation of the definition set in Article 2(16)
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1321 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – subheading 1 b (new)
Part B - List of substances covered by extended producer responsibility on the basis of the criteria laid down in Part A Nr. Substance name CAS Nr Hazardousness Index (relative contribution to toxicity of Three-Stage UWWTP effluent)
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1322 #

2022/0345(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – subheading 1 c (new)
List of detailed criteria on the uniform application of the condition laid down in Article 9 paragraph 2, point (b)
2023/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 22 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
(1) Chemical pollution of surface and groundwater poses a threat to the aquatic environment, with effects such as acute and chronic toxicity in aquatic organisms, accumulation of pollutants in the ecosystem and loss of habitats and biodiversity, as well as to human health. Setting environmental quality standards may helps to implement the zero pollution ambition for a toxic-free environment, provided that they are accompanied by gradual and concerted mitigation measures.
2023/04/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 36 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
(1) Chemical pollution of surface and groundwater poses a threat to the aquatic environment, with effects such as acute and chronic toxicity in aquatic organisms, accumulation of pollutants in the ecosystem and loss of habitats and biodiversity, as well as to human health. Setting environmental quality standards may helps to implement the zero pollution ambition for a toxic-free environment, provided that they are accompanied by gradual and concerted mitigation measures.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 46 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
(7) A combination of source-control and end-of-pipe measures is required to effectively deal with most pollutants across their life cycle, including, as relevant, chemical design, authorisation or approval, control of emissions during manufacturing and use or other processes, and waste handling. The setting of new or stricter quality standards in water bodies therefore complements and is coherent with other Union legislation that addresses or could address the pollution problem at one or more of those stages, including Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council49, Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council50, Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council51, Regulation (EU) 2019/6 of the European Parliament and of the Council52, Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council53, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council54, Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council55 and Council Directive 91/271/EEC56, and specific measures should be aimed at end users, who can expect to shoulder the heaviest burden as a result of the application of the directive. __________________ 49 Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1). 50 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). 51 Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1). 52 Regulation (EU) 2019/6 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on veterinary medicinal products and repealing Directive 2001/82/EC (OJ L 4, 7.1.2019, p. 43). 53 Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67). 54 Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides (OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 71). 55 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). 56 Council Directive 91/271/EEC of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste-water treatment (OJ L 135, 30.5.1991, p. 40).
2023/04/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 54 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
(7) A combination of source-control and end-of-pipe measures is required to effectively deal with most pollutants across their life cycle, including, as relevant, chemical design, authorisation or approval, control of emissions during manufacturing and use or other processes, and waste handling. The setting of new or stricter quality standards in water bodies therefore complements and is coherent with other Union legislation that addresses or could address the pollution problem at one or more of those stages, including Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council49,Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council50, Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council51, Regulation (EU) 2019/6 of the European Parliament and of the Council52, Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council53, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council54, Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council55and Council Directive 91/271/EEC56, and specific measures should be provided for end users, who are likely to shoulder the heaviest burden as a result of the application of the directive. _________________ 49 Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1). 50 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). 51 Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1). 52 Regulation (EU) 2019/6 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on veterinary medicinal products and repealing Directive 2001/82/EC (OJ L 4, 7.1.2019, p. 43). 53 Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67). 54 Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides, (OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 71). 55 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). 56 Council Directive 91/271/EEC of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste-water treatment (OJ L 135, 30.5.1991, p. 40).
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 57 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
(8) The new scientific knowledge points to a significant risk from several other pollutants found in water bodies, in addition to those already regulated. In groundwater, a particular problem has been identified through voluntary monitoring for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and pharmaceuticals. PFAS have been detected at more than 70% of the groundwater measuring points in the Union and existing national thresholds are clearly exceeded at a considerable number of locations, and pharmaceutical substances are also widely found. In surface waters, perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and its derivatives are already listed as priority substances, but other PFAS are now also recognised to pose a risk. Watch-list monitoring under Article 8b of Directive 2008/105/EC has confirmed a risk in surface waters from a number of pharmaceutical substances which should therefore be added to the priority substances list. These substances should be monitored whenever the risk assessment and the river basin risk management pertaining to the abstraction points, carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive (EU) 2020/2184, find that these substances are likely to be present in a specific water supply. Furthermore, the values should be applied only once technical guidelines for monitoring this parameter have been drawn up in accordance with Article 13(7) of Directive (EU) 2020/2184.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 69 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
(11) Considering the growing awareness of the relevance of mixtures and therefore of effect-based monitoring for determining chemical status, and considering that sufficiently robust effect-based monitoring methods already exist for estrogenic substances, Member States should apply such methods to assess the cumulative effects of estrogenic substances in surface waters over a period of at least two years. This will allow the comparison of effect- based results with the results obtained using the conventional methods for monitoring the three estrogenic substances listed in Annex I to Directive 2008/105/EC. That comparison will be used to assess whether effect-based monitoring methods may be used as reliable screening methods. Using suchThe assessments will employ only screening methods wouldhich have the advantage ofproven within the scientific community to be very reliable at delivering accurate data. This would allowing the effects of all estrogenic substances having similar effects to be covered, and not only those listed in Annex I to Directive 2008/105/EC. The definition of EQS in Directive 2000/60/EC should be modified to ensure that it may, in the future, also cover trigger values that might be set for assessing the results of effect- based monitoring. In order for the screening methods to prove their high degree of reliability in the scientific community, the methods must be put forward for and subjected to a public notice and consultation in line with the existing procedure for proposing amendments to EU directives.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 72 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 34 a (new)
(34a) This directive introduces new and more demanding technical and technological services for both analytics and sampling. For these services to be sustainable, the Commission will carry out an in-depth economic feasibility assessment, in order to quantify the economic, bureaucratic and administrative costs that will fall to the authorities responsible for monitoring, and to examine other possibilities offering either better procurement or recruitment and staff training alternatives.
2023/04/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 73 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 34 b (new)
(34b) In view of the changes proposed in this directive, the surface water chemical status assessment will change with respect to the current classification and determine the need for a review of the implementation of the common agricultural policy to weigh up any changes thereto.
2023/04/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 74 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 34 c (new)
(34c) Given the significance of the reference analytical methods and effect- based methods referred to in this directive, common reference guidelines will need to be issued in this regard.
2023/04/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 75 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2000/60/EC
Article 1 – indent 4
— achieving the objectives of relevant international agreements, including those which aim to prevent and eliminate pollution of the marine environment, by Union action to cease or phase out discharges, emissions and losses of priority hazardous substances, with the exception of those no longer used or produced in Europe, with the ultimate aim of achieving concentrations in the marine environment near background values for naturally occurring substances and close to zero for man-made synthetic substances. Priority hazardous substances that are no longer used or produced in Europe should be monitored and a more in-depth assessment carried out of the related trend, discharges, emissions and losses;
2023/04/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 80 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
(21) To ensure effective and coherent decision-making and develop synergies with the work carried out in the framework of other Union legislation on chemicals, the European Chemicals Agency (‘ECHA’), should be given a permanent and clearly circumscribed role in the prioritisation of substances to be included in the watch lists and in the lists of substances in Annexes I and II to Directive 2008/105/EC and Annexes I and II to Directive 2006/118/EC, and in the derivation of appropriate science-based quality standards. The Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) and the Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) of ECHA, should facilitate the carrying out of certain tasks conferred on ECHA by providing opinions. ECHA should also ensure better coordination between various pieces of environmental law through increased transparency as regards pollutants on a watch list or the development of Union wide or national EQS or thresholds, by making relevant scientific reports publicly available. To this end, the ECHA should determine the appropriate, proportionate and cost- effective level and combination of product and process checks for both point and diffuse sources. The substances should also be classified as priorities for action on the basis of the risk identified by means of a simplified assessment procedure anchored in scientific principles.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 81 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Directive 2000/60/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) Member States shall implement the necessary measures to progressively reduce pollution from priority substances and river basin specific pollutants, and to cease or phase out emissions, discharges and losses of priority hazardous substances, with the exception of those no longer used or produced in Europe;
2023/04/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 91 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Directive 2000/60/EC
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee on which the Member States shall be represented by experts in areas including the construction and management of flood defences and infrastructure, storage facilities and the use of water intended mainly for irrigation and environmental upkeep. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council*.
2023/04/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 98 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 34 a (new)
(34a) This directive introduces new and more demanding technical and technological services for both analytics and sampling. For these services to be sustainable, the Commission will carry out an in-depth economic feasibility assessment, in order to quantify the economic, bureaucratic and administrative costs that will fall to the authorities responsible for monitoring, and to examine other possibilities offering better procurement and alternatives for recruitment and staff training.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 99 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 34 b (new)
(34b) Given the cross-border nature of many river basins, an expert scientific study will be required to consider setting common EQS at the European level for river basin-specific pollutants.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 100 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 34 c (new)
(34c) In view of the changes proposed in this directive, the surface water chemical status assessment will change with respect to the current classification and determine the need for a review of the implementation of the common agricultural policy to weigh up any changes thereto.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 101 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 34 d (new)
(34d) Given the significance of the reference analytical methods and effect- based methods referred to in this directive, common reference guidelines will need to be issued in this regard.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 103 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2000/60/EC
Article 1 – point e) – fourth indent
-— achieving the objectives of relevant international agreements, including those which aim to prevent and eliminate pollution of the marine environment, by Union action to cease or phase out discharges, emissions and losses of priority hazardous substances, with the exception of those no longer used or produced in Europe, with the ultimate aim of achieving concentrations in the marine environment near background values for naturally occurring substances and close to zero for man-made synthetic substances.; priority hazardous substances that are no longer used or produced in Europe should be monitored and a more in-depth assessment carried out of the related trend, discharges, emissions and losses;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 105 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2000/60/EC
Article 2 – point 24)
(24) ‘Good surface water chemical status’ means the chemical status required to meet the environmental objectives for surface waters set out in Article 4(1), point (a), of this Directive, that is the chemical status achieved by a body of surface water in which concentrations of pollutants do not exceed the environmental quality standards for priority substances listed in Part A of Annex I to Directive 2008/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* and the environmental quality standards for river basin specific pollutants set in accordance with Article 8(2), point (c), and Article 8d(1) of that Directive.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 106 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2000/60/EC
Article 2 – point 30)
(30) ‘Priority substances’ means substances listed in Part A of Annex I to Directive 2008/105/EC, that is substances which present a significant risk to or via the aquatic environment in a high proportion of Member States.’the qualified majority of Member States, as established by the Commission following a public notice, a debate and observations;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 115 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2006/118/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Ccommittee on which the Member States shall be represented by experts in areas including the construction and management of flood defences and infrastructure, storage facilities and the use of water intended mainly for irrigation, for environmental upkeep. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council*.
2023/04/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 116 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive 2000/60/EC
Article 2 – point 30 a)
(30b) ‘River basin specific pollutants’ means pollutants that are not or no longer identified as priority substances but which Member States have identified, on the basis of the assessment of pressures and impacts on surface water bodies carried out in accordance with Annex II to this Directive, as posing a significant risk to or via the aquatic environment within their territory.;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 117 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
‘Environmental quality standard’ means the concentration of a particular pollutant or group of pollutants in water, sediment or biota not to be exceeded in order to protect human health and the environment or a trigger value for the adverse effect on human health or the environment of such a pollutant or group of pollutants measured using an appropriate effect-based method.’;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 123 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8 b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish, having regard to scientific reports prepared by ECHA, a watch list of substances for which it is necessary to gather Union wide monitoring data from the Member States and to lay down the formats to be used by the Member States for reporting the results of that monitoring and related information to the Commission. The monitoring activities are not expected to entail costs for farms. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 9(2).
2023/04/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 129 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Directive 2000/60/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a) – point iv)
(iv) Member States shall implement the necessary measures to progressively reduce pollution from priority substances and river basin specific pollutants, and to cease or phase out emissions, discharges and losses of priority hazardous substances., with the exception of those no longer used or produced in Europe;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 137 #

2022/0344(COD)

4. Member States shall ensure that the available individual monitoring data collected in accordance with point 1.3.4 of Annex V and the resulting status in accordance with Annex V are made available to the public and to the European Environment Agency (EEA) at least once a year electronically in a machine-readable format in accordance with Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council*, Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council** and Directive (EU) 2019/1024 of the European Parliament and of the Council***. For those purposes, Member States shall use the formats established in accordance with paragraph 3 of this Article.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 145 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Directive 2000/60/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a)
(a) emission controls based on best available techniques;, to be established by the Commission in a specific delegated regulation
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 166 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Directive 2000/60/EC
Article 20 a – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 20(1) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive]36 months following the issue of the reference guidelines on effect-based methods.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 168 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Directive 2000/60/EC
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee on which the Member States shall be represented by experts in areas including the construction and management of flood defences and infrastructure, storage facilities and the use of water intended mainly for irrigation and environmental upkeep. It shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council*.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 171 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Directive 2000/60/EC
Annex VIII
(19) Annex VIII is amended in accordance with Annex II to this Directive;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 178 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a Directive 2006/118/EC
(c) threshold values established at Union level in accordance with Article 8(3) and listed in Part D of Annex II to this Directive.environmental quality standards set at European level for consistency among the Member States to prevent disparities in chemical classification;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 179 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Directive 2006/118/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Threshold values referred to in paragraph 1, point (b), may be established at the national level, at the level of the river basin district or the part of the international river basin district falling within the territory of a Member State, or at the level of a body or a group of bodies of groundwater.;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 180 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Directive 2006/118/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 5
(c) paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: ‘5. All threshold values referred to in paragraph 1 shall be published in the river basin management plans to be produced under Article 13 of Directive 2000/60/EC, together with a summary of the information set out in Part C of Annex II to this Directive. Member States shall, by [OP please insert the date = the first day of the month following 18 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive], inform the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) of the national threshold values referred to in paragraph 1, point (b). ECHA shall make that information publicly available.; ’’deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 181 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d
Directive 2006/118/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall amend the list of threshold values applied in their territories whenever new information on pollutants, groups of pollutants, or indicators of pollution indicates that a threshold value needs to be set for an additional substance, that an existing threshold value needs to be modified, or that a threshold value previously removed from the list needs to be re-inserted. If relevant threshold values are established or amended at Union level, Member States shall adapt the list of threshold values applied in their territories to those values. ;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 184 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2006/118/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the values for the groundwater quality standards listed in Annex I and the threshold values referred to in Article 3(1), points (b) and (c), are not exceeded at any monitoring point in that body or group of bodies of groundwater; or;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 186 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2006/118/EC
Article 6a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish, having regard to scientific reports prepared by ECHA, a watch list of substances for which Union-wide monitoring data are to be gathered by the Member States and to lay down the formats to be used by the Member States for reporting the results of that monitoring and related information to the Commission. The same analytical techniques and methods shall be set for all Member States for the sake of data comparability. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 9(2).
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 196 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2006/118/EC
Article 6a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
ECHA shall prepare scientific reports to assist the Commission in selecting the substances for the watch list, taking into account key scientific knowledge and the following information:
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 210 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2006/118/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall review, for 1. the first time by … [OP: please insert the date = six years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] and every six years thereafter, the list of pollutants set out in Annex I aand indicators set out in Part B of Annex II. To this end, the quality standards for those pollutants set out in that Annex, as well asCommission should determine the appropriate, proportionate and cost-effective level and combination of product and process checks for both point and diffuse sources. The substances should also be classified as priorities for action on the lbasist of pollutthe risk identified by meants and indicators set out in Part B of Annex IIof a simplified assessment procedure anchored in scientific principles.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 219 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2006/118/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 8a, to amend Annex I to adapt it to technical and scientific progress by adding or removing groundwater pollutants and quality standards for those pollutants set out in that Annex and to amend Part B in orderPart B to adapt it to technical and scientific progress by adding pollutants or indicators for which Member States have to consider establishing national thresholds.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 235 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2006/118/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Ccommittee. That committee on which the Member States shall be represented by experts in areas including the construction and management of flood defences and infrastructure, storage facilities and the use of water intended mainly for irrigation, for environmental upkeep. It shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council*.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 237 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2006/118/EC
Annex I
(11) Annex I is replaced by the text in Annex III to this Directive;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 243 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a Directive 2008/105/EC
(iii) the substances numbered 5, 9, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 30, 34, 37, 41, 44 in Part A of Annex I, for which revised EQS are set, and the newly identified substances numbered 46 to 70 in Part A of Annex I, with effect from … [OP please insert the date = the first day of the36 months following 18 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive]the issue of the guidelines on the reference analytical methods, with the aim of preventing deterioration in the chemical status of surface water bodies and of achieving good surface water chemical status in relation to those substances.;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 257 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall review, for the first time by … [OP: Please insert the date = six years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] and every six years thereafter, the list of priority substances and the corresponding EQS for those substances set out in Part A of Annex I and the list of pollutants set out in Part A of Annex II. To this end, the Commission should determine the appropriate, proportionate and cost-effective level and combination of product and process checks for both point and diffuse sources. The substances should also be classified as priorities for action on the basis of the risk identified by means of a simplified assessment procedure anchored in scientific principles.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 275 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall, from … [OP please insert the date = the first day of the36 months following 18 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive], for a period of two yearthe issue of the guidelines on the reference analytical methods, monitor the presence of estrogenic substances in water bodies, using effect-based monitoring methods. They shall conduct the monitoring at least four times during each of the two years at locations where the three estrogenic hormones 7-Beta estradiol (E2), Estrone (E1) and Alpha-Ethinyl estradiol (EE2) listed in Part A to Annex I to this Directive, are being monitored using conventional analytical methods in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2000/60/EC and Annex V to that Directive. Member States may use the network of monitoring sites identified for the surveillance monitoring of representative surface water bodies in accordance with point 1.3.1 of Annex V to Directive 2000/60/EC. To this end, the resources required to perform these activities need to be duly incorporated, and specific guidelines and reference analytical methods are essential. In addition, a training period should be factored in for staff at the national environmental agencies.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 276 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish, having regard to scientific reports prepared by ECHA, a watch list of substances for which it is necessary to gather Union wide monitoring data from the Member States and to lay down the formats to be used by the Member States for reporting the results of that monitoring and related information to the Commission. The monitoring activities are not expected to entail costs for farms. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 9(2).
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 277 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7 Directive 2008/105/EC
The watch list shall contain a maximum of 10 substances or groups of substances at any one time, and shall indicate the monitoring matrices and the possible methods of analysis for each substance. Those monitoring matrices and methods shall not entail excessive costs for the competent authorities. For these investigations, an in-depth assessment will nevertheless be required to estimate the costs associated with monitoring, the analytical methods, equipment upgrades and dedicated staff. The substances to be included in the watch list shall be selected from amongst the substances for which the information available indicates that they may pose a significant risk at Union level to, or via, the aquatic environment and for which monitoring data are insufficient. The watch list shall include substances of emerging concern.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 285 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
As soon as suitable monitoring, precise and EU-wide analytical methods for monitoring micro- plastics (including the types that will need to be sought) and selected antimicrobial resistance genes have been identified, those substances shall be included in the watch list.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 288 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – introductory part
ECHA shall prepare scientific reports to assist the Commission in selecting the substances for the watch list, taking into account key scientific knowledge and the following information:
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 290 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point e
(e) research projects and scientific publications, including information on trends and predictions based on modelling or other predictive assessments and data and information from remote sensing technologies, earth observation (Copernicus services), in-situ sensors and devices, or citizen science data, leveraging the opportunities offeprovided that the models or other predictive assessments, sensors and devices ared by artificial intelligence, advanced data analysis and processingroadly accepted by the scientific community as approaches with sound scientific foundations.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 297 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8d
(8) the following Article 8d is inserted: ‘Article 8d River Basin Specific Pollutants 1. Member States shall set and apply EQS for the river basin specific pollutants covered by the categories listed in Part A of Annex II to this Directive, where those pollutants pose a risk to water bodies in one or more of their river basin districts based on the analyses and reviews under Article 5 of Directive 2000/60/EU, in accordance with the procedure set out in Part B of Annex II to this Directive. Member States shall, by [OP please insert the date = the first day of the month following 18 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive], inform ECHA of the EQS referred to in the first subparagraph. ECHA shall make that information publicly available. 2. Where EQS for river basin specific pollutants have been set at Union level and listed in Part C of Annex II, in accordance with Article 8, those EQS shall take precedence over EQS for river basin specific pollutants established at national level in accordance with paragraph 1. Those EQS set at Union level shall also be applied by the Member States to establish whether the river basin specific pollutants listed in Part C of Annex II pose a risk. Compliance with the applicable national EQS or EQS set at Union level, where relevant, is required for a water body to be in good chemical status, in accordance with the definition set out in Article 2(24) of Directive 2000/60/EC.;’deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 299 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by [OP please insert the date = the first day of the month following 18 months aftermonth once 36 months have elapsed since the datissue of entry into forcethe guidelines ofn this Directivee reference analytical methods].
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 306 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2000/60/EC
Annex VIII – point 13
(2) point 13 is added: ’13. Microorganisms, genes or genetic material reflecting the presence of microorganisms resistant to antimicrobial agents, in particular microorganisms pathogenic to humans or livestock..’deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 310 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III
Directive 2006/118/EC
Annex I – Footnote 12 a (new)
(12a) All references to the PFAS shall include their salts and the linear and branched structural isomers.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 311 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III
Directive 2006/118/EC
Annex I – Footnote 12 b (new)
(12b) Given the different criteria for identifying metabolites in the Member States, provision will need to be made, before this directive enters into force, for a list of active substances together with the relevant and non-relevant metabolites and information on the associated risk.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 316 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2008/105/EC
Annex I Part A – Table – Row 2 – Footnote 3
(3) This parameter is the EQS expressed as an annual average value (AA- EQS). Unless otherwise specified, it applies to the total concentration of all substances anisomers, including branched isomers.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 317 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2008/105/EC
Annex I – Part A – Table – Row 9 – Footnote 10
(10) No indicative parameter is provided for this group of substances. The indicative parameter(s) must be dey therefore need to be clearly identifined through the analytical methodand standardised at Member State level.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 105 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
The Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development calls on the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, as the committee responsible, to propose that the Commission proposal be rejected.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 120 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The European Parliament resolution of 12 February 2019 on the implementation of Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides41noted 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, stressing that those targets must be matched by increased availability on the market of sustainable alternatives with equivalent effectiveness in plant health protection. _________________ 41 P8_TA(2019)0082, 12 February 2019. 42 P9_TA(2021)0425, 20 October 2021.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 129 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) In order to ensure full attainment of the objectives of the Union legal framework on sustainable use of plant protection products, it needs to be adapted by laying down clearer and directly applicable rules for operators. In addition, a number of rulguidelines should be clarified, including the rulguidelines on the application of integrated pest management, restrictions of use of plant protection products, where risks to human health and the environment are identified on the basis of data from local monitoring by the competent authorities, and the inspections of equipment used to apply plant protection products. It is therefore appropriate to repeal Directive 2009/128/EC and replace it with a regulation.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 160 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Biological control agents are a sustainable control alternative to the use of chemical products for the control of harmful organisms. As notone of the alternatives to chemical products, whose sustainability in terms of effectiveness with regard to the control of harmful animals must be assessed in any case. As acknowledged in Council Decision (EU) 2021/110257, biological control agents have aold growing importance in sustainable agriculture and forestry and have an instrumental role to play in the success of integrated pest management and both organic and conventional farming. Access to biological controls facilitateswould make it easier to movinge away from chemical plant protection products and apply them as a last resort in line with the principles of integrated pest management (IPM). 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).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 178 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) Given the different levels of historical progress and, substantial differences in intensity of pesticide use between Member States, and the need for plant protection products to maintain a sufficient level of production, guaranteeing food security it is necessary to allow Member States some flexibility when setting their own binding national targetcontributions (“national 2030 reduction targetcontributions”). Intensity of use is best measured by dividing the total quantity of active substances placed on the market, and therefore used, in the form of plant protection products in a particular Member State by the surface area over which the active substances were applied. Intensity in the use of chemical pesticides, and in particular of the more hazardous pesticides, correlates with greater dependency on chemical pesticides, greater risks to human health and the environment and less sustainable farming practices. It is therefore appropriate to allow Member States to take their lower intensity of use of chemical pesticides than the Union average into account in setting their national 2030 reduction targetcontributions. It is also appropriate to require them to take their higher intensity of use of chemical pesticides than the Union average into account in setting their national 2030 reduction targetcontributions. In addition, in order to give recognition to past efforts by Member States, they should also be allowed to take into account historical progress prior to the adoption of the Farm to Fork Strategy when setting national 2030 reduction targets. Conversely, where Member States have increased, or made only limited reductions in, their use and risk of chemical plant protection products, they should now make a greater contribution to the achievement of the Union 2030 reduction targets, while also taking account of their intensity of pesticide use. In order to ensure a fair and collective effort towards the achievement of Union- wide targets and an adequate level of ambition, minimum limits should be laid down for national 2030 reductioncontributions targets. The EU’s outermost regions, as listed in Article 349 of the Treaty, are located in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Indian Ocean. Due to permanent constraints such as their remoteness to the European continent, insularity and high exposure to climate change, it is appropriate to allow Member States to take into account the specific needs of these regions as regards the use of plant protection products and measures tailored to specific climatic conditions and crops. In order to ensure a fair and collective effort towards the achievement of Union-wide targets, where a Member State reaches the level of its 2030 national reduction target before 2030, it should not be required to undertake additional reduction efforts, but it should closely monitor annual fluctuations in the use and risk of chemical plant protection products and in the use of more hazardous plant protection products to ensure progress towards meeting the respective 2030 national reduction targetcontribution. In the interests of transparency, Member State responses to any Commission recommendations in relation to the level of ambition of national targetreduction contributions and the annual progress made towards them should be publicly accessible.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 188 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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. Member States should take into account predictable and unpredictable variables such as bad weather, high probability of being affected by pests and diseases, crop diversity, climate change. 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.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 200 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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, accessibility and affordability of low-risk alternatives and use of biological control and other non-chemical alternatives, including new genome techniques and digital and precision technologies. Availability of these alternatives will incentivise the adoption of low chemical pesticide- input pest management practices such as organic farming.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 205 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) In view of the continuing difficulties owing to the geopolitical and economic context, to the need to ensure food is safe, and delays in the availability of effective alternatives for farmers, such as the speeding up of authorisation procedures for low-impact active substances or new genomic selection techniques, the time frame for achieving the goal of reducing the use and risk of plant protection products under this regulation needs to be reviewed.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 209 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 Council64and 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).be consistent with the EU legislation referred to in this regulation and 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. _________________ 65 Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 December 2021 establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 (OJ L 435, 6.12.2021, p. 1).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 210 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) Economic instruments, including those under the CAP that provide support to farmers, can play a crucial 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 tocan 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. Beyond the CAP, there is a need to deliver adequate funding to farmers to ensure they receive the financial support that avoids productivity losses and ensures the environmental, economic and social sustainability of European agriculture.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 241 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) Use of plant protection products may have particularly negative impacts in certain areas that are frequently used by the general public or by vulnerable groups, communities in which people live and work and ecologically sensitive areas, such as Natura 2000 sites protected in accordance with Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council67and Council Directive 92/43/EEC68. If plant protection products are used in areas used by the general public, the possibility of exposure of humans to such plant protection products is high. In order to protect human health and the environment, the use of plant protection products in sensitive areas and within 3 metres of such areas, should therefore be prohibited. Derogations from the prohibition should only be allowed under certain conditions and on a case- by-case basis. _________________ 67 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). 68 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). If plant protection products are used in areas used by the general public, the possibility of exposure of humans to such plant protection products is high.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 248 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) The aquatic environment and drinking water supplies are especially sensitive to plant protection products. In order to protect the aquatic environment, the use of plant protection products in and around surface waters areas should therefore be prohibited. Member States should have in place appropriate measures to avoid deterioration of surface and groundwater as well as coastal and marine waters and allow achievement of good surface and groundwater status, to protect the aquatic environment and drinking water supplies from the impact of plant protection products. In addition, it is important that professional users are trained in how to minimise or eliminate applications of certain plant protection products classified as “harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects”, “very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects” or “toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects”. It is also important that professional users are trained on the importance of giving preference to low risk plant protection products or non-chemical alternatives, use of drift reducing technology and risk mitigation measures. In this connection, the technical guidance from the European Life-TOPPS prowadis (Train Operators to Promote Practices and Sustainability - to protect water from diffuse sources) project should be adhered to. The project provides for the training of operators to prevent point source pollution by establishing the management guidelines ('good agricultural practices') needed to prevent point and diffuse contamination of surface water bodies by plant protection products.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 265 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
(32) It is essential that Member States establish and maintain systems of both initial and follow-up training for distributors, advisors and professional users of plant protection products and certification systems to record such training, in order to ensure that those operators are fully aware of the potential risks to human health and the environment and of the appropriate measures to reduce those risks as much as possible. The training for advisors should be more extensive than that of distributors and professional users since they need to be able to support the proper implementation of integrated pest management and crop- specific rulguidelines. The use or purchase of a plant protection product authorised for professional use must be limited to persons in possession of a training certificate. In addition, in order to ensure safe use of plant protection products for human health and the environment, distributors should be required to provide both professional and non-professional purchasers of plant protection products with product specific information at point of sale.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 285 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 reduccontributions 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.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 308 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
(49) The implementation of this Regulation by Member States will result in new and enhanced obligations for farmers and other pesticides users. Some of them constitute statutory management requirements and standards of good agricultural and environmental conditions of land as listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council78, which, in accordance with that Regulation, farmers must comply with to receive CAP payments, whereas other requirements, which go beyond the baseline of mandatory requirements, may be rewarded with additional payments under voluntary regimes like eco-schemes pursuant to Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115. Article 31(5), points (a) and (b), and Article 70(3), points (a) and (b), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 provide that the CAP funding is only available for practices implemented under an eco- scheme or agri-environmental-climate commitment which go beyond the relevant statutory management requirements and the standards of good agricultural and environmental conditions of land established under that Regulation and the relevant minimum requirements for the use of fertiliser and plant protection products, animal welfare, as well as other relevant mandatory requirements established by national and Union law. Since farmers and other users need to be financially supported in their transition toward a more sustainable use of pesticides, Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 needs to be amended to allow the financing of requirements imposed in accordance with this Regulation during a transitional period. This exceptional option for Member States to provide additional funding for measures taken in implementing this Regulation should apply to any obligation for farmers and other users resulting from the application of this Regulation, including compulsory farming practices imposed by the crop-specific rules for integrated pest management. Further, pursuant to Article 73(5) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, investments by farmers to comply with new requirements imposed by Union law may be supported for a maximum of 24 months from the date on which they become mandatory for the holding. Similarly, a longer transition period should be set out for investments complying with requirements imposed on farmers in accordance with this Regulation. Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 should therefore be amended accordingly. _________________ 78 Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 December 2021 establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013, (OJ L 435, 6.12.2021, p. 1).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 310 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49 a (new)
(49a) EU policies increasingly impose obligations on farmers, in particular, obligations to comply with environmental sustainability requirements and standards, which has a significant impact on production costs. However, agricultural producers in third countries who export to the EU are not subject to increased obligations. Therefore, the limits, requirements and obligations imposed on agricultural producers in the EU should also apply to producers of agricultural products imported from third countries and be monitored regularly. As a matter of principle, imports into the EU should reflect the high requirements that EU farmers have to meet. A level playing field for production based on an equivalent political approach of reciprocity is needed if agricultural producers and the agri-food sector as a whole are to be safeguarded in the EU.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 318 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by providing for the setting, and achievement by 2030, of reduction targets for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products, establishing requirements for use, storage, sale and disposal of plant protection products and for relevant application equipment, providing for training and awareness raising, and providing for implementation of integrated pest management.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 403 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point e
(e) non-productive areas as defined under the EU standards on good agricultural and environmental condition of land (GAEC), GAEC standard 8 listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 405 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point f – point i
(i) any protected area under Directive 2000/60/EC, including possible safeguard zones as well as modifications of those areas following the risk assessment results for drinking water abstraction points under Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council81; _________________ 81 Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on the quality of water intended for human consumption (OJ L 435, 23.12.2020, p. 1).deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 416 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point f – point ii
(ii) sites of Community importance in the list referred to in Article 4(2) of Directive 92/43/EEC and the special areas of conservation designated in accordance with Article 4(4) of that Directive, and special protection areas classified pursuant to Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC, and any other national, regional, or local protected area reported by the Member States to the Nationally designated protected areas inventory (CDDA);deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 424 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point f – point iii
(iii) any area for which the monitoring of pollinator species carried out in accordance with Article 17(1), point (f), of Regulation xxx/xxx [reference to adopted act to be inserted] establishes that it sustains one or more pollinator species which the European Red Lists classify as being threatened with extinction.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 432 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 22
(22) ‘non-chemical methods’ means alternatives to chemical plant protection products, including strategies based on the use of synthetic pheromones/semiochemicals;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 504 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By [OP: please insert the date – 612 months after the date of application of this Regulation] each Member State shall adopt national targets in its national legislation to achieve by 2030 a reduction set in accordance with this Article, from the average of the years 2015, 2016 andfrom 2009 to 20171, of the following:
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 560 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Subject to paragraphs 5 to 8, the national 2030 reduction targets shall be set at such level so as to achieve a reduction between the average of the years 2015, 2016 andfrom 2009 to 20171 and the year 2030 in the relevant Member State that at least equals 50%.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 565 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
A Member State may reduce its national targetcontribution for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products referred to in paragraph 4 to a percentage that is a mid- point between the figure related to intensity as laid down in the second subparagraph of this paragraph and the figure related to the use and risk as laid down in the third subparagraph of this paragraph. Where that percentage is higher than 50%, the Member State shall increase its national target to that percentage.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 579 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) 35% where a Member State’s weighted intensity of use and risk of chemical plant protection products during the average of the years 2015, 2016 andfrom 2011 to 201720 is less than 70% of the Union average;.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 586 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) 50% where a Member State’s weighted intensity of use and risk of chemical plant protection products during the average of the years 2015, 2016 andfrom 2011 to 201720 is between 70% and 140% of the Union average;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 595 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) 65% where a Member State’s weighted intensity of use and risk of chemical plant protection products during the average of the years 2015, 2016 andfrom 2011 to 201720 is more than 140% of the Union average.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 612 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
For the purposes of this paragraph ‘weighted intensity of the use and the risk of chemical plant protection products’ means a value corresponding to the kilograms of chemical active substances in plant protection products sold per year in a Member State, weighted according to their hazard weightings as set out in row (iii) of the Table ofin Annex I, divided by the number of hectares of utilised agricultural area . Those weightings shall be gauged by means of a set of scientifically justified and tailor-made harmonised risk indicators for analysing that Member Statee use data.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 627 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) 35% where a Member State’s intensity of use of the more hazardous plant protection products during the average of the years 2015, 2016 andfrom 2011 to 201720 is less than 70% of the Union average;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 635 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) 50% where a Member State’s intensity of use of the more hazardous plant protection products during the average of the years 2015, 2016 andfrom 2011 to 201720 is between 70% and 1470% of the Union average;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 649 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 – point a
(a) where a Member State has achieved a greater reduction in the use of the more hazardous plant protection products than the Union average between the average of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017,from 2011 to 2020 is a figure that is established by subtracting from 50% the difference between the reduction achieved and the Union average reduction;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 696 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – title
Initial assessment of national targetcontributions by the Commission
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 699 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall review the national 2030 reduction targetcontributions communicated to it in accordance with Article 5(9) and the information explaining any lowering of targets made in accordance with Article 5(5) or Article 5(6).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 703 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission concludes, on the basis of the information made available to it, that the national 2030 reduction targets communicated by a Member State need to be set at a more ambitious level, it shall, by … [OP: please insert the date – 1 year after the date of application of this Regulation], recommend that Member State to increase the level of its national 2030 reduction targets. The Commission shall make that recommendation public.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 709 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Where a Member State adjusts its national 2030 reduction targets as recommended by the Commission, it shall amend the national targets set in its national legislation in accordance with Article 5 and include the adjusted targets in its national action plan together with the Commission’s recommendation.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 716 #

2022/0196(COD)

4. Where a Member States decides not to adjust its national 2030 reduction targets, as recommended by the Commission, it shall include the justifications for such decision in its national action plan together with the text of the recommendation.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 722 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. Member States which have received a Commission recommendation referred to in paragraph 2 shall communicate the adjusted targets, or their justification for not adjusting them, as applicable, to the Commission by… [OP: please insert the date – 18 months after the date of application of this Regulation].deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 725 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. Having assessed the level of national 2030 reduction targets of all Member States set in accordance with Article 5, the Commission shall verify whether their average at least equals 50% so as to achieve the corresponding Union 2030 reduction target.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 734 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7
7. If the average of national 2030 reduction targets of all Member States is lower than 50%, the Commission shall recommend that one or more Member States increase the level of their national 2030 reduction targets in order to achieve the Union 2030 reduction targets. The Commission shall make any such recommendation public.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 743 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8
8. Within one month of receiving the recommendation referred to in paragraph 7, a Member State shall take one of the following actions: (a) adjust its national 2030 reduction targets as recommended by the Commission, amend the national targets set in its national legislation in accordance with Article 5 and include the adjusted targets in its national action plan together with the Commission recommendation; (b) provide justifications for not adjusting its national 2030 reduction targets as recommended by the Commission, and include the justifications for such decision in its national action plan together with the Commission recommendation.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 767 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 August of each calendar year, the Commission shall publish on a website the average trends in progress towards achieving the Union 2030 reduction targetcontributions. These trends shall be calculated as the difference between the average of the years 2015-2017 and the year ending 20 months prior to the publication. The trends shall be calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex I.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 811 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) a link to the relevant parts of CAP strategic plans, drawn-up in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, which set out plans for an increase in the utilised agricultural area engaged in organic farming and how the plans will contribute to achieving the target set out in the 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 system84of having 25% of the utilised agricultural area devoted to organic farming by 2030; _________________ 84 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 envirof having 25% of the utilised agricultural area devoted to organic farming by 2030 without undermining the profitability of the rest of the existing sustainable production mentally-friendly food system (COM/2020/381 final).thods used in EU territories;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1058 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Professional users shall first apply measures that do not require the use of chemical plant protection products for the prevention or suppression of harmful organisms before resorting to application of chemical plant protection products.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1082 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 7 a (new)
- - semiochemical-based methods for capturing harmful organisms; - use of low-risk plant protection products;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1087 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Where a professional user has not applied a measure listed in the first subparagraph of this paragraph, the records referred to in Article 14(1) shall contain reasons thereof.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1140 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Professional users shall perform all of the following, on the basis of the records on the use of plant protection products and other plant protection measures, and by monitoring harmful organisms, verify whether the plant protection methods employed have been successful and feed their findings into decision-making on future actions:.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1141 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 8 – point a
(a) check and document the level of success of the applied plant protection measures on the basis of the records on the use of plant protection products and other interventions, and the monitoring of harmful organisms;deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1142 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) apply the information obtained by performing the actions referred to in point (a) as part of the decision-making process regarding future interventions.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1372 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Any restriction on the production for export to third countries of plant protection products containing active substances whose use is not approved in the European Union shall be in accordance with provisions of the Regulation (EU) 649/2012 on the export and import of hazardous chemicals in accordance with the Rotterdam Convention.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1419 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. An application by a professional user for a permit for the use of a plant protection product in a sensitive area shall include the information necessary to demonstrate that the conditions set out in paragraph 3 are met.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1422 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5
5. The competent authority referred to in paragraph 3 shall decide on the application for a permit for the use of a plant protection product within 2 weeks of its submission.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1434 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6
6. The permit to use a plant protection product in a sensitive area shall indicate all of the following: (a) the conditions for limited and controlled use by the applicant; (b) the obligation to display notices regarding use of plant protection products on the perimeter of the area to be treated, and any specific form such display is to take; (c) risk mitigation measures; (d) the duration of validity of the permit.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1436 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – point a
(a) the conditions for limited and controlled use by the applicant;deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1440 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) the obligation to display notices regarding use of plant protection products on the perimeter of the area to be treated, and any specific form such display is to take;deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1442 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – point c
(c) risk mitigation measures;deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1443 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – point d
(d) the duration of validity of the permit.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1446 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 7
7. A professional user that has been granted a permit to use a plant protection product in a sensitive area shall display notices to that regard on the perimeter of the area to be treated in the form indicated in the permit.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1453 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 8
8. Where a permit for use of a plant protection product in a sensitive area is granted, before the first day of its validity, the competent authority referred to in paragraph 3 shall make publicly available the following information: (a) the location of the use; (b) the evidence for the exceptional circumstances justifying the application of a plant protection product; (c) the start and end date of the approval period of the permit, which shall not exceed 60 consecutive days; (d) the relevant weather conditions allowing a safe application; (e) the name of the plant protection product or products; (f) the application equipment to be used and the risk mitigation measures to be taken.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1477 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The use of all plant protection products is prohibited on all surface waters and within 3 metres of such waters. This 3 metre buffer zone shall not be reduced by using alternative risk-mitigation techniques.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1531 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Where certain categories of unmanned aircraft fulfil the criteria set out in paragraph 2, a Member State may exempt aAerial application by such unmanned aircraft from theis not prohibition laid down in Article 20(1) prior to any aerialed for the targeted application of plant protection products.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1534 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
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 and land- based application equipment. These factors shall include criteria relating to: (a) the technical specifications of the unmanned aircraft, including in relation to spray drift, number and size of rotors, payload, boom width and overall weight, operating height and speed; (b) the weather conditions, including wind speed; (c) the area to be sprayed, including its topography; (d) the availability of plant protection products authorized for use as ultra-low volume formulations in the relevant Member State; (e) potential use of unmanned aircraft in conjunction with real time kinematic precision farming in certain cases; (f) the level of training required for pilots operating an unmanned aircraft; (g) potential concurrent use of multiple unmanned aircraft in the same area.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1558 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 with a view to supplementing this Regulation to specify precise criteria in relation to the factors set out in paragraph 2 once technical progress and scientific developments allow for the development of such precise criteriaechnical qualifications, use or training.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1686 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
3. Each professional user shall consulAll users who do not already use digital tools to monitor the use of pest man independent advisoragement products by means of a recognised business advisory service shall make use of strategic advice at least once a year for the purposes of receiving the strategic advice referred to in paragraph 4.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1841 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two Union 2030 reduction targetcontributions 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.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1850 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 targetcontributions annually until and including 2030 and publish those results on the website referred to in Article 7.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1891 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 a (new)
Article 43 a Amendment of Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 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 (OJ L 70, 16.3.2005, p. 1–16) shall be amended as follows: 1. In Article 3(2)(g), 'import tolerance' is deleted; 2. In Article 6, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. All parties demonstrating, by providing sufficient evidence, a legitimate interest in health, including civil society organisations, along with commercially interested parties, such as manufacturers, growers and producers of products covered by Annex I, may also submit an application to a Member State in accordance with Article 7.' 3. In Article 6, paragraph 4 is deleted.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1895 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 3
However, Article 21 shall apply from [OP: please insert the date = 3 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation].deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 80 #

2022/0195(COD)

(2) The European Green Deal43 has set out an ambitious roadmap to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, aiming to protect, conserve and enhance the Union’s natural capital, and to protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. As part of the European Green Deal, the Commission has adopted an EU Biodiversity Strategy for 203044. As part of the European Green Deal, the Commission has adopted an EU Biodiversity Strategy for 203044. In light of events in recent years that have profoundly changed the EU’s economic and political situation, those strategies must be revised in order to adopt more realistic and attainable targets. _________________ 43 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). 44 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, 20.5.2020, COM(2020) 380 final.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 84 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) In its conclusions of 23 October 50 2020 , the Council acknowledged that preventing further decline of the current state of biodiversity and nature will be essential, but not sufficient to bring nature back into our lives. The Council reaffirmed that more ambition on nature restoration is needed as proposed with the new EU Nature Restoration Plan, which includes measures to protect and restore biodiversity beyond protected areas. The Council also stated that it awaited a proposal for legally binding nature restoration targets, subject to an impact assessment. _________________ 50 Council Conclusions on Biodiversity - the need for urgent action, 12210/20.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 103 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) Deadlines should therefore be established for putting in place restoration measures within and beyond Natura 2000 sites, in order to gradually improve the condition of protected habitat types across the Union as well as to re-establish them until the favourable reference area needed to achieve favourable conservation status of those habitat types in the Union is reached. In order to give the necessary flexibility to Member States to put in place large scale restoration efforts, it is appropriate to group habitat types according to the ecosystem to which they belong and set the time-bound and quantified area-based targets for groups of habitat types. This will allow Member States to choose which habitats to restore first within the group.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 110 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) It is necessary that the restoration measures for habitat types are adequate and suitable to reach good condition and the favourable reference areas as swiftly as possible, with a view to achieving their favourable conservation status. It is important that the restoration measures are those necessary to achieve the time-bound and quantified area-based targets. It is also necessary that the restoration measures for the habitats of the species are adequate and suitable to reach their sufficient quality and quantity as swiftly as possible with a view to achieving the favourable conservation status of the species, without damaging the economic activities linked to them.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 126 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
(36) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 emphasises the need for stronger action to restore degraded marine ecosystems, including carbon-rich ecosystems and important fish spawning and nursery areas. The Strategy also announces that the Commission is to propose a new action plan to conserve fisheries resources and protect marine ecosystems, which must take account of the socio-economic impacts and must make provision for collaboration with all stakeholders.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 132 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
(38) Where the protection coastal and marine habitats requires that fishing or aquaculture activities are regulated, the common fisheries policy applies. Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council68 provides, in particular, that the common fisheries policy is to implement the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management so as to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised. Such actions must be subject to a socio-economic impact study to ensure that the sector remains sustainable. That Regulation also provides that that policy is to endeavour to ensure that aquaculture and fisheries activities avoid the degradation of the marine environment. _________________ 68 Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and (EC) No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22).
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 143 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
(41) It is important that restoration measures are also put in place for the habitats of certain marine species, such as sharks and rays, that fall within the scope of the ConvenWhere necessary, Member States may also put in place restoration measures for the habitats of certain marine species that have an important function oin the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, but outside the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC, as they have an important function in the ecosystemecosystem and do not fall within the scope of Annex II.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 156 #

2022/0195(COD)

(8a) In its resolution of 24 November 2022 on the protection of livestock farming and large carnivores in Europe, Parliament calls on the Commission to assess progress in achieving the conservation status of species at the level of biogeographical regions and/or EU- wide populations, and insists that the Commission develop an assessment procedure without delay to enable the protection status of populations in particular regions to be amended as soon as the desired conservation status has been reached, in accordance with Article 19 of the Habitats Directive;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 161 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) In its resolution of 20 October 2021 on a farm to fork strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system, Parliament pointed out that impact assessments were an integral part of the EU rule-making process;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 163 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 74
(74) In line with the commitment in the 8th Environment Action Programme to 2030107, Member States should assess and, where possible, phase out environmentally harmful subsidies at 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. _________________ 107 [Reference to be added when the 8th EAP has been published].
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 168 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) The Commission’s State of Nature Report from 202053 noted that the Union has not yet managed to stem the decline of protected habitat types and species whose conservation is of concern to the Union. That decline is caused mostly by abandonment of extensive agriculture, intensifying management practices, the modification of hydrological regimes, urbanisation and pollution as well as unsustainable forestry activities and species exploitation. Furthermore, invasive alien species and climate change represent major and growing threats to native Union flora and fauna. _________________ 53 Report from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee “The state of nature in the European Union Report on the status and trends in 2013 - 2018 of species and habitat types protected by the Birds and Habitats Directives”, COM/2020/635 final.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 173 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 ecosystems to good condition as specified by Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC;
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 176 #

2022/0195(COD)

(13) It is appropriate to set an overarching objective for ecosystem restoration to foster economic and societal transformation, the creation of high-quality jobs and sustainable growth. Biodiverse ecosystems such as wetland, freshwater, forest as well as agricultural, sparsely vegetated, marine, coastal and urban ecosystems deliver, if in good condition, a range of essential ecosystem services, and the benefits of restoring degraded ecosystems to good condition in all land and sea areas far outweigh the costs of restoration. Those services contribute to a broad range of socio-economic benefits, depending on the economic, social, cultural, regional and local characteristics.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 179 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) identifying gaps and prioritising the research and data needed to assess the conservation status of habitats and species of Community interest in order to achieve the current targets of Directive 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 186 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulation establishes a framework within which Member States shall put in place, without delay, effective and area-based restoration measures which together shall cover, by 2030, at least up to 20 % of the Union’s land and sea areas and, by 2050, all ecosystems in need of restoration.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 190 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Each Member State shall evaluate the progress made towards achieving the target referred to in Article 1(2) and the progress made in assessing the conservation status of the habitats and species listed in Annexes I, II and III.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 193 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) Geo-political developments have further underlined the need to safeguarprotect and enhance food security and the resilience of food systems.62 Evidence shows that restoring agro-degraded ecosystems has positive impacts on food productivity in the long- term, and that the restoration of nature acts as an insurance policy to ensure the EU’s long-term sustainability and resilience. _________________ 62 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European, Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems, COM (2022) 133 final.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 198 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘restoration’ means the process of actively or passively assisting the recovery of an ecosystem towards or to good condition, of a habitat type to the highest level of condition attainable and to its favourable reference area, of a habitat of a species to a sufficient quality and quantity habitat type, a habitat of a species, or of species populations to satisfactory levels, as a means of conserving or enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem resiliencean ecosystem with good conservation status as defined by Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC;
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 200 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) The restoration of ecosystems, coupled with efforts to reduce wildlife trade and, consumption and to promote sustainable management, will also help prevent and build up resilience to possible future communicable diseases with zoonotic potential, therefore decreasing the risks of outbreaks and pandemics, and contribute to support EU and global efforts to apply the One Health approach, which recognises the intrinsic connection between human health, animal health and healthy resilient nature.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 206 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) Building on Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC and in order to support the achievement of the objectives set out in those Directives, Member States should put in place restoration measures to ensure the recovery of protected habitats and species, including wild birds, across Union areas, also in areas that fall outside Natura 2000, always ensuring compliance with the principle of coexistence with agricultural activity.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 207 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘good condition’ means a state where the key characteristics of an ecosystem, namely its physical, chemical, compositional, structural and functional state, and its landscape and seascape characteristics, reflect the high level of ecological integrity, stability and resilience necessary to ensure its long- term maintenancegood conservation status of natural habitats or species as defined in Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC;
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 211 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘favourable reference area’ means the total area of a habitat type listed in Annex I to Directive 92/43/EEC in a given biogeographical region or marine region at national level that is considered the minimum necessary to ensure the long- term viability of the habitat type and its species, and all its significant ecological variations in its natural range, and which is composed of the area of the habitat type and, if that area is not sufficient, the area necessary for the re-establishment of the habitat type, taking into account, in addition, the inevitable deterioration of the areas covered as a result of force majeure events;
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 218 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
(15a) ‘force majeure’ means the deterioration of areas covered by those habitat types, as well as unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change, or as a result of a plan or project of overriding public interest, for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined on a case-by-case basis, or of a plan or project authorised in accordance with Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC;
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 222 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good condition areas of habitat types listed in Annex I which are not in good condition. 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 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.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 226 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to re-establish the habitat types listed in Annex I in areas not covered by those habitat types. Such measures shall be in place on areas representing at least 30% of the additional overall surface needed to reach the total favourable reference area of each group of habitat types listed in Annex I, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, at least 60 % of that surface by 2040, and 100% of that surface by 2050.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 228 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Where the best available knowledge indicates that it is necessary, and following consultation with all stakeholders, 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.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 246 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) It is appropriate to set an overarching objective for ecosystem restoration to foster economic and societal transformation, the creation of high-quality jobs and sustainable growth. Biodiverse ecosystems such as wetland, freshwater, forest as well as agricultural, sparsely vegetated, marine, coastal and urban ecosystems deliver, if in good condition, a range of essential ecosystem services, and the benefits of restoring degraded ecosystems to good condition in all land and sea areas far outweigh the costs of restoration. Those services contribute to a broad range of socio-economic benefits, depending on the economic, social, cultural, regional and local characteristics.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 247 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point a
(a) an increase of habitat area in good condition for habitat types listed in Annex I 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;
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 248 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point b
(b) an increasing trend towards the sufficient quality and quantityin respect of the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of the species referred to in Annexes II, IV and V to Directive 92/43/EEC and of the species covered by Directive 2009/147/EC.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 255 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
(45) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 requires greater efforts to restore freshwater ecosystems and the natural functions of rivers. The restoration of freshwater ecosystems should include efforts to restore the natural longitudinal and lateral connectivity of rivers as well as their riparian areas and floodplains, including through the removal of barriers with a view to supporting the achievement of favourable conservation status for rivers, lakes and alluvial habitats and species living in those habitats protected by Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC, and the achievement of one of the key objectives of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, namely, the restoration of at least 25 000 km of free-flowing rivers. When removing barriers, Member States should primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other uses.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 256 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good condition areas ofthe habitat types listed in Annex II which arhave not in good condition. Such measures shall be in place on at least 30% of the area of each group ofbeen assessed as such on the basis of the best available knowledge. Such measures shall be in place on each area of the habitat types listed in Annex II that is 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.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 259 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall put in place restoration measures for the habitats of certain marine species that are not covered by the scope of Annex II, because of their significant role in the ecosystem. Member States may use the environmental measures laid down by the common fisheries policy, as described in Article 12(3) of this Regulation.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 260 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
(48) The proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the sustainable use of plant protection products [for adoption on 22 June 2022, include title and number of the adopted act when available] aims to regulate one of the drivers of pollinator decline by prohibiting the use of pesticides in ecologically sensitive areas, many of which are covered by this Regulation, for example areas sustaining pollinator species which the European Red Lists76 classify as being threatened with extinction. _________________ 76 European Redlist - Environment - European Commission (europa.eu).
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 264 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to re-establish the habitat types listed in Annex II in areas notthought not to be covered by those habitat types. Such measures shall be in place on areas representing at least 30 % of the additional overall surface needed to reach the total favourable reference area of each group of habitat types, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, at least 60 % of that surface by 2040, and 100 % of that surface by 2050 on the basis of the best available knowledge.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 269 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
(49) Sustainable, resilient and biodiverse agricultural ecosystems are needed to provide safe, sustainable, nutritious and affordable food. Biodiversity-rich agricultural ecosystems also increase agriculture’s resilience to climate change and environmental risks, while ensuring food safety and security and creating new jobs in rural areas, in particular jobs linked to conventional organic farming as well as rural tourism and recreation. Therefore, the Union needs to improve the biodiversity in its agricultural lands, through a variety of existing practices beneficial to or compatible with the biodiversity enhancement, including extensive agriculture. Extensive agriculture is vital for the maintenance of many species and habitats in biodiversity rich areas. There are many extensive agricultural practices which have multiple and significant benefits on the protection of biodiversity, ecosystem services and landscape features such as precision agriculture, organic farming, agro-ecology, agroforestry and low intensity permanent grassland.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 270 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) Geo-political developments have further underlined the need to safeguarprotect and enhance food security and the resilience of food systems.62 Evidence shows that restoring agro-degraded ecosystems has positive impacts on food productivity in the long- term, and that the restoration of nature acts as an insurance policy to ensure the EU’s long-term sustainability and resilience. _________________ 62 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European, Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems, COM (2022) 133 final.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 275 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall establish data collection programmes to assess the conservation status of each group of habitats listed in Annex II whose status is still unknown and shall list the relevant data to be collected in order to ensure the monitoring of the measures programmed, as laid down in Articles 11 and 12.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 276 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) The restoration of ecosystems, coupled with efforts to reduce wildlife trade and, consumption and to promote sustainable management, will also help prevent and build up resilience to possible future communicable diseases with zoonotic potential, therefore decreasing the risks of outbreaks and pandemics, and contribute to support EU and global efforts to apply the One Health approach, which recognises the intrinsic connection between human health, animal health and healthy resilient nature.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 281 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The determination of the most suitable areas for restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall be based on the best available knowledge 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, 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.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 286 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
(52) High-diversity landscape features on agricultural land, including buffer strips, rotational or non-rotational fallow land, hedgerows, individual or groups of trees, tree rows, field margins, patches, ditches, streams, small wetlands, terraces, cairns, stonewalls, small ponds and cultural features, provide space for wild plants and animals, including pollinators, prevent soil erosion and depletion, filter air and water, support climate change mitigation and adaptation and agricultural productivity of pollination- dependent crops. Productive trees that are part of arable land agroforestry systems and productive elements in non- productive hedges can also be considered as high biodiversity landscape features provided that they do not receive fertilizers or pesticide treatment and if harvest takes place only at moments where it would not compromise high biodiversity levels. Therefore, a requirement to ensure an increasing trend for the share of agricultural land with high-diversity landscape features should be set out. Such a requirement would enable the Union to achieve one of the other key commitments of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, namely, to cover at least 10 % of agricultural area with high-diversity landscape features. Increasing trends should also be achieved for other existing indicators, such as the grassland butterfly index and the stock of organic carbon in cropland mineral soils.deleted
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 290 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) Building on Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC and in order to support the achievement of the objectives set out in those Directives, Member States should put in place restoration measures to ensure the recovery of protected habitats and species, including wild birds, across Union areas, also in areas that fall outside Natura 2000, always ensuring compliance with the principle of coexistence with agricultural activity.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 310 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
(55) In order to reap the full biodiversity benefits, restoration and rewetting of areas of drained peatland shouldcan extend beyond the areas of wetlands habitat types listed in Annex I of Directive 92/43/EEC that are to be restored and re-established. Data about the extent of organic soils as well as their greenhouse gas emissions and removals are monitored and made available by LULUCF sector reporting in national greenhouse gas inventories by Member States, submitted to the UNFCCC. Restored and rewetted peatlands can continue to be used productively in alternative ways. For example, paludiculture, the practice of farming on wet peatlands, can include cultivation of various types of reeds, certain forms of timber, blueberry and cranberry cultivation, sphagnum farming, and grazing with water buffaloes. Such practices should be based on the principles of sustainable management and aimed at enhancing biodiversity so that they can have a high value both financially and ecologically. Paludiculture can also be beneficial to several species which are endangered in the Union and can also facilitate the connectivity of wetland areas and of associated species populations in the Union. Funding for measures to restore and rewet drained peatlands and to compensate possible losses of income can come from a wide range of sources, including expenditure under the Union budget and Union financing programmes.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 348 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) the habitat area evaluated as not in good condition;
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 351 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii a (new)
(iia) the habitat area currently not evaluated that remains in unknown condition;
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 359 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall adopt a list of the research needed to fill the gaps in existing data required to evaluate the conservation status of the habitat types that are not in good condition referred to in Articles 4(1), 4(2), 5(1) and 5(2) and the quality and quantity of the habitats of the species referred to in Article 4(3) and Article 5(3) that are present on their territory. Member States may include the list of research in the national restoration plans referred to in Article 12.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 368 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
(45) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 requires greater efforts to restore freshwater ecosystems and the natural functions of rivers. The restoration of freshwater ecosystems should include efforts to restore the natural longitudinal and lateral connectivity of rivers as well as their riparian areas and floodplains, including through the removal of barriers with a view to supporting the achievement of favourable conservation status for rivers, lakes and alluvial habitats and species living in those habitats protected by Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC, and the achievement of one of the key objectives of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, namely, the restoration of at least 25 000 km of free-flowing rivers. When removing barriers, Member States should primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other uses.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 369 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 391 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulation establishes a framework within which Member States shall put in place, without delay, effective and area-based restoration measures which together shall cover, by 2030, at least up to 20 % of the Union’s land and sea areas and, by 2050, all ecosystems in need of restoration.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 400 #

2022/0195(COD)

(1 a) ‘degraded ecosystems’ means an ecosystem that due to the loss of their natural conditions, have lost their production capacity, ability to produce important ecosystem services or ability to capture and store carbon dioxide;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 401 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The national restoration plan shall cover the period up to 2050, with intermediate deadlines corresponding to the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 130.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 404 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) a list of the gaps in the data identified to assess the conservation status of the habitat types and the habitats of the species that remain unknown, and the measures planned to remedy such gaps; an estimate of the funding requirements for data collection and the evaluation of conservation status through a national or transnational scientific programme;
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 406 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘restoration’ means the process of actively or passively assisting the recovery of an ecosystem towards or to good condition, of a habitat type to the highest level of condition attainable and to its favourable reference area, of a habitat of a species to a sufficient quality and quantity, or of species populations to satisfactory levels, as a means of cona state in which the ecosystem sufficiently produces important ecosystem servingces or enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem resiliencesufficiently hosts biological diversity;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 419 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘good condition’ means a state where the key characteristics of an ecosystem, namely its physical, chemical, compositional, structural and functional state, and its landscape and seascape characteristics, reflect the high level of ecological integrity, stability and resilience necessary to ensure its long-term maintenance and productivity;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 428 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
(55) In order to reap the full biodiversity benefits, restoration and rewetting of areas of drained peatland shouldcan extend beyond the areas of wetlands habitat types listed in Annex I of Directive 92/43/EEC that are to be restored and re-established. Data about the extent of organic soils as well as their greenhouse gas emissions and removals are monitored and made available by LULUCF sector reporting in national greenhouse gas inventories by Member States, submitted to the UNFCCC. Restored and rewetted peatlands can continue to be used productively in alternative ways. For example, paludiculture, the practice of farming on wet peatlands, can include cultivation of various types of reeds, certain forms of timber, blueberry and cranberry cultivation, sphagnum farming, and grazing with water buffaloes. Such practices should be based on the principles of sustainable management and aimed at enhancing biodiversity so that they can have a high value both financially and ecologically. Paludiculture can also be beneficial to several species which are endangered in the Union and can also facilitate the connectivity of wetland areas and of associated species populations in the Union. Funding for measures to restore and rewet drained peatlands and to compensate possible losses of income can come from a wide range of sources, including expenditure under the Union budget and Union financing programmes.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 446 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall review their national restoration plan at least once every 10 yearsby 2030, 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 change.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 448 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘urban green space’ means all green urban areas; broad-leaved forests; coniferous forests; mixed forests; natural grasslands; moors and heathlands; transitional woodland-shrubs and sparsely vegetated areas - excluding areas used for agricultural purposes, as found within cities or towns and suburbs calculated on the basis of data provided by the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service as established by Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council110; _________________ 110 Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing the Union Space Programme and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme and repealing Regulations (EU) No 912/2010, (EU) No 1285/2013 and (EU) No 377/2014 and Decision No 541/2014/EU (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 69).
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 451 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
(15 a) “force majeure”: result in the deterioration of areas covered by those habitat types, as well as unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change, or as a result of a plan or project of overriding public interest, for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined on a case by case basis, or of a plan or project authorized in accordance with Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 468 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good condition areas of habitat types listed in Annex I which are not in good condition. Such measures shall be in place on at least 30 % of the area of each group of habitat typeoverall areas listed in Annex I that is 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.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 472 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 2
The classification of marine habitat types used, differentiated by marine biogeographical regions, is made according to the European nature information system (EUNIS), as revised for the marine habitats typology in 2022 by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The information on the related habitats listed in Annex I of Council Directive 92/43/EEC is based on the crosswalk published by the EEA in 2021128. _________________ 128 EUNIS marine habitat classification 2022. European Environment Agency.deleted
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 475 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – title
MARINE SPECIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 5(3) The list below includes the marine species listed in Annexes II, IV and V to Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 478 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to re-establish the habitat types listed in Annex I in areas not covered by those habitat types. Such measures shall be in place on areas representing at least 30 % of the additional overall surface needed to reach the total favourable reference area of each group of habitat types listed in Annex I, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, at least 60 % of that surface by 2040, and 100 % of that surface by 2050.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 519 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III a (new)
The list below includes the marine species listed in Annexes II, IV and V to Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC.
2023/01/09
Committee: PECH
Amendment 525 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 542 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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;
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 549 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – 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, including measures to maintain food security and production of food and renewable resources.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 567 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point a
(a) force majeure, including natural disasters;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 574 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations or other circumstances which are directly caused by climate change: or
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 580 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulation establishes a framework within which Member States shall put in place, without delay, effective and area-based restoration measures which together shall cover, by 2030, at least up to 20 % of the Union’s land and sea areas and, by 2050, all ecosystems in need of restoration.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 593 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point a
(a) an increase of habitat area in good condition for habitat types listed in Annex I 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;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 595 #

2022/0195(COD)

(1a) ‘degraded ecosystems’ means an ecosystem that due to the loss of their natural conditions, have lost their production capacity, ability to produce important ecosystem services or ability to capture and store carbon dioxide;
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 596 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point b
(b) an increasing trend towards the sufficient quality and quantity of the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of the species referred to in Annexes II, IV and V to Directive 92/43/EEC and of the species covered by Directive 2009/147/EC.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 601 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘restoration’ means the process of actively or passively assisting the recovery of an ecosystem towards or to good condition, of a habitat type to the highest level of condition attainable and to its favourable reference area, of a habitat of a species to a sufficient quality and quantity, or of species populations to satisfactory levels, as a means of cona state in which the ecosystem sufficiently produces important ecosystem servingces or enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem resiliencesufficiently hosts biological diversity;
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 604 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good condition areas of habitat types listed in Annex II which are evaluated not in good condition based on the best available knowledge. Such measures shall be in place on at least 320 % of theeach area of each groups of habitat types listed in Annex II that is 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.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 609 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to re-establish the habitat types listed in Annex II in estimated areas not covered by those habitat types, based on the best available knowledge. Such measures shall be in place on areas representing at least 320 % of the additional overall surface evaluated as needed to reach the total favourable reference area of each group of habitat types, based on the best available knowledge, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, at least 60 % of that surface by 2040, and 100 % of that surface by 2050.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 615 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The determination of the most suitable areas for restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall be based on the best available knowledge 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, 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.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 625 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘good condition’ means a state where the key characteristics of an ecosystem, namely its physical, chemical, compositional, structural and functional state, and its landscape and seascape characteristics, reflect the high level of ecological integrity, stability and resilience necessary to ensure its long-term maintenance and productivity;
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 674 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘urban green space’ means all green urban areas; broad-leaved forests; coniferous forests; mixed forests; natural grasslands; moors and heathlands; transitional woodland-shrubs and sparsely vegetated areas - excluding areas used for agricultural purposes, as found within cities or towns and suburbs calculated on the basis of data provided by the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service as established by Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council110 ; _________________ 110 Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing the Union Space Programme and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme and repealing Regulations (EU) No 912/2010, (EU) No 1285/2013 and (EU) No 377/2014 and Decision No 541/2014/EU (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 69).
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 685 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
(15a) “force majeure”: result in the deterioration of areas covered by those habitat types, as well as unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change, or as a result of a plan or project of overriding public interest, for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined on a case by case basis, or of a plan or project authorized in accordance with Article 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 696 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall, taking into account social and economic requirements, put in place the restoration measures necessary to enhance biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems, in addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures under Article 4(1), (2) and (3).
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 709 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall achieve 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 20305, and every three years thereafter, until the satisfactory levels, identified in accordance with Article 11(3), are reached:
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 712 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) grassland butterfly index;deleted
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 717 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) stock of organic carbon in cropland mineral soils;deleted
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 724 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good condition areas of habitat types listed in Annex I which are not in good condition. Such measures shall be in place on at least 30 % of the area of each group of habitat typeoverall areas listed in Annex I that is 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.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 731 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to re-establish the habitat types listed in Annex I in areas not covered by those habitat types. Such measures shall be in place on areas representing at least 30 % of the additional overall surface needed to reach the total favourable reference area of each group of habitat types listed in Annex I, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, at least 60 % of that surface by 2040, and 100 % of that surface by 2050.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 732 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) share of agricultural land with high- diversity landscape features according to the CAP Strategic plan.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 747 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) 110 by 20305, 120 by 20405 and 130 by 20505, for Member States listed in Annex V with historically more depleted populations of farmland birds;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 771 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
For organic soils in agricultural use constituting drained peatlands, Member States shall put in place restoration measures. Those measures shall be in place on at least:
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 777 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) 30 % of such areas by 2030, of which at least a quarter shall be rewetdeleted;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 789 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) 50 % of such areas by 2040, of which at least half shall be rewetdeleted;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 804 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) 70 % of such areas by 2050, of which at least half shall be rewetdeleted.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 809 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 816 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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).deleted
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 853 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – 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. , including measures to maintain food security and production of food and renewable resources;
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 892 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point a
(a) force majeure, including natural disasters;
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 906 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) the habitat area evaluated as not in good condition;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 907 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations or other circumstances which are directly caused by climate change: or
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 933 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point a
(a) an increase of habitat area in good condition for habitat types listed in Annex I 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;
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 937 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 comprehensive assessment, based on the latest scientific evidence and, if available, the framework referred to in Article 17(9). When identifying the indicators referred to in Article 10(2) (a) and (b), Member States shall also consider phytosanitary safety criteria aimed at preventing the spread of harmful pathogens for the forest ecosystem species.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 942 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point b
(b) an increasing trend towards the sufficient quality and quantity of the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of the species referred to in Annexes II, IV and V to Directive 92/43/EEC and of the species covered by Directive 2009/147/EC.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 952 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall identify and map the agricultural and forest areas in need of restoration, in particular the areas that, due to intensification or other management factors, are in need of enhanced connectivity and landscape diversity.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 957 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good condition areas of habitat types listed in Annex II which are evaluated not in good condition based on the best available knowledge. Such measures shall be in place on at least 320 % of theeach area of each groups of habitat types listed in Annex II that is 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.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 981 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to re-establish the habitat types listed in Annex II in estimated areas not covered by those habitat types, based on the best available knowledge. Such measures shall be in place on areas representing at least 320 % of the additional overall surface evaluated as needed to reach the total favourable reference area of each group of habitat types, based on the best available knowledge, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, at least 60 % of that surface by 2040, and 100 % of that surface by 2050.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 996 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The determination of the most suitable areas for restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall be based on the best available knowledge 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, 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.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1005 #

2022/0195(COD)

11 a. The restoration plan is carried out in consultation and cooperation with representatives of owners and managers. Member States shall ensure that the preparation of the restoration plan complies with the principle of prior and informed consent and that no area is considered for restorations actions without its owner having the opportunity to express its view on the projects nor without the available financial means for adequate compensation.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1010 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The national restoration plan shall cover the period up to 2050, with intermediate deadlines corresponding to the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 130.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1044 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point k – point iii a (new)
(iii a) synergies, objectives and results of other National Plans foreseen by other policies, such as the CAP National Plans;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1098 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 20305 and the 20305 objective of covering at least 10% of the Union’s agricultural area with high-diversity landscape features.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1106 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall take due account of any observations from the Commission in its final national restoration plan.deleted
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1147 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the indicators of biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems listed in Annex IV;deleted
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1163 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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, the lying deadwood, the share of forests with uneven-aged structure, the forest connectivity and the stock of organic carbon, shall be carried out at least every three 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.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1194 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The first reports shall be submitted in June 20316, covering the period up to 20305.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1208 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex I in order to adapt the groups of habitat types.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1217 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex II in order to adapt the list of habitat types and the groups of habitat types.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1223 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex III in order to adapt the list of marine species referred to in Article 5 in accordance with the latest scientific evidence.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1229 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex IV, in order to adapt the description, unit and methodology of indicators for agricultural ecosystems in accordance with the latest scientific evidence.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1233 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex V in order to update the list of species used for the common farmland bird index in the Member States.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1237 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex VI in order to adapt the description, unit and methodology of indicators for forest ecosystems in accordance with the latest scientific evidence.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1249 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall evaluate the application of this Regulation by 31 December 203540.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1254 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 2
The classification of marine habitat types used, differentiated by marine biogeographical regions, is made according to the European nature information system (EUNIS), as revised for the marine habitats typology in 2022 by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The information on the related habitats listed in Annex I of Council Directive 92/43/EEC is based on the crosswalk published by the EEA in 2021128 . _________________ 128 EUNIS marine habitat classification 2022. European Environment Agency.deleted
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1255 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – title
MARINE SPECIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 5(3)
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1267 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 24
(24) Minimise negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem, for example by using gear with less impact on seabedas provided in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1316 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall, taking into account social and economic requirements, put in place the restoration measures necessary to enhance biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems, in addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures under Article 4(1), (2) and (3).
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1326 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall achieve 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 20305, and every three years thereafter, until the satisfactory levels, identified in accordance with Article 11(3), are reached:
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1333 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) grassland butterfly index;deleted
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1343 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) stock of organic carbon in cropland mineral soils;deleted
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1356 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) share of agricultural land with high- diversity landscape features according to the CAP Strategic plan.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1380 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) 110 by 20305, 120 by 20405 and 130 by 20505, for Member States listed in Annex V with historically more depleted populations of farmland birds;
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1401 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
For organic soils in agricultural use constituting drained peatlands, Member States shall put in place restoration measures. Those measures shall be in place on at least:
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1408 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) 30 % of such areas by 2030, of which at least a quarter shall be rewetdeleted;
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1425 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) 50 % of such areas by 2040, of which at least half shall be rewetdeleted;
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1438 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) 70 % of such areas by 2050, of which at least half shall be rewetdeleted.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1452 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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).deleted
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1607 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) the habitat area evaluated as not in good condition;
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1642 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 comprehensive assessment, based on the latest scientific evidence and, if available, the framework referred to in Article 17(9). When identifying the indicators referred to in Article 10(2) (a) and (b), Member States shall also consider phytosanitary safety criteria aimed at preventing the spread of harmful pathogens for the forest ecosystem species.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1671 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall identify and map the agricultural and forest areas in need of restoration, in particular the areas that, due to intensification or other management factors, are in need of enhanced connectivity and landscape diversity.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1769 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. The restoration plan is carried out in consultation and cooperation with representatives of owners and managers. Member States shall ensure that the preparation of the restoration plan complies with the principle of prior and informed consent and that no area is considered for restorations actions without its owner having the opportunity to express its view on the projects nor without the available financial means for adequate compensation.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1777 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The national restoration plan shall cover the period up to 2050, with intermediate deadlines corresponding to the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 130.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1835 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point k – point iii a (new)
(iiia) synergies, objectives and results of other National Plans foreseen by other policies, such as the CAP National Plans;
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1915 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 20305 and the 20305 objective of covering at least 10% of the Union’s agricultural area with high-diversity landscape features.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2088 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The first reports shall be submitted in June 20316, covering the period up to 20305.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2120 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex II in order to adapt the list of habitat types and the groups of habitat types.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2129 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex III in order to adapt the list of marine species referred to in Article 5 in accordance with the latest scientific evidence.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2139 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex IV, in order to adapt the description, unit and methodology of indicators for agricultural ecosystems in accordance with the latest scientific evidence.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2147 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex V in order to update the list of species used for the common farmland bird index in the Member States.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2174 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall evaluate the application of this Regulation by 31 December 203540.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2188 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 2
The classification of marine habitat types used, differentiated by marine biogeographical regions, is made according to the European nature information system (EUNIS), as revised for the marine habitats typology in 2022 by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The information on the related habitats listed in Annex I of Council Directive 92/43/EEC is based on the crosswalk published by the EEA in 2021128 . __________________ 128 EUNIS marine habitat classification 2022. European Environment Agency.deleted
2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2189 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – title
MARINE SPECIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 5(3) The list below includes the marine species listed in Annex II, IV and V of Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC.
2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2332 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 24
(24) Minimise negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem, for example by using gear with less impact on seabedas provided in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
2023/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 29 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Due to the direct links between a sustainable recovery, building the Union’s resilience and the Union’s energy security, and its role for a just, gradual and inclusive transition, the Recovery and Resilience Facility is a well-suited instrument to contribute to the Union’s response to these newly emerging challenges.
2022/09/21
Committee: REGI
Amendment 42 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Investments in infrastructure and technologies alone are not sufficient to ensure a reduction of dependency from fossil fuels. Resources should be dedicated to the reskilling and upskilling of people, to further equip the workforce with green skilladequate skills, particularly in areas subject to economic and social depression, especially in peripheral urban areas and rural, remote, mountain, coastal, island and sparsely populated areas. This is in line with the objective of the European Social Fund Plus, which aims at supporting Member States and regions in achieving a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the future world of work. In light of this, resources transferred from the European Social Fund Plus should help support measures for the reskilling and upskilling of the workforce. The Commission will assess whether the measures included in the REPowerEU chapters significantly contribute to supporting a requalification of the workforce towards greenadequate skills.
2022/09/21
Committee: REGI
Amendment 50 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) An effective transition towards green energy and a reduction ofmust take into account the newly emerging challenges faced by households and enterprises, which need to be accompanied in this transition also through the inclusion of clean gas and clean nuclear. Such transition aims, among others, at reducing the energy dependency and involves significant digital investments. In light of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, Member States should provide an explanation of how the measures in the recovery and resilience plan, including those included in the REPowerEU chapter, are expected to contribute to the digital transition or the challenges resulting therefrom and whether they account for an amount contributing to the digital target based on the methodology for digital tagging. However, given the unprecedented urgency and importance of energy challenges faced by the Union, reforms and investments included in the REPowerEU chapter should not be taken into account when calculating the plan’s total allocation for the purpose of applying the digital target requirement set by Regulation (EU) 2021/241.
2022/09/21
Committee: REGI
Amendment 67 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council6 should be amended to provide for the possibility to transfer up to 7.5% of resources of shared management programmes governed by that Regulation to the Facility for the achievement of the REPowerEU objectives, in addition to the existing transfer possibility of up to 5%. Such a possibility is justified by the need to cover REPowerEU objectives, providing Member States and regions with additional flexibility that is crucial to address those urgent needs. A higher degree of flexibility should be provided to those Member States that are highly dependant on fossil fuels. Furthermore, the Facility allows for a fast disbursement of funds, making it particularly well suited for financing of urgent energy-related measures. Such transfers should be justified by a higher financial need linked to additional reforms and investments included in the REPowerEU chapter. _________________ 6 Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159).
2022/09/21
Committee: REGI
Amendment 107 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21a – paragraph 6 a (new)
(6 a) Resource allocation should be fairly distributed among Member States. Therefore those Member States with a balance of payments surplus directly related to the recent exceptional increase in energy prices shall contribute more to the financing. The Commission needs to consider these macroeconomic imbalances when calculating Member States contribution share.
2022/09/21
Committee: REGI
Amendment 147 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2021/1060
Article 26a – paragraph 4 a (new)
(4 a) Member States are encouraged to initiate consultation processes involving regional authorities, local authorities and civil society organizations in order to continuously assess progress in implementing and achieving REPowerEU objectives.
2022/09/21
Committee: REGI
Amendment 18 #

2022/0118(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Therefore, it should be possible for the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) established by Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council3 to support specific measures to mitigate the effects of the market disruption caused by the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine on the supply chain of fishery and aquaculture products. Those measures should comprise financial compensation to recognised producer organisations and associations of producer organisations which store fishery or aquaculture in accordance with Articles 30 and 31 of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 , and financial compensation to operators of the fishery and aquaculture sector, including the processing sector, for their income forgone, and for additional costs they incurred due to the market disruption caused by the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine and its effects on the supply chain of fishery and aquaculture products. Expenditure for operations supported under those measures should be eligible as of 24 February 2022, which is the date of the start of the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine. _________________ 3 Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149 20.5.2014, p. 1). 4 Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 354 28.12.2013, p. 1).
2022/06/16
Committee: PECH
Amendment 21 #

2022/0118(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) It should also be possible for the EMFF to support financial compensation for the temporary cessation of fishing activities where the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine jeopardises the security of fishing activities or where its impact impedes the economic viability of fishing operations. Such temporary cessation should occur as of 24 February 2022, which is the date of the start of the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine.
2022/06/16
Committee: PECH
Amendment 22 #

2022/0118(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) Given the significant socio- economic consequences of the market disruption caused by the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine on the supply chain of fishery and aquaculture products, it should be possible to support the temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by the military aggression of Russia against UkraineIt should be possible to support both of those measures with a maximum co-financing rate of 75100 % of eligible public expenditure.
2022/06/16
Committee: PECH
Amendment 26 #

2022/0118(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) Given the need for flexibility in the reallocation of financial resources following the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine, it should be possible to have a 50 % of the total amount available per Member State to be equally distributed among its regions thus allowing all the regions, including the ones that already used the most of their amount in the context of EMFF, to alleviate the consequences of the war in Ukraine for their fishing and aquaculture sector.
2022/06/16
Committee: PECH
Amendment 28 #

2022/0118(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)
(5 b) Given the need for flexibility in the reallocation of financial resources following the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine, it should be possible to have a derogation from the N+3 rules applicable to the Member States and, as a consequence, to the regions.
2022/06/16
Committee: PECH
Amendment 31 #

2022/0118(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 508/2014
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point (d)
(d) where the temporary cessation of fishing activities occurs between 1 February and 31 December 2020 as a consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak, including for vessels operating under a Sustainable fisheries partnership agreement, or occurs as of 24 February 2022 as a consequence of the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine that jeopardises the security of fishing activities or impedes the economic viability of fishing operations.
2022/06/16
Committee: PECH
Amendment 33 #

2022/0118(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) No 508/2014
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 65(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 and by way of derogation from the first subparagraph thereof, expenditure for operations supported under point (d) of the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall be eligible as of 1 February 2020 if they are the consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak, or as of 24 February 2022 if they are the consequence of the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine that jeopardises the security of fishing activities or impedes the economic viability of fishing operations.
2022/06/16
Committee: PECH
Amendment 35 #

2022/0118(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
4a. The EMFF may support measures for temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by the COVID-19 outbreak or by the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine that jeopardises the security of fishing activities or impedes the economic viability of fishing operations, as provided for in point (d) of Article 33(1), under the conditions laid down in Article 33.
2022/06/16
Committee: PECH
Amendment 129 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70 b
If two or more installations are located close to each other and if their operator is the same or if the installations are under the control of operators who are engaged in an economic or legal relationship, the installations concerned shall be considered as a single unit for the purpose of calculating the capacity threshold referred to in Article 70a.deleted
2022/11/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 137 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
(2) The European Green Deal announced a revision of Union measures to address pollution from large industrial installations, including reviewing the sectoral scope of the legislation and how to make it fully consistent with climate, energy and circular economy policies. In addition, the Zero Pollution Action Plan, the Circular Economy Action Plan and the Farm to Fork Strategy also call for reducing pollutant emissions at source, including sources not currently within the scope of Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council69 . Addressing pollution from certain agro- industrial activities thus requires their inclusion within the scope of that Directive. __________________ 69 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. 17-119.
2022/12/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 149 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
(4) Rearing of pigs and, poultry cand cattle cause significant cause pollutant emissions into the soil, the air and water. In order to reduce such pollutant emissions, including ammonia, methane, nitrates and greenhouse gas emissions and thereby improve air, water and soil quality, it is necessary to lower the threshold above which pigs and poultry installations are included within the scope of Directive 2010/75/EU and to include also cattle farming within that scope. Relevant BAT requirements take into consideration the nature, size, density and complexity of these installations, including the specificities of pasture based cattle rearing systems, where animals are only seasonally reared in indoor that could be harmful to the environment. In addition to the targets set under the CAP, Directive (EU) 2016/2284 ('NEC')1a set targets to reduce emissions, including ammonia, from agriculture. Therefore, in order to avoid creating an administallations, and the range of environmental impacts they may have. The proportionality requirements in BATs aim to incenrative burden and unnecessary overlaps in the current legislativise farmers to implement the necessary transition towards increasingly environmentally friendly agricultural practicesramework, the current thresholds for pigs and poultry should remain unchanged.
2022/12/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 180 #

2022/0104(COD)

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 authority until compliance is may be subject to binding measures tored stop the degradation.
2022/11/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 203 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70j – paragraph 1
The Commission shall establishMember States, or regions where appropriate, shall establish in their strategic plans operating rules containing requirements consistent with the use of best available techniques for the activities listed in Annex Ia, which shall include the following:
2022/11/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 216 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70j – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall by [OP please insert date = the first day of the month following 24 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive] adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 76 to supplement this Directive by establishing the operating rules referred to in paragraph 1.’.deleted
2022/11/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 223 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 27
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 74 – paragraph 1
1. In order to allow the provisions of this Directive to be adapted to scientific and technical progress on the basis of best available techniques, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 76 as regards the adaptation of Parts 3 and 4 of Annex V, Parts 2, 6, 7 and 8 of Annex VI and Parts 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Annex VII to such scientific and technical progress.deleted
2022/11/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 225 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 27
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 74 –paragraph 2
2. In order to allow the provisions of this Directive to meet its objectives to prevent or reduce pollutants emissions and achieve a high level of protection of human health and the environment, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act, in accordance with Article 76, to amend Annex I or Annex Ia by including in those Annexes an agro- industrial activity that meets the following criteria: (a) it has or is expected to have an impact on human health or the environment, in particular as a consequence of pollutant emissions and use of resources; (b) its environmental performance diverges within the Union; (c) it presents potential for improvement in terms of its environmental impact through the application of best available techniques or innovative techniques; (d) its inclusion within the scope of this Directive is assessed, on the basis of its environmental, economic and social impacts, to have a favourable ratio of societal benefits to economic costs.deleted
2022/11/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 228 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 27
(27) In light of the high number of rearing installationpig and poultry farms that should be included within the scope of Directive 2010/75/EU, and the relative simplicity of the processes and emissions patterns of such installationfarms, it is appropriate to set out specific simplified administrative procedures for issuing permits and for the operation of the relevant activities which are adapted to the sector, without prejudice to requirements related to public information and participation, monitoring and compliance.
2022/12/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 236 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
(29) In order to ensure that Directive 2010/75/EU continues meeting its objectives to prevent or reduce emissions of pollutants and achieve a high level of protection of human health and the environment, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to supplement that Directive in order to establish operating rules containing requirements for activities relating to rearing of poultry, pigs and cattle, and to amend Annexes I and Ia to that Directive by adding an agro-industrial activity to ensure that it meets its objectives to prevent or reduce pollutants emissions and achieve a high level of protection of human health and the environmentCommission shall establish operating rules containing requirements for activities relating to rearing of poultry and pigs. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 201677 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts,of the European Parliament and the Council, they will 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 actthe operating rules. __________________ 77 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making; OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14.
2022/12/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 238 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 29
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 76 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 48(5), Article 70i and Article 74 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of 5 years from … [OP please insert the date = the first day of the month following the date of entry into force of this Directive]. 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.
2022/11/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 240 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 29
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 76 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 48(5), Article 70i and Article 74 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.deleted
2022/11/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 241 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 31
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 79 – paragraph 2 a
2a. Since agricultural activity cannot be treated as an industrial activity, the provisions of this Directive can under no circumstances give rise to penalties in the event of infringement of national implementing provisions by natural or legal persons carrying out an activity in the agricultural sector.
2022/11/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 243 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) When establishing the operating rules, the Commission should ensure the exclusion of family farms, farms that are located in disadvantage areas, organic farms and all those farms that are taking actions in circular economy, reuse of livestock by-products and other sustainable practices towards an active reduction in livestock emissions and or improving the sustainability of their rearings.
2022/12/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 256 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II
1. Rearing of cattle, pigs or poultry in installations of 150 livestock units (LSU) or more.deleted
2022/11/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 263 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II
Directive 2010/75/EU
Annex Ia
Rearing of any mix of the following animals: cattle, pigs, poultry, in installations of 150 LSU or more.deleted
2022/11/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 276 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘installation’ means a stationary technical unit within which one or more activities listed in Annex I, in Annex Ia or in Part 1 of Annex VII are carried out, and any other directly associated activities on the same site which have a technical connection with the activities listed in those Annexes and which could have an effect on emissions and pollution;;
2022/12/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 307 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘BAT conclusions’ means a document containing the parts of a BAT reference document laying down the conclusions on best available techniques, their description, information to assess their applicability, the emission levels associated with the best available techniques, the environmental performance levels associated with the best available techniques, the minimum content of an environmental management system including benchmarks associated with the best available techniques, emission levels associated with emerging techniques, environmental performance levels associated with emerging techniques, associated monitoring, associated consumption levels and, where appropriate, relevant site remediation measures;;
2022/12/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 319 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a
(13a) ‘environmental performance levels associated with the best available techniques’ means the range of environmental performance levels, except emission levels, obtained under normal operating conditions using a BAT or a combination of BATs, as described in BAT conclusions, expressed as an average over a given period of time, under specified reference conditions;.
2022/12/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 358 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 48
(48) ‘industrial minerals’ means minerals used in industry for the production of semi-finished or finished products, with the exception of metalliferous ores, energy minerals, and minerals used for the production of construction minaterials and precious stones;
2022/12/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 360 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 50
(50) ‘emission levels associated with emerging techniques’ means the expected range of emission levels obtained under normal operating conditions using an emerging technique or a combination of emerging techniques, as described in BAT conclusions, expressed as an average over a given period of time, under specified reference conditions;
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 371 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 51
(51) ‘environmental performance levels associated with emerging techniques’ means the expected range of environmental performance levels, except emission levels, obtained under normal operating conditions using an emerging technique or a combination of emerging techniques, as described in BAT conclusions, expressed as an average over a given period of time, under specified reference conditions;
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 382 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 53 – introductory part
(53) ‘benchmarks’ means the indicative range of environmental performance levels, which are under the control of the operator, associated with best available techniques, other than emission levels, and may include:
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 503 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 9 – paragraph 2
(7) In Article 9, paragraph (2) is deleted.
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 507 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(7) In Article 9, paragraph 2 a (new) is added: 2a. For activities listed in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC, Member States may choose not to impose requirements relating to energy efficiency in respect of combustion units or other units emitting carbon dioxide on the site in case installations are covered by the obligation to conduct an energy audit or implement an energy management system pursuant to Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU or the operator implements equivalent measures.
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 526 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point f b
(fb) the overall life-cycle environmental performance of the supply chain is taken into account as appropriadelete;d
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 537 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point f c
(fc) an environmental management system is implemented as referred to in Article 14a..deleted
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 568 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. In order to draw up, review and, where necessary, update BAT reference documents, the Commission shall organise an exchange of information between Member States, the industries concerned, non-governmental organisations promoting environmental protection, the European Chemicals Agency and the Commission. The European Chemicals Agency will act as an observer of the process only providing scientific technical input for updating documents and will not have a role in the decision making process’.
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 606 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Without prejudice to Union competition law, information considered as confidential business information or commercially sensitive information shall only be shared with the Commission and with the following individuals having signed a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement: civil servants and other public employees representing Member States or Union agencies, and representatives of non-governmental organisations promoting the protection of human health or the environment. The exchange of information considered as confidential business information or sensitive commercial information shall remain limited to what is required to draw up, review and, where necessary, update BAT reference documents, and such confidential business information or sensitive commercial information shall not be used for other purposes..
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 701 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 14a
(11) The following Article 14a is inserted: Article 14a Environmental management system 1. operator to prepare and implement, for each installation falling within the scope of this Chapter, 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. The EMS shall be reviewed periodically to ensure that it continues to be suitable, adequate and effective. 2. following: (a) the continuous improvement of the environmental performance and safety of the installation, which shall include measures to: (i) (ii) reuse; (iii) prevent or reduce risks associated with the use of hazardous substances. (b) objectives and performance indicators in relation to significant environmental aspects, which shall take into account benchmarks set out in the relevant BAT conclusions and the life- cycle environmental performance of the supply chain; (c) 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 recommendations; (d) hazardous substances present in the installation as such, as constituents of other substances or as part of mixtures, a risk assessment of the impact of such substances on human health and the environment and an analysis of the possibilities to substitute them with safer alternatives; (e) measures taken to achieve the environmental objectives and avoid risks for human health or the environment, including corrective and preventive medeleted Member States shall require the The EMS shall include at least the environmental policy objectives for prevent the generation of waste; optimise resource use and water for installations covered by the a chemicals inventory of the a transformation plan asu res where needed; (f) to in Article 27d. 3. be made available on the Internet, free of charge and without restricting access to registered users..ferred The EMS of an installation shall
2022/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 711 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 14a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2a (new)
Implementation and adherence to an internationally accepted standardised system such as the European Union eco- management and audit scheme (EMAS) or the EN ISO 14001, can give higher credibility to the EMS especially when subject to a properly performed external verification.
2022/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 718 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 14a – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) indicative environmental policy objectives for the continuous improvement of the environmental performance and safety of the installation, which shall include measures to:
2022/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 743 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 14a– paragraph 2– point b
(b) indicative objectives and performance indicators in relation to significant environmental aspects, which shall take into account benchmarks set out in the relevant BAT conclusions and the life- cycle environmental performance of the supply chain;
2022/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 745 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/75/EU
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 recommendations;deleted
2022/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 749 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 14a – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) a chemicals inventory of the relevant hazardous substances present in the installation as such, as constituents of other substances or as part of mixtures, a risk assessment of the impact of such substances on human health and the environment and an analysis of the possibilities to substitute them with safer alternativesused and manufactured in the installation;
2022/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 754 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 14a – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) a transformation plan as referred to in Article 27d.deleted
2022/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 758 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 14a – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) The level of detail and the degree of formalisation of the EMS will generally be related to the nature, scale and complexity of the installation, and the range of environmental impacts it may have.
2022/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 764 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 14a – paragraph 3
3. The relevant aspects of the EMS of an installation shall be made available on the Internet, free of charge and without restricting access to registered users.
2022/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 801 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2010/75/EU
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, 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 of the whole range of BAT- AELs analysing the feasibility of meeting the strictest end of 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:lowest possible emission limit values that the installation can achieve at the highest expected emission state under normal operating conditions by applying BAT as described in BAT conclusion, and with an overall environmental approach, taking into account cross media effects as well as energy and other resource consumption such as water and raw materials.
2022/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 825 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a
3a. The competent authority shall set environmental performance limit values that ensure that, under normal operating conditions, such performance limits values do not exceed the environmental performance levels associated with BATs as laid down in the decisions on BAT conclusions referred to in Article 13(5).deleted
2022/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 864 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) investment cycle related to the sustainability transition of the operator’s group.
2022/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 880 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Derogations referred to in this paragraph shall respect the principles set out in Annex II. The competent authority shall in any case ensure that no significant pollution is caused and that a high level of protection of the environment as a whole is achieved. Derogations shall not be granted where they mayin case it is proven that the specific contribution of the installation puts at risk compliance with environmental quality standards referred to in Article 18.
2022/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 895 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
The Commission shall adopt an implementing act, to establish a standardised methodology for assessing the disproportionality between the costs of implementation of the BAT conclusions and the potential environmental benefits referred to in the first subparagraph and considering the investment cycle related to the sustainability transition of the operator’s group. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 75(2).
2022/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 899 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. By way of derogation from paragraph 3, in cases where an installation faces a sudden interruption in the supply of raw materials or fuels or a disruption of abatement technique’s elements, the competent authority shall establish less strict emission limit values, for a maximum of 3 months, which may be extended when the extraordinary circumstances persist, subject to a simplified assessment justifying the reasons and period for this temporary adjustment. Member States shall inform the Commission of any derogation granted under these circumstances. As soon as the supply conditions are restored then the derogation will no longer be valid. However, if the same circumstances keep prevailing, the adjustment of the emission limit values may be prolonged for another period of 6 months.
2022/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 938 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Where an environmental quality standard requires stricter conditions than those achievable by the use of the best available techniques, additional 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. without prejudice to other measures which may be taken to comply with environmental quality standards.
2022/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 964 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) where it is necessary to comply with an environmental quality standard referred to in Article 18 and the specific contribution of the installation is proven, 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.
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1008 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17 – point c
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the results of the monitoring referred to in Article 16(3) and in Article 18, second subparagraph..deleted
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1031 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Member States shall, where appropriate, encourage the development and application of emerging techniques, in particular where such techniques have been identified inby the BAT conclusions, the BAT reference documents or the findings of the innovation centre for industrial transformation and emissions referred to in Article 27ainnovation centre for industrial transformation and emissions (‘INCITE’) referred to in Article 27a and included the BAT reference documents. Member States may, where appropriate, encourage the application of emerging techniques where such techniques have been identified in the BAT conclusions.
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1050 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 b – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to Article 18, the competent authority may grant temporary derogations from the requirements set out in Article 15(2) and (3) and from the principles set out in Article 11, points (a) and (b), for the testing of emerging techniquesinnovative techniques, including emerging techniques identified by the innovation centre for industrial transformation and emissions (‘INCITE’) referred to in Article 27a for a total period of time not exceeding 2436 months, subjected to extension depending on the Technology Readiness Levels of the specific technique.
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1064 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 c – paragraph 1
By way of derogation from Article 15(3) and article 21 (3)(b), the competent authority may set emission limit values that ensure that, within 64 years of publication of athe date where the permit has been amended, emissions shall not, under normal operating conditions, exceed emission levels associated with emerging techniques as laid down in the decisions on BAT conclusions in accordance with Article 13(5) relating to the main activity of an installation, emissions shall not, under normal operating conditions, exceed emission levels associated with emerg. Where the time period referred in the first paragraph has elapsed and where the operator cannot comply with the emission limit values set by way of derogation from Article 15(3), the competent authority shall ensure that within a maximum period of 4 years following the expiry of the time period referred to in the first paragraph: (a) the permit conditions for the installation concerned are reconsidered and, if necessary, updated to ensure compliance with this Directive, in particular, with Article 15(3) and (4), where applicable; (b) the installation complies with those amended permit conditions. For the time period in between the expiry of the time period referred to ing techniques as laid down in the decisions on BAT conclusions. he first paragraph and the reconsideration and updating of the permit conditions, the competent authority shall apply the derogation principles referred to in Article 15(4).
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1069 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 d – number
Article 27deleted
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1078 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Transformation towards a clean, circular and climate neutral industrydeleted
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1083 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 d – paragraph 1
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 for each installation 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. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that by 31 December 2031, the audit organisation contracted by the operator as part of its environmental management system assesses the conformity of the transformation plans referred to in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 with the requirements set out in the implementing act referred to in paragraph 4.deleted
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1089 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
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 for each installation 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.deleted
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1109 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that by 31 December 2031, the audit organisation contracted by the operator as part of its environmental management system assesses the conformity of the transformation plans referred to in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 with the requirements set out in the implementing act referred to in paragraph 4.deleted
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1129 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
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.deleted
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1146 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 d – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the audit organisation contracted by the operator as part of its environmental management system assesses the conformity of the transformation plans referred to in the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 with the requirements set out in the implementing act referred to in paragraph 4.deleted
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1155 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
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.deleted
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1174 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 d – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall by 30 June 2028, adopt an implementing act establishing the format for the transformation plans. This implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 75(2)..deleted
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1231 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 24
Directive 2010/75/EU
Chapter VIa – title
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR INTENSIVE REARING OF POULTRY, AND PIGS AND CATTLE
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1244 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70a – paragraph 1
This Chapter shall apply to the activities set out in Annex Ia which reach the capacity thresholds set out in that AnnexWithout prejudice to article 70 a, paragraph 1a, this Chapter shall apply to the intensive rearing of poultry and pigs: (a) with more than 40 000 places for poultry, (b) with more than 2 000 places for production pigs (over 30 kg), or (c) with more than 750 places for sows.
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1248 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70a – paragraph 1a (new)
By way of derogation from the first paragraph to this Article 70a, Member States can establish national rewarding systems in order to push farms toward more sustainability in term of emissions. This can result, among other things, in an increase of thresholds above which farms fall into the scope of this Directive for those farms that adopt sustainability and circular economy measures in order to lower their environmental impact in terms of emissions. In particular, farms that produce biogases for self-consumption in adjacent micro-installations and/or farms that confer manure to biogas installations or power plants, shall benefit from an increase in the thresholds for falling into the scope of this Directive.
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1263 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70b – paragraph 1
If two or more installations are located close to each other and if their operator is the same or if the installations are under the control of operators who are engaged in an economic or legal relationship, the installations concerned shall be considered as a single unit for the purpose of calculating the capacity threshold referred to in Article 70a.deleted
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1271 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70c – title
Permits and simplified registration
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1281 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70c – paragraph 1a (new)
By way of derogation from the first paragraph to this Article, Member States may set a specific procedure for the registration of the installations only covered by this Chapter. The procedure for the registration shall be specified in a binding act and include at least a notification to the competent authority by the operators of the intention to operate its activity. Member States may use any similar pre existing procedure for the registration. They shall avoid administrative burden and additional costs for the operators. Member States shall issue the permits within six months from the date of the operator's application.
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1283 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70c – paragraph 1a (new)
1a. Where the Member State considers that an operation or type of operation does not present genuine risks, it may provide for exemptions from authorisation and may provide simplified authorisations that may take the form of a simple notification.
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1347 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
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 authority until compliance is may be subject to binding measures tored stop the degradation.
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1389 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70i – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission shall establishMember States, or regions where appropriate, shall establish in their strategic plans operating rules containing requirements consistent with the use of best available techniques for the activities listed in Annex Ireferred to in Articles 70a, which shall include the following:
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1422 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70i – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall by [OP please insert date = the first day of the month following 24 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive] adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 76 to supplement this Directive by establishing the operating rules referred to in paragraph 1.’.deleted
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1449 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 74 – paragraph 1
1. In order to allow the provisions of this Directive to be adapted to scientific and technical progress on the basis of best available techniques, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 76 as regards the adaptation of Parts 3 and 4 of Annex V, Parts 2, 6, 7 and 8 of Annex VI and Parts 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Annex VII to such scientific and technical progress.deleted
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1456 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Directive 2010/75/UE
Article 74 – paragraph 2
2. In order to allow the provisions of this Directive to meetdeleted it has or its objectives to prevent or reduce pollutants emissions and achieve a high level of protection of human health and the environment, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act, in accexpected to have an its environmental perfordmance with Article 76, to amend Annex I or Annex Ia by including in those Annexes an agro- industrial activity that meets the following criteria: (a) impact on human health or the environment, in particular as a consequence of pollutant emissions and use of resources; (b) diverges within the Union; (c) improvement in terms of its environmental impact through the application of best available techniques or innovative techniques; (d) this Directive is assessed, on the basis of its environmental, economic and social impacts, to have a favourable ratio of societal benefits to economic costs. presents potential for its inclusion within the scope of
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1480 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 76 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 48(5), Article 70i and Article 74 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of 5 years from … [OP please insert the date = the first day of the month following the date of entry into force of this Directive]. 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.
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1483 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 76 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 48(5), Article 70i and Article 74 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.deleted
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1508 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 79 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Since agricultural activity cannot be treated as an industrial activity, the provisions of this Directive can under no circumstances lead to penalties in the event of infringement of national implementing provisions by natural or legal persons carrying out an activity in the agricultural sector.
2022/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1580 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 34
Directive 2010/75/EU
Annex Ia
(34) Annex Ia as set out in Annex II to this Directive is inserdeleted.
2022/12/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1587 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a Transitional provisions 1. In relation to installations carrying out activities referred to in Annex I, points 1.1, to 1.3, point 1.4 (except pyrolysis), point 2.1, point 2.2, point 2.3(a), point 2.3(b), point 2.3(c), points 2.4 to 2.6, points 3.1 to 3.5, points 4.1 to 4.6, point 5.1 to 5.6, point 5.3 (except anaerobic digestion), points 5.4 to 5.6, point 6.1, point 6.2 (except finishing of textile fibres), point 6.3, point 6.4, point 6.5 (except animal by products), point 6.7 which are in operation and hold a permit before [the first day of the month following 18 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive] or the operators of which have submitted a complete application for a permit before that date, provided that those installations are put into operation no later than [one year after the first day of the month following 18 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive], Member States shall apply the laws, regulations and administrative laws, regulations and administrative provisions adopted in accordance with Article 3(1) of the recast of Directive 2010/75/EU from [one year after the first day of the month following 18 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive]. 2. In relation to installations carrying out activities referred to in Annex I, point 1.4 for activities concerning pyrolysis, points 2.3(aa), point 2.3(ab), point 2.3 (bb), point 2.7, point 3.6, point 5.3 for activities concerning anaerobic digestion, point 6.2 for activities concerning finishing of textile fibres and point 6.5 for activities concerning animal by-products which are in operation before [the first day of the month following 18 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive], Member States shall apply the laws, regulations and administrative provisions adopted in accordance with this Directive from [two years after the first day of the month following 18 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive].
2022/12/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1638 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point h
Directive 2010/75/EU
Annex I – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 6 – point 6.2
6.2. Pre-treatment (operations such as washing, bleaching, mercerisation), dyeing or dyeing with integrated finishing of textile fibres or textiles where the treatment capacity exceeds 10 tonnes per day.;
2022/12/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1658 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II
Directive 2010/75/EU
Annex Ia – paragraph 1
1. Rearing of cattle, pigs or poultry in installations of 150 livestock units (LSU) or more.deleted
2022/12/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1680 #

2022/0104(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II
Directive 2010/75/EU
Annex Ia – paragraph 2
Rearing of any mix of the following animals: cattle, pigs, poultry, in installations of 150 LSU or more.deleted
2022/12/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 154 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) Chemical safety is a recognised element of product sustainability. It is based on chemicals’ intrinsic hazards to health or the environment in combination with specific or generic exposure, and is addressed by chemicals legislation, such as Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council58, Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council59, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council60, Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council61 and Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council62. This Regulation shouldmust not enable the restriction of substances based on chemical safety, as done under other Union legislation. Similarly, this Regulation should not enable the restriction of substances for reasons related to food safety. Union law on chemicals and food, however, does not allow addressing, through restrictions on certain substances, impacts on sustainability that are unrelated to chemical safety or food safety. To overcome this limitation, this Regulation should allow, under certain conditions, for the restriction, primarily for reasons other than chemical or food safety, of substances present in products or used that negatively affect products’ sustainability. Such restrictions should be assessed according their manufacturing processes which negatively affect products’ sustainabilityo proportionality criteria, taking into account the actual environmental impact of the substance in the finished product placed on the market, the availability of alternatives and the effectiveness of the product itself. This Regulation also should not result in the duplication or replacement of restrictions of substances covered by Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council63, which has as its objective the protection of human health and the environment, including the environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste from electrical and electronic equipment. __________________ 58 Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and repealing Directives 80/590/EEC and 89/109/EEC (OJ L 338, 13.11.2004, p. 4). 59 Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1). 60 Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, p. 59). 61 Regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices and repealing Directive 98/79/EC and Commission Decision 2010/227/EU (OJ L 117, 5.5.2017, p. 176). 62 Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the safety of toys (OJ L 170, 30.6.2009, p. 1). 63 Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (OJ L 174, 1.7.2011, p. 88).
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 165 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) To improve environmental sustainability of products, information requirements should relate to a selected product parameter inherent 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 act 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.deleted
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 190 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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, it 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. The design of the digital product passport must also factor in ease of use for businesses, especially SMEs.
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 209 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
(42) To deliver in the most efficient way on the European Green Deal’s objectives and to address the most impactful products first, the Commission should carry out a prioritisation of products to be regulated under this Regulation and requirements that will apply to them. Based on the process followed for prioritisation under Directive 2009/125/EC, the Commission should adopt a working plan, covering at least 35 years, laying down a list of product groups for which it plans to adopt delegated acts as well as the product aspects for which it intends to adopt delegated acts of horizontal application. TIn prioritising, the Commission should consider in particular those product groups identified in this Regulation, and base its prioritisation on a set of criteria pertaining in particular to the delegated acts’ potential contribution to the Union climate, environmental and energy objectives and their potential for improving the product aspects selected without disproportionate costs to the public and economic operators. Considering their importance for meeting the Union’s energy objectives, the working plans should include an adequate share of actions related to energy-related products. Member States and stakeholders should also be consulted through the Ecodesign Forum. Due to the complementarities between this Regulation and Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 for energy-related products, the timelines for the working plan under this Regulation and the one provided for under Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 should be aligned.
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 248 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 86
(86) In order to incentivise consumers to make sustainable choices, in particular when the more sustainable products are not affordable enough, mechanisms such as eco-vouchers and green taxation should be provided for. Incentives should also be provided for the repair, reuse and recovery of products already placed on the market. When Member States decide to make use of incentives to reward the best- performing products among those for which classes of performance have been set by delegated acts pursuant to this Regulation, they should do so by targeting those incentives at the highest two populated classes of performance, unless otherwise indicated by the relevant delegated act. However, Member States should not be able to prohibit the placing on the market of a product based on its class of performance. For the same reason, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to supplement this Regulation by further specifying which product parameters or related levels of performance Member States’ incentives concern in case no class of performance is determined in the applicable delegated act or where classes of performance are established in relation to more than one product parameter. The introduction of Member State incentives should be without prejudice to the application of the Union State aid rules.
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 269 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) the presence of substances of concern in final products;
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 293 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) energy carriers within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 and Directive 2009/30/EC.
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 299 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘intermediateunfinished product’ or ‘semi-finished product’ means a product that requires further manufacturing or transformationprocessing such as mixing, coating or assembling to make it suitable for end- users;
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 344 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24
(24) ‘Product Environmental Footprint method’ means the life cycle assessment method to quantify the environmental impacts of products established by Recommendation (EU) 2021/2279 or on the basis of other internationally-recognised standards;
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 360 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 – point b – indent 6
— chronic hazard to the aquatic environment categories 1 to 42,
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 363 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 – point b – indent 9
— specific target organ toxicity – single exposure categories 1 and 2; ordeleted
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 378 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 – point c
(c) negatively affects the re-use and recycling of materials in the product in which it is present;deleted
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 476 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
When establishing ecodesign requirements in delegated acts referred to in the first subparagraph, the Commission shall grant economic operators sufficient time to adjust to the new requirements, taking into special consideration any impact on micro-enterprises and SMEs or on specific product groups mainly manufactured by SMEs. The Commission shall also supplement this Regulation by specifying the applicable conformity assessment procedures from among the modules set out in Annex IV to this Regulation and Annex II to Decision No 768/2008/EC, with the adaptations necessary in view of the product or ecodesign requirements concerned, in accordance with Article 36.
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 570 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point a – point ii
(ii) relevant Union legislation, including the extent to which it addresses the relevant product aspects listed in paragraph 1, to ensure harmonisation and avoid duplication or overlaps of regulation;
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 601 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – point d
(d) there shall be no disproportionate negative impact on the competitiveness of economic actors, at leastnd especially of micro-enterprises and of SMEs;
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 611 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – point f
(f) there shall be no disproportionate administrative or financial burden on manufacturers or other economic actors.
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 619 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. The Commission shallmay, where appropriate, requireest supply chain actors, based on the specific characteristics of the product groups concerned, to:
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 621 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – point a
(a) provide, upon request, manufacturers, notified bodies and competent national authorities with available information related to their supplies or services that is relevant in order to verify compliance with ecodesign requirements;
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 624 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission shall, where appropriate and based on the specific characteristics of the product groups concerned, identify appropriate means of verification for specific ecodesign requirements, including directly on the product or on the basis of the technical documentation. Verification procedures must not entail any additional administrative burdens for actors in the supply chain.
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 675 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The information requirements referred to in paragraph 1 shall enable the tracking of all substances of concern throughout the life cycle ofof relevance within products, unless such tracking is already enabled by another delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 covering the products concerned, and shall include at least the following:
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 687 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) if relevant, the location of the substances of concern within the product;
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 696 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) establish which substances fall under the definition in Article 2(28), point (c), and are of relevance for the purposes of the product groups covered; the assessment of relevance should be based on horizontal criteria established in dialogue with stakeholders.
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 704 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) lay down deadlines for the entry into application of the information requirements referred to in the first subparagraph, using a step-by-step approach, with possible differentiation between substances; and
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 709 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) provide exemptions for substances of concern or information elements from the information requirements referred to in the first subparagraph.deleted
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 713 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Exemptions referred to in the second subparagraph, point (c), may be provided based on the technical feasibility or relevance of tracking substances of concernSubstances of concern should be selected and reported on the basis of scientific evidence, technical feasibility, in terms of circularity for the specific product group, the need to protect confidential business information and in other duly justified cases.
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 719 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
Substances of concern falling under the definition in Article 2(28), point (a), shall not be exempted from the information requirement referred to in the first subparagraph if they are present in the relevant products, their main components or spare parts in a concentration above 0,1 % weight by weight.
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 758 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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, repairers, including independent repairers, remanufacturers, recyclers, competent national authorities, public interest organisations and the Commission, or any organisation acting on their behalf;
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 843 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) consumers, economic operators, repairers, including independent repairers, collection and reuse operators, waste management operators and other relevant actors shall have free access, at no cost, to the product passport based on their respective access rights set out in the applicable delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4;
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 885 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall adopt and regularly update a working plan, covering a period of at least 35 years, setting out a list of product groups for which it intends to establish ecodesign requirements in accordance with this Regulation. That list shall include products aspects referred to in Article 5(1) for which the Commission intends to adopt horizontal ecodesign requirements established pursuant to Article 5(2), second subparagraph.
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 923 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the market share in terms of volume of the signatories to the self-regulation measure in relation to the products covered by that measure is at least 850 % of units placed on the market or put into service;
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 945 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
In addition, without prejudice to applicable State aid rules, such measures mayshall include:
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 948 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – point d a (new)
(da) Financial support to facilitate the participation of SMEs and their representatives in standardisation bodies and in the Ecodesign Forum referred to in Article 17.
2023/01/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1061 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member State incentives shall also relate to the promotion of the repair, re- use and recovery of products. Such incentives shall be aimed at consumers who use authorised or independent producers or repairers to carry out certain work to repair or recover goods instead of replacing them.
2023/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1102 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) use of substances, on their own, as constituents of substances or in mixtures, during the production process of products, or leading to their presence in products, including once these products become waste;deleted
2023/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1103 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) use of substances, on their own, as constituents of substances or in mixtures, dur present ing the production process of products, or leading to their presence in products, including once these products become wasteend product that have a measurable negative effect on its sustainability;
2023/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1109 #

2022/0095(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) use or content of recycled materials as defined in other applicable European legislative specifications for products;
2023/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 152 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) In the scope of the ongoing and future trade agreements the Union is and will be negotiating; it should put a significant efforts with commercial and diplomatic means in preserving under the agreements the EU GIs system and insuring the protection of century old practices which bring together historical, cultural and gastronomic heritage and insure at the same time sustainable production.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 153 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) Given their recognised role in creating economic value and jobs, maintaining local traditions and knowledge and protecting natural resources, all European Union Geographical Indications should be protected under bilateral trade agreements through recognition of the European system as a whole;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 155 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) During the process, while negotiating trade agreements, or specific bilateral agreements on GIs, the parties should always bear in mind the specificities they represent and the complex tissue of producers entering into the scope of the protected products; in this regard, special attention should be given to very small, small and medium producers which are the main actors and preservers of the system and the ones insuring the sustainability of the entire production;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 174 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
(39) The procedures for registration, amendment and cancellation of geographical indications, including the scrutiny and the opposition procedure, should be carried out in the most efficient way. This can be achieved by using the assistance for the scrutiny of the applications provided by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). While a partial outsourcing to EUIPO has been considered, the Commission wouldshall remain responsible for registration, amendment and cancellation, due to a strong relation with the Common Agricultural Policy and to the expertise needed to ensure that specificities of wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products are adequately assessed.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 180 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
(40) Criteria should be set to assess the performance of the EUIPO. These criteria should ensure quality, coherence and efficiency of the assistance provided. The Commission should prepare a report to the Parliament and to the Council on the results and experience of the execution of these tasks by the EUIPO.deleted
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 194 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 56
(56) In order to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of defining sustainability standards and laying down criteria for the recognition of existing sustainability standards; clarifying or adding items to be supplied as part of accompanying information; entrusting the EUIPO with the tasks related to scrutiny for opposition and the opposition procedure, operation of the register, publication of standard amendments to a product specification, consultation in the context of cancellation procedure, establishment and management of an alert system informing applicants about the availability of their geographical indication as a domain name, scrutiny of third country geographical indications other than geographical indications under the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications34 , proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements; establishing appropriate criteria for monitoring performance of the EUIPO in the execution of the tasks entrusted to it; laying down additional rules on the use of geographical indications to identify ingredients in processed products; laying down additional rules for determining the generic status of terms; establishing the restrictions and derogations with regard to the sourcing of feed in the case of a designation of origin; establishing restrictions and derogations with regard to the slaughtering of live animals or with regard to the sourcing of raw materials; laying down rules for determining the use of the denomination of a plant variety or of an animal breed; laying down rules which limit the information contained in the product specification for geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down further details of the eligibility criteria for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down additional rules to provide for appropriate certification and accreditation procedures to apply in respect of product certification bodies; laying down additional rules to further detail protection of traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down for traditional specialities guaranteed additional rules for determining the generic status of terms, conditions for use of plant variety and animal breed denominations, and relation to intellectual property rights; defining additional rules for joint applications concerning more than one national territory and complementing the rules of the application process for traditional specialities guaranteed guaranteed; complementing the rules for the opposition procedure for traditional specialities guaranteed to establish detailed procedures and deadlines; supplementing the rules regarding the amendment application process for traditional specialities guaranteed; supplementing the rules regarding the cancellation process for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down detailed rules relating to the criteria for optional quality terms; reserving an additional optional quality term, laying down its conditions of use; laying down derogations to the use of the term ‘mountain product’ and establishing the methods of production, and other criteria relevant for the application of that optional quality term, in particular, laying down the conditions under which raw materials or feedstuffs are permitted to come from outside the mountain areas. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making35 . 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. _________________ 34 https://www.wipo.int/publications/en/detai ls.jsp?id=3983 35 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 225 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ‘producer group’ means any association, irrespective of its legal form, mainly composed of producers or processors of the same product, in accordance with the list present in the national control system;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 262 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the added value associated with geographical indication products is shared across the supply chain to ensure producers may invest in the quality and reputation of their products;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 269 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) effective enforcement and marketing throughout the Union and in the domain name system, in websites and in electronic commerce ensuring the integrity of the internal market.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 298 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) ‘producer’ means an operator engaged in any production step of a product protected by a geographical indication, including processing activities, covered by the product specification, in accordance with the list present in the national control system;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 329 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. A producer group may agree on sustainability undertakings to be adhered to in the production of the product designated by a geographical indication. Such undertakings shall aim to apply a sustainability standard higher than mandated by Union or national law and go beyond good practice in significant respects in terms of social, environmental or economic undertakingseconomic, environmental or social sustainability undertakings to be implemented on a voluntary basis by each individual producer. Such undertakings shall be specific, shall take account of existing sustainable practices employed for products designated by geographical indications, and may refer to existing sustainability schemes.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 343 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The sustainability undertakings referred to in paragraph (1) shallmay be included in the producta document accompanying the specification.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 347 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 84 defining sustainability standards in different sectors and laying down criteria for the recognition of existing sustainability standards to which producers of products designated by geographical indications may adhere.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 353 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission may adopt implementing acts defining a harmonised presentation of sustainability undertakings. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 53(2).deleted
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 373 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 84 defining procedures and conditions applicable to the preparation and submission of Union applications for registration.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 396 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 84 supplementing this Regulation by rules on entrusting EUIPO with the tasks set out in this Article.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 431 #

2022/0089(COD)

10. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 84 supplementing this Regulation by detailed procedures and deadlines for the opposition procedure, for the official submission of comments by national authorities and persons with a legitimate interest, which will not trigger the opposition procedure and by rules on entrusting its tasks set out in this Article to EUIPO.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 450 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 84 supplementing this Regulation by rules on entrusting EUIPO to operate the Union register of geographical indications.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 471 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 6
6. Union amendments shall be approved by the Commission. The approval procedure shall follow, mutatis mutandis, the procedure laid down from Article 8 to Article 22 within three months from the application for the approval of an amendment.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 480 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 84 supplementing this Regulation by provisions entrusting EUIPO with the publication of standard amendments referred to in paragraph (9).
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 487 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission may alsoshall adopt implementing acts cancelling the registration at the request of the group producers of the product marketed under the registered name.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 493 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 84 supplementing this Regulation by rules entrusting EUIPO with the tasks set out in paragraph (5).
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 520 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. For the purposes of paragraph (1), point (b), tan evocation, to be considered as such, should take advantage of the reputation of the product which intends to imitate. The evocation of a geographical indication shall arise, in particular, where a term, sign, albeit figurative or a symbol or other labelling or packaging device presents a direct and clear link with the product covered byor form of presentation presents a phonetic or visual similarity with the registered name, the registered geographical indication in the mind of the reasonably circumspect consumerby unduly capitalising on its image in such a way as to lead a normally informed and reasonably observant and circumspect consumer to assume, by association of ideas, that it in fact relates to the product designated by the protected name and takes profit of its consolidated reputation, thereby exploiting, weakening, diluting or being detrimental to the reputation of the registered name.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 538 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 84 supplementing this Regulation by additional rules on the use of geographical indications to identify ingredients in processed products referred to in paragraph (1) of this Article.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 541 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 84 supplementing this Regulation by additional rules for determining the generic status of terms referred to in paragraph (1) of this Article.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 587 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. Country-code top-levelThe domain name registries established in the Union may, upon the request of a natural or legal person having a legitimate interest or rightsshall, ex-officio, revoke or transfer a domain name registered under such country-code top-level domain to the recognised producer group of the products with the geographical indication concerned, following an appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedure or judicial procedure, if such domain name has been registered by its holder without rights or legitimate interest in the geographical indication or if it has been registered or is being used in bad faith and its use contravenes Article 27.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 604 #

2022/0089(COD)

2. In the case of products originating in the Union that are marketed under a geographical indication, the Union symbol associated with it shall appear on the labelling and advertising material. The geographical indication and an indication of the name of the producer or vendor shall appear in the same field of vision as the Union symbol. The country of origin of a primary ingredient which is not the same as the given country of origin of the geographical indication shall be indicated with reference to Member States or third countries. The labelling requirements laid down in Article 13(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 for the presentation of mandatory particulars shall apply to the geographical indication.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 619 #

2022/0089(COD)

8a. Without prejudice to the application of articles 27 and 28 of this regulation and the rights of use acquired with the registration of PDO and PGI products, given its historical-traditional nature, the term "balsamic" cannot be used in the labelling and presentation of a product that satisfies the characteristics of category 1.8 of the Treaty or of products comparable to the same.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 621 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 10 – point b a (new)
(ba) Without prejudice to articles 27 and 28 of this regulation, the term 'balsamic' cannot appear in the legal denomination of a product which satisfies the characteristics of category 1.8 of the Treaty, or in products comparable to them, with the exception of denominations already registered at Community level as PDO or PGI.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 654 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall take appropriate administrative and judicial steps to prevent or stop the use of names of products or services that are produced, including domain names, operated or marketed in their territory or in websites and that contravenes the protection of geographical indications provided for in Article 27 and Article 28.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 656 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall not adopt national rules, including of a technical nature, on the use of names for products or services that are produced, operated or marketed in their territory, which do not comply with Articles 27 and 28 of this Regulation and with Articles 7 and17 of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, and which do not comply with the principle of harmonisation in the Union food law system.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 664 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 46
Scrutiny of third country geographical The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 84 supplementing this Regulation by rules on entrusting EUIPO with the scrutiny of third country geographical indications, other than geographical indications under the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications, proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements.Article 46 deleted indications
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 666 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 a (new)
Article 46a Assistance and advice in relation to free trade agreements between the EU and third countries 1. Upon request of producers' associations recognized according to art. 33, the EUIPO provides them with assistance and legal-legal advice to support them in the actions promoted for the protection of designations of origin and geographical indications protected under this regulation in third countries, with which the EU has concluded free trade agreements which provide for the protection of designations of origin and geographical indications. 2. For the submission of the application to the EUIPO and for the juridical-legal assistance and consultancy activity referred to in paragraph 1, no costs shall be incurred by recognised producer associations. 3. The EUIPO also provides legal advice during the negotiations for the conclusion of free trade agreements between the EU and third countries pursuant to art. 218 TFEU, concerning the protection of designations of origin and geographical indications. 4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 84, supplementing this Regulation with rules entrusting the EUIPO with the tasks referred to in paragraph 1 and 3.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 670 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1
1. Where the Commission exercises any of the empowerments provided for in this Regulation to entrust tasks to EUIPO, it shall also be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 84 to supplement this Regulation by criteria for monitoring performance in the execution of such tasks. Such criteria may include: (a) the extent of integration of agricultural factors in the scrutiny process; (b) quality of assessments; (c) coherence of assessments of geographical indications from different sources; (d) efficiency of tasks; and (e) user satisfaction.deleted
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 685 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 2
2. No later than 5 years after the first delegation of any tasks to EUIPO, the Commission shall prepare and submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the results and experience of the exercise of these tasks by EUIPO.deleted
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 738 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 93 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent ii
(ii) as originating in a specific place, region or, in exceptional cases, country;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 741 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 93 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent iii
(iii) as having at least 85 % of the grapes, must or wine used for its production originating exclusively from that geographical area;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 790 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 113 – paragraph –1 (new)
(3a) In Article 113, the following paragraph is added: ‘-1. A traditional term shall be comprised in the product specification of the product marketed under a designation of origin or a geographical indication.’.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 791 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 113 a (new)
(3b) The following Article is added: ‘Article 113a Relationship with designations of origin and geographical indications 1. The registration of a traditional term the use of which would contravene Article 27 of Regulation ... /... (the new GI Regulation) shall be rejected if the application for registration of the traditional term is submitted after the date of submission to the Commission of the application for the registration of the designation of origin or of the geographical indication. 2. Traditional terms registered in breach of paragraph 1 shall be invalidated by the Commission and, where applicable, the competent national authorities.’;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 5 #

2021/2255(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomNotes the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative, which is intended to round off the European Green Deal with a cultural and creative dimension, and complement strategies for territorial, social and economic cohesion with its values of beautiful, sustainable and inclusive solutions, therebysolutions aimed at improving the quality of life for people in the EUEU citizens' daily life;
2022/04/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 26 #

2021/2255(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines the fact that NEB projects should contribute to the affordability and accessibility of the green and digital transitions in urban and spatial planning, housing, resilient and sustainable renovation, building conversions, and the recreation of public space as the centre of community life, particularly for those groups and areas that need it the most, while always respecting the local traditions and needs of different EU territories;
2022/04/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 30 #

2021/2255(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls to mind that responsibility for housing and regional planning policies is a Member State competence, emphasises that the new Bauhaus initiative may not lead to the development of a common architectural style throughout the European Union that does not take account of national and local specificities nor of the cultural and historical context;
2022/04/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 32 #

2021/2255(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Stresses that the specific objectives of the new Bauhaus initiative need to include the creation of new jobs and new business opportunities, especially in economically and socially depressed regions, with particular reference to peripheral urban areas and rural, mountainous, coastal, island and sparsely populated areas;
2022/04/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 61 #

2021/2255(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises that the realisation of such an ambitious initiative as the New European Bauhaus requires a massive amount of financing which neither the Member States nor the regions are in a position to take on at present, with the many calls already being made on them in regard to tackling the Ukrainian crisis. Furthermore, the Commission will have to invest considerable effort on this initiative to make it more real and fruitful for EU citizens;
2022/04/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 64 #

2021/2255(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls in particular on the Commission to provide clear information on the source of financing for existing EU programmes such as Horizon Europe, Life and the European Regional Development Fund, bearing in mind that around EUR 85 million from said programmes will be assigned to the New Bauhaus project in the 2021-2022 period;
2022/04/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 5 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomNotes the Commission's presentation of its long-term vision for rural areas;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 9 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Is disappointed that the Commission has not taken advantage of the opportunities presented in the post- pandemic period to expand its vision. The COVID-19 crisis has shown EU citizens to have a 'desire for the countryside' as they realise that rural areas provide some of the answers to the current crisis, which has highlighted the opportunities such areas can offer, including via teleworking;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 12 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that rural regions in the EU face a number of challenges, such as an ageing population, which has led to a decline in the number of people of working age, a weak labour market, a lack of infrastructure and services, a poorly diversified economy, low incomes coupled with a relatively high risk of poverty and social exclusion, the abandonment of farmland, a lack of educational facilities, a high school drop- out rate and the digital divide;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 13 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Also points out that the demographic challenge faced by the rural population is particularly acute among the EU's farming population. The majority of farmers are over 55 years old, while there are fewer and fewer young farmers, which has created a problem of generational renewal in agriculture. Calls on the Commission, since farmers play a vital role not only in producing food for EU citizens but also in keeping rural areas alive, to develop strategies in their regard;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 14 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Stresses that despite these problems, rural areas offer good opportunities and their diversity is a major resource for the EU. They provide food and environmental resources and can contribute to the fight against climate change, providing alternatives to fossil fuels and developing the circular economy. In addition, these areas could play a key role in ensuring a balanced distribution of the population, thus preventing the overcrowding of cities;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 20 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that EU cohesion policy, which seeks to promote the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Union, is vitally important to rural areas, and especially those which are economically and socially depressed, acknowledges the important role of agriculture and involves all levels of governance;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 33 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a strong rural dimension to be included in future cohesion policy regulations, which should includeprovide for dedicated funding to that end; suggests that 30 % of the European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund should be earmarked for rural areas, in addition to other beneficial investments for rural areas, particularly those encompassing more than one region;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 50 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the fact that the main objective of the long-term vision shouldmust be to fight depopulation, ageing and rural abandonment, including through investment in infrastructure and the provision of services, economic diversification, job creation and innovative mobility solutions;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 61 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the importance of smart specialisation strategies for the future of rural areas, with particular regard to young people and to innovation, knowledge sharing and cooperation, including the Start-up Village Forum, with the aim of bridging the digital divide between the regions of the EU;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 68 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses also the importance of the concept of ‘smart villages’, which is gaining ground as part of the rural development agenda. Smart villages are communities located in rural areas that harness innovative solutions based around the strengths of these areas and the opportunities they offer. They focus on a participatory approach when developing and implementing a strategy to improve their economic, social and environmental conditions, in particular by mobilising solutions offered by digital technologies;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 75 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the opportunities that the green transition and green economy can provide in increasing rural resilience to natural disasters, climate change and economic crises, while constantly bearing in mind specific local conditions and requirements;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 88 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that connections between rural and urban areas must be addressed in a complementary manner in order to implement rural strategies and action plans accordingly; underlines the importance of partnerships across rural areas and remote areas in particular; emphasises the importance of fighting the digital divide between urban and rural areas, especially as regards high-speed broadband connectivity and the promotion of digital skills, especially between young people and the productive sectors of the economy and society in remote areas;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 101 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights the diversity of rural areas and the crucial importance of tailor- made territorial approaches in implementing the long-term vision, primarily in less developed, remote, mountain, island, coastal and outermost regions.
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 110 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers that programmes financed and coordinated by the European Union to promote and develop rural areas must in no way obstruct the growth of those areas themselves or detract from the diverse local characteristics of such areas across the Union.
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 25 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the food security and livelihoods that these industries provide are crucial in many coastal, riverine, island, inland and lagoon regions;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 26 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas the European Green Deal, the Biodiversity Strategy and the Farm to Fork Strategy aim to achieve a carbon neutral Europe by 2050 and make food systems fair, healthy and environmentally friendly across the Union; whereas aquaculture can provide healthy food with a smaller climate and environmental footprint than that of land- based farming;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 53 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas spatial planning and management of aquaculture using an ecosystemic approach could strengthen the capacity to adapt to the effects of climate change, which requires developing and improving measures and management plans to prevent and tackle adverse weather events through participatory approaches and the best available information;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 63 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas the entire aquaculture sector in Europe will have to bear the burden of increasing electricity and gas costs, with an even worse outlook due to rising production costs and marketing uncertainty caused also by the pandemic crisis;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 67 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M b (new)
Mb. whereas electricity and gas supply costs increased by between 50% and 65% from 2020 to 2021, and the outlook for 2022 is even worse due to increases in raw materials and components costs;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 73 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M c (new)
Mc. whereas many enterprises are finding it difficult to maintain their market share, both domestically and abroad;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 85 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication on the strategic guidelines for a more sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture for the period 2021 to 2030; considers these guidelines comprehensive, sound and fitsuitable for the purpose of promoting sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture with a long-term focus on the sustainability of the aquaculture sector and on its contribution to the European Green Deal;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 96 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that aquaculture is expected to contribute to food supply and food security by rebalancing the fish gap, since the EU needs to import 70 % of all the aquatic food it consumes and that causes an annual EUR 21 billion trade deficit (in 2019); considers that aquaculture has sizeable growth potential that needs to be enhanced, so that it can provide sustainable and quality food products, reduce our dependence on aquatic food imports and create more jobs, especially in coastal regions and wetlands; calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide a predictable, streamlined and business- friendly legal framework, and making full use of the available financing resources of the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), as this is the only environment under which these aquaculture contributions can occur at European level;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 115 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the growth potential of the EU aquaculture sector needs to be developed in a sustainable manner, taking all three pillars of sustainability – economic, social and environmental – into consideration; top in economic, social and environmental terms; points out the need to have a market-oriented sector with a legal framework for attracting business investments and protecting the environment by using sustainable feed sources, improving aquatic health and biosecurity, reducing the burden of disease and encouraging the responsible and prudent use of antimicrobials, improving vaccine use;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 120 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Believes that large-scale investment is required through mitigation and adaptation measures to prevent and reduce the impact of catastrophes and extreme weather events on the fishing and aquaculture sector, with a view to strengthening productive and resilient aquatic ecosystems and maintaining benefits for consumers and animal welfare;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 122 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that the implementation of the strategic guidelines should pay more attention to micro and small aquaculture enterprises and their specific needs, while recognising the essential role of trade associations in supporting them;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 127 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate, encourage and provide adequate support for environmentally friendly aquaculture, such as organic farms, closed-system aquaculture, algae, shellfish, pond fish farming and integrated multi-trophic and aquaponic aquaculture systems;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 136 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to support green business models, such as those based on carbon sequestration, in order to make supply chains more sustainable that are sustainable from an economic and environmental point of view; stresses, in this regard, that certain aquaculture practices, such as mussel or oyster farming, can be successful models for the future, in the context of the Emissions Trading System; calls on the Commission and the Member States to support this type of green business in the light of the strategy’s objectives;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 147 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that the aquaculture sector should commit to actively applying evidence-based interventions to improve fish welfare, including maintaining water quality within welfare-relevant limits and avoiding overcrowding, as a way of reducing the prevalence and spread of diseases, which diminishes the need for antibiotics and lowers pollution levels; highlights that the aquaculture sector should continue to improve farming methods in line with the most up-to-date scientific knowledge available in order to achieve better environmental results, resilience against climate change and the optimisation of resource use;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 158 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the role of women in aquaculture value chains and urges accordingly that they be guaranteed decent working conditions and visibility, equal access to employment in the sector and adequate legal recognition, and representation in decision-making structures and processes;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 189 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to acknowledge the importance of conducting EU-wide communication campaigns about the EU aquaculture sector and the importance of production with funds under direct management in line with the objectives of the strategic guidelines; calls on the Member States and the Commission to include the organisation of information and communication campaigns in all operational programmes, in line with the objectives of the strategic guidelines, on specific subsectors of the EU aquaculture sector;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 192 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Urges the Commission and the Member States to substantially increase funds for research and innovation in the aquaculture sector, specially new knowledge fields such as the study of the microbiome or the scientific monitoring of aquaculture environmental services; calls on the Member States to enhance the transfer of science-based knowledge to industry and other stakeholders;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 200 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to work further on levelling the playing field through the revision of international trade agreements, including updating rules for the better implementation of aquatic food labelling; considers that, in specific cases such as caviar labelling, the legal framework on information for consumers should be revised; calls on the Commission to analyse the inclusion of sustainable aquaculture sectors in the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in order to create incentives for European industries and EU trade partners to decarbonise their industries and therefore support both EU and global climate policies towards greenhouse-gas neutrality, and at the same time, without being discriminatory or constituting a disguised restriction on international trade;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 206 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission to adopt urgent measures to alleviate the emergency caused by electricity and gas price increases, with particular emphasis on purification centres and packaging and dispatch centres, which are highly technological and automated, so as to protect enterprises and ensure business and production continuity;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 212 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the need to improve the availability of veterinary medicines (especially vaccines) for the aquaculture sector in order to be able to comply with the proposed actions on fish health and welfare; calls on the Commission to support scientific knowledge on fish welfare, promote best aquaculture practices on fish wellbeing and promote the creation of EU reference centres for fish welfare;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 228 #

2021/2189(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Considers that sustainable aquaculture in general and organic aquaculture will play a key role in meeting the EU’s ambition for a carbon neutral Europe by 2050 by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to climate change mitigation, while supplying additional benefits to the environment and biodiversity;
2022/02/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 2 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
— having regard to the Commission communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’ (COM(2019)0640),deleted
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 12 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 13
— having regard to the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 127 Junely 20218 on the European Maritime and, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and repealing Regulation (EU) No 508/2012017/1004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (COM(2018)0390),
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 30 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas the common fisheries policy (CFP) seekleads to guarantee the proper conservation and management of marine biological resources and ensure that fishexcessive centralisation of fisheries management and prevents Member States from applying mand aquaculture activities contribute to environmental, social and economic sustainabilityagement adapted to local specificities, which is essential to ensure the socio-economic viability and sustainability of the sector;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 34 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas, under SDG 14Goal 14 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it is imperative to conserve oceans, seas and marine resources and promote their sustainable use;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 37 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity is fundamental to the health of the oceans, which contain millions of species, and hence to the health and survival of the planet and the sector;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 51 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas fishers play an important role in the collection of abandoned marine litter in the sea, whether by carrying out targeted campaigns or by collecting litter incidentally during fishing operations;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 54 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas women play an important role in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, and whereas there is a need to increase their visibility and ensure equal access to employment in the sector, as well as appropriate legal recognition;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 57 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Gc. whereas small-scale artisanal fisheries have specific characteristics and needs;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 58 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G d (new)
Gd. whereas the EU’s fishers and fish farmers play an essential role throughout the EU, in terms of territorial identity, cultural tradition, food security, employment and income;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 68 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas, according to estimates that might have risen recently, approximately 9 million Europeans practise recreational fishing in the sea, fishing on the equivalent of 77.6 million days per year, and whereas marine recreational fishing in Europe accounts for a total annual economic impact of EUR 10.5 billion, supporting 150 000 jobs;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 74 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas the management of the coastline and integrated maritime planning are the main instruments for managing maritime space;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 78 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K
K. whereas a proposal for legally binding nature restoration targets needs to be drawn up under the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 in line with the objective of protecting 30% of the EU maritime area, of which 10% should be subject to strict conservation measures;deleted
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 81 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital L
L. whereas there is a need for specific guidelines and sound planning for each of the EU's maritime regions regard increase in drastic European management plans, such as "West Med" in the Mediterranean Sea, which by 2024 will reduce the fishing effort of Spanish, French and Italian trawlers to below their break-even point, may eventually lead to the death of European fishing which is already the most regulated sector ing the objectives to be attained in marine conservation areaworld; whereas the demand for seafood products by European consumers will not diminish for all that and will be redirected to other markets with less virtuous practices;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 82 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M
M. whereas it is necessary to have a global vision for the mthe management of ecosystems requires a holistic approach that takes into account all the causes of biodiversity loss, as demonstrated by countless scientific studies, such as climate chanagement and conservation of marine resources, marine acidification, the rise in temperatures, the appearance of non-native species and coastal erosion;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 87 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas the effects of human activity, including in non-coastal regions, are responsible for the state of marine waters, as a result of inflow from tributaries;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 88 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas there has been a growing interest in recreational fishing in many countries, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 92 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Na. whereas in recent decades the fisheries and aquaculture sectors have provided support for the EU’s ecological transition in terms of reducing fishing days, more sustainable practices and diversification of activities;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 95 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital N b (new)
Nb. whereas European mussel farming produces significant volumes and makes a contribution in terms of ecosystem services and CO2 sequestration;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 96 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital N c (new)
Nc. whereas the Mediterranean is an enclosed sea and the status of the water and the ecosystems depends not only on the behaviour of EU operators but on the joint policies of all the countries bordering it, which share the same sea basin;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 100 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomesTakes note of the Commission's new sustainable EU blue economy strategy; regrets, however, the lack of, which does not include specific objectives for the different sectors, in particular fisheries and aquaculture; points out that new action plans must always be based on the best available scientific knowledge and on environmental, social and economic impact studies;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 109 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Urges allthe Commission to put in place new projects and new instruments for blue economy stakeholders to base their activities on thenable them to make responsible use of natural resources, and to launch decarbonisation processes and circular economy concepts;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 114 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to establish legally binding instruments to make the blue economy ‘greener’ and to align it with the overall objectives of the European Green Deal;deleted
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 115 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to establish legally binding instruments to make the blue economy ‘greener’ and to align it with the overall objectives of the European Green Deal;deleted
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 129 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of establishing bilateral partnership arrangements with third countries that enshrine labour standards guaranteeing a safe working environment and decent pay for all those working in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, as well as other sectors of the blue economy: stresses that bilateral partnership arrangements should always seek to respect the highest environmental, social and economic sustainability criteria;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 134 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of enhancing dialogue with countries bordering the Mediterranean, particularly those on its southern shore, and of reinforcing funding for project lines that target international cooperation in blue economy sectors (Interreg Next Med, Interreg Euro-MED Programme 2021- 2027, Switch Med, etc.);
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 141 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the role of regional sea conventions and regional fisheries management organisations in strengthening governance based on the best available scientific knowledge and easily accessible to operators;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 145 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the sustainable management of resources based on the best available scientific knowledge that is backed up and supported by a close socio- economic analysis must be a key priority in order to attain the goals on the EU strategic agenda and must also be included in bilateral partnership arrangements;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 155 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support the sustainable development of small-scale fishing and aquaculture value chains by promoting the harmonisation of selective, non-destructive and energy- efficient fishing methodand aquaculture methods, facilitating the exchange of knowledge with the EU’s scientific community and reducing administrative burdens;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 158 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support the sustainable development of small-scale fishing value chains by promoting the harmonisation of selective, non-destructive and, if possible, energy- efficient fishing methods;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 161 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses the importance of protecting jobs in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, so that decisions that are overly protective of resources do not have an excessive impact on those working on board or on fishing enterprises;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 166 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Urges the Commission and the Member States to take the necessary measures to improve the collection of data on recreational fishing datain the sea and in inland freshwater and brackish waterways, bearing in mind the environmental impact and socio- economic value of this activity, in order to ensure fair and balanced management of the fisheries and aquaculture sector;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 175 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for the creation of an EU forum for dialogue that is transparent and ensures a balance of power between stakeholders, in a bid to foster intersectoral cooperation, experience sharing and conflict resolution; ; recalls, however that 80% of marine pollution comes from land-based activities, and thus, measures to combat the negative effects of these activities should be a priority;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 181 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Urges the Commission and the Member States to take specific actions to boost investment in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors underby activating funding from the new European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), together with other EU programmes such as the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 185 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the need to develop more comprehensive strategies to adapprotect the fisheries and aquaculture sectors tofrom the fallout from climate change in view ofand to adapt them so that they become more resilient to its impact on communities and their livelihoods;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 192 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that greater job security and better earnings in the fisheries and aquaculture sector are essential if it is to attract newcomers, thereby ensuring its rejuvenation and continued survival;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 198 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that, in order to improve the competitiveness and economic performance of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, it is necessary to focus on vocational training, lifelong learning, counselling services and the dissemination of technical and scientific knowledge and innovative practices, recognising the contribution that the trade associations make in this regard;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 202 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to recognise the contribution made by marine recreational fishing and the tourism it generates to the blue economy, and this sector’s potential to provide further economic opportunities to coastal communities;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 207 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the role of women in sustainable fishing and aquaculture value chains and accordingly urges that they be guaranteed decent working conditions, as well as visibility and representation in decision- making structures and processes;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 222 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Warns that the dumping of waste and pollutants at sea is harmful to the environment, results in heavy economic losses to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors and other activities, and affects human health through the entire food chain; welcomes EMFAF decision to provide funding for fishermen to recover and collect refuse and lost fishing gear;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 234 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that the aquaculture sector should limifish farming sector will have to gradually adapt fish stocking densities as a way of reducing diseases and their spread, diminishing the need for antibiotics and lowering pollution levels;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 235 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Considers that the aquaculture sector should continue to improve rearing methods on the basis of scientific knowledge and good practice in order to achieve better environmental results, increase resilience to climate change and reduce and optimise resource use;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 244 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that sustainable food from the oceans, seas and freshwater sources mustwill have to be produced mainly by responsible fishing and sustainable aquaculture alone; calls on the Commission to require and monitor the same sustainability standards for imported products too;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 249 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses the need to create a situation of parity with products imported from non-EU countries, ensuring that all fishery and aquaculture products consumed in the EU come from sustainable food systems; calls on the Commission, therefore, to adopt all the measures necessary to ensure fair competition;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 252 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Believes it necessary to promote sustainable aquaculture models that could contribute to the conservation of ecosystems affording protection against the effects of climate change; underlines the importance of differentiating between production and protein-processing aquaculture, particularly when the latter involves practices that put pressure on the sustainability of marine resources in other parts of the world;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 260 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Ccalls for the CFP to be applied across the board to all EU fishing fleetsdapted to the specificities of all EU fishing fleets and the Member States to which they belong, to reduce the impact of their particular activities on habitats, other resources and other species, while maintaining stocks above the biomass levels necessary to generate maximum sustainable yields;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 262 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Highlights the role of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors in energy transition and combating climate change, through decarbonisation, ecosystem services and through the promotion of activities such as marine refuse collection that are conducive to a circular economy;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 267 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Calls for legally binding EU targets for the recovery and conservation of marine biodiversity and the restoration of degraded ecosystems;deleted
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 271 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Calls for legally binding EU targets for the recovery and conservation of marine biodiversity, the protection of water used by aquaculture and the restoration of degraded ecosystems;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 273 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Calls for urgent measurescontinued efforts, using all the means available, to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, which is still one of the most serious threats to the health of ecosystems and the economic competitiveness of the fisheries sector itselffishing enterprises;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 274 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Urges the Commission to support EU shellfish producers because of the major contribution this sector makes to the European Green Deal: it is one of the few sectors of the blue economy that is based on extensive practices (without the use of feed), able to break down the nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) present in the aqueous environment and capture CO2 in order to form shells;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 292 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Urges the European Commission, Member States and regions to work together in order to promote and support local initiatives to preserve livelihoods and traditions and cultural heritage associated with fisheries and aquaculture;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 297 #

2021/2188(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. Considers it important to raise positive consumer awareness regarding the nutritional value of the various fishery and aquaculture products; points out that it is essential to educate consumers with regard to food in order to change their behaviour, particularly concerning food waste, and to that end calls for the introduction of EU fish products in corporate catering;
2021/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 1 #

2021/2179(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the vital importance of the approximately 2.8 million social and solidarity-based enterprises in the EUat the social economy is one of the EU's main socioeconomic drivers, there are 2.8 million agencies and enterprises in the social economy, accounting for 10% of all EU enterprises, which employ more than 13.6 million people, and their contribution to cohesion, social care, quality job creation, the circular economy, the fight against poverty and inequality, the reintegration of disadvantaged people, the inclusion of migrants and refugees in society, gender equality, improvements in health and the environment, biodiversity and the fight against climate changei.e. 6.3 % of the EU's labour force; notes that these enterprises play an important role in job creation, integrated work and inclusive and sustainable growth, and operate in many different economic sectors: social care and protection, healthcare, care for persons with disabilities, the circular economy, social housing, business, tourism;
2022/02/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 9 #

2021/2179(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that the territorial and regional dimension is one of the characteristics marking out organisations in the social economy, and associations and foundations in particular, and stresses furthermore the important role they play in implementing the subsidiarity principle; considers it vital therefore that local bodies create an environment in which all the forms of associations and similar bodies able to contribute to the development of the territory concerned can be formed and expand;
2022/02/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 25 #

2021/2179(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the action plan should aim at strengthening the rights of all workers in the social economy, guaranteeing all labour rights, decent working conditions and fair wages, and safeguarding the freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, where provided for under national law, as recognised in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union; also recalls the importance of public services in supporting the social economy and that the Member States and the EU need to invest in their administrations and public services;
2022/02/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 27 #

2021/2179(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers that a link to NextGenerationEU and the RRP needs to be included in the action plan and that organisations in the social economy need to be involved in the planning and actual implementation, at EU and national level, of national recovery and resilience plans;
2022/02/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 35 #

2021/2179(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that the action plan should be accompanied by impact assessment tools and monitoring mechanisms and that the Member States should set targets and objectives and organise a consultation process with relevant social economy actors and local and regional authorities, in accordance with the partnership principle;
2022/02/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 43 #

2021/2179(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to make a 5. quick and real improvement to the General Block Exemption Regulation in order to increase the de minimis threshold and ease the rules in relation to aid for social enter-prises, access to finance, training and capacity building; defends a real revision of public procurement with the inclusion of social and environmental conditionality.
2022/02/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 252 #

2021/2169(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses that fisheries is the sector most affected by the many other uses of, and activities taking place on, the seas, such as maritime transport and tourism, urban and coastal development, the exploitation of raw materials and energy sources, and sea-floor mining, as well as being affected by environmental issues such as marine pollution and climate change;
2023/03/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 253 #

2021/2169(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Takes the view that, in the light of the complexity of the fisheries industry, additional measures should be adopted to tackle climate change, while also incorporating action on global governance and recognising that some of these measures will call for a degree of institutional adaptation;
2023/03/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 382 #

2021/2169(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. EU strategies and fisheries (a) Stresses the need for greater integration of the CFP into Community strategies in order to avoid conflicting or non-synergistic measures; (b) Highlights and shares the fears of operators in the fisheries sector over the significant reductions in fishing areas imposed, not without inconsistencies, by the Nature Restoration and Biodiversity 2030 strategies; (c) Draws attention to the objectives of the Integrated Maritime Policy and the ensuing need to strike a better balance between the various economic activities relating to the blue economy, particularly as regards maritime spatial plans;
2023/03/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 390 #

2021/2169(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
35. Calls on the Commission to promote the CFP as a policy model for ocean governance and to defend the EU fishing and aquaculture sector’s interests in Regional Fisheries Management Organisations and S, partnership agreements and commercial agreements on sustainable Ffisheries Partnership Agreementsand aquaculture, and more generally in international forums;
2023/03/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 427 #

2021/2169(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Firmly emphasises the need for scientific research to focus more on the interactions between environmental changes due to climate change and fisheries resources, so as to prevent the depletion of stocks being attributed solely to the fisheries sector;
2023/03/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 4 #

2021/2106(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. NIs pleased to notes that, the estimated level of error in spending on ‘Economic, social and territorial cohesion’ decreased from 4,4% in 2019 to 3,5% in 2020; welcomes the continuous improvement, but is disappointed, however, that it has not proven possible to decrease the error rate below 2%, a target that would have meant better financial management and, above all, a more efficient use of the funding sourced from European taxpayers;
2021/12/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 15 #

2021/2106(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets that the absorption rate of European Structural and Investment Funds , which increased from 12% in 2019 to 15% in 2020 , is slower than expected with 45 % (EUR 209 billion) remaining to be absorbed; recommends streamlining procedures to improve the absorption rate of funding, so as to provide concrete support to the economic recovery;
2021/12/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 26 #

2021/2106(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Takes note that the EU will be able to spend significantly more than in the previous programming period, with an overall allocation of EUR 1 824 billion from NextGenerationEU and the MFF; urges the Commission, however, to limit the risk of delayed start to the implementation of shared managed funds and ensure the sound financial management in the use of funds, incl that such delays would prejudingce the respect for the rule of law and the fundamental rights.post- pandemic economic recovery and render fruitless the efforts being made by Europeans;
2021/12/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 21
— having regard to its resolution of 25 March 2021 on cohesion policy and regional environment strategies in the fight against climate change11, _________________ 11 Texts adopted, P9_TA(2021)0097.deleted
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 3 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 30
— having regard to the combined teleworking and climate plan of the City of Brussels,deleted
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 5 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 34
— having regard to Ireland’s rural development policy for 2021-2025 entitled ‘Our Rural Future’ and its focus on telework in rural areas,deleted
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 11 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas territorial competitiveness and business productivity cannot fail to take into account the spread of digital communications and technologies, and in particular the quality, accessibility and efficiency of public and private digital services, in which some EU Member States are significantly lagging behind;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 14 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas there are genuine disparities between territories, and investment in broadband infrastructure, and its roll-out, need to be stepped up;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 21 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas there is still a digital divide in the EU in terms of geography, age, gender, educational attainment, socio- economic status and income, which prevents some individuals and businesses from reaping the benefits of the digital transformation; whereas the digital divide, moreover, is often a reason for depopulation, and therefore also has negative economic and social impacts on remote, mountainous and rural areas.
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 24 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas remote, mountainous and rural areas should be more connected to cities and metropolitan areas;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 27 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas, in spite of the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a massive expansion of telework and ICT- based mobile work (TICTM)14, jobs tend to be more concentrated in cities and urban centres than in smaller towns, suburbs and rural areas; whereas there are marked differences in the ability to telework between high- and low-paid workers, whi, mountainous and remote- and blue-collar workers and between genders15reas; whereas TICTM and the digitalisation of services can facilitate a more balanced geographical distribution of employment and the population; _________________ 14Draft Council conclusions on telework in the context of remote work, paragraph 17. 15Commission working paper of May 2020 entitled ‘Teleworkability and the COVID-19 crisis: a new digital divide?’.
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 31 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has made the need to invest in digital technology even more evident, on the basis of clear strategic lines, with the aim of developing the EU's potential on several fronts, including: 5G networks, artificial intelligence (AI), super computers, digital skills and big data;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 39 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas with the necessary investment, rural, mountainous and remote areas could become more attractive regionally owing to the increase in digital capacity, thereby enabling companies to invest more in those areas, including in teleworking;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 44 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that cohesion policy promotes accessibility to digital networks for citizens and businesses as a key factor in the competitiveness of production systems, market efficiency and digital inclusion;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 50 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses, moreover, that in order best to support the EU's digital transition, cohesion policy for 2021-2027 must be highly complementary to other European programmes, in particular Horizon Europe, CEF, Invest EU, the Recovery and Resilience Facility and Creative Europe;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 68 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that there is a critical digital skills divide between adults in rural, mountainous and remote areas and those living in cities, which especially affects those with low incomes, women and the elderly; notes that this divide is particularly marked in certain Member States and exacerbates the existing difficulty of finding a job in rural, mountainous and remote areas; highlights that these gaps are directly linked to a lack of access to high- capacity networks;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 77 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States to use cohesion policy resources to roll out smart villages post-2020, which will contribute to the digitalisation of rural areas, thereby increasing the availability and accessibility of services for citizens, especially the more vulnerable ones;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 81 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Urges the Member States concerned to incentivise the development of smart villages in mountainous, rural and remote areas;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 100 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with concern that the expanded use of digital solutions and TICTM as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated the pre-existing inequalities caused by digital divides across population groups; stresses, however, that digitalisation has the potential to benefit vulnerable groups and remote territories, thereby reducing the economic and social gap;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 111 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to launch increasingly specific and large-scale digital literacy projects;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 125 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the crucial role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in creating decent jobs, sustainable growth and rural development and believes that public investments through cohesion policy and other instruments will contribute to better social, economic and territorial cohesion in all EU regions; highlights that different types of SMEs require different types of support and incentives at the EU, national, regional and local levels, depending on their circumstances and level of technology adoption; takes the view that there should be a special focus also on SMEs and micro-enterprises in rural and mountainous areas;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 138 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Notes that in remote, rural and mountainous areas the level of digital literacy among young people is, in many cases, high, but that, because of the gaps suffered by those areas, the young people are forced to move to large towns or cities in order to pursue a career;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 147 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Notes a critical digital skills divide between adults residing in rural areas and those living in cities, also owing to the different types of jobs available in cities and rural, remote or mountainous areas; notes, furthermore, the disproportionate prevalence of TICTM among city-based, well-educated, service sector employees with strong digital skills;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 151 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Highlights the role that regions and cities, with their businesses, start-ups and universities, can play in accelerating the digital transformation in the EU by significantly increasing public and private investment in infrastructure and human capital; takes the view that the digitalisation process needs to be stepped up both by strengthening local and European cooperation and partnerships and by enhancing synergies between the various programmes, funding instruments and smart specialisation strategies put in place by the EU;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 9 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
— having regard to Special Report No 7/2019 of the European Court of Auditors, entitled ‘EU actions for cross- border healthcare: significant ambitions but improved management required’,
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 14 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the lack of basic infrastructure in certain less-developed regions, upland areas, and rural and remote areas, which hampers equity of access to healthcare, is the main reason health infrastructure remains a priority for many national governments;
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 34 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas cooperation between non- EU bordering states is important in creating state-of-the-art transnational health centres so as to be able to provide health care and treatment for remote border areas;
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 44 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the inhabitants of upland, remote and rural areas, who are often in border areas, are frequently forced to travel many kilometres, sometimes even to other countries, to obtain basic healthcare and undergo treatment plans;
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 48 #

2021/2100(INI)

Gb. whereas there is continued development in telemedicine and artificial intelligence, which means that remote treatment and healthcare processes are thus reaching cutting-edge levels;
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 49 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Gc. whereas the COVID-19 crisis has shown that health threats know no borders and that a more coordinated European response is necessary; whereas it is important to stress, nevertheless, that health protection is a national competence and that the Member States and regions must continue to be responsible for decisions on health policy;
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 70 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that investments in healthcare innovation, public health and the reduction of health inequalities will continue to offer significant improvements to the daily lives of citizens and help to prevent the phenomenon of depopulation, thus also becoming an instrument of social and economic compensation;
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 82 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for better synergies and complementarities between cohesion policy programmes to be ensured, with the aim ofon the Member States and the regions to draw up long-term investment strategies covering infrastructure, human capital, innovative technologies, and new models for providing healthcare services; points out that, in order to support these strategies and thus reducinge regional disparities, in particular in Horizon Europe which should generate new knowledge, and EU4Health, making the best possible use of this new knowledge for the benefit of citizens and health systemthe cohesion policy funds must be complementary to those of other EU instruments, especially Horizon Europe, EU4Health and the InvestEU programme, and must ensure the best synergies with national programmes;
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 92 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the importance of continuing to build a comprehensive health infrastructure and to reduce the existing disparities to the greatest possible extent; recalls that cohesion policy can make a significant contribution to the building of health infrastructure in every part of the EU, especially in the less-developed regions, upland areas, and rural and remote areas, in order to create resilient healthcare systems throughout the entire EU, which can respond to current and future challenges;
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 99 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that citizens in ruralupland, rural and remote areas and the outermost regions often encounter barriers to equality of access to healthcare that limit their ability to obtain the care they need, especially in the form of basic health infrastructure; stresses that, in order for them to acquire sufficient access, as well as the appropriate healthcare which they need, services must be available and obtainable in a timely manner;
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 107 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that, in order to overcome the major obstacles that exist in terms of equality of access to healthcare in ruralupland, rural and remote areas, wide use should be made of advanced technologies, such as e- Health, as an integral part of the ‘smart villages’ concept11, with the goal of improving access to healthcare and increasing efficiency and quality, thereby creating actual state-of-the-art health centres of excellence, which also promote economic and social activity; _________________ 11 https://enrd.ec.europa.eu/enrd-thematic- work/smart-and-competitive-rural- areas/smart-villages_en
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 110 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Points out that the depopulation of areas that are less advantaged, from a territorial point of view, is also caused by a lack of healthcare facilities; notes that, in addition to compensating for the lack of healthcare, encouraging the creation of healthcare facilities, smart health villages and telemedicine centres can be an actual driver of economic and social development;
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 118 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for bold cohesion policy measures, in accordance with the legal provisions in force in the EU, in order to attempt to mitigate the lack of healthcare workers in ruralupland, rural and remote areas, and aimed at motivating them to commence or resume practice there;
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 127 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses the need to step up existing efforts to harmonise healthcare quality standards throughout the EU (for example, Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications) and calls on the Member States and the regions to take steps to improve health literacy in their territories;
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 169 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission, the Member States and the regions to encourage better management of cross- border healthcare, as EU patients still face challenges in accessing healthcare in other Member States and only a minority of potential patients are aware of their rights to seek cross-border healthcare;
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 175 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls, furthermore, on the Member States and the regions to step up cross- border cooperation on health in an efficient and sustainable way, including in financial terms and without administrative obstacles;
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 176 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Stresses the potential role of macro-regional strategies as a fundamental element of territorial and cross-border cooperation, whose added value lies in providing a vehicle for involving neighbouring countries, creating territorial synergies and reducing regional disparities;
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 185 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Highlights, however, the need for a European legal framework for cross- border public services that can meet the needs of European citizens living in border areas, with a special focus on healthcare given that cross-border cooperation in this regard is particularly relevant in both normal and emergency situations;
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 29 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to the Ministerial Declaration on an action plan for small- scale fisheries in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea signed in Malta on 26 September 2018 by 18 countries and the European Union, which sets the target of ensuring long-term environmental, economic and social sustainability for small-scale fisheries within the next decade (2018-2028) through concrete and coherent measures to address challenges and reinforce opportunities,
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 52 #

2021/2056(INI)

Aa. whereas in recent years the European fleet has continued to shrink, as have its profits which, in 2020, recorded a fall of 17% in the value of the fish landed, of 19% in employment and of 29% in profits compared with 2019; 1a _________________ 1a COM(2021) 279 final, Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council, Towards more sustainable fishing in the EU: state of play and orientations for 2022 (pp. 4-5)
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 78 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas, therefore, the centrregionalisation of fisheries management advocated by the common fisheries policy (CFP) and the resulting loss of Member State sovereignty has hindered the necessaryis necessary for the local management that is essential for ensuring the sector’s socio- economic viability;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 87 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas the fisheries sector and small-scale fishing make an important contribution towards socio-economic well- being, employment and the promotion of economic and social cohesion in various coastal and ultraperipheral regions andof the Member States;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 94 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas fishers have a role as ‘guardians of the sea’ and fishing makes a contribution to the supply of foods and proteins for a healthy, balanced diet;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 97 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas fishers who carry out artisanal fishing are strongly rooted in the regions and coastal communities and make an important contribution to the cultural heritage of local communities;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 99 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Fc. whereas it is necessary to improve the participative approach for involving artisanal fishers in decision-making processes;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 107 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas small-scale, artisanal and coastal fisheries are potentially less damaging to fish stocks and more sustainable, both in terms of the biological management of resources and selectivity, and also from a socio-economic point of view, and therefore warrant particular attention and support;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 111 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the factors exerting pressure on fish stocks that also cause direct and indirect damage to fisheries include pollution, habitat loss, maritime traffic, competition for space and climate change, starting with its effects, including the rise in water temperatures, acidification, changes to ocean currents, asynchronous species and the arrival of non-indigenous species;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 112 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Ib. whereas it is necessary to increase capacities to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change and crises by adopting measures to strengthen the resilience of coastal communities;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 124 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas, in order to gain a foothold in new market segments, artisanal fishers need financial aid and support;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 132 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M
M. whereas earnings are very unequally distributed between industrial fisheries on the one hthe various sectors within fisheries, and, which tend to take a more destructive approach to resources, and small-scale, artisanal and coastal fisheries on the otherereas small-scale, artisanal and coastal fisheries make use of tools that are more selective towards resources;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 155 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital P
P. whereas greater investment is needed in up-to-date research into and understanding of the state of resources;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 161 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital P a (new)
Pa. whereas artisanal fishers have a need for training and the development of new skills;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 163 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital P b (new)
Pb. whereas work by women constitutes added value in the artisanal fisheries sector;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 165 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital P c (new)
Pc. whereas it is difficult for small- scale artisanal fishing businesses, which are often under-capitalised and lacking in assets, to access the credit and finance system;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 183 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that the future of small-scale, coastal and artisanal fishing depends on immediate, meaningful and effective measures to increase fishing incomes, empower the fleet, to enhance the profession’s attractiveness and, provide training for young people and safeguards to women employed in the sector and to improve operating conditions; calls on the Commission, therefore, working in close cooperation with the Member States, to establish and implement support mechanisms for small-scale, artisanal and coastal fisheries that make it possible to tackle the specific problems in this part of the sector;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 199 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Affirms the need to strengthen the sector’s value chain and promote marketing strategies, fostering mechanisms that improve the first-sale price, so as to benefit fishersthat fishermen get the maximum benefit;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 200 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for edible alien species to be commercially exploited, with the triple aim of increasing the sector’s profitability, making use of proteins available in the environment and reducing pressure on traditionally fished stocks;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 213 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that measures are needed to defend or create markets of origin, thereby advocating short sales channels for traditional products and promoting and defending the particular quality of fish from small-scale fishing, as well as fostering direct sales;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 224 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Warns of the difficulties that the fisheries sector is still experiencing, which have now been aggravated by rising fuel pricesthe recent health crisis and rising fuel prices, and calls for the production of a plan of exceptional measures to be implemented in the event of future emergencies or disturbances in the market;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 248 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Takes the view that the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) should make it possible to provide specific support for small-scale fishing in the form of fuel subsidies and tax exemptions;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 249 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Takes the view that the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) should make it possible to provide specific support for small-scale fishing, in the form ofcluding fuel subsidies;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 266 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Takes the view that the EMFAF should lend support to small-scale fishing as a priority, with a view to ensuring the sustainability and future viability of the countless coastal communities that are traditionally dependent on fishing and based on family-run firms;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 299 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Takes the view that ignoring the need for fleet renewal, particularly of obsolete and inefficient vessels, would jeopardise the future of small-scale fishing and would make no contribution to reducing pollution and CO2 emissions in the sea;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 301 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Takes the view that ignoring the need for fleet renewal, particularly of obsolete and inefficient vessels, would jeopardise the future of small-scale fishing and the safety of fishermen;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 305 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Considers, therefore, that EMFAF must provide funding opportunities for the renewal, upgrading or even resizing of the small-scale coastal and artisanal fleet, paying particular attention to the renewals required to increase safety on board vessels;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 321 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the importance of the fisheries sector in the socio-economic situation, employment and promotion of economic and social cohesion in the outermost regions (ORs), areas that are characterised by economies with permanent structural constraints and few opportunities for economic diversification and new markets;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 326 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Believes it essential, therefore, to maintain and step up EU support for the fisheries sector in thoseultra-peripheral regions;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 333 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that the future of small- scale fishing requires that states and public policymakers take a more active role, contrary to the logic that the market and ever-greater concentrationthrough active involvement and listening to the needs of operators in the sector must prevail;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 334 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Takes the view that it is appropriate to raise the level of training of small-scale artisanal fishing operators and to incentivise new skills to address the challenges of the future, to help contribute to making the sector more competitive and attractive for new generations;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 341 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to safeguard the competitiveness of the fisheries sector as a whole and the corresponding production sector, encouraging the exploitation and promotion of European and local products and preventing a rise in dependency on imports;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 348 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Reiterates that the reality of fisheries in the EU is complex and varies widely from Member State to Member State, and reaffirms that this great diversity requires management at local level; recalls that the Brexit has an impact on small- scale fisheries in some EU regions;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 350 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls for a serious effort to be made to ensure fisheries operators are closely and actively involved in the decision-making process through an approach based on regionalisation, in order to ensure adequate protection of biodiversity and proper management of activities performed in the area;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 359 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Strongly emphasises the importance of putting in place financial support to increase the capacity of small- scale fishing for mitigation and adaptation to adverse events, including through new safety tools and preferential access to credit;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 368 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on all Member States to enhance the role of work by women in fishing through specific projects and by giving full legal recognition to the role of women as ‘assistants’ and co-workers in family fishing firms, with the aim of ensuring greater labour guarantees, income for the future and social security benefits;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 379 #

2021/2056(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Takes the view, however, that the necessary setting of environmental objectives must go hand in hand with defining social and economic objectives, which are crucial for any fisheries policy; calls on the Commission, therefore, to link any legislative initiative designed to restrict fishing activities to impact analyses supported by constantly updated scientific data that is shared with fishers’ associations to assess the socio-economic consequences;
2021/12/21
Committee: PECH
Amendment 69 #

2021/2016(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States to draw as soon as possible on the funds under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve to promote and support the sector and the coastal communities affected; emphasises the need for the Adjustment Reserve to earmark more funds for the fisheries sector and for these funds to be available for longer, until at least 30 June 2026;
2021/10/27
Committee: PECH
Amendment 104 #

2021/2016(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. CommendAcknowledges the negotiations that took place as, despite the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, they resulted in an ambitious Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the Parties; stresses, however, that the commitments made need to be met and enforced;
2021/10/27
Committee: PECH
Amendment 2 #

2021/2012(INI)

Draft opinion
Citation 3
— having regard to the Commission recommendations of May 2020 for positive interactions between offshore wind farms and fisheries,deleted
2021/04/26
Committee: PECH
Amendment 18 #

2021/2012(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that offshore renewable energy has an impact on fisheries and aquaculture; calls for the establishment of dialogue and cooperation with fishers and industry representatives at an early stage; emphasises the need to take into account local ecosystems and specificities, with an integrated management approach via marine spatial planning, taking into account the three pillars of sustainability of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP); welcomes the Commission’s further analysis on the interactions between offshore renewable energy and other sea activities;
2021/04/26
Committee: PECH
Amendment 45 #

2021/2012(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that offshore renewable energy could be deployed preferentially in marine protected areas if in line with conservation objectives, in order to reduce impact on fisheries;
2021/04/26
Committee: PECH
Amendment 55 #

2021/2012(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that, especially on the islands, there are bans on the construction of wind turbines due to landscape constraints; calls, therefore, for due attention to be paid to mini wind turbines, with the dual aim of reducing their impact on the landscape and avoiding energy monopolies, through a diffuse energy production approach;
2021/04/26
Committee: PECH
Amendment 62 #

2021/2012(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to carry out the necessary impact assessments and keep Parliament constantly informed.
2021/04/26
Committee: PECH
Amendment 184 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)
(9 b) ‘site’ means the geographical location of the facility;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 188 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
(9 a) ’component’ means any single technical equipment or device of an asset at a site/facility;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 194 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 c (new)
(9 c) ‘facility’ means one or more installations on the same site that are operated by the same natural or legal person;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 207 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘emission factor’ means a coefficient that quantifies the average emissions or removals of a gas per unit activity, which is often based on a sample of measurement data, averaged to develop a representative rate of emission for a given activity level under a given set of operating conditions;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 212 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘specific emission factor’ means an emission factor derived from direct measurementsfor a type of emission source based on direct measurements, sampling or detailed quantification methods specific to the type of emission source;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 218 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
(13 a) ‘quantification’ means operations to determine the value of the quantity of methane emissions. Quantification can be based on direct measurements, engineering estimations, or models using ambient measurements and meteorological data, and should be based on advanced equipment and monitoring methods. Quantities of methane emissions are expressed in mass per time (e.g. kilograms per hour) or volume per time (e.g. standard cubic meters per hour);
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 228 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17
(17) ‘leak detection and repair survey’ means a survey to identify sources ofprogramme’ means activities of an operator of assets to detect unplanned methane emissions, including, leaks and unintentional venting, and to repair and/or replace leaking components;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 254 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 or renewable methane from a third country on the Union market. by means of a declaration for release for free circulation within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No. 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 October 2013 laying down the Union Customs Code, or the person on whose behalf this declaration is made;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 262 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 41 a (new)
(41 a) ‘representative’ means any person appointed by another person to carry out the acts and formalities required under this Regulation. A representative shall be established within the customs territory of the Union.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 355 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 5this Regulation. 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 emissionsindustry best practices and guidelines for methane emissions quantification.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 390 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. By … [128 months from the date of 1. entry into force of this Regulation], 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 fat least generic emission factors for all sources not considered as de minimis of operated assets. Operators may choose to submit at that stage a report all sourcesccording to the requirements in paragraph 2.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 402 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. By … [24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall also submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurements of source-level methane emissions for operated assets. Reporting at such level may involve the use of source- level measurement and sampling as the basis for establishing specific emission factors used for emissions estimationsources not considered as de minimis for operated assets. When emission factors are used, the quantification shall involve specific emission factors.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 412 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
By … [36 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 301 Marchy every year thereafter, operators shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurementsquantification of source-level methane emissions for non-de-minimis sources operated assets referred to in paragraph 2, complemented by measurements of site- level methane emissions,nfirmed by a representative sample of an alternative/different quantification method described by CEN standards for operated facilities with methane emissions exceeding [100 tonnes per year] according the reby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site. porting of the previous year. As long as no CEN standards provide adequate methodologies allowing such emission assessment methods, they can be performed on a voluntary basis. The assessment scope and frequency shall be based on experience using a risk-based approach or similar and shall be approved by the competent authority.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 433 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. By … [36 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], undertakings established in the Union shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurements of source-level methane emissions for non-operated assets. Reporting at such level may involve the use of source-level measurement and sampling as the basis for establishing specific emission factors used for emissions estimation.deleted
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 447 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
By … [48 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and by 30 March every year thereafter, undertakings established in the Union shall submit a report to the competent authorities containing direct measurements of source-level methane emissions for non- operated assets as set out in paragraph 4, complemented by measurements of site- level methane emissions, thereby allowing assessment and verification of the source- level estimates aggregated by site.deleted
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 454 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Before submission to the competent authorities, undertakings shall ensure that the reports set out in this paragraph are assessed by a verifier and include a verification statement issued in accordance with Articles 8 and 9.deleted
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 460 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) data per detailed, individual, emission source type;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 463 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) detailed information on the quantification methodologies employed to measure methane emissions;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 466 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) share of ownership and metshanre emissions fromof non-operated assets multiplied by the share of ownership(percentage of ownership) in non- operated assets;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 469 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) a list of the entities with operational control of the non-operated assets.deleted
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 472 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, lay down a reporting template for the reports under paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5 taking into account the national inventory reports already in place. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 32(2). [Until the adoption of the relevant implementing acts, operators shall use the technical guidance documents and reporting templates of the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0, for upstream and for mid and downstream operations, as applicable.]
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 481 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7
7. For site-level measurements referred to in paragraphs 3 and 5, appropriate quantification technologies shall be used which can provide such measurements.deleted
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 514 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Operators shall take all measures available to themappropriate and reasonable mitigation measures to prevent and minimise methane emissions in their operations.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 521 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
By … [36 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 surveysactivity to be carried out in accordance with the requirements in this Article and the CEN standard referred in [new] paragraph 1 or the corresponding Technical Specification document.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 533 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The competent authorities may require the operator to amend the programme taking into account the requirements of this Regulation and the CEN standard or the corresponding CEN Technical specification document.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 535 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The Commission shall issue a mandate to the European standardisation body concerned to establish technical specifications, European standards or harmonised European standards on leak detection and repair instruments and methodologies. Harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union shall be presumed to be in conformity with the requirements referred to in this Article.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 545 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
By … [612 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall carry outinitiate a survey of all relevant components under their responsibility in accordance with the leak detection and repair programme referred in paragraph 1.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 546 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Thereafter, leak detection and repair surveys shall be repeated every three months. will be conducted on the basis of sectoral differentiation, with frequencies and minimum detection thresholds different for the upstream, midstream and downstream gas sector. In midstream sector: a) compressor stations, underground storage LNG-terminals will be surveyed every 6 months, searching for a minimum leak size of 400g/h and every 12 months for a minimum leak size of 20 g/h. b) regulating and metering stations will be surveyed every 12 months searching for a minimum leak size of 20 g/h. c) valve stations will be surveyed every 24 months searching for a minimum leak size of 20g/h. LDAR campaigns at the distribution level will follow a performance-based approach setting inspection intervals consistent with the sensitivity to leakage of the material that constitute the network: a) grey cast iron networks will be surveyed every 6 months; b) asbestos networks will be surveyed every 12 months; c) ductile cast iron networks will be surveyed every 24 months; d) non protected steel networks will be surveyed every 36 months; e) polyethylene, PVC or protected steel (<=16 bar) networks will be surveyed every 60 months. These inspection frequencies represent the minimum for LDAR campaigns.The CEN will further specify and adopt the methodologies for inspection intervals, eventually reducing the periods between inspections. Operators may use continuous monitoring systems instead of or in addition to LDAR investigations if the competent authorities approve their use in the context of the LDAR programme mentioned in paragraph 1 and in accordance with the elements outlined in Part 1 of Annex I. Through national/local pipeline integrity management regulations and guidelines, such as those defined in EN 1594, procedures are in place to prevent any leakage for protected steel > 16 bar. Incident related emissions such as third party damage are detected on occurrence and repaired as soon as possible.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 563 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. In carrying out the surveys, operators shall use devices that allow detection of loss of methane from components of 500 parts per million or moreperiodic surveys or in using continuous monitoring, operators shall use dectecting devices with the capability to detect the leak size corresponding to the relevant leaks searched for in the mid-stream table and [20g/h] for the downstream table. The CEN standard should define the type of device and methodology to detect the related leak size that has to be captured as mentioned in the tables above. Before the standard is available, the competent authorities shall validate the detection devices within the submitted LDAR program.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 587 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Operators shall repair or replace all components found to be emitting 500 parts per million or more of methane.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 595 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 five 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. for a first attempt but no later than thirty days. Where the repair referred to in the first subparagraph is not successful or possible due to safety, administrative, or technical considerations, the operators shall establish a repair and monitoring schedule for leaks above [20 g/h] no later than [30] days after detection. The repair and monitoring schedule referred to in the second subparagraph shall be set so that the found leakages are repaired without unnecessary delays and the environmental impact is minimized, while respecting the safety, administrative and technical considerations. The detailed procedures to do so will be described in the CEN standard or corresponding technical specification document referred in [new paragraph 1].
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 607 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Safety, administrative and technical considerations that do not allow immediate action, as referred to in the second and third subparagraph, shall be limited to taking into account: (a) safety to personnel and humans in proximity, environmental impacts, concentration of methane loss,humans and objects in proximity; (b) scheduled maintenance; (c) significant deterioration of the gas supply; (d) disproportionate impact on the gas supply to end users; (e) permitting processes requirement or required administrative authorization; (f) accessibility to component,; (g) availability of replacement of the componentparts necessary for the repair. Environmental impact considerations may include instances whereby repair could lead to a higher level of methanegreenhouse gas emissions than in the absence of the repair.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 621 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 soonerIn any case, the operator can justify to competent authorities not to repair a leak if the associated abatement costs are disproportionate. Proportionality criteria will be established by the relevant European competent authorities.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 639 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall surveycheck for leakage components that were found to be emitting 500 parts per million or more of methane during any of the previous surveys as soon as possible after the repair carried outrepaired or replaced pursuant to paragraph 45, andimmediately if possible but no later than 15 days thereafter to ensure that the repair was successfule months.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 645 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Notwithstanding paragraph 2, operators shall survey components that were found to be emitting below 500 parts per million of methane, no later than three months after the emissions were detected, to check whether the size of loss of methane has changed.deleted
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 654 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Where a higher risk to safety or a higher risk of methane losses is identified, the competent authorities may recommend that surveys of the relevant components take place more frequently.deleted
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 660 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Without prejudice to the reporting obligations pursuant to paragraph 78, operators shall record all identified leaks, irrespective of their size, and shall continually survey them to ensure that they are repaired in accordance with paragraph 4.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 665 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Within one month after each survey, oOperators shall submit an annual report with the results of the survey and a repair and monitoring schedule to the competent authorities of the Member State where the relevant assets are located. The report shall include at least the elements set out in Part 2 of Annex I.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 677 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Venting and flaring shall only be allowed in the following situations:
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 687 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) in case of an emergency, incidents or malfunction or where impacting safety or security of supply; and
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 696 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. c) if vents are smaller than 50 kg of methane per event;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 699 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. environmental impact of mitigation measures is higher than the benefit.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 703 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Venting and flaring under point (b) of paragraph 2 shall include the following specific situations where venting or flaring, as applicable, cannot be completely eliminated:
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 715 #

2021/0423(COD)

(a) during normal operations of certain components including but not limited to pneumatic controllers, sampling for measurement devices and dry gas seals, provided that the equipment meets all the specified equipment standards and it is properly maintained and regularly inspected to minimise methane losses;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 720 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) during loading out liquids from a storage tank or other low-pressure vessel to a transport vehicle in compliance with applicable standards and storage tank breathers;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 727 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) during repair and, maintenance, test procedures including blowing down, purging and depressurizing equipment to perform repair and maintenance;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 731 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point i
(i) (i) where methane does not meet the gathering pipeline specifications, provided the operator analyses methane samples twice per week to determine whether the specifications have been achieved and routes the methane into a gathering pipeline as soon as the pipeline specifications are metn a mixture is vented that is off specifications, as a result of the gas processing;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 734 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j
(j) during (re)commissioning of pipelines, facility equipment or facilitiegas storage wells, only for as long as necessary to purge introduced impurities from the pipeline or equipment;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 740 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. (m) vents from isolation valves used for segmentation of pipelines or compressor station isolation and emergency shutdown system;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 746 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. vents for elimination of blockage by gas hydrates in storage facilities.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 763 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. Where venting is allowed pursuant to paragraphs 2 (b) and 3, operators shall vent only in the following cases: (a) where flaring is not technically feasible or; (b) where risks endangering safety of operations or personnel.; (c) when flaring is not allowed by other legal obligations; In such a situation, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 16, operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for venting instead of flaring.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 771 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5
5. Flaring shall only be allowed where either re-injection or utilisation on- site or dispatch of the methane are not technically feasible or risks endangering safety of operations or personnel or security of supply. In specific case of routine flaring in production sites, it shall only be allowed where either re-injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market are not feasible for reasons other than economic considerations. In such a situations, as part of the reporting obligations set out in Article 16.2, operators shall demonstrate to the competent authorities the necessity to opt for flaring instead of either re-injection, utilisation on-site or dispatch of the methane to a market.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 777 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Where implementing venting or flaring provisions leads to an abatement efficiency lower than the reference values set by ACER as per Article34 of this Regulation, the operators must minimize the vented emissions by available efficient means and include the justification in the report according to Article 17.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 787 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Where implementing venting or flaring provisions requires an approval of relevant authorities, permitting, procuring, sufficient availability of appropriate equipment on the market and installing new equipment, operators shall proceed at the fastest possible schedule. The competent authorities may request the details of the schedule and request modifications. For venting and flaring events that happen during the implementation period the competent authorities shall waive the penalties arising from Article 30.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 791 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Where a site is built, replaced in whole or in part or refurbished, the new or renovated equipment or components should be installed to avoid/minimise venting and flaring according to relevant technology European Standards.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 802 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) of more than [5,000 kg] of methane caused by an incident, emergency or a malfunction;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 805 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) lasting a total of 8 hours or more within a 24 hour period from a single event.deleted
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 811 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The notification referred to in the first subparagraph shall be made without any unnecessary delay after the event and at the latest within 48 hours from the start of the event. The requirements applicable for this notification will be in accordance to national or local legislation regarding notification of incidents, emergencies or othe moment the operator became aware of itr unusual occurrences, when already existing.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 815 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Operators shall submit to the competent authorities quarterly reports of allinformation on venting and flaring events referred to in paragraph 1 and in Article 15 in accordance with the elements set out in Annex II, as part of each report referred to in Article 12.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 901 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. Venting and flaring with a destruction and removal efficiency below 98% of methane from drainage stations shall be prohibited from [1 January 2025], except in the case of an emergency, risks to safety, a malfunction 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.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 907 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. Venting of methane through a mine 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 2027.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 915 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3
3. By … [tThree years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation]when coking coal is not classified as a critical raw material, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 31 to supplement this Regulation by setting out restrictions on venting methane from ventilation shafts for coking coal mines.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 1137 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) where exporters or producers can be clearly identified, the name and address of exporter and, if different from exporter, name and address of producer;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 1141 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2 – point ii
(ii) country and regions corresponding to the Union nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) level 1 where the energy was produced and, only for imports by pipelines, countries and corresponding to the Union nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) level 1 through which the energy was transported until it was placed on the Union market;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 1143 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2 – point iii
(iii) as regards oil and fossil gas, and if the importer has access to this information, whether the exporter is undertaking measurement and reporting of its methane emissions, either independently or as part of commitments to report national GHG inventories in line with United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) requirements, and whether it is in compliance with UNFCCC reporting requirements or in compliance with Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 standards. This must be accompanied by a copy of the latest report on methane emissions, including, where available, including the information referred to in Article 12(6), where provided in such report. The method of quantification (such as UNFCCC tiers or OGMP levels) employed in the reporting must should be specified for each type of emissions;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 1146 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2 – point iv
(iv) as regards oil and gas, and if the importer has access to this information, whether the exporter applies regulatory or voluntary measures to control its methane emissions, including measures such as leak detection and repair surveys or measures to control and restrict venting and flaring of methane. This must be accompanied by a description of such measures, including, where available, relevant reports from leak detection and repair surveys and from venting and flaring events with respect to the last available calendar year;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 104 #

2021/0366(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) ‘Natural ecosystem degradation’ means changes within a natural ecosystem that significantly and negatively affect species composition, structure and/or function and reduce the ecosystem’s capacity to supply products, support biodiversity and/or provide ecosystem services.
2022/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 139 #

2021/0366(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) The ongoing climate crisis should be considered on a global scale and measures to improve the sustainability of production around the world should be a global objective. The application of this Regulation is likely to trigger worldwide distortive effects which could outweigh the, in any case, minor effects that the impact assessment predicts the Regulation will have. In that connection, the role of the World Trade Organization is crucial both to preventing distortion of that kind and to the coordination of efforts in every region in the world so that EU action can deliver the desired results.
2022/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 214 #

2021/0366(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47 a (new)
(47a) With a view to ensuring that the Regulation’s objectives are achieved, the impact on individual companies, particularly SMEs, should be minimised. The proposal for a regulation should provide for a derogation from its application for operators producing raw materials and the products concerned in those countries classified as ‘negligible risk’ and where forest area has gradually increased or remained unchanged over the years.
2022/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 260 #

2021/0366(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
The Regulation shall not apply to relevant commodities and products placed on the Union market that were produced before the date established in Article 36(1) and.
2022/04/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 261 #

2021/0366(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a (new)
(a) operators participating in certification schemes that ensure compliance with the sustainability and legality objectives set out in this Regulation, including voluntary schemes recognised by the Commission under Article 30(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001.
2022/04/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 274 #

2021/0366(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘deforestation’ means the conversion of forest to agricultural use, whether human-induced or not or for another use;
2022/04/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 304 #

2021/0366(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘forest degradation’ means management and harvesting operations that are not sustainable and cause a reduction 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;
2022/04/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 339 #

2021/0366(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b a (new)
(ba) that the relevant goods and products, including those used or contained in relevant products, were produced on land whose ecosystem has not naturally degraded since 31 December 2020;
2022/04/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 351 #

2021/0366(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
(16) ‘negligible risk’ means a full assessment of both the product-specific and the general information on compliance with Articles 3(a) and 3(b) by relevant commodities or products showing no cause for concern, particularly where forest area has gradually increased or remained unchanged over the years;
2022/04/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 539 #

2021/0366(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. When placing relevant commodities or products on the Union market or exporting them from it, operators are not required to fulfil the obligations under Article 10 where they can ascertain that all relevant commodities and products have been produced in countries or parts thereof that were identified as low risk in accordance with Article 27 or where forest area has gradually increased or remained unchanged over the years.
2022/04/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 839 #

2021/0366(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. No later than fivetwo years after the entry into force and at least every five years thereafter, the Commission shall carry out a general review of this Regulation, and shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal. The first of the reports shall include in particular, based on specific studies, an evaluation of:
2022/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 871 #

2021/0366(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2022/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 875 #

2021/0366(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 3
3. Articles referred to paragraph 2 shall apply 2436 months from the entry into force of this Regulation for operators that are microenterprises53 established by December 31, 2020, 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.
2022/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 21 #

2021/0248(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) Total catch of the key species listed in Article 15.
2022/04/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 23 #

2021/0248(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) Total catch of the key species listed in Article 24.
2022/04/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 24 #

2021/0248(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may designate additional spatial or temporal restrictions to those already existing where fishing activities may be banned or restricted in order to protect aggregation areas of juveniles of the key species listed in Article 24.
2022/04/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 25 #

2021/0248(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, fishers or masters of authorised fishing vessels actively fishing within the scope of this section shall declare all catches and bycatch of the key species listed in Article 24, irrespective of the volume of the catch.
2022/04/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 26 #

2021/0248(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Notwithstanding Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, all vessels above 10 metres LOA actively fishing within the scope of this section shall be equipped with a VMS or another geo-spatial positioning system.
2022/04/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 28 #

2021/0248(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) Total catch of the key species listed in Article 33.
2022/04/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 30 #

2021/0248(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may designate additional spatial or temporal restrictions to those already existing where fishing activities may be banned or restricted in order to protect aggregation areas of juveniles of the key species listed in Article 33.
2022/04/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 33 #

2021/0248(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall adopt fisheries management measures or national management plans under the scope of this section to ensure that the exploitation levelssufficient levels of conservation of demersal stocks, in particular European hake and deep-water rose shrimp, reach and maintain MSY.
2022/04/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 34 #

2021/0248(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may designate additional spatial or temporal restrictions to those already established where fishing activities may be banned or restricted in order to protect spawning and nursery areas of the juveniles of the species listed in Article 59.
2022/04/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 35 #

2021/0248(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) close the coastal zone, irrespective of depth, out to six nautical miles, or four nautical miles for vessels not allowed to fish beyond six nautical miles, to towed gear targeting demersal stocks, for a continuous period of at least eight weeks on an annual basis; or
2022/04/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 36 #

2021/0248(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) set a closure of at least 30 continuous days on an annual basis and covering at least 20 percent of territorial waters for fishing activities with otter- trawling, beam- trawling, bottom pair trawling and otter twin trawls, irrespective of their overall length in the areas and periods recognized by Member States as important for the protection of juveniles of demersal stocks, and accounting for migration routes and spatial patterns of juvenile distribution.
2022/04/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 37 #

2021/0248(COD)

1. Member States shall adopt fisheries management measures or national management plans within the scope of this section in order to ensure thasufficient exploitation levels of demersal stocks, in particular European hake, Norway lobster, common sole, deep- water rose shrimp and red mullet, reach and maintain MSY.
2022/04/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 42 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
(1) The European Green Deal5 establishes the objective of the Union becoming climate neutral in 2050 in a manner that contributes to the European economy, growth and job creation. That objective, and the objective of a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as set out in the 2030 Climate Target Plan6 that was endorsed both by the European Parliament7 and by the European Council8, requires an energy transition and significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system. Those objectives can only be confirmed once an impact assessment has been carried out. _________________ 5Communication from the Commission COM(2019) 640 final of 11.12.2019, The European Green Deal. 6 Communication from the Commission COM(2020) 562 final of 17.9.2020, Stepping up Europeʼs 2030 climate ambition Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people 7 European Parliament resolution of 15 January 2020 on the European Green Deal (2019/2956(RSP)) 8European Council conclusions of 11 December 2020, https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/47 296/1011-12-20-euco-conclusions-en.pdf
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 51 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
(2) Renewable energy plays a fundamental role in delivering the European Green Deal and for achieving climate neutrality by 2050, given that the energy sector contributes over 75% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the Union. By reducing those greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy also contributes to tackling environmental-related challenges such as biodiversity loss. Member States must, however, be permitted to maintain the energy mix.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 65 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
(4) There is a growing recognition of the need for alignment of bioenergy policies with the cascading principle of biomass use11, with a view to ensuring fair access to the biomass raw material market for the development of innovative, high value-added bio-based solutions and a sustainable circular bioeconomy. When developing support schemes for bioenergy, Member States should therefore take into consideration the available sustainable supply of biomass for energy and non- energy uses and the maintenance of the national forest carbon sinks and ecosystems as well as the principles of the circular economy and the biomass cascading use, and the waste hierarchy established in Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council12. For this, they should grant no support to the production of energy from saw logs, veneer logs, stumps and roots and avoid promoting the use of quality roundwood for energy except in well-defined circumstances. In line with the cascading principle, woody biomass should be used according to its highest economic and environmental added value in the following order of priorities: 1) wood- based products, 2) extending their service life, 3) re-use, 4) recycling, 5) bioenergy and 6) disposal. Where no other use for woody biomass is economically viable or environmentally appropriate, energy recovery helps to reduce energy generation from non-renewable sources. Member States’ support schemes for bioenergy should therefore be directed to such feedstocks for which little market competition exists with the material sectors, and whose sourcing is considered positive for both climate and biodiversity, in order to avoid negative incentives for unsustainable bioenergy pathways, as identified in the JRC report ‘The use of woody biomass for energy production in the EU’13. On the other hand, in defining the further implications of the cascading principle, it is necessary to recognise the national specificities which guide Member States in the design of their support schemes Waste prevention, reuse and recycling of waste should be the priority option. Member States should avoid creating support schemes which would be counter to targets on treatment of waste and which would lead to the inefficient use of recyclable waste. Moreover, in order to ensure a more efficient use of bioenergy, from 2026 on Member States should not give support anymore to electricity-only plants , unless the installations are in regions with a specific use status as regards their transition away from fossil fuels or if the installations use carbon capture and storage. _________________ 11The cascading principle aims to achieve resource efficiency of biomass use through prioritising biomass material use to energy use wherever possible, increasing thus the amount of biomass available within the system. In line with the cascading principle, woody biomass should be used according to its highest economic and environmental added value in the following order of priorities: 1) wood-based products, 2) extending their service life, 3) re-use, 4) recycling, 5) bioenergy and 6) disposal. 12 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). 13 https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/reposit ory/handle/JRC122719
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 67 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
(4) There is a growing recognition of the need for alignment of bioenergy policies with the cascading principle of biomass use11, with a view to ensuring fair access to the biomass raw material market for the development of innovative, high value-added bio-based solutions and a sustainable circular bioeconomy. When developing support schemes for bioenergy, Member States should therefore take into consideration the available sustainable supply of biomass for energy and non- energy uses and the maintenance of the national forest carbon sinks and ecosystems as well as the principles of the circular economy and the biomass cascading use, and the waste hierarchy established in Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council12. For this, they should grant no support to the production of energy from saw logs, veneer logs, stumps and roots and avoid promoting the use of quality roundwood for energy except in well-defined circumstances. In line with the cascading principle, woody biomass should be used according to its highest economic and environmental added value in the following order of priorities: 1) wood- based products, 2) extending their service life, 3) re-use, 4) recycling, 5) bioenergy and 6) disposal. Where no other use for woody biomass is economically viable or environmentally appropriate, energy recovery helps to reduce energy generation from non-renewable sources. Member States’ support schemes for bioenergy should therefore be directed to such feedstocks for which little market competition exists with the material sectors, and whose sourcing is considered positive for both climate and biodiversity, in order to avoid negative incentives for unsustainable bioenergy pathways, as identified in the JRC report ‘The use of woody biomass for energy production in the EU’13. On the other hand, in defining the further implications of the cascading principle, it is necessary to recognise the national specificities which guide Member States in the design of their support schemes Waste prevention, reuse and recycling of waste should be the priority option. Member States should avoid creating support schemes which would be counter to targets on treatment of waste and which would lead to the inefficient use of recyclable waste. Moreover, in order to ensure a more efficient use of bioenergy, from 2026 on Member States should not give support anymore to electricity-only plants , unless the installations are in regions with a specific use status as regards their transition away from fossil fuels or if the installations use carbon capture and storage. _________________ 11The cascading principle aims to achieve resource efficiency of biomass use through prioritising biomass material use to energy use wherever possible, increasing thus the amount of biomass available within the system. In line with the cascading principle, woody biomass should be used according to its highest economic and environmental added value in the following order of priorities: 1) wood-based products, 2) extending their service life, 3) re-use, 4) recycling, 5) bioenergy and 6) disposal. 12 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). 13 https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/reposit ory/handle/JRC122719
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 84 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
(7) Member States are starting from different places in terms of renewable energy use. Therefore, European targets should not be imposed, but instead objectives should be suggested that take account of what has already been done by different countries in this area. Member States’ cooperation to promote renewable energy can take the form of statistical transfers, support schemes or joint projects. It allows for a cost-efficient deployment of renewable energy across Europe and contributes to market integration. Despite its potential, cooperation has been very limited, thus leading to suboptimal results in terms of efficiency in increasing renewable energy. Member States should therefore be obliged to test cooperation through implementing a pilot project. Projects financed by national contributions under the Union renewable energy financing mechanism established by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/129414 would meet this obligation for the Member States involved. _________________ 14Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1294 of 15 September 2020 on the Union renewable energy financing mechanism (OJ L 303, 17.9.2020, p. 1).
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 142 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
(35) To ensure higher environmental effectiveness of the Union sustainability and greenhouse emissions saving criteria for solid biomass fuels in installations producing heating, electricity and cooling, the minimum threshold for the applicability of such criteria should be lowered from the current 20 MW to 510 MW, starting in 2027.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 151 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
(36) Directive (EU) 2018/2001 strengthened the bioenergy sustainability and greenhouse gas savings framework by setting criteria for all end-use sectors. It set out specific rules for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass, requiring the sustainability of harvesting operations and the accounting of land-use change emissions. To achieve an enhanced protection of especially biodiverse and carbon-rich habitats, such as primary forests, highly biodiverse forests, grasslands and peat lands, exclusions and limitations to source forest biomass from those areas should be introduced, in line with the approach for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural biomass. In addition, the greenhouse gas emission saving criteria should also apply to existing biomass-based installations to ensure that bioenergy production in all such installations leads to greenhouse gas emission reductions compared to energy produced from fossil fuels.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 160 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 37
(37) In order to reduce the administrative burden for producers of renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels and for Member States, where voluntary or national schemes have been recognised by the Commission through an implementing act as giving evidence or providing accurate data regarding the compliance with sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria as well as other requirements set in this Directive, Member States should accept the results of the certification issued by such schemes within the scope of the Commission’s recognition. In order to reduce the burden on small installations, Member States should establish a simplified verification mechanism, starting from 2027, for installations of between 510 and 120MW.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 186 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 36
‘(36) ‘renewable fuels of non-biological origin’ means liquid and gaseous fuels the energy content of which is derived from renewable sources other than biomass;’;
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 197 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
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 use, 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 forests affected by fires, pests, diseases or damage due to abiotic factors ;deleted
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 278 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) the use of saw logs, veneer logs, stumps and roots to produce energy.deleted
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 303 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a – iii
(iii) practices which are not in line with the delegated act referred to in the third subparagraph.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 620 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point b
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) for renewable electricity, by multiplying the amount of renewable electricity that is supplied to all transport modes by the fossil fuel comparator ECF(et) set out in in Annex V;
2022/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 662 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point a
Directive (EU) No 2018/2001
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point a
— (a) in the case of solid biomass fuels, in installations producing electricity, heating and cooling with a total rated thermal input equal to or exceeding 520 MW and, from 2027, 10 MW,
2022/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 749 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point e
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) that harvesting is carried out considering maintenance of soil quality and biodiversity with the aim of minimising negative impacts, in a way that avoids harvesting of stumps and roots, degradation of primary forests or their conversion into plantation forests, and harvesting onavoiding damaging vulnerable soils; minimises large clear-cuts and ensures locally appropriate thresholds for deadwood extraction andor requirements to use logging systems that minimise negative impacts on soil quality, including soil compaction, and on biodiversity features and habitats:’;
2022/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 764 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point f
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point iv
iv) that harvesting is carried out considering maintenance of soil quality and biodiversity with the aim of minimising negative impacts, in a way that avoids harvesting of stumps and roots, degradation of primary forests or their conversion into plantation forests, and harvesting on vulnerable soils; minimises large clear-cuts and ensures locally appropriate thresholds for deadwood extraction andor requirements to use logging systems that minimise the negative impacts on soil quality, including soil compaction, and on biodiversity features and habitats:’;
2022/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 788 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point g
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) at least 70 % for electricity, heating and cooling production from biomass fuels used in installations in operation from 1 January 2021 until 31 December 2025, and at least 80 % for installations in operation from 1 January 2026.’;
2022/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 846 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 – point d
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 30 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 4
For installations producing electricity heating and cooling with a total rated thermal input between 510 and 120 MW, starting from 2027, 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.’;
2022/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 873 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 31a – paragraph 2 - subparagraph 1
2. Member States shall require the relevant economic operators to enter in a timely manner accurate information into that database on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the fuels subject to those transactions, including their life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions, starting from their point of production to the moment it is consumed in the Union. Information on whether support has been provided for the production of a specific consignment of fuel, and if so, on the type of support scheme, shall also be included in the database.
2022/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 910 #

2021/0218(COD)

18. For the purposes of the calculation referred to in point 17, the emissions to be divided shall be eec + el + esca + those fractions of ep, etd, eccs, and eccr that take place up to and including the process step at which a co-product is produced. If any allocation to co-products has taken place at an earlier process step in the life-cycle, the fraction of those emissions assigned in the last such process step to the intermediate fuel product shall be used for those purposes instead of the total of those emissions. In the case of biogas and biomethane, all co-products that do not fall under the scope of point 7 shall be taken into account for the purposes of that calculation. No emissions shall be allocated to wastes and residues. Co- products that have a negative energy content shall be considered to have an energy content of zero for the purposes of the calculation. Wastes and residues including all wastes and residues included in Annex IX shall be considered to have zero life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions up to the process of collection of those materials irrespectively of whether they are processed to interim products before being transformed into the final product. Residues that are not included in Annex IX and fit for use in the food or feed market shall be considered to have the same amount of emissions from the extraction, harvesting or cultivation of raw materials, eec as their closest substitute in the food and feed market that is included in the table in part D. In the case of biomass fuels produced in refineries, other than the combination of processing plants with boilers or cogeneration units providing heat and/or electricity to the processing plant, the unit of analysis for the purposes of the calculation referred to in point 17 shall be the refinery’;
2022/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 926 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Annexe VI – part C – point 18 – subparagraph 3
Wastes and residues including all wastes and residues included in Annex IX shall be considered to have zero life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions up to the process of collection of those materials irrespectively of whether they are processed to interim products before being transformed into the final product. Residues that are not included in Annex IX and fit for use in the food or feed market shall be considered to have the same amount of emissions from the extraction, harvesting or cultivation of raw materials, eec as their closest substitute in the food and feed market that is included in the table in part D of Annex V.
2022/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 134 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The European Green Deal with its ambitious objectives has brought to the increase of cost for European producers, thus it is necessary to have an instrument to ensure a level playing field with third countries, which do not have the same ambitious climate policies as the EU has.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 159 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) The initiative for a carbon border adjustment mechanism (‘CBAM’) is a part of the ‘Fit for 55 Package’. That mechanism is to serve as an essential element of the EU toolbox to meet the objective of a climate-neutral Union by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement by addressing risks of carbon leakage resulting from the increased Union climate ambition, while at the same time ensuring a level playing field in order to preserve the competitiveness of EU industries.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 171 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) Existing mechanisms to address the risk of carbon leakage in sectors or sub- sectors at risk of carbon leakage are the transitional free allocation of EU ETS allowances and financial measures to compensate for indirect emission costs incurred from GHG emission costs passed on in electricity prices respectively laid down in Articles 10a(6) and 10b of Directive 2003/87/EC. However, free allocation under the EU ETS weakens the price signal that the system provides for the installations receiving it compared to full auctioning and thus affects the incentives for investment into further abatement of emissions.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 204 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) The CBAM seeks to streplace these existing mechanisms by addressing the risk ofn carbon leakage in a different way, namely by ensuring equivalent carbon pricing for imports and domestic products. To ensure a gradual transition from the current system of free allowances to the CBAM, the CBAM should be progressively phased in while free allowances in sectors covered by the CBAM are phased out. The combined and transitional application of EU ETS allowances allocated freeprotection in view of higher EU climate ambition by 2030 and thereafter replace progressively these existing mechanisms by addressing the risk of charge and of the CBAM should in no case result in more favourable treatment for Union goods compared to goods imported into the customs territory of the Unionbon leakage in a different way.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 221 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) First, under the import provisions, the CBAM seeks to ensure equivalent carbon pricing for imports and domestic products. To ensure a gradual transition from the current system of free allowances to the CBAM, the CBAM should be progressively phased in while free allowances in sectors covered by the CBAM are progressively phased out as of 2030 and only provided that the CBAM has proved to be effective to prevent the risk of carbon leakage both for imports and exports. The combined and transitional application of EU ETS allowances allocated free of charge and of the CBAM should in no case result in more favourable treatment for Union goods compared to goods imported into the customs territory of the Union.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 232 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)
(11b) Second, under the export provisions, the CBAM seeks to limit the risk of replacement of European low- carbon exports with carbon intense products on third-country markets which would undermine the objective of reducing global emissions. It is necessary to continue addressing the risks of carbon leakage associated with European exports to third countries which have not yet limited or priced GHG emissions at the same levels as the EU, by introducing allowance adjustments for exports as of the start of the progressive phasing out of free allowances. Those allowance adjustments for exports are established as a component of the EU ETS and are introduced as part of the CBAM to prevent carbon leakage associated with European exports. To this end, the allowance adjustments for export would remain in force independently from the reduction commitments of free allowances under the EU ETS until other countries take equivalent and effective steps to impose carbon costs on competing production.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 236 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 c (new)
(11c) Given the unique characteristics of price formation on the EU electricity market, that are not existing in third countries, the mechanism in Article 10a(6) shall remain outside the scope of CBAM until the CBAM can accurately mirror the indirect costs that are actually passed on in electricity prices in Europe.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 280 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) This Regulation should apply to goods imported into the customs territory of the Union from third countries, except where their production has already been subject to the EU ETS, whereby it applies to third countries or territories, or to a carbon pricing system fully linked with the EU ETS. Exceptions will be granted only to those goods imported into the customs territory of the Union which are subject to carbon cost burden equivalent to that incurred under the EU ETS.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 285 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) This Regulation should also apply to goods produced in EU installations subject to the EU ETS and exported from the customs territory of the Union to third countries which have not yet limited or priced GHG emissions at the same levels as the EU.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 290 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) In order to exclude from the CBAM third countries or territories fully integrated into, or linked, to the EU ETS and where the carbon cost burden is equivalent to that under the EU ETS, in the event of future agreements, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending the list of countries in Annex II. Conversely, those third countries or territories should be excluded from the list in Annex II and be subject to CBAM whereby they do not effectively charge the ETS price on goods exported to the Union.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 301 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) The GHG emissions to be regulated by the CBAM should correspond to those GHG emissions covered by Annex I to the EU ETS in Directive 2003/87/EC, namely carbon dioxide (‘CO2’) as well as, where relevant, nitrous oxide (‘N2O’) and perfluorocarbons (‘PFCs’). The CBAM should initially apply to direct emissions of those GHG from the production of goods up to the time of import into the customs territory of the Union, and after the end of a transition period and upon further assessment, as well to indirect emissions, mirroring the scope of the EU ETS. Including indirect emissions and pricing them in the CBAM should be done only once the mismatch between indirect carbon costs and indirect carbon emissions has been reduced to a minimum, as the European electricity grid decarbonises.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 319 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) However, while the EU ETS sets an absolute cap on the GHG emissions from the activities under its scope and allows tradability of allowances (so called ‘cap and trade system’), the CBAM should not establish quantitative limits to import or export, so as to ensure that trade flows are not restricted. Moreover, while the EU ETS applies to installations based in the Union, the CBAM should be applied to certain goods imported into or exported from the customs territory of the Union.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 330 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) In order to preserve its effectiveness as a carbon leakage measure, the CBAM needs to reflect closely the EU ETS price. While on the EU ETS market the price of allowances is determined through auctions, the price of CBAM certificates for imports should reasonably reflect the price of such auctions through averages calculated on a weekly basis. Such weekly average prices reflect closely the price fluctuations of the EU ETS and allow a reasonable margin for importers to take advantage of the price changes of the EU ETS while at the same ensuring that the system remains manageable for the administrative authorities.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 331 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) Under the EU ETS, the total number of allowances issued (the ‘cap’) determines the supply of emission allowances and provides certainty about the maximum emissions of GHG. The carbon price is determined by the balance of this supply against the demand of the market. Scarcity is necessary for there to be a price incentive. As it is not possible to impose a cap on the number of CBAM import certificates available to importers, if importers had the possibility to carry forward and trade CBAM import certificates, this could result in situations where the price for CBAM certificates would no longer reflect the evolution of the price in the EU ETS. That would weaken the incentive for decarbonisation between domestic and imported goods, favouring carbon leakage and impairing the overarching climate objective of the CBAM import. It could also result in different prices for operators of different countries. Therefore, the limits to the possibilities to trade CBAM import certificates and to carry them forward is justified by the need to avoid undermining the effectiveness and climate objective of the CBAM and to ensure even handed treatment to operators from different countries. However, in order to preserve the possibility for importers to optimise their costs, this Regulation should foresee a system where authorities can re-purchase a certain amount of excess certificates from the importers. Such amount is set at a level which allows a reasonable margin for importers to leverage their costs over the period of validity of the import certificates whilst preserving the overall price transmission effect, ensuring that the environmental objective of the measure is preserved.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 337 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) Given that the CBAM, under the import provisions, applies to imports of goods into the customs territory of the Union rather than to installations, certain adaptations and simplifications would also need to apply in the CBAM regime. One of those simplifications should consist in a declarative system where importers should report the total verified GHG emissions embedded in goods imported in a given calendar year. A different timing compared to the compliance cycle of the EU ETS should also be applied to avoid any potential bottleneck resulting from obligations for accredited verifiers under this Regulation and the EU ETS.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 341 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) Under the export provisions of the CBAM, given that the installations concerned can be easily identified, the CBAM would apply to EU installations. The adjustment allowances provided for exported products will calibrate the regulatory obligation and the net regulatory burden imposed under the CBAM regime when those goods are exported from the customs territory of the Union to third countries which have not yet limited or priced GHG emissions at the same levels as the EU.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 349 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) While the EU ETS applies to certain production processes and activities, the CBAM should target the corresponding imports or exports of goods. That requires clearly identifying imported or exported goods by way of their classification in the Combined nomenclature41 (‘CN’) and linking them to embedded GHG emissions. __________________ 41Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 366 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) The goods under this Regulation should be selected after a careful analysis of their relevance in terms of cumulated GHG emissions and risk of carbon leakage in the corresponding EU ETS sectors while limiting complexity and administrative burden. In particular, the actual selection should take into account basic materials and basic products covered by the EU ETS with the objective of ensuring that imports of energy intensive products into the Union are on equal footing with EU products in terms of EU ETS carbon pricing, and to mitigate risks of carbon leakage. Other relevant criteria to narrow the selection should be: firstly, relevance of sectors in terms of emissions, namely whether the sector is one of the largest aggregate emitters of GHG emissions; secondly, sector’s exposure to significant risk of carbon leakage, as defined pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC; thirdly, the need to balance broad coverage in terms of GHG emissions while limiting complexity and administrative effort fourthly, the impact of Covid-19 on global supply chain disruption and the increasing of prices in raw materials and other strategic sectors.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 382 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
(33) Similar technical constraints apply to refinery products, for which it is not possible to unambiguously assign GHG emissions to individual output products. At the same time, the relevant benchmark in the EU ETS does not directly relate to specific products, such as gasoline, diesel or kerosene, but to all refinery output. Due to these constraints, refinery products should be eligible to be included in the scope only if an unambiguous, verifiable and effective methodology is developed in close cooperation with the refining industry.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 387 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
(34) However, aluminium products should be included in the CBAM as they are highly exposed to carbon leakage. Moreover, in several industrial applications they are in direct competition with steel products because of characteristics closely resembling those of steel products. Inclusion of aluminium is also relevant as the scope of the CBAM may be extended to cover also indirect emissions in the future. However, including indirect emissions and pricing them in the CBAM could be considered only once the mismatch between indirect carbon costs and indirect carbon emissions has been reduced to a minimum. If after the initial transitional period, the data collected by the Commission shows that the CBAM cannot effectively protect against carbon leakage and incentivise the reduction of global emissions, further phase-in of CBAM and phase-out of free allocation of emission allowances should be paused until an effective solution can be found.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 395 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35 a (new)
(35a) In case European industries producing goods subject to the CBAM face serious difficulties as a result of its implementation, an in-depth assessment developed in close cooperation with the industrial sectors should be made as promptly as possible to examine whether a CBAM is effective and practicable.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 400 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)
(36a) Before widening the scope of the CBAM to new sectors, including downstream products using goods covered by the CBAM, a prior assessment should be made by the European Commission in consultation with the industrial sectors in order to check its practicability and effectiveness.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 401 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 b (new)
(36b) Circumvention practices must be prohibited, where a change in the pattern of trade between third countries and the Union or between third countries, or between individual companies or within the same undertaking in relation with products included in the scope of this regulation, whether slightly modified or not, stems from a practice, process or work that have insufficient due cause or economic justification other than avoiding obligations as laid down in this Regulation. Those practices should include all types of circumvention practices, including resource shuffling, cost absorption, manipulation of emissions data, wrongful labelling of goods and slight modifications of the product so as to import a product under a different customs code thereby avoiding the present Regulation.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 412 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) CBAM certificates for imports differ from EU ETS allowances for which daily auctioning is an essential feature. The need to set a clear price for CBAM import certificates makes a daily publication excessively burdensome and confusing for operators, as daily prices risk becoming obsolete upon publication. Thus, the publication of CBAM import prices on a weekly basis would accurately reflect the pricing trend of EU ETS allowances and pursue the same climate objective. The calculation of the price of CBAM certificates should therefore be set on the basis of a longer timeframe (on a weekly basis) than in the timeframe established by the EU ETS (on a daily basis). The Commission should be tasked to calculate and publish that average price.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 416 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
(44) In order to give the authorised declarants flexibility in complying with their CBAM obligations and allow them to benefit from fluctuations in the price of EU ETS allowances, the CBAM import certificates should be valid for a period of two years from the date of purchase. The authorised declarant should be allowed to re-sell to the national authority a portion of the certificates bought in excess. The authorised declarant should build up during the year the amount of certificates required at the time of surrendering, with thresholds set at the end of each quarter.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 439 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
(50) A transitional period should apply during the period 2023 until 2025. AUnder the import provisions, a CBAM without financial adjustment should apply, with the objective to facilitate a smooth roll out of the mechanism hence reducing the risk of disruptive impacts on trade. Declarants should have to report on a quarterly basis the actual embedded emissions in goods imported during the transitional period, detailing direct and indirect emissions as well as any carbon price paid abroad.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 446 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 a (new)
(50a) Under the export provisions of the CBAM, the allowance adjustments for exports would be implemented as of the start of the phasing out of EU ETS allowances allocated free of charge. A transitional period of two years before the implementation of allowance adjustments for exports is needed to ensure a swift implementation of the mechanism. Particular attention should be paid to the arrangements for the calculation of corresponding allowance adjustments, the operation of registries, the application of the monitoring and reporting guidelines and verification.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 460 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
(52) The Commission should evaluate the application of this Regulation before the end of the transitional period and report to the European Parliament and the Council. The report of the Commission should in particular focus on possibilities to enhance climate actions towards the objective of a climate neutral Union by 2050 and possibilities to improve carbon leakage measures to ensure a level playing field between the EU and third countries. The Commission shouldall, as part of that evaluation, initiate collection of information necessary to possibly extend the scope to indirect emissions, as well as to other goods and services at risk of carbon leakage, including downstream products using goods covered by the CBAM, and to develop methods of calculating embedded emissions based on the environmental footprint methods47 . With regard to indirect emissions, the evaluation shall take into account the mismatch between indirect carbon costs and indirect carbon emissions and that EU producers are exposed to carbon costs passed on in electricity prices due to the functioning of the EU energy market (indirect carbon costs). __________________ 47Commission Recommendation 2013/179/EU of 9 April 2013 on the use of common methods to measure and communicate the life cycle environmental performance of products and organisations (OJ L 124, 4.5.2013, p. 1).
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 526 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
(59) It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert and industry level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 201651 . 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. __________________ 51Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1).
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 543 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes a carbon border adjustment mechanism (the ‘CBAM’) for addressing greenhouse gas emissions embedded in the goods referred to in Annex I, upon their importation into or exportation from the customs territory of the Union, in order to prevent the risk of carbon leakage.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 544 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The CBAM complements the system established for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union by Directive 2003/87/EC by applying an equivalent set of rules to imports into or export from the customs territory of the Union of goods referred to in Article 2.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 552 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. The mechanism willshall, if effective, progressively become an alternative to the mechanisms established under Directive 2003/87/EC to prevent the risk of carbon leakage, notably the allocation of allowances free of charge in accordance with Article 10a of that Directive, without prejudice to the maintenance of EU ETS allowances allocated free of charge until 2030 and only provided that the CBAM has proven to be effective to prevent the risk of carbon leakage both for imports into or exports from the customs territory of the Union.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 583 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. This Regulation also applies to goods listed in Annex I when those goods are produced in EU installations subject to the EU ETS and exported from the Customs territory of the European Union to third countries, which have not yet limited or priced GHG emissions at the same levels as the EU.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 585 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1, 2 and 2a, this Regulation does not apply to goods originating in or exported to countries and territories listed in Annex II, Section A.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 596 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The regulatory obligation and the net regulatory burden imposed in the country where the goods are originating in are equivalent to those imposed under the EU ETS.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 598 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts in order to determine the conditions for applying the CBAM to goods referred to in paragraph 2 and 2a. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 29(2).
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 640 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
(4a) ‘exportation’ means the release for export of goods produced in EU installations subject to the EUETS as provided in Article 269 of regulation (EU) N° 952/2013;
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 649 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘declarant’ means a person lodging a customs declaration, either for release for free circulation in its own name or for export, or the person in whose name such a declaration is lodged in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 952/2013;
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 657 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19
(19) ‘surrender’ means offsetting of CBAM certificates against the declared embedded emissions in imported or exported goods;
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 668 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 28 a (new)
(28a) ‘indirect emissions costs’ mean EUA costs passed on in electricity prices. These are not an indication of the physical indirect emissions in the production.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 675 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – title
Importation and exportation of goods
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 679 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Goods shall only be imported into or exported from the customs territory of the Union by a declarant that is authorised by the competent authority in accordance with Article 17 (‘authorised declarant’).
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 680 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – title
Application for an import authorisation
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 688 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5a Notification and registration of exports Any declarant wishing to obtain adjustments to their emission allowances corresponding to the embedded emissions of the goods produced in the EU and exported outside the territory of the customs union shall be registered as a declarant according to Article 4 and shall notify the competent authorities of its intention at the time of lodging the pre- departure declaration. On release of the goods, the customs office of export will transmit the necessary particulars of the export movement to the competent authority, which shall issue a certificate establishing the allowance adjustments to be granted to calibrate the regulatory obligation.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 690 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – title
CBAM import declaration
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 707 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 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. 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.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 725 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The authorised declarant shall ensure that the total embedded emissions declared in the CBAM declaration submitted pursuant to Article 6 are verified by a verifier accredited pursuant to Article 18, based on the verification principles set out in Annex V. The competent authority is authorised to verify the accuracy of the information in the CBAM declaration.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 736 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts concerning the principles of verification referred to in paragraph 1 as regards the possibility to waive the obligation for the verifier to visit the installation where relevant goods are produced and the obligation to set thresholds for deciding whether misstatements or non-conformities are material and concerning the supporting documentation needed for the verification report. Provisions laid down in such implementing acts shall be equivalent to the provisions set in Regulation 2018/2067.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 780 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. The records referred to in paragraph 5, point (c), shall be sufficiently detailed to enable the verification in accordance with paragraph 5, point (b), and to enable any competent authority to verify and to review, in accordance with Article 19(1), the CBAM declaration made by an authorised declarant to whom the relevant information was disclosed in accordance with paragraph 8.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 793 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. The central data base should, insofar as possible, mirror the information provided in the ETS database.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 808 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall make available to the Member States a list of all competent national authorities and publish this information in the Official Journal of the European Union.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 843 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall establish a central database at the EU level accessible to the public containing the names, addresses and contact details of the operators and the location of installations in third countries in accordance with Article 10(2). An operator may choose not to have its name, address and contact details accessible to the public. The central database should insofar as possible, mirror the ETS database.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 922 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. Where a CBAM declaration in accordance with Article 6 has not been submitted, the competent authority of the Member State of establishment of the authorised declarant shall assess the CBAM obligations of that declarant on the basis of the information at its disposal and calculate the total number of CBAM certificates due at the latest by the 31 December of the fourth year following that when the CBAM declaration should have been submitted. This information shall be submitted to the competent authority.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 934 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
(1) 1. Part of the revenues generated by CBAM needs to be used to support research and innovation in carbon- reducing technologies such as renewable hydrogen uptake, storage, and other types of zero carbon industrial innovation, as well as to spur decarbonisation effort in CBAM sectors through financing to companies operating in exporting both developing and least developed countries. 2. The revenues generated from the sale of CBAM certificates, or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues, shall be used to help European industries in decarbonising their production and in deploying low-carbon technologies, since they are facing higher production costs due to the ambitious objectives set by the European Green Deal, as well as to cover the cost of administration of the CBAM. 3. To ensure transparency of the use of revenues generated from the sale of CBAM certificates the Commission shall, on a yearly basis, report to the European Parliament and the Council on how the revenues from the sale of CBAM certificates, or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues, from the previous year has been used.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 936 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20a CBAM Export certificates 1. Member States may apply administrative or criminal sanctions for failure to comply with the CBAM legislation in accordance with their national rules in addition to penalties referred to in paragraphs2 and 4a. Such sanctions shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. 2. For those export of goods listed in Annex I, the competent authority shall grant adjustment allowances certificates for goods produced in EU installations subject to the EU ETS and exported from the customs territory of the Union to third countries which have not yet limited or priced GHG emissions at the same level as the EU to calibrate the regulatory obligation and the net regulatory burden imposed under the CBAM. The adjustment allowances for the emissions embedded in the good exported mentioned in the certificate shall be deducted in accordance with Article 5 from the annual amount of allowances above the benchmark, or by default, the amount of allowances not covered by the fallback benchmarks to be surrendered to the competent authority.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 937 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – title
Price of CBAM import certificates
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 947 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – title
Surrender of CBAM import certificates
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 951 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – title
Re-purchase of CBAM import certificates
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 953 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – title
Cancellation of CBAM import certificates
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 969 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – title
Penalties in relation to imports of goods
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 975 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
(aa) In case of repeated failure to surrender a number of CBAM certificates corresponding to the emissions embedded in goods imported during the previous year, or in case of submission of false information in the CBAM declaration, an authorized declarant, and any of its related parties, may be automatically excluded from the register for a period of 3 years from the date of exclusion. The respective verifier – and any of its related parties - who has certified the accuracy of the information in the CBAM declaration has its certification withdrawn by the competent authority.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 983 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 5
5. Member States may apply administrative or criminal sanctions for failure to comply with the CBAM legislation in accordance with their national rules in addition to penalties referred to in paragraph 2s2 and 4a. Such sanctions shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 992 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. Practices of circumvention include situations where a change in the pattern of trade in relation to goods included in the scope of this Regulationbetween third countries and the Union or between third countries themselves or between individual companies or within the same undertaking in relation to goods included in the scope of this Regulation , whether slightly modified or not, stems from a practice, process or work that has insufficient due cause or economic justification other than avoiding obligations or seeking benefits as laid down in this Regulation and consist in replacing those goods with slightly modified products, which are not included in the list of goods in Annex I but belong to a sector included in the scope of this Regulationor undermining their effects, including on overall GHG emissions and on prices of the goods concerned.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1015 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The practice, process or work referred to in paragraph 2 include, inter alia: (a) the slight modification of the goods included in the scope of this Regulation to make it fall under customs codes which are normally not subject to the obligations of this Regulation, provided that the modification does not alter its essential characteristics; (b) false declarations as to the identity of the producer of the goods or of the nature of the goods or the production process involved to product these goods; (c) the consignment of the goods via third countries to which more favourable obligations apply; (d) the reorganisation by exporters or producers of their patterns and channels of sales in order to avoid obligations as laid down in this Regulation, or undermine their effects, including on overall GHG emissions and on prices of the goods, for instance via practices of resource shuffling. (e) the assembly of parts by an assembly operation in the Union or a third country to avoid obligations as laid down in this Regulation.
2022/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1036 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3
3. A Member State or any party affected or benefitted by the situations described in paragraphs 2 to 2f may notify the Commission if it is confronted, over a two- month period compared with the same period in the preceding year with a significant decrease in the volume of imported goods included in the scope of this Regulation and an increase of volume of imports of slightly modified products, which are not included in the list of goods in Annex I. The Commission shall continually monitor any significant change of pattern of trade of goods and slightly modified products at Union level.
2022/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1077 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 a (new)
Article 27 a Absorption 1. Where any party submits sufficient information showing that, after the entry into force of this Regulation, an Authorised Declarant has been absorbing the cost of the CBAM Certificates, such that there has been no movement, or insufficient movement, in the resale prices or subsequent selling prices of the imported product in the Union, and that such situation has insufficient due cause or economic justification other than undermining the effects of the obligations as laid down in this Regulation, the Commission shall open an investigation. The Commission shall provide information to the Member States once a party has submitted sufficient information justifying the opening of the investigation and the Commission has completed its analysis thereof. 2. The investigation may also be opened, under the conditions set out in the first subparagraph, on the initiative of the Commission or at the request of a Member State. 3. During an investigation pursuant to this Article, any interested party shall be provided with an opportunity to clarify the situation with regard to resale prices and subsequent selling prices. 4.Investigations shall be carried out by the Commission. The Commission may be assisted by customs authorities and the investigation shall be concluded within nine months. 5. If it is concluded that the obligations as laid down in this Regulation should have led to movements in such prices, the Commission shall take appropriate measures to re-establish the effectiveness of the obligations as set out in this Regulations. Such measures imposed pursuant to this Article shall not exceed the amount of the penalties as set out in Article 26.
2022/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1083 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 b (new)
Article 27 b Following a complaint made by any party, or at the request of Member States or on its own initiative, the Commission may decide, following an investigation, to extend obligations laid down in this regulation, in whatever way is necessary to prevent future circumvention of the present Regulation, when circumvention of the measures in force is taking place. This includes the possibility for the Commission to impose a penalty on an authorised Declarant involved in the circumvention, if this is proportionate, from the date of registration of imports. Given the circumstances of the individual case, the Commission may also decide to ban those imports from entering the Union territory during a certain period or to prevent the authorized Declarant and any of its related parties to import goods subject to the present Regulation into the Union for a certain period.
2022/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1085 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 c (new)
Article 27 c Decisions referred to in paragraph 2b shall be subject to an appeal procedure.
2022/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1087 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 d (new)
Article 27 d Investigations shall be initiated pursuant to this Article on the initiative of the Commission or at the request of a Member State or of any interested party on the basis of sufficient evidence regarding possible circumvention practices as defined in paragraphs 2 and 2a. Initiations shall be made by means of a Commission regulation which shall also instruct customs authorities of Member States to subject imports to registration in accordance with Article 27(5). The Commission shall provide information to the Member States once a party or a Member State has submitted a request to initiate an investigation and the Commission has completed its analysis thereof, or where the Commission has itself determined that there is a need to initiate an investigation.
2022/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1088 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 e (new)
Article 27 e Investigations shall be carried out by the Commission. The Commission may be assisted by customs authorities and the investigation shall be concluded within 4 months.
2022/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1089 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 f (new)
Article 27 f Where the facts as finally ascertained justify the extension of obligations, this shall be done by the Commission adopting delegated acts.
2022/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1113 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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, including downstream products using goods covered by this Regulation, and develop methods of calculating embedded emissions based on environmental footprint methods.
2022/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1133 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Before the end of the transitional period, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Regulation. The report shall contain, in particular, an in-depthe assessment - developed in close cooperation with the industrial sectors - of the rules to be applied during the trial period established pursuing to article 30a and of the possibilities to further extend the scope of embedded emissions to indirect emissions and to other goods at risk of carbon leakage than those already covered by this Regulation, including downstream products using goods covered by this Regulation, as well as an assessment of the governance system. It shall also contain the assessment of the possibility to further extend the scope to embedded emissions of transportation services as well as to goods further down the value chain and services that may be subject to the risk of carbon leakage in the future.
2022/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1183 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 a (new)
Article 30 a Further review and reporting by the Commission of the import provisions of the CBAM 1. Following the transitional period, the Commission shall introduce a two-year testing period during which it shall collect and verify data on the surrendering obligations set in Article22 in order to assess the effectiveness of the CBAM in addressing the risk of carbon leakage. 2. In 2029, the European Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council regarding the effectiveness of the CBAM based on the data collected according to paragraph 1. The report by the European Commission may be accompanied by a legislative proposal to amend the scope of this Regulation, including if the assessment of the effectiveness of the CBAM in tackling carbon leakage shows that EU ETS allowances allocated free of charge in accordance with Article 10a of Directive 2003/87/EC remain necessary to prevent the risk of carbon leakage after 2030.
2022/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1191 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 b (new)
Article 30 b Emergency clause In case European industries producing goods subject to the CBAM face serious difficulties in relation to its implementation during the transitional period or the trial period, an individual assessment should be made as promptly as possible to examine whether a CBAM is still effective and practicable for the sector concerned.
2022/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1217 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
During the transitional period of this Regulation, the import provision of the CBAM mechanism shall apply as a reporting obligation as set out in Articles 33 to 35.
2022/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1222 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1
1. Each declarant shall, for each quarter of a calendar year, submit a report (‘CBAM report’) containing information on the goods imported or exported during that quarter, to the competent authority of the Member State of importation or exportation or, if goods have been imported or exported to more than one Member State, to the competent authority of the Member State at the declarant’s choice, no later than one month after the end of each quarter.
2022/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1224 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The CBAM report shall include the following information for imports and where relevant for exports:
2022/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1254 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – subheading 6 – row 1 (new)
Inclusion of a new Combined Nomenclature (‘CN’) code: 2804 10 00 – Hydrogen
2022/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 26 #

2021/0213(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
(23) Fuel used for waterborne navigation, includingexcluding fuel used for professional fishing, should also be taxed, and the Member States party to international agreements providing for the exemption of that fuel, have to, by the date of the application of this Directive, ensure they eliminate the incompatibilities. It is necessary to allow for a different level of taxation to be applied to the use of energy products and electricity for intra-EU waterborne regular service navigation, fishing and freight transport and their respective at berth activities. Considering the specificity of those uses, the minimum levels of taxation should be lower than the ones applicable to general motor fuel use. In order to provide an incentive to the use of sustainable alternative fuels and electricity, such fuels and electricity should be exempted from taxation for ten years. Energy products and electricity used for the remaining intra-EU waterborne navigation should be subject to the standard levels of taxation applicable to motor fuels and electricity in the Member States.
2022/02/17
Committee: PECH
Amendment 43 #

2021/0213(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
(36) Every five years and for the first time five years after the entry into force of this Directive, the Commission should report to the Council on the application of this Directive, examining in particular the minimum levels of taxation, the impact of innovation and technological developments, especially as regards energy efficiency, the socioeconomic impact on the sectors concerned, the use of electricity in transport and the justification for the exemptions, reductions and differentiations laid down in this Directive. The report should take into account the proper functioning of the internal market, environmental and social considerations, the real value of the minimum levels of taxation and the wider relevant objectives of the Treaties.
2022/02/17
Committee: PECH
Amendment 51 #

2021/0213(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. Member states may exempt or apply the same levels of taxation applied for intra-EU waterborne navigation, including fishing, to extra-EU waterborne navigation according to the type of activity.
2022/02/17
Committee: PECH
Amendment 156 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
(8) The EU ETS should incentivise production from installations that partly or fully reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, the description of some categories of activities in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC should be amended to ensure an equal treatment of installations in the sectors concerned. In addition, free allocation for the production of a product should be independent of the nature of the production process. It is therefore necessary to modify the definition of the products and of the processes and emissions covered for some benchmarks to ensure a level playing field for new and existing technologies. It is also necessary to decouple the update of the benchmark values for refineries and for hydrogen to reflect the increasing importance of production of hydrogen outside the refineries sectorCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 should be reviewed accordingly to take into account lower emissions associated with the low-carbon fuels.
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 176 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
(13) Greenhouse gases that are not directly released into the atmosphere should be considered emissions under the EU ETS and allowances should be surrendered for those emissions unless they are stored in a storage site in accordance with Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council46 , or they are permanently chemically bound in a product so that they do not enter the atmosphere under normal use, or they are captured and used to produce recycled carbon fuels and renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin. The Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts specifying the conditions where greenhouse gases are to be considered as permanently chemically bound in a product so that they do not enter the atmosphere under normal use, including obtaining a carbon removal certificate, where appropriate, in view of regulatory developments with regard to the certification of carbon removals. _________________ 46Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the geological storage of carbon dioxide and amending Council Directive 85/337/EEC, European Parliament and Council Directives 2000/60/EC, 2001/80/EC, 2004/35/EC, 2006/12/EC, 2008/1/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 114).
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 206 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
(17) In the European Green Deal, the Commission stated its intention to take additional measures to address greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime transport sector through a basket of measures to enable the Union to reach its emissions reduction targets. In this context, Directive 2003/87/EC should be amended to include the maritime transport sector in the EU ETS in order to ensure this sector contributes to the increased climate objectives of the Union as well as to the objectives of the Paris Agreement, which requires developed countries to take the lead by undertaking economy-wide emission reduction targets, while developing countries are encouraged to move over time towards economy-wide emission reduction or limitation targets.49 Considering that emissions from international aviation outside Europe should be capped from January 2021 by global market-based action while there is no action in place that caps or prices maritime transport emissions, it is appropriatemight be highly detrimental that the EU ETS would covers a share of the emissions from voyages between a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and port under the jurisdiction of a third country, with the third country being able to decide on appropriate action in respect of the other share of emissions. The extension of the EU ETS to the maritime transport sector should thus include half of the emissions from ships performing voyages arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State from a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State, half of the emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State, emissions from ships performing voyages arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State, and emissions at berth in a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State. This approach has been noted as a practical way to solve the issue of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Capabilities, which has been a longstanding challenge in the UNFCCC context. The coverage of a share of the emissions from both incoming and outgoing voyages between the Union and third countries ensures the effectiveness of the EU ETS, notably by increasing the environmental impact of the measure compared to a geographical scope limited to voyages within the EU, while limiting the risk of evasive port calls and the risk of delocalisation of transhipment activities outside the Unionbecause it might cause a loss of competitiveness to our ports, especially in the transhipment sector. In addition, ships operating routes included in the Motorways of the Seas or granting territorial continuity as a public service to islands should not be considered in the scope of the EU ETS, in order to avoid the concrete risk of a modal backshift to more pollutant sectors in the former case, as well as the risk of endangering territorial continuity in the latter one. The extension of the EU ETS to the maritime transport sector should thus include half of the emissions from ships performing voyages arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State, and fifty percent of emissions at berth in a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State. To ensure a smooth inclusion of the sector in the EU ETS, the surrendering of allowances by shipping companies should be gradually increased with respect to verified emissions reported for the period 20238 to 202530. To protect the environmental integrity of the system, to the extent that fewer allowances are surrendered in respect of verified emissions for maritime transport during those years, once the difference between verified emissions and allowances surrendered has been established each year, a corresponding a number of allowances should be cancelled. As from 202631, shipping companies should surrender the number of allowances corresponding to all of their verified emissions reported in the preceding year. _________________ 49 Paris Agreement, Article 4(4).
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 249 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 27
(27) Bearing in mind that this Directive amends Directive 2003/87/EC in respect of a period of implementation that has already started on 1 January 2021, for reasons of predictability, environmental effectiveness and simplicity, the steeper linear reduction pathway of the EU ETS should be a straight line from 2021 to 2030, such as to achieve emission reductions in the EU ETS of 61 % by 2030, as the appropriate intermediate step towards Union economy- wide climate neutrality in 2050. As the increased linear reduction factor can only apply from the year following the entry into force of this Directive, a one-off reduction of the quantity of allowances should reduce the total quantity of allowances so that it is in line with this level of annual reduction having been made from 2021 onwards.
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 277 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
(29) Further incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using cost- efficient techniques should be provided. To that end, the free allocation of emission allowances to stationary installations from 2026 onwards should be conditional on investments in techniques to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Ensuring that this is focused on larger energy users would result in a substantial reduction in burden for businesses with lower energy use, which may be owned by small and medium sized enterprises or micro- enterprises. [Reference to be confirmed with the revised EED]. The relevant delegated acts should be adjusted accordingly.deleted
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 303 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
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 as of 2030 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 Regulation] and 20259, 90 % in 202630 and should be reduced by 10 percentage points each year to reach 0 % and thereby eliminate free allocation by the tenth year. The relevant delegated acts on free allocation should be adjusted accordingly for the sectors and subsectors covered by the CBAM. 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 amount to deduct from the free allocation and to be auctioned should be calculated based on the proportion that the CBAM demand represents in respect of the free allocation needs of all sectors receiving free allocation. Free allowances in sectors covered by the CBAM are phased out as of 2030 only provided that the CBAM has proved to be effective to prevent the risk of carbon leakage. _________________ 51 [please insert full OJ reference]
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 315 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 30 a (new)
(30a) Because third-country governments have still not limited or priced greenhouse gas emissions at the same levels as the EU, there is a difference in regulatory ambition that creates a risk of carbon leakage through the substitution of EU exports to third- country markets by products not subject to equivalent carbon limitation and pricing policies. In this situation, emissions limited in the EU would then be simply emitted in another third country, jeopardizing the EU’s overall objective to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 318 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 30 b (new)
(30b) Therefore, allowance adjustments for the emissions embedded in the goods exported is justified as long as significant numbers of EU’s international partners have policy approaches that do not result in the same level of climate ambition as the Union, with a view to calibrate the regulatory obligation and the net regulatory burden imposed under the EU ETS. Allowances adjustments for exports should be introduced as of the start of the progressive phasing out of free allowances and should remain in force until other countries take equivalent and effective steps to impose carbon costs on competing foreign production, independently from any reduction commitments of free allowances under the EU ETS until other countries take equivalent and effective steps to impose carbon costs on competing production.
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 320 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
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 2,5 % per year. For the period from 2026 to 2030, the benchmark values should thus be adjusted within a range of 4 % to 50 % compared to the value applicable in the period from 2013 to 2020.deleted
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 330 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 31 a (new)
(31a) In order to reflect the actual technological progress within installations included in product benchmarks with consideration of fuel and electricity exchangeability in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/447 and where the share of indirect emissions is higher than 50 % of the relevant product benchmarks, the update of such benchmarks for the periods as of 2026 should not be affected by the evolution of the carbon intensity of the electricity mix.
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 337 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 31 b (new)
(31b) Where ex-ante benchmarks cannot be derived for an individual sector or subsector and allowances are allocated on the basis of generic fall back approaches, it is necessary to ensure that sectorial and geographical differences amongst the sectors and subsectors covered are nevertheless appropriately reflected. In developing implementing acts pursuant to Article 10a(2), the Commission should therefore ensure that sector specific fall back approaches are devised where needed to avoid discrimination between sectors.
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 352 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 33
(33) The scope of the Innovation Fund referred to in Article 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC should be extended to support innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes that concern the consumption of fuels in the sectors of buildings and road transport. In addition, the Innovation Fund should serve to support investments to decarbonise the maritime transport sector, including investments in sustainable alternative fuels, such as hydrogen and ammonia that are produced from renewables, as well as zero-emission propulsion technologies like wind technologies. Considering that revenues generated from penalties raised in Regulation xxxx/xxxx [FuelEU Maritime]52 are allocated to the Innovation Fund as external assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation, the Commission should ensure that due consideration is given to support for innovative projects aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of renewable and low carbon fuels in the maritime sector, as specified in Article 21(1) of Regulation xxxx/xxxx [FuelEU Maritime]. To ensure sufficient funding is available for innovation within this extended scope, the Innovation Fund should be supplemented with 50 million allowances, stemming partly from the allowances that could otherwise be auctioned, and partly from the allowances that could otherwise be allocated for free, in accordance with the current proportion of funding provided from each source to the Innovation Fund. _________________ 52[add ref to the FuelEU Maritime Regulation].
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 374 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
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 80 %; 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.
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 392 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
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 thate 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 and where to account for the eventual release of carbon dioxide and how to avoid double counting to ensure appropriate incentives are in place for capturing CO2, taking also into account the treatment of these fuels under Directive (EU) 2018/2001.
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 402 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 41
(41) As carbon dioxide is also expected to be transported by means other than pipelines, such as by ship and by truck, the current coverage in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC for transport of greenhouse gases for the purpose of storage should be extended to all means of transport for reasons of equal treatment and irrespective of whether the means of transport are covered by the EU ETS. Where the emissions from the transport are also covered by another activity under Directive 2003/87/EC, the emissions should be accounted for under that other activity to prevent double counting. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 should be reviewed accordingly in order to reflect all modalities of CO2 transport.
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 423 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 43
(43) The Communication of the Commission on Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition57 , underlined the particular challenge to reduce the emissions in the sectors of road transport and buildings. Therefore, the Commission announced that a further expansion of emissions trading could include emissions from road transport and buildings. Emissions trading for these two new sectors would be established through separate but adjacent emissions trading, ideally with a long-term aim to achieve convergence on a uniform and durable carbon price for the whole economy, once the abatement costs of different sectors will converge, in order to enable emission reductions at the lowest societal costs. Considering especially the vulnerable consumers and the risk of mobility poverty as a result of the proposed expansion of carbon pricing, the Commission should carefully assess the impact of the proposed regulation as well as the adequacy of the proposed mitigation measures. This would avoid any disturbance of the well-functioning emissions trading in the sectors of stationary installations and aviation. The new system is accompanied by complementary policies and measures safeguarding against undue price impacts, shaping expectations of market participants and aiming for a carbon price signal for the whole economy. Previous experience has shown that the development of the new market requires setting up an efficient monitoring, reporting and verification system. In view of ensuring synergies and coherence with the existing Union infrastructure for the EU ETS covering the emissions from stationary installations and aviation, it is appropriate to set up emissions trading for the road transport and buildings sectors via an amendment to Directive 2003/87/ЕC. _________________ 57 COM(2020)562 final.
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 433 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 43 a (new)
(43a) The possible further expansion of emissions trading for these two new sectors should not lead to the introduction of multiple additional CO2 taxes, charges and duties being levied on these sectors where such charge taxes and duties are already levied through other means.
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 448 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 44 a (new)
(44a) Given the slow development of and accessibility to low and zero emission vehicles in the various market segments of road transport and the millions of vehicles that would be affected by additional charges being introduced, for road transport, the system should be gradually introduced over a ten-year period once allowances and compliance obligations start in 2026. Re-evaluations should take place every two to three years. The starting point and the evaluation process should depend on a number of conditions, including the availability of alternative fuel technology, the speed in deploying sufficient numbers of alternative fuel light- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as an alternative fuel infrastructure for the sector and its various niches.
2022/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 497 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 49 a (new)
(49a) The eventual inclusion of road transport in the EU ETS should not lead to commercial road transport undertaking established in a non-member State being given more favourable treatment than commercial road transport undertaking established in a Member State.
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 529 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 52
(52) The introduction of the carbon price in road transport and buildings should be accompanied by effective social compensation, especially in view of the already existing levels of energy poverty. About 34 million Europeans reported an inability to keep their homes adequately warm in 2018, and 6,9 % of the Union population have said that they cannot afford to heat their home sufficiently in a 2019 EU-wide survey60 . To achieve an effective social and distributional compensation, Member States should be required to spend the auction revenues on the climate and energy-related purposes already specified for the existing emissions trading, but also for measures added specifically to address related concerns for the new sectors of road transport and buildings, including related policy measures under Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council61 . Auction revenues should be used to address social aspects of the emission trading for the new sectors with a specific emphasis in vulnerable households, micro, small and medium- sized-enterprises and transport users. In this spirit, a new Social Climate Fund will provide dedicated funding to Member States to support the European citizens most affected or at risk of energy or mobility poverty. This Fund will promote fairness and solidarity between and within Member States while mitigating the risk of energy and mobility poverty during the transition. It will build on and complement existing solidarity mechanisms. The resources of the new Fund will in principle correspond to 25 % of the expected revenues from new emission trading in the period 2026-2032, and will be implemented on the basis of the Social Climate Plans that Member States should put forward under Regulation (EU) 20…/nn of the European Parliament and the Council62 . In addition, each Member State should use their auction revenues inter alia to finance a part of the costs of their Social Climate Plans. _________________ 60 Data from 2018. Eurostat, SILC [ilc_mdes01]. 61Directive 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. 1–56). 62[Add ref to the Regulation establishing the Social Climate Fund].
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 588 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 58
(58) The application of emissions trading in the buildings and road transport sectors should be monitored by the Commission, including the degree of price convergence with the existing ETS, and, if necessary, a review should be proposed to the European Parliament and the Council to improve the effectiveness, administration and practical application of emissions trading for those sectors on the basis of acquired knowledge as well as increased price convergence. The Commission should be required to submit the first report on those matters by 1 January 2028 and every two years thereafter.
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 632 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 67
(67) It is necessary to amend Regulation (EU) 2015/757 to take into account the inclusion of the maritime transport sector in the EU ETS. Regulation (EU) 2015/757 should be amended to modify the threshold set out in that Regulation from 5 000 GT of size to 5 000 Kw of engine propulsion, in order to take into account all the relevant emitters in maritime sector. Moreover, Regulation (EU) 2015/757 should be amended to oblige companies to report aggregated emissions data at company level and to submit for approval their verified monitoring plans and aggregated emissions data at company level to the responsible administering authority. In addition, the Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts to amend the methods for monitoring CO2 emissions and the rules on monitoring, as well as any other relevant information set out in Regulation (EU) 2015/757, to ensure the effective functioning of the EU ETS at administrative level and to supplement Regulation (EU) 2015/757 with the rules for the approval of monitoring plans and changes thereof by administering authorities, with the rules for the monitoring, reporting and submission of the aggregated emissions data at company level and with the rules for the verification of the aggregated emissions data at company level and for the issuance of a verification report in respect of the aggregated emissions data at company level. The data monitored, reported and verified under Regulation (EU) 2015/757 might also be used for the purpose of compliance with other Union law requiring the monitoring, reporting and verification of the same ship information.
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 662 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point v
(v) ‘shipping company’ means the shipowner or any other organisation or person, such as the manager or the bareboat charterer, that has assumed the responsibility for the operation of the ship from the shipowner and that, on assuming such responsibility, has agreed to take over the duty to comply, entirely or partially, with this Directive as well as all the duties and responsibilities imposed by the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention, set out in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 336/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council(*); _______________ (*) Regulation (EC) No 336/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 February 2006 on the implementation of the International Safety Management Code within the Community and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 3051/95 (OJ L 64, 4.3.2006, p. 1).
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 684 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3a – paragraph 1
Articles 3b to 3f shall apply to the allocation and issue of allowances in respect of the aviation activities listed in Annex I. Articles 3g to 3ge shall apply in respect of the maritime transport activities listed in Annex I, with the exception of ships operating routes included in the Motorways of the Seas or performing services of general economic interest (SGEI) under public service obligations(PSOs), including granting territorial continuity.
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 691 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3g – paragraph 1
1. The allocation of allowances and the application of surrender requirements in respect of maritime transport activities shall apply in respect of fifty percent (50 %) of theCO2 emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State, fifty percent (50 %) of the emissions from ships performing voyage departing from a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State, one hundred percent (100 %) of emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and one hundredunder the jurisdiction of a Member State and fifty percent (1050 %) of CO2 emissions from ships at berth in a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State.
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 702 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3g – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. If a thorough ex ante impact assessment regarding the risks of cargo diversion establishes that no major negative impacts on EEA port activities are expected, the Commission shall propose an amendment to this Directive aiming at applying the allocation of allowances of X percent (X%) of the emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a third country port and X percent (X %) of the emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a third country port and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State.
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 706 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3g – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. The Commission shall pursue with the establishment of global market-based measure in partnership with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in order to extend the scope of the EU ETS for maritime transport to cover the CO2emissions released from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Members State and the emissions from ships at berth in a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State.
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 709 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3g – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. The Commission shall pursue with the establishment of global market-based measure in partnership with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in order to extend the scope of the EU ETS for maritime transport to cover the CO2 emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State and emissions from ships performing voyages from a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State.
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 719 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ga – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) 20 % of verified emissions reported for 20236;
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 723 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ga – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) 45 % of verified emissions reported for 20247;
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 728 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ga – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) 70 % of verified emissions reported for 20258;
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 735 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ga – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) 100 % of verified emissions reported for 20269 and each year thereafter.
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 741 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ga – paragraph 2
To the extent that fewer allowances are surrendered compared to the verified emissions from maritime transport for the years 20236, 20247 and 20258, once the difference between verified emissions and allowances surrendered has been established in respect of each year, a corresponding quantity of allowances shall be cancelled rather than auctioned pursuant to Article 10. The phasing in of the EU ETS for the maritime sector shall be conditional on a full assessment to be conducted before 2025 that ascertain the availability of alternative fuels and technologies and an adequate infrastructural network in each Member State. Based on the above assessment, the phasing-in shall be further postponed and/or differentiated geographically based on the effective availability of alternative fuels and technologies at national level. By way of derogation, regular passenger and ferry services engaged in cabotage and island cabotage operations in the Mediterranean Sea shall be temporarily exempted until a full assessment demonstrates the availability of alternative fuels and technologies in the areas concerned.
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 756 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3gd a (new)
Article 3gda Maritime Transition Fund The Commission shall establish a dedicated Maritime Transport Fund to support and accelerate projects, investments and innovations in the EU maritime sector. At least 75 % of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in Article 3g shall be allocated to this Fund. The dedicated Fund shall support and facilitate the transition to energy efficient and climate resilient EU maritime sector, providing funding to companies for technological, fleet renewal and retrofitting investments as well as to support improvement of the energy efficiency of ships and ports and the deployment of the necessary infrastructure for decarbonising the maritime transport sector. The remained 25 % of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances shall be allocated to the Innovation Fund, in order to support the deployment and realization of intermodal projects, shift to rail and combined transport within the ports included in the TEN-T core network.
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 774 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ge – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall monitor the implementation of this Chapter and possible trends as regards companies seeking to avoid being bound by the requiremennd adverse impacts as regards, inter alia, possible transport cost increases, port evasion and shift of transhipment hubs, the competitiveness of the maritime sector in the Member States, taking account of the specificities of each fleet segment companies seeking. Particular attention shall be paid to the adverse impacts ofn this Directive. If appropriate, the Commission shall propose measures to prevent such avoidance.;ose shipping services that provide essential services of “territorial continuity”. All potential impacts shall be assessed considering the aggregated effects of the different policy measures under the Fit for 55 package as well as the specific impacts in each Member State. The Commission shall propose measures to prevent such adverse impacts and develop adequate support mechanisms.
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 781 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/CE
Article 3ge – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Every year over a period of five years as from the entry into force of the EU ETS, the Commission shall evaluate the impact of ETS on EU ports exposed to competition from non-EU ports. A list of carbon leakage. Should the cargo diversion be caused by the introduction of EU ETS, the Commission shall compensate the loss of competitiveness through additional funding for port infrastructure and for superstructure such as new clean mobile service equipment.
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 810 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
In [the year 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, the Union-wide quantity of allowances shall be increased by 79 million[number corresponding to scope of application to maritime transport activities as set out in Article 3g of Directive 2003/87/EC] 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].;
2022/02/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 831 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3a
In addition, 2,5 % of the total quantity of allowances between [year following the entry into force of the Directive] and 2030 shall be auctioned for the Modernisation Fund, with a possibility to increase the share if justified by thorough analysis in order to meet modernisation needs of the beneficiary Member States. 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.
2022/02/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 874 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) measures intended to improve energy efficiency, district heating systems and insulation, or to provide financial support in order to address social aspects in lower- and middle-income households, including by reducing distortive taxes;;’deleted
2022/02/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 910 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point d a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(da) the following paragraph is inserted: “4a. In order to respect the auctioning share set out in Article 10, for every year in which the sum of free allocations does not reach the maximum amount that respects the auctioning share, the remaining allowances up to that amount shall be used to prevent or limit reduction of free allocations to respect the auctioning share in later years. Where, nonetheless, the maximum amount is reached, free allocations shall be adjusted accordingly. Any such adjustment shall be done in a uniform manner. By way of derogation from previous subparagraph, an additional amount of up to 5 % of the total quantity of allowances shall, to the extent necessary, be used to increase the maximum amount available under paragraph 5. Where less than 5 % of the total quantity of allowances is needed to increase the maximum amount available under the first subparagraph: 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.”
2022/02/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 930 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point i
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2a
In the case of installations covered by the obligation to conduct an energy audit under Article 8(4) of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council(*) [Article reference to be updated with the revised Directive], free allocation shall only be granted fully if the recommendations of the audit report are implemented, to the extent that the pay-back time for the relevant investments does not exceed five years and that the costs of those investments are proportionate. Otherwise, the amount of free allocation shall be reduced by 25 %. The amount of free allocation shall not be reduced if an operator demonstrates that it has implemented other measures which lead to greenhouse gas emission reductions equivalent to those recommended by the audit report. The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall be adjusted accordingly.Deleted
2022/02/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 943 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point i
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2a
In the case of installations covered by the obligation to conduct an energy audit under Article 8(4) of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council(*) [Article reference to be updated with the revised Directive], free allocation shall only be granted fully if, following an appeal procedure, the recommendations of the audit report are implemented within a period of 3 years, to the extent that the pay- back time for the relevant investments does not exceed fivthree years and that the costs of those investments are proportionate. Otherwise, the amount of free allocation shall be reduced byproportionately to the amount of emissions corresponding to the recommendations of the report, and in any event by not more than 25 %. The amount of free allocation shall not be reduced if an operator demonstrates that it has implemented or is implementing other measures which lead to greenhouse gas emission reductions equivalent to those recommended by the audit report. The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall be adjusted accordingly.
2022/02/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 945 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point i
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2a
1. In the case of installations covered by the obligation to conduct an energy audit under Article 8(4) of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council(*) [Article reference to be updated with the revised Directive], free allocation shall onlymay not be granted fully if the recommendations of the audit report are not fully implemented within a period of five years or at the earliest reasonable opportunity in case the project requires a scheduled downtime of the installation, to the extent that the pay- back time for the relevant investments does not exceed five years and that the costs of those investments areis proportionate. Otherwise, the amount of free allocation shallmay be reduced by 25 %up to 25 % proportionally to the direct emissions related to the not implemented investments. The amount of free allocation shall not be reduced if an operator demonstrates that it has implemented other measures which lead to greenhouse gas emission reductions equivalent to those recommended by the audit report. The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall be adjusted accordingly.
2022/02/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 961 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point i
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2b
No free allocation shall be given to installations in sectors or subsectors to the extent they are covered by other measures to address the risk of carbon leakage as established by Regulation (EU) …./.. [reference to CBAM](**). The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall be adjusted accordinglydeleted
2022/02/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 972 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point ii
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
In order to provide further incentives for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency, the determined Union-wide ex-ante benchmarks shall be reviewed before the period from 2026 to 2030 in view of potentially modifying the definitions and system boundaries of existing product benchmarks.;deleted
2022/02/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 983 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point ii
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
In order to provide further incentives for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency, the determined Union- wide ex-ante benchmarks shall be reviewedsubjected to an extensive and comprehensive assessment by the Commission to evaluate the need to review them before the period from 2026 to 2030 in view of potentially modifying the definitions and system boundaries of existing product benchmarks.;
2022/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 993 #

2021/0211(COD)

(iia) the following subparagraph is inserted after the third subparagraph: “To ensure a gradual transition from the current system of free allowances to the Regulation (EU) …./.. [reference to CBAM], the CBAM should be progressively phased in while free allowances in sectors covered by the CBAM are progressively phased out as of 2030, only provided that the CBAM has proved to be effective to prevent the risk of carbon leakage both for imports and exports.”
2022/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1002 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 1
No fFree allocation shall be given in relation to the production of products listed in Annex I of Regulation [CBAM] as from the date of applicauntil the Commission has positively assessed and tested the effectiveness of the CBAM in terms of protection ofrom the Ccarbon Border Adjustment Mechanismleakage risk as well as it has successfully addressed the export competitiveness of the EU products according to the conditions set forth in the Articles 30 and 30 a of Regulation [CBAM].In any case, free allocation shall continue to be fully granted until the end of 2030.
2022/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1017 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
No fFree allocation at benchmark level shall be given in relation to the production of products listed in Annex I of Regulation [CBAM] as from the date of applicationuntil the full effectiveness of the CBAM in tackling the carbon leakage risk both ofn the Carbon Border Adjustment MechanismEU market and on export markets is assessed and positively verified.
2022/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1029 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a –paragraph 1a – subparagraph 2
By way of derogation from the previous subparagraph, for the first years of operation of Regulation [CBAM], the production of these products shall benefit from free allocation in reduced amounts. A factor reducing the free allocation for the production of these products shall be applied (CBAM factor). The CBAM factTo this purpose, in 2029 the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and the Council a report pursuant to Regulation [CBAM] regarding the effectiveness of the CBAM. The report shall be equal to 100 % for the period during the entry into force of [CBAM regulation] and the end of 2025, 90 % in 2026 and shall be reduced by 10 percentage points each year to reach 0 % by the tenth yearalso include the selected option to address the carbon leakage risk on export markets.
2022/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1038 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a - paragraph 1a - subparagraph 2
By way of derogation from the previous subparagraph, for the first years of operation of Regulation [CBAM] and until 2030, the production of these products shall benefit from free allocation. As of 2030, the production of these products shall benefit from free allocation in reduced amounts. A factor reducing the free allocation for the production of these products shall be applied (CBAM factor). The CBAM factor shall be equal to 100 % for the period during the entry into force of [CBAM regulation] and the end of 20259, 90 % in 202630 and shall be reduced by 10 percentage points each year to reach 0 % by the tenth year.
2022/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1041 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a - paragraph 1a - subparagraph 2
By way of derogation fromAccording to the previous subparagraph, for the first years of operation of Regulation [CBAM]s, the production of these products shall benefit from free allocation in reduced amounts as from the year after the CBAM has been positively tested. A factor reducing the free allocation for the production of these products shall be applied (CBAM factor). The CBAM factor shall be equal to 100 % for the period during the entry into force of [CBAM rRegulation] and the end of 2025, 90 % in 2026the testing period referred to in the Article 30 bis of [CBAM regulation] and shall be reduced by 120 percentage points each year to reach 0 % by the tenfifth year.
2022/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1055 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 3
The reduction of free allocation shall be calculated annually as the average share of the demand for free allocation for the production of products listed in Annex I of Regulation [CBAM] compared to the calculated total free allocation demand for all installations, for the relevant period referred to in Article 11, paragraph 1. The CBAM factor shall be appliedport by the Commission shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal to amend this article in view of gradually phasing out free allocation after 2030proportionally to the proven level of effectiveness of the CBAM.
2022/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1071 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 4
Allowances resulting from the reduction of free allocation shall be made available to support innovation in relation to the production of products listed in Annex I of Regulation [CBAM] in accordance with Article 10a(8).;
2022/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1075 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b a (new)
(ba) the following paragraph is inserted: “1aa. As of the start of the progressive phasing the export of products subject to Regulation (EU) …/… [CBAM] shall be entitled to benefit from adjustment allowances for the emissions embedded in the goods exported, the number of which will calibrate the regulatory obligation and the net regulatory burden imposed under the EU ETS. These adjustment allowances shall be deducted from the annual amount of allowances above the benchmark to be surrendered to the competent authority.”
2022/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1099 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c – point ii
Directive 2003/87/EC
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. By way of derogation from the previous point, the maximum annual reduction rate of the fuel and heat fall back benchmarks shall remain at 1,6 % .;
2022/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1103 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c – point ii
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2 - subparagraph 3 - point d
(d) Where the annual reduction rate exceeds 2,51,6 % 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.;
2022/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1116 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c – point iii
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
By way of derogation regarding the benchmark values for aromatics, hydrogen and syngas, those benchmark values shall be adjusted by the same percentage as the refineries benchmarks in order to preserve a level playing field for producers of those products.;
2022/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1124 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point d a (new)Directive 2003/87/EC

Article 10a – paragraphs 5a and 5b
(da) paragraphs 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 available under paragraph 5. Where the maximum amount available under paragraph 5, further increased as per the previous subparagraph, is not sufficient to avoid the adjustment referred to therein, unallocated allowances from the market stability reserve shall be used to the extent necessary. Alternative 3 % remains as in the current text and the Market Stability Reserve related amendment addresses the issue on its own. 5b. Where less than 3%5 % [optional] of the total quantity of allowances is needed to increase the maximum amount available under paragraph 5: - a maximum of 5100 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.
2022/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1152 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point e
Directive 2003/87/EC
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, exceeds 0,2, 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 above mentioned product does not exceed 0,2but exceeds 0,15 and for sectors that have previously been assessed at Prodcom level in the context of Article 10b.;
2022/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1175 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
3685 million allowances from the quantity which could otherwise be allocated for free pursuant to this Article, and 8365 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.
2022/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1177 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
.Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
In addition, 50 milliona comprehensive assessment shall be carried out to examine the need for additional resources to strengthen the Innovation Fund in order to meet the objectives of the European Green Deal and Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, which shall stem from the unallocated allowances from the market stability reserve. These shall supplement any remaining revenues from the 300 million allowances available in the period from 2013 to 2020 under Commission Decision 2010/670/EU(*), and shall be used in a timely manner for innovation support as referred to in the first subparagraph. Furthermore, the external assigned revenues referred to in Article 21(2) of Regulation (EU) [FuelEU Maritime] shall be allocated to the Innovation Fund and implemented in line with this paragraph.
2022/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1188 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
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, alternative fuels such as LNG or zero-emission fuels such as ammonia or hydrogen, 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. The Innovation Fund may also support break- through innovative technologies and infrastructure to decarbonise the maritime 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.
2022/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1247 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
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 fuelA technology neutral approach shall be applied in order to achieve the most cost- effective emissions reductions.;
2022/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1250 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point a Directive 2003/87/EC
A list of installations covered by this Directive for the five years beginning on 1 January 2021 shall be submitted by 30 September 2019, and lists for each subsequent period of five years shall be submitted every five years thereafter. Each list shall include information on production activity, transfers of heat and gases, electricity production and emissions at sub-installation level over the five calendar years preceding its submission. For each five years allocation period starting from the 1January 2026, the calculation of free allocations shall be based on the median of the activity level of the five calendar years referred to in the previous sentence. Free allocations shall only be given to installations where such information is provided.
2022/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1262 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the generation and use of electricity from renewable and low-carbon sources;
2022/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1316 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) each shipping company surrenders a number of allowances equal to its total emissions during the preceding calendar year, as verified in accordance with Article 3gc. Without prejudice to Article 3gc, the following classes of vessels shall be subject to a method for surrendering and an adjusted number of allowances: (i) Ice-breakers; (ii) Ro/Ro and Ro/Pax; (iii) ships included in the scope of this Directive that are propelled, entirely or partially, by LNG and built after 2020.
2022/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1337 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point e Directive 2003/87/EC
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.
2022/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1379 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
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)
2022/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1409 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Chapter IV a
(21) The following Chapter IVa is inserted after Article 30: [...]deleted
2022/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1438 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 c – paragraph 1
1. The Union-wide quantity of allowances issued under this Chapter each year from 2026 shall decrease in a linear manner beginning in 2024. The 2024 value shall be defined as the 2024 emissions limits, calculated on the basis of the reference emissions under Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council(*) for the sectors covered by this Chapter and applying the linear reduction trajectory for all emissions within the scope of that Regulation. The quantity shall decrease each year after 2024 by a linear reduction factor of 5,15 %. For road transport, the speed of the linear reduction trajectory and the price of the emission allowances shall be determined by a number of conditions, including the availability of alternative fuel technology, the speed in deploying sufficient numbers of alternative fuel light- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as an alternative fuel infrastructure for the road transport sector and its various niches. By 1 January 2024, the Commission shall publish the Union-wide quantity of allowances for the year 2026.
2022/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1446 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 c – paragraph 2
2. The Union-wide quantity of allowances issued under this Chapter each year from 2028 shall decrease in a linear manner beginning from 2025 on the basis of the average emissions reported under this Chapter for the years 2024 to 2026. The quantity of allowances shall decrease by a linear reduction factor of 5,43 %, except if the conditions of point 1 of Annex IIIa apply, in which case, the quantity shall decrease with a linear reduction factor adjusted in accordance with the rules set out in point 2 of Annex IIIa. For road transport, the speed of the linear reduction trajectory and the price of the emission allowances shall be determined by a number of conditions, including the availability of alternative fuel technology, the speed in deploying sufficient numbers of alternative fuel light- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as an alternative fuel infrastructure for the road transport sector and its various niches By 30 June 2027, the Commission shall publish the Union-wide quantity of allowances for the year 2028 and, if required, the adjusted linear reduction factor.
2022/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1479 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 e – paragraph 2
2. From 1 January 2027, Member 2. States shall ensure that, by 30 April each year, the regulated entity surrenders a number of allowances covered by this Chapter, that is equal to the total emissions, corresponding to the quantity of fuels released for consumption pursuant to Annex III, during the preceding calendar year as verified in accordance with Articles 15 and 30f, and that those allowances are subsequently cancelled. A number of conditions, including the availability of alternative fuel technology, the speed in deploying sufficient numbers of alternative fuel light- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as an alternative fuel infrastructure for the road transport sector and its various niches shall be considered in determining the number of allowances to be surrendered.
2022/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1527 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 i – paragraph 1
By 1 January 2028, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of the provisions of this Chapter with regard to their effectiveness, administration and practical application, including on the application of the rules under Decision (EU) 2015/1814 and use of allowances of this Chapter to meet compliance obligations of the compliance entities covered by Chapters II, IIa and III. Where appropriate, the Commission shall accompany this report with a proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council to amend this Chapter. By 31 October 2031 the Commission should assess the impact of the regulation on the new emissions trading for road transport and buildings, as well as adequacy of the proposed mitigation measures, and feasibility of integrating the sectors covered by Annex III in the Emissions Trading System covering the sectors listed in annex 1 of Directive 2003/87/EC.’’;
2022/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1592 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point -1 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/757
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation applies to ships above 5 000 gross tonnage(-1a) in Article 2, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. This Regulation applies to ships with engine of above 5 000 kW power output in respect of CO2 emissions released during their voyages from their last port of call to a port of call under the jurisdiction of a Member State and from a port of call under the jurisdiction of a Member State to their next port of call, as well as within ports of call under the jurisdiction of a Member State.";
2022/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 58 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The outcomes of the Glasgow Climate Pact (12 November 2021) highlight three key points which have yet to be addressed: 1) a system for trading emissions between countries, whereby those emitting less offset those exceeding limits or in need of support so as to not do so; 2) the reporting format according to which governments must report on their decarbonisation progress in application of the transparency principle; 3) the Paris Rulebook, which sets out the rules for implementing the Paris Agreement. The Pact also sets a new objective to initiate a dialogue on a future fund to cover damages and losses resulting from climate change.
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 74 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) The increase in the price for fossil fuels maenergy prices is already disproportionally affecting vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable SMEs. The situation is also worrying for vulnerable transport users who spend a larger part of their incomes on energy and transport, who, in certain regions, particularly in rural, insular, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas, do not have access to alternative, affordable mobility and transport solutions and who may lack the financial capacity to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption.
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 81 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Therefore, a part of the revenues generated by the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC should be used to address the social impacts arising from that inclusion, for the transition to be just and inclusive, leaving no onetaking account of the particularities of individual territories and the challenges they face, leaving no one and no territory behind.
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 84 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) whereas the Member States should be encouraged to take action to minimise the territorial disadvantage – which often also translates into an economic and social disadvantage – faced by some areas in Europe, such as mountainous, rural and remote areas.
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 85 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)
(11b) whereas the price increases in the energy sector will hit mainly families and SMEs.
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 98 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) A proposal to establish a Social Climate (‘the Fund’) shouldhas therefore be establisheen put forward to provide funds to the Member States and regions of Europe to support their policies to address the social impacts of the emissions trading for buildings and road transport on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs 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.
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 110 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) For that purpose, each Member State should, with the involvement of the regional and local authorities, 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, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users the necessary resources to finance and carry out investments in energy efficiency, decarbonisation of heating and cooling, in zero- and low-emission vehicles and mobility. Secondly, they should mitigate the impact of the increase in the cost of fossil fueenergy prices, particularly the increase in energy bills, on the most vulnerable and thereby prevent energy and transport poverty during the transition period until such investments have been implemented. The Plans should have an investment component promoting the long-term solution of reduce fossil fuels reliance and could envisage other measures, including temporary direct income support to mitigate adverse income effects in the shorter term.
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 121 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) Member States, in consultation with regional and local level authorities, are best placed to design and to implement Plans that are adapted and targeted to their local, regional and national circumstances as their existing policies in the relevant areas and planned use of other relevant EU funds. In that manner, the broad diversity of situations, the specific knowledge of local and regional governments, research and innovation and industrial relations and social dialogue structures, as well as national and local traditions, can best be respected and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall support to the vulnerable.
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 125 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) Ensuring that the measures and investments are particularly targeted towards energy poor or vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs 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 transport.
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 142 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) Women are particularly affected by carbon pricing as they represent 85% of single parent 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. Economic and social action plans should be drawn up for families living below the poverty line, families with people with disabilities and single-parent families to address the social and economic hardship they face.
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 155 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) It is crucial to ensure that the Fund is consistent both with national energy and climate plans and with cohesion policy programmes with similar priorities, in order to prevent any overlap or duplication of efforts. Furthermore, there is a need for effective coordination and strategic programming in the Member States between the Fund, 2021- 2027 cohesion policy and other EU funds, particularly the Just Transition Fund and the European Social Fund Plus.
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 170 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
(31) The Commission, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the Court of Auditors and, where applicable, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) should be able to use the information and monitoring system within their competences and rights.
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 179 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
The measures and investments supported by the Fund shall benefit households, micro-enterprises, SMEs and transport users, which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas).
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 187 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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/EC. The specific objective of the Fund is to support vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs 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.
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 201 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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, including its storage;
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 275 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households, and in particular on incidence of energy poverty, on micro-enterprises, on SMEs and on transport users, comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation, taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected, particularly territories which are remote and rural;
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 282 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) where the Plan provides for measures referred to in Article 3(2), the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients, the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the Plan are expected to reduce energy and transport poverty and the vulnerability of households, micro-enterprises, SMEs and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices;
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 292 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) the arrangements for the effective monitoring and implementation of the Plan by the Member State concerned, to be carried out in constant cooperation with the regional and local authorities, in particular of the proposed milestones and targets, including indicators for the implementation of measures and investments, which, where relevant, shall be those available with the Statistical office of the European Union European Statistical Office and the European Energy Poverty Observatory as identified by Commission Recommendation 2020/156354 on energy poverty; _________________ 54 OJ L 357, 27.10.2020, p. 35.
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 312 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) reductions in the number of vulnerable households, especially households in energy poverty, of vulnerable micro-enterprises, of vulnerable SMEs and of vulnerable transport users, including in rural and remote, insular, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas, or in less developed territories, including less developed peri-urban areas.
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 328 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States may include the costs of the following measures and investments in the estimated total costs of the Plans, provided they principally benefit vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, vulnerable SMEs or vulnerable transport users and intend to:
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 348 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) grant free access to public transport or adapted tariffs for access to public transport, as well as fostering sustainable mobility on demand and shared mobility services, including in rural, insular, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas or in less developed territories, including less developed peri-urban areas;
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 386 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
The Fund shall be implemented by the Commission in directshared management in accordance with the relevant rules adopted pursuant to Article 322 TFEU, in particular Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 and Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the European Parliament and of the Council59. _________________ 59 Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget (OJ L 433I, 22.12.2020, p. 1).
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 404 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i)i. whether the Plan represents a response to the social impact on and challenges faced by vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs 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/EC, 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;
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 462 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) detailed quantitative information on the number of households in energy poverty;, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users.
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 463 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) when applicable, detailed information on progress towards the national iandicative regional objectives to reduce the number of households in energy poverty, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users;
2022/02/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 36 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
The European Parliament rejects the Commission’s proposal.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 39 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) In terms of methodology, EU legislation in recent years has increasingly involved a scientifically unacceptable merging of the topics of environmental protection and climate change. While environmental protection is concrete and measurable and, as a rule, it is possible to assign responsibilities for environmental pollution directly, climate change inevitably entails working with future-oriented modelling, which cannot take every relevant factor into account. For this reason, both questions of responsibility and issues relating to future scenarios have to remain vague. In contrast to the very concrete impacts of the measures for supposed climate protection, which jeopardise our prosperity and our way of life and thus our society, the impacts of assumed anthropogenic temperature increases are the subject of scientific dispute and therefore their extent must be discussed. As important as the discussion of climate issues is alongside environmental protection, it is therefore just as clear that the attempt to bring about a total societal and economic transformation in the name of the climate, at the expense of prosperity, freedom, jobs and social cohesion, must be stopped.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 40 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) The terms ‘zero-emission’ and ‘zero-emission vehicles’ are defined inadequately in current EU legislation as, contrary to valid physical laws, they imply zero-emission mobility, which does not exist.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 41 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 c (new)
(1c) Emissions from cars and light commercial vehicles must cover all aspects of pollutant emission, which means emissions during the manufacture of motor vehicles, the effort required to provide propulsion energy from primary energy generation to provision for the vehicle (‘well-to-wheel’ approach), the chain of effects from absorbed energy to conversion into kinetic energy (‘wheel-to- tank’ approach), further emissions during driving (especially wear and tear to tyres and brakes) and emissions during the disposal of a motor vehicle. This approach of including the entire supply chain is taken into account as a matter of course in all other sectors of EU legislation with regard to sustainability. Not to pursue this approach specifically for electric cars is quite simply a politically motivated decision.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 42 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 d (new)
(1d) Owing to the currently unscientific definitions of ‘zero-emission’ and ‘zero- emission vehicles’, which therefore cannot be used for either environmental protection policy or climate policy justifications, the fines for manufacturers referred to as an ‘excess emissions premium’ should be suspended until the Commission has submitted to the European Parliament and to the Council, as laid down in Article 7(10) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, a system for measuring emissions in cars and light commercial vehicles that is viable as it is comprehensive, verifiable and compliant with physical laws.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 43 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 e (new)
(1e) In the context of the Green Deal, the requirement to ‘leave no one behind’ should not mean that, as is euphemistically stated in recital 12 of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, entire industries and the jobs associated with them are first destroyed and the resulting social upheaval is subsequently dealt with by taking the scattergun approach and using taxpayers’ money to pay out money to millions of affected people and to organise retraining for sham jobs that do not exist. Instead, politicians must strive to keep these people in work so that they can earn a living for their families.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 44 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 f (new)
(1f) In accordance with the Treaty of Lisbon (Article 3(3) TEU), the EU works for the sustainable development of Europe based on balanced economic growth and price stability, a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress, and a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment. Scientific and technical progress should be promoted.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 45 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 g (new)
(1g) The requirements of the Treaty of Lisbon should apply to all branches of the economy and industry. Any attempt to carry out a covert paradigm shift towards a socialist planned economy at the subordinate EU legislative level, however noble the motives behind this may be (all the way up to ‘saving the planet’), in which market diversity, the interplay between supply and demand, entrepreneurial freedom and customer wishes are curtailed and unduly restricted must be resolutely opposed. This is especially true where the cost-benefit ratio is just like it is for electric cars. There is a risk that entire branches of the economy will be relocated, which will involve job losses and, at the same time, higher CO2 emissions since any additional power consumption must increase the share of fossil fuels as there will be insufficient storage technology available.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 46 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 h (new)
(1h) Politicians, or rather national and supranational institutions, should set the framework for market economy activity but should not intervene in market economy processes themselves as a rule.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 47 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 i (new)
(1i) In accordance with Article 3 TEU, companies should themselves advance scientific and technical progress, for which free enterprise and an openness to different technological ideas are absolutely essential. A one-sided focus on one technology, such as on cars with electric drives should be rejected, especially since it is already evident that this technology is not marketable without political regulations and laws.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 48 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 j (new)
(1j) In a free market economy, consumer sovereignty, which is to say the maximum possible consideration for customer wishes, and entrepreneurial freedom must be very highly valued.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 49 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 k (new)
(1k) With regard to mobility with passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, corresponding customer wishes such as range, comfort, reliability, performance, safety and aesthetics must be taken into account.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 50 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 l (new)
(1l) In recent decades, manufacturers have made considerable progress in developing environmentally friendly technologies that have improved air quality in a verifiable and measurable way, while exercising their entrepreneurial freedom.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 51 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 m (new)
(1m) In the future too, the urge to innovate that manufacturers have with the development of vehicles that particularly take into account economy, environmental protection, safety, comfort, range, availability of raw materials and the preservation of jobs should not be prevented by unilateral and excessive EU legislation.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 52 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 n (new)
(1n) The vehicle manufacturer and related supplier industries in the EU Member States are currently directly responsible for 2.6 million jobs, 915 000 of them in Germany alone, and indirectly responsible for a total of 12.6 million jobs throughout the EU1a with significant value creation, which should not be jeopardised recklessly. An analysis by the German Government in April 20201b revealed that up to 440 000 jobs in Germany alone will be at risk from the prescribed ‘structural change’ by 2030. _________________ 1aSee https://www.acea.auto/files/ACEA_Pocket _Guide_2021-2022.pdf#page=6, p. 7 1bReply by the German Government of 3 April 2020 to a parliamentary question put by the FDP, document 19/18027, p. 9, https://dserver.bundestag.de/btd/19/185/19 18518.pdf
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 53 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 o (new)
(1o) There must be no hidden agenda to eliminate individual mobility, for example by banning existing cars and light commercial vehicles while, at the same time, making it impossible to replace entire fleets with cars and light commercial vehicles that have alternative drive systems due to a lack of infrastructure, inadequate energy supply or exorbitant prices for a large number of citizens and consumers.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 54 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 p (new)
(1p) Individual mobility brings freedom and prosperity and preserves the lifestyle of many Europeans.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 55 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 q (new)
(1q) Roads, like other transport links, are the arteries of our industry, carrying the people and goods that keep our economy moving and thriving. Therefore, restrictions on individual mobility always entail a loss of prosperity, which must be avoided.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 56 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 r (new)
(1r) It cannot be a good idea to massively restrict individual mobility by banning and placing undue restrictions on existing technologies and, at the same time, promoting immature technologies that currently do not have an adequate infrastructure or corresponding energy supply, when this also cannot be compensated for by models such as car sharing or car pooling and, what is more, must be rated as an infringement of ownership rights.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 57 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 s (new)
(1s) As long as there are no suitable alternatives that, instead of increasing CO2 emissions and shifting the place of emission, meet the criteria of economic efficiency, cost effectiveness, competitiveness and customer wishes, it serves no purpose to place a massive restriction or even ban on existing technologies such as the current internal combustion engine, a technology that has so far contributed to air pollution control with astonishing innovation. Rather, the focus should be on providing the framework for improving the existing drive technology and, where appropriate, furnishing this with alternative or synthetic fuels and giving companies the opportunity to invest in completely new technologies.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 58 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 t (new)
(1t) The individual mobility of all citizens can only be ensured through adequate provision of a transport infrastructure that does not overload the energy supply, be this for cars and light commercial vehicles with internal combustion engines or for corresponding vehicles with other drive technologies.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 59 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 u (new)
(1u) In the transport sector, a one-sided technology preference that restricts individual mobility, jeopardises millions of jobs in the EU, entails a loss of prosperity and prevents potential innovations in the future must not become law.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 60 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Tackling climate and environmental and climate-related challenges and reaching the objectives of the Paris Agreement are at the core of the Communication on the “European Green Deal”23, adopted by the Commission on 11 December 2019. The necessity and value of the European Green Deal have only grown in light of the very severe effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and economic well-being of the Union’s citizensis largely ideology-driven European Green Deal has nothing to do with the COVID crisis. Any attempt to link environmental protection and climate directly to the COVID crisis is unscientific, misleading and dishonest. _________________ 23 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 63 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The European Green Deal combines a comprehensive set of mutually reinforcing measures and initiatives aimed at achievingthe assumed achievement of climate neutrality in the EU by 2050, and sets out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modernlargely runs counter to the goals of growth, prosperity, competitiveness, resource- efficientcy and competisocial justivce economy, where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. It also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union’s natural capital, and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. At the same time, this transition affects women and men differently and has a particular impact on some disadvantaged groups, such as older people, persons with disabilities and persons with a minority racial or ethnic background. It must therefore be ensured that the transition is just and inclusive, leaving no one behas it consistently disregards fundamental laws of a free market economy. A ‘transition’ to a supposedly better society is a moral valuation of politics and legislation over the head of the sovereign state, so this terminology should be rejected. In the context of the Green Deal, the requirement to ‘leave no one behind’ should not mean that, as stated euphemistically in recital 12 of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, entire industries and the jobs associated with them are first destroyed and the resulting social upheaval is subsequently dealt with by taking a scattergun approach and using taxpayers’ money to pay out money to millions of affected people and to organise retraining for jobs that do not exist. Instead, these people should be kept in work so that they can earn a livindg.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 71 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) The Union has placed itself and its citizens under pressure, with no regard for external factors and therefore recklessly and unnecessarily, by committeding to reducing the Union’s economy-wide net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 below 1990 levels in the updated nationally determined contribution submitted to the UNFCCC Secretariat on 17 December 2020.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 73 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) In Regulation (EU) [--] of the European Parliament and of the Council24 the Union hassubsequently enshrined the target of economy-wide climate neutrality by 2050 in legislation. That Regulation also establishes a binding Union domestic reduction commitment of net greenhouse gas emissions (emissions after deduction of removals) of at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030. _________________ 24Regulation (EU) […/…] of […] 2021 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law), [OJ L, …/… .].
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 78 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) AConsequently, all sectors of the economy are expected to contribute to achieving those emission reductions, including the road transport sector.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 80 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) The measures set out in this Regulation are the consequence of this ideology-based politics, according to which the measures are necessary as part of a coherent and consistent framework that is indispensable for achieving the overall objective of the Union to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 88 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) In order to achieve aA reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions of at least 55 % by 2030 compared to 1990, it is necessary to strengthenwhich has been self- imposed without regard for scientifically verifiable factors, also raises questions in relation to the reduction requirements set out in Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 for both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. A clear pathway also needs to be set for further reductions beyond 2030 to contribute to achieving the climate neutrality objective by 2050. Without ambitious action on greenhouse gas emission reductions in road transport, higher emission reductions would be needed in other sectors, including sectors where decarbonisation is more challenging. _________________ 25Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 443/2009 and (EU) No 510/2011 (OJ L 111, 25.4.2019, p. 13).
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 96 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) The strengthened CO2 emission reduction requirements should incentivise an increasing share of zero-emission vehicles being deployed on the Union market whilst providingRegulation (EU) 2019/631 lays down CO2 emission reductions for cars and light commercial vehicles. Low- emission vehicles should deliver benefits to consumers and citizens in terms of air quality and energy savings, as well as. It should be ensuringed that innovation in the automotive value chain can be maintained. Within the global context, also the EU automotive chain must be a leading actor CO2 emission reduction standards are technology neutral in reaching the on- going transition towards zero-emission mobility. The strengthened CO2 emission reduction standards are technology neutral in reaching thefleet- wide targets that they set. Describing a technology that merely relocates CO2 emissions as ‘zero-emission’ makes every effort to reduce CO2 absurd. Different technologies are and remain available to reach fleet- wide targets that they set. Different technologies are and remain available to reach the zero-emission fleet wide target. Zero-emission vehicle. In accordance with Article 7(10) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, low-emission vehicles must be defined independently of their drive system based on a comprehensive vehicle emission measurement system to be developed by the Commission as soon as possible and no later than 2023. This system must include the entire supply chain and thus take full and comprehensive account of all emissions created in the manufacture of the vehicle, the emissions cdurrently include batting driving including the emissions of the energy electric vehicles, fuel-cellthis requires and the energy source, and other hydrogen powered vehicles, and technological innovations are continuing. Zero and low-emission vehicles, which also include well performing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, can continue to play a role in the transition pathway emissions resulting from disposal. It must also highlight the corresponding changes that are to be made to other EU legal texts such as Regulation (EU) 2018/842. As things stand today, if total emissions are measured taking all factors into account, low-emission vehicles can include conventional internal combustion engines with low consumption, which are able to use synthetic or alternative fuels in addition to classic petrol and diesel, battery electric vehicles, fuel-cell or hydrogen powered vehicles and plug-in hybrids, though the Commission has yet to devise a scientifically based system for recording all of a vehicle’s emissions.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 111 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) Against that background, new strengthened CO2 emission In the interests of preduiction targets should be set for both new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for the period 2030 onwards. Those targets should be set at a level that will deliver a strong signal to accelerate the uptake of zero-emission vehicles on the Union market and to stimulate innovation in zero-emission technologies in a cost-efficient wayability and planning security, as set out in recital 15 of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, and with a view to ensuring reliability and a scientific basis, the Commission, with reference to Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, must thoroughly review the effectiveness of this Regulation and submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council with the result of the review no later than 2023. The added value of the measures taken so far in terms of competitiveness, innovation, employment and other factors in the automotive industry and related supplier industry, as stated in recitals 10 and 11 of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, must also be presented in a comprehensible and evidence-based manner.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 121 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) The targets in the revised CO2 performance standards should be accompanied by a European strategy to address the challenges posed by the scale- up of the manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and associatRegulation (EU) 2019/631, either in its current form or as revised, must not lead to the introduction of planned techonologies, as well as the need for up- and re-skilling of workers in the sector and the economic diversification and reconversion of activities. Where appropriate, financial support should be considered at the level of the EU and Member States to crowd in private investment, including via the European Social Fund Plus, the Just Transition Fund, the Innovation Fund, the Recovery and Resilience Facility and other instruments of the Multiannual Financial Framework and the Next Generation EU, in line with State aid rules. The revised environmental and energy state aid rules will enable Member States to support business to decarbonize their production processes and adopt greener technologies in the context of the New Industrial Strategymy measures that contravene the Treaty of Lisbon, more precisely Article 3(3) TEU and Articles 119, 120 and 127 TFEU. The insistence on apparently any kind of manufacturing of ‘zero-emission’ vehicles contradicts valid physical laws. Promising technologies for the future and the further improvement of existing technologies should not be prevented by unilateral and excessive EU legislation.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 135 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) The updated New Industrial Strategy26 foresees the co-creation of green and digital transition pathways in partnership with industry, public authorities, social partners and other stakeholders. In this context, a transition pathway should be developed for the mobility ecosystem to accompany the transition of the automotive value chain. The pathway should take particular heed of SMEs in the automotive supply chain, of the consultation of social partners including bySince neither the EU Member States nor the European Union have undergone a change of system since the adoption of the currently valid Treaty of Lisbon, and the Treaty of Lisbon, which has applied to both the EU Member States, and also buildthe institutions onf the European Skills Agenda with initiatives like the Pact for Skills to mobilise the private sector and other stakeholders to up-skill and re-skill Europe’s workforce in view of the green and digital transitions. The appropriate actions and incentives at European and national level to boost the affordability of zero emission vehicles should also be addressed in the pathway. The progress made on this comprehensive Union since 2009, has not been amended, it is not permissible to contradict the principle of the rule of law, which would be downright dangerous, by speaking of a supposedly necessary ‘transition’ or a ‘transition pathway for the mobility ecosystem should be monitored every two years as part of a progress report to be submitted by the Commission, looking inter alia at the progress in the deployment of zero- emission vehicles, their price developments, deployment of alternative fuels development and infrastructure roll- out as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, the potential of innovative technologies to reach climate neutral mobility, international competitiveness, investments in the automotive value chain, up-skilling and re-skilling of workers and reconversion of activities. The progress report will also build on the two-year progress reports that Member States submit under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation. The Commission should consult social partners in the preparation of the progress report, including the results in the social dialogueeven of ‘economic and societal transformations required’ (for the latter, see recital 4 of Regulation (EU) 2019/631). The Commission is obliged under Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2019/631 to submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council with the result of the review of the effectiveness of this Regulation in 2023. In this report, the Commission can make proposals for its adaptation and present the current state of innovation. Innovations in the automotive supply chain are continuing. Innovative technologies such as the production of electro-fuels with air capture, if further developed, could offer prospects for affordable climate neutrallow-emission mobility. The Commission should therefore keep track of progress in the state of innovation in the sector as part of its progress report. _________________ 26Commission Communication - Updating the 2020 New Industrial Strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery, COM(2021) 350 final of 5 May 20212023 evaluation report and future progress reports.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 154 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) Those EU fleet-wide targets are to be complemented by the necessary roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure as set out in Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council27. If, within the framework of the existing market economy as referred to in Article 3(3) TEU and in Articles 119, 120 and 127 TFEU, the demand for vehicles with alternative drive systems, whatever type of technology these may be, happens to grow due to legal requirements that reflect the political will and due to changing customer wishes and business decisions, the roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure and the corresponding security of supply must be ensured. Otherwise, political and legislative support for technologies that have not yet reached appropriate market maturity will lead to a forced reduction of vehicles due to a lack of infrastructure and/or a lack of energy supply. Corresponding EU legal texts such as Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council27 or Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council27a should be adapted accordingly. _________________ 27 Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (OJ L 307 28.10.2014, p. 1). 27aDirective (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).
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 172 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Manufacturers should be provided with sufficient flexibility in adapting their fleets over time in order to manage the transition towards zero-emission vehicles in a cost-efficient mannerwith low-emission vehicles over time, and it is therefore appropriate to maintain the approach of decreasing target levels in five-year steps.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 178 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) With the stricter EU fleet-wide targets from 2030 onwards, manufacturers will have to deploy significantly more zero-emission vehicles on the Union market. In that context, the incentive mechanism for zero- and low- emission vehicles (‘ZLEV’) would no longer serve its original purpose and would risk undermining the effectiveness of Regulation (EU) 2019/631. The ZLEV incentive mechanism should therefore be removed as of 2030. Before that date and therefore throughout this decade, the incentive mechanism for ZLEV will continue to support the deployment of vehicles with emissions from zero up to 50 g CO2/km, including battery electric vehicles, fuel-cell electric vehicles using hydrogen and well performing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. After that date, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles continue to count against the fleet-wide targets that vehicle manufacturers must meet.deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 194 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) The emission reduction effort required to achieve the EU fleet-wide targets is distributed amongst manufacturers by using a limit value curve based on the average mass of the EU fleet of new vehicles and of the manufacturer’s new vehicle fleet. While it is appropriate to maintain this mechanism, it is necessary to prevent that with the stricter EU fleet-wide targets, the specific emission target for a manufacturer would become negative. For that reason, it is necessary to clarify that where such a result occurs, the specific emission target should be set to 0 g CO2/kmThe fleet-wide targets laid down in Regulation (EU) 2019/631 and the associated system of comprehensive vehicle emission measurement must be reviewed by the Commission by 2023, in accordance with Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 196 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) In order to ensure a fair distribution of the reduction effort, the two limit value curves for lighter and heavier light commercial vehicles should be adjusted to reflect the strengthened CO2 reduction targets.deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 207 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) In order to ensure legal clarity and consistency with current practice, it is appropriate to clarify that the adjustments of the M0 and TM0 values should be done by way of amendments to Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/631 instead of providing for an act supplementing that Regulation.deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 209 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) The progress made under Regulation (EU) 2019/631 towards achieving the reduction objectives set for 2030 and beyond should be reviewed in 2026. For this review, all aspects considered in the two yearly reporting should be considered3, in accordance with Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 216 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) The possibility to assign the revenue from the excess emission premiums to a specific fund or relevant programme has been evaluated as required pursuant to Article 15(5) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, with the conclusion that this would significantly increase the administrative burden, while not directly benefit the automotive sector in its transition. Revenue from the excess emission premiums is therefore to continue to be considered as revenue for the general budget of the Union in accordance with Article 8(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631.deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 222 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) In order to ensure that the calculation of the specific emission targets for manufacturers responsible for the CO2 emissions of multi-stage light commercial vehicles can be adjusted to take into account changes in procedure for determining the CO2 emissions and mass of such vehicles, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending, where necessary, the calculation formulae set out in Part B of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/631. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 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.deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 229 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point -a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(-a) the following paragraph is inserted: ‘(3a) In accordance with Article 7(10) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, low-emission vehicles must be defined independently of their drive system. Accordingly, as soon as possible and no later than 2023, the Commission must develop a comprehensive vehicle emission measurement system. This system must include the entire supply chain and thus take full and comprehensive account of all emissions created in the manufacture of the vehicle, the emissions during driving including the emissions of the energy this requires and the energy source and fuel-independent emissions such as wear and tear to brakes and tyres, and the emissions resulting from disposal. It must also highlight the corresponding changes that are to be made to other EU legal texts such as Regulation (EU) 2018/842. As things stand today, if total emissions are measured transparently taking all factors into account, low-emission vehicles can include conventional internal combustion engines with low consumption, which are able to use synthetic or alternative fuels in addition to classic petrol and diesel, battery electric vehicles, fuel-cell or hydrogen powered vehicles and plug-in hybrids, though a scientifically based system for recording all the emissions of a vehicle has yet to be devised by the Commission.’
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 250 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5
(a) paragraph 5 is amended as follows: (i) in point (a), the figure “37,5 %” is replaced by ‘55 %’, (ii) in point (b), the figure “31 %” is replaced by ‘50 %’,deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 255 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point i
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point a
(i) in point (a), the figure “37,5 %” is replaced by ‘545 %’,
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 266 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point ii
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point b
(ii) in point (b), the figure “31 %” is replaced by ‘540 %’,
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 269 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5 a (new)
(b) the following paragraph 5a is inserted: ‘(5a) From 1 January 2035, the following EU fleet-wide targets shall apply: (a) (a) for the average emissions of the new passenger car fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 100 % reduction of the target in 2021 determined in accordance with Part A, point 6.1.3, of Annex I; (b) (b) for the average emissions of the new light commercial vehicles fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 100 % reduction of the target in 2021 determined in accordance with Part B, point 6.1.3, of Annex I.’deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 280 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5 a (new) – point a
(a) for the average emissions of the new passenger carlight commercial vehicles fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 100 % 70% reduction of the target in 2021 determined in accordance with Part AB, point 6.1.32, of Annex I;.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 284 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5 a a (new)
5aa. From 1 January 2040, the following EU fleet-targets shall apply: (a) for the average emissions of the new light commercial vehicles fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 100% reduction of the target in 2021 determined in accordance with Part B, point 6.1.2, of Annex I.’,
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 287 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 6
(c) in paragraph 6, the words “From 1 January 2025,” are replaced by ‘From 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029,’,deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 294 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 6
(c) paragraph 6 is replaced by the following: ‘(6) From 1 January 2025, a zero- and low- emission vehicles’ benchmark equal to a 15 % share of the respective fleets of new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles shall apply in accordance with points 6.3 of Parts A and B of Annex I, respectively .’ Or. de (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02019R0631- 20211202&qid=1642601095382&from=EN)
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 298 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d Regulation (EU) 2019/631
(d) paragraph 7 is deleted;
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 303 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 7
(d) in paragraph 7 is deleted; (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02019R0631-, the introductory part is replaced by the following: ‘(7) From 1 January 2030, the following low-emission vehicles’ benchmarks shall apply in accordance with points 6.3 of Parts A and B of Annex I, respectively:’ Or. de 20211202&qid=1642604086156&from=EN)
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 305 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 7 a (new)
(da) the following paragraph is added: ‘7a. No later than 2028, the comprehensive, harmonised system for measuring emissions from cars and light commercial vehicles, which is to be devised by the Commission in accordance with Article 7(10) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, shall be used to review the extent to which the CO2 emission reduction targets should be adapted from 2030, taking account of the technologies available at that time.’
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 308 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) category N1 as defined in Article 4(1), point (b)(i), of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 and falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 (‘light commercial vehicles’), which are registered in the Union for the first time and which have not previously been registered outside the Union (‘new light commercial vehicles’); in the case of zerolow- emission vehicles of category N with a reference mass exceeding 2 610 kg or 2 840 kg, as the case may be, they shall, from 1 January 2025, for the purposes of this Regulation and without prejudice to Regulation (EU) 2018/858 and Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, be counted as light commercial vehicles falling within the scope of this Regulation if the excess reference mass is due only to the mass of the energy storage system.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 309 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 2 – paragraph 4
(ba) paragraph 4 is deleted;
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 317 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m
(m) ‘zero- and ba) point (m) is replaced by the following: (m) ‘low-emission vehicle’ means a passenger car or a light commercial vehicle with tailpipe emissions from zero up to 50 g CO2/km, as determined in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1151; (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02019R0631-using the comprehensive emission measurement system to be developed by the Commission no later than 2023, in accordance with Article 1(3a); Or. de 20211202&qid=1642604086156&from=EN)
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 318 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) the following point is inserted: ‘(ba) sustainable and/or advanced renewable fuel’ means fuels that meet the sustainability requirements set out in Directive (EU) 2018/2001.’;
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 342 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(4a) in Article 6, the following paragraph is inserted: ‘The pool may include - the category of vehicles registered as M1 and N1 for the same manufacturer; - the category of vehicles registered as M1 for two or more manufacturers; - the category of vehicles registered as N1 for two or more manufacturers; - the category of vehicles registered as M1 and N1 for two or more manufacturers.’
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 343 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 - point a a (new)
(aa) the following paragraph is inserted: ‘6aa. Upon application by a manufacturer, CO2 savings deriving from the use of sustainable and/or advanced renewable fuels shall be considered. 2. The total contribution of those savings may be up to [xx] g CO2/km. 3. Within three months from the notification under Article 7(4), the manufacturer shall notify to the Commission: (a) the amount and the type of sustainable and/or advanced renewable fuel provided by a fuel supplier in a specific Member State and related to the average lifetime fuel consumption of the vehicles; (b) that the amount referred to in point (a) is additional to the obligations set by Directive (EU) 2018/2001 for the fuel supplier in the specific Member State; (c) the CO2 savings resulting from the supply of the amount of fuel in point (a) calculated following the procedures laid down in Directive (EU) 2018/2001. (d) that the vehicles referred to in point (a) are technically compatible with the use of the type of sustainable and/or advanced renewable fuel in accordance with Regulation (EC) 715/2007; (e)that the information referred to in points (a) to (d) have also been notified to the competent authority in the specific Member State according to Article 7(6).’
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 345 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 - point a a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 7 – paragraph 10 a (new)
(aa) the following paragraph is inserted: ‘10a. In addition to the criteria laid down in Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, electric cars should only be considered sustainable if they have replaceable batteries.’
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 347 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The excess emissions premium under paragraph 1 shall be calculated using the following formula: (5b) in Article 8, the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘The excess emissions premium under paragraph 1, which has so far been calculated using the formula of (Excess emissions x EUR 95) x number of newly registered vehicles, shall be suspended until, in accordance with Article 1(3)(a), the Commission has developed a comprehensive vehicle emission measurement system. This system must take full and comprehensive account of all emissions created in the manufacture of the vehicle, the emissions during driving including the emissions of the energy this requires and the energy source and fuel-independent emissions such as wear and tear to brakes and tyres, and the emissions resulting from disposal. It must also highlight the corresponding changes that are to be made to other EU legal texts such as Regulation (EU) 2018/842.’ Or. de (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02019R0631- 20211202&from=EN)
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 359 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) in Article 10(2), the first sentence is replaced by the following: ‘‘A derogation applied for under paragraph 1 may be granted from the specific emission targets applicable until and including calendar year 2029.’;’deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 360 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 10 – paragraph 2
(6) in Article 10(2), the first sentence is replaced by the following: ‘A derogation applied for under paragraph 1 may be granted from the specific emission targets applicable until and including calendar year 2029.’;deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 369 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
(6a) in Article 11(1), the third sentence is replaced by the following: The total contribution of those technologies to reducing the average specific emissions of CO2 of a manufacturer may be up to 720 g CO2/km. (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02019R0631-20211202)’ Or. de
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 374 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. T(6a) Article 12(1) is replaced by the following: ‘1. In accordance with Article 7(10) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631 and Article 1(3)(a), low-emission vehicles shall be defined independently of their drive systems. Correspondingly, by 2023 at the latest the Commission must develop a comprehensive vehicle emission measurement system which covers the entire supply chain and which encompasses all aspects of pollutant emission, or in other words emissions during the manufacture of vehicles, effort required to provide drive energy from primary energy production through to supply to the vehicle (‘well-to-wheel’ approach), the causal loop of energy absorbed up to conversion into kinetic energy (‘wheel-to-tank’ approach), additional emissions during driving (including tyre abrasion, brake dust) and emissions during the disposal of a vehicle. All fuels must be treated equally in this connection, including synthetic and alternative fuels. Where appropriate, the Commission may at the same time put forward proposals for an offsetting system. Until the introduction of a new system, the Commission shall monitor and assess the real-world representativeness of the CO2 emissions and fuel or energy consumption values determined pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007. Furthermore, the Commission shall regularly collect data on the real-world CO2 emissions and fuel or energy consumption of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles using on-board fuel and/or energy consumption monitoring devices, starting with new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles registered in 2021. The Commission shall ensure that the public is informed of how that real-world representativeness evolves over time. 20211202&lang1=EN&from=EN&lang3=choose&lang2=choose&_csrf=4b5531ea-b401-’ Or. de (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02019R0631- 40d2-a098-8a500c53295d)
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 386 #

2021/0197(COD)

By 31 December 2025, and every two years thereafter, the Commission shall report on the progress towards zero emission road mobility2023 at the latest, pursuant to Article 1(3)(a) of this Regulation based on Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, the Commission shall develop a vehicle emission measurement system which covers the entire supply chain and which comprehensively and fully addresses all emissions generated during manufacture of the vehicle, emissions during driving including emissions associated with the necessary energy and the source of energy, and fuel- independent emissions such as brake dust and tyre abrasion as well as emissions generated during disposal, and which highlights the amendments that must be made in this connection to other EU legislative texts, such as Regulation (EU) 2018/842. Hereinafter, by 31 December 2025, and every two years thereafter, the Commission shall report on compliance with the stipulated emission reduction targets in the field of road mobility, incorporating any amendments made to this Regulation until that date. The report shall in particular monitor and assess the need for possible additional measures to facilitate the transition, including through financial means.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 392 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 14a – paragraph 1
By 31 December 2025, and every two years thereafter, the Commission shall report on the progress towards zero emissionclimate neutral road mobility. The report shall in particular monitor and assess the need for possible additional measures to facilitate the transition, including through financial means.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 398 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
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. ThiFactors includes the deployment the following: a) the cost of zero- and low-emission vehicles b) consumer take-up of zero- and low- emission vehicles, c) the specific characteristics of light commercial vehicles d) progress in achieving the targets for thea sufficient roll- out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure including, but not limited to, progress in achieving the targets as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, and the Energy Performance of Building Directive, e) the potential contribution of innovation technologies and sustainable alternative fuels, including synthetic fuels, to reach climate neutral mobility, 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.;f) the functioning of the incentive mechanism for zero- and low-emission vehicles, g) impact on consumers, particularly those on low and medium incomes, h) progress in social dialogue as well as aspects to further facilitate an economically viable and socially fair transition, taking into account employment and competitiveness, towards affordable climate neutral road mobility. For each of the factors listed above, the Commission shall issue an assessment of its effectiveness, taking into account expected progress, in enabling the 2030 and 2035 fleet average CO2 targets to be met.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 418 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point -a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 15 – paragraph – -1 (new)
(-a) The following paragraph is inserted: ‘(-1) Pursuant to Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, the Commission shall, in 2023, thoroughly review the effectiveness of this Regulation and submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council with the result of the review. In accordance with Article 7(10) of Regulation (EU) 2019/613, and in the interest of predictability, transparency and planning security, by 2023 the Commission shall be obliged to develop a new vehicle emission measurement system intended to create a new incentive system for the manufacture of environmentally friendly yet powerful cars and light commercial vehicles which reflects the actual emissions of cars and light commercial vehicles, which takes due account of reference values such as the weight of a vehicle, and which assesses all drive systems currently available in a fair and transparent manner in respect of their environmental impact and thus creates a level playing field for the development of different drive systems, with due regard for cost- effectiveness, competitiveness and environmental protection. This new incentive system shall form part of the 2023 report. At the same time, the added value of measures to date in terms of investment costs, marketability, global competition and, in particular, changes in employment figures in the automotive and supplier industries, which was assumed in recitals 10 and 11 of Regulation (EU) 2019/631 but is not yet verifiable through research, should be shown in a transparent and evidence-based manner.’
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 427 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The report shall, where appropriate, be accompanied by a proposal for amending this Regulation. by introducing EU fleet-wide targets for passenger cars from 1 January 2035 and from 1 January 2040 as appropriate.’
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 429 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
(aa) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: In the report referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall consider, inter alia, the real-world representativeness of the CO2 emission and fuel or energy consumption values determined pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007; the deployment on the Union market of zero- and low-emission vehicles, in particular with respect to light commercial vehicles; the roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure reported under Directive 2014/94/EU Regulation (xxx) of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, including their financing; the implementation of Directive 2010/31/EU on the Energy Performance of buildings and its foreseen review; the potential contribution of the use of synthetic and advanced alternative fuels produced with renewable energy to emissions reductions; the CO2 emissions reduction actually observed at the existing fleet level; the functioning of the incentive mechanism for zero- and low-emission vehicles; the potential effects of the transitional measure set out in point 6.3 of Part A of Annex I; the impact of this Regulation on consumers, particularly on those on low and medium incomes; as well as aspects to further facilitate an economically viable and socially fair transition towards clean, competitive and affordable mobility in the Union.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 431 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 15 – paragraph 2
(aa) Article 15(2) is replaced by the following: ‘2. In the report referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall consider, inter alia, the real-world representativeness of the CO2 emission and fuel or energy consumption values determined pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007; the deployment on the Union market of zero- and low- emission vehicles, in particular with respect to light commercial vehicles; the roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure reported under Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council(2), including their financing; the potential contribution of the use of synthetic and advanced alternative fuels produced with renewable energy to emissions reductions; the CO2 emissions reduction actually observed at the existing fleet level; the functioning of the incentive mechanism for zero- and low-emission vehicles; the potential effects of the transitional measure set out in point 6.3 of Part A of Annex I; the impact of this Regulation on consumers, particularly on those on low and medium incomes; as well as aspects to further facilitate an economically viable and socially fair transition towards clean, competitive and affordable mobility in the Union. The Commission shall, in that report, also identify a clear pathway for further CO2 emissions reductions for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles beyond 2030 in order to significantly contribute to achieving the long-term goal of the Paris Agreement. (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02019R0631- 20211202&lang1=EN&from=EN&lang3=choose&lang2=choose&_csrf=4b5531ea-b401-’ Or. de 40d2-a098-8a500c53295d)
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 439 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 15 – paragraphs 3 and 5
(b) paragraphs 23 to 5 are deleted,
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 441 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 15 – paragraph 3
(b) paragraphs 2 to 5 are 3 is deleted,.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 443 #
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 451 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I– paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1
(a) in point 6.1, the heading is replaced by the following: ‘EU fleet-wide targets for 2025 onwards’,’deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 452 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1
(a) in point 6.1, the heading is replaced by the following: ‘EU fleet-wide targets for 2025 onwards’deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 453 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1
EU fleet-wide targets for 2025 onwards’,deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 464 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1.2
(b) in point 6.1.2, the heading is replaced by the following: ‘EU fleet-wide target for 2030 to 2034’deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 467 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1.2
(b) in point 6.1.2, the heading is replaced by the following: ‘EU fleet-wide target for 2030 to 2034’deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 469 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1.2
EU fleet-wide target for 2030 to 2034deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 475 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1.3
(c) the following point 6.1.3 is added: ‘6.1.3 EU fleet-wide target for 2035 onwards EU fleet-wide target2035 = EU fleet-wide target2021 · (1 – reduction factor2035) where: EU fleet-wide target2021 is as defined in point 6.0; reduction factor2035 is as defined in Article 1(5a), point (a).’deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 477 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1.3
(c) the following point 6.1.3 is added: ‘6.1.3. EU fleet-wide target for 2035 onwards EU fleet-wide target2035 = EU fleet-wide target2021– * (1 – reduction factor2035) where: EU fleet-wide target2021 is as defined in point 6.0; Reduction factor2035 is as defined in Article 1(5a), point (a).’deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 483 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1.3
6.1.3. EU fleet-wide target for 2035 onwards EU fleet-wide target2035 = EU fleet-wide target2021– * (1 – reduction factor2035) where: EU fleet-wide target2021 is as defined in point 6.0; Reduction factor2035 is as defined in Article 1(5a), point (a).deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 487 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1.3
EU fleet-wide target2035 = EU fleet-wide target2021– * (1 – reduction factor2035)deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 489 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1.3
EU fleet-wide target2021 is as defined in point 6.0;deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 490 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.1.3
Reduction factor2035 is as defined in Article 1(5a), point (a).deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 492 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.2
(d) in point 6.2 the heading is replaced by the following: ‘Specific emissions reference targets’deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 497 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex 1 – Part A – point 6.2.2
(e) point 6.2.2 is deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 501 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.3
[...]deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 519 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.3.1 – subparagraph 4
ZLEVspecific = ( ( 1 (specific emissions of CO250 )) ∙ 1,85 ∙ 0,7 CO2 ·0,750))·1,85
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 533 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.3.2
6.3.2 Specific emissions targets for 2030 to 2034
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 545 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part A – point 6.3.3
6.3.3 Specific emissions targets for 2035 onwards Specific emissions target = EU fleet-wide target2035 + a2035 · (TM-TM0) Where, EU fleet-wide target2035 is as determined in accordance with point 6.1.3; a2035 is where, a2021 is as defined in point 6.2.1 average emissions2021 is as defined in point 6.2.1 TM is as defined in point 6.2.1 TM0 is as defined in point 6.2.1 ___________________ * The share of zero- and low-emission vehicles in the new passenger car fleet of a Member State in 2017 is calculated as the total number of new zero- and low- emission vehicles registered in 2017 divided by the total number of new passenger cars registered in the same year.;deleted 𝑎2021 ∙ 𝐸𝑈 𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑒𝑡 ― 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑡2035 𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠2021
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 553 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B
[...]deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 574 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c – introductory part
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.1.3
(c) the following point 6.1.3 isand 6.1.4 are added:
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 576 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.1.3
6.1.3. The EU fleet-wide targets for 2035 onwardsto 2039 EU fleet-wide target2035 = EU fleet-wide target 2021· (1– reduction factor2035) where: EU fleet-wide target2021 is as defined in point 6.0; Reduction factor2035 is as defined in Article 1(5a), point (b).
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 580 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.1.3 a (new)
(ca) The following point is inserted: ‘6.1.3 a. The EU fleet-wide target for 2040 onwards EU fleet-wide target2040 = EU fleet-wide target2021· (1– reduction factor2040) where: EU fleet-wide target2021 is as defined in point 6.0; Reduction factor2040 is as defined in Article 1(5b), point (a).’
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 591 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.2.2
EU fleet-wide target2030 is as determined in accordance with point 6.1.3; 2; α is a2030 where the average test mass of a manufacturer's new light commercial vehicles is equal to or lower than TM0 determined in accordance with point (d) of Article 14(1) and a2021 where the average test mass of a manufacturer's new light commercial vehicles is higher than TM0 determined in accordance with point (d) of Article 14(1); where: a2030 is a2021 · EU fleet-wide target2030 / Average emissions2021 a2021 is as defined in point 6.2.1; average emissions2021 is as defined in point 6.2.1; TM is as defined in point 6.2.1; TM0 is as defined in point 6.2.1.
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 592 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.2.2
α is a2030,L where the average test mass of a manufacturer’s new light commercial vehicles is equal to or lower than TM0, and a2030,H where the average test mass of a manufacturer’s new light commercial vehicles is higher than TM0;deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 595 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.2.2
where: a2030,L is a2030,H is average emissions2021 is as defined in point 6.2.1 TM is as defined in point 6.2.1 TM0 is as defined in point 6.2.1deleted 𝑎2021 ∙ 𝐸𝑈 𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑒𝑡 ― 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑡2030 𝐴𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠2021 𝑎2021.𝐸𝑈 𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑒𝑡 ― 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑡2030 𝐸𝑈 𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑒𝑡 ― 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑡2025
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 596 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part B – point 6.2.2
a𝑎2030,L is a2030,H is average emissions2021 is as defined in point 6.2.1 TM is as defined in point 6.2.1 TM0 is as defined in point 6.2.121 ∙ 𝐸𝑈 𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑒𝑡 ― 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑡2030 deleted 𝐴𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠2021 𝑎2021.𝐸𝑈 𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑒𝑡 ― 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑡2030 𝐸𝑈 𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑒𝑡 ― 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑡2025
2022/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 5 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A
A. whereas EU fishing, aquaculture and processing sectors subscribe to the highest standards of environmental and social sustainability throughout the entire value chain, including labour rights and animal health and welfare, and provide high-quality seafood products, thus playing a fundamental role in food security and nutritional wellbeing to an ever increasing population; whereas by restricting fishing, a number of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and two pillars of the CFP, namely social and economic sustainability, are jeopardised;
2021/01/27
Committee: PECH
Amendment 15 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B
B. whereas EU fishers and fish farmers play an essential role across the Union in safeguarding territorial identity, cultural traditions, food security, jobs and incomes and must continue providing social and economic support to many coastal , riparian, island, inland and lakeside communities;
2021/01/27
Committee: PECH
Amendment 50 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that managing protected marine areas in a manner consistent with the needs of the fishers who traditionally operate in the areas concerned is more efficient and brings benefits for biodiversity;
2021/01/27
Committee: PECH
Amendment 54 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Emphasises the importance of managing MPAs on the basis of integrated policies which focus on both the sea and coastlines, monitoring areas of particular natural importance or interest and, at the same time, protecting and safeguarding in a sustainable manner the economic and social fabric of the territories in question;
2021/01/27
Committee: PECH
Amendment 74 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that strengthening and efficiently implementing existing closed areas or, where necessary, stepping up checks in those areas, would be much more efficient and meaningful;
2021/01/27
Committee: PECH
Amendment 103 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance of proper and inclusive spatial planning, which takes sufficiently into account the sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture, giving priority to the most vulnerable and socially disadvantaged and pointing to the need for allocating space to existing and new fishing grounds and aquaculture farms;
2021/01/27
Committee: PECH
Amendment 127 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
11. Expresses its deep regret over the obvious discriminatory treatment of fisheries compared to that of agriculture; welcomes the fact the proposed strategy outlines that ‘the progress towards the targets will be under constant review, and adjustment if needed, to mitigate against undue impact on biodiversity, food security and farmers’ competitiveness’; notes, however, that this sentence, which is a necessary safety net, is clearly discriminatory since it fails to mention fishers and aquaculture producers; notes, further, that individual operators have suffered discriminatory treatment compared to that of farmers as regards access to specific forms of financial support;
2021/01/27
Committee: PECH
Amendment 136 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
12. Strongly denounces the excessive focus on fishing and its connection with the failure to achieve the good ecological status in marine ecosystems and the lack of consideration given to other sources of pressure and degradation, such as oil, gas, dredging or shipping, the impact of activities on land and, not least, the rise in water temperatures, all of which impose stresses on ecosystems and fish stocks;
2021/01/27
Committee: PECH
Amendment 152 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that gears and techniques should not be demonised; recalls that bottom trawling can also enhance biodiversity in certain sandy seabeds and that it is one of the most common and most regulated fishing gears in Europe; stresses that it is the only viable way to catch many key species that we eat, such as all demersal species, catches of which are regulated at EU level, and that almost all of them are fished at MSY levels and that many of them are Marine Stewardship Council certified;
2021/01/27
Committee: PECH
Amendment 158 #

2020/2273(INI)

15. Highlights the need to simplify administrative procedures on aquaculture and fishing activities, especially when in Natura 2000 areas, with a view to ensuring that no additional costs and administrative burdens are imposed on fishing undertakings, and asks the Commission to update its guidance on ‘Aquaculture and Natura 2000 areas’;
2021/01/27
Committee: PECH
Amendment 173 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses the importance of adequate funding through the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and aquaculture policy in order to achieve the EU’s goals on biodiversity and ensure that the financial burden does not fall on fishers;
2021/01/27
Committee: PECH
Amendment 176 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls for EU funding for the fishing industry to be used to improve the resilience and economic stability of fishing enterprises, in particular traditional coastal fleets and small-scale fishers, by providing better access to credit, micro-financing, insurance and investment; emphasises the need to ensure that individual Member States are able to decide on the percentage of EU funding to be used for that purpose;
2021/01/27
Committee: PECH
Amendment 177 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Points out that the key objectives of the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 are also valid for agreements with third countries and that partnership agreements of this kind should therefore be revised accordingly;
2021/01/27
Committee: PECH
Amendment 195 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 23
23. Emphasises the importance of ensuring an adequate and fair income to fishers and farmers, as well as a level playing field with imported food; points out that stricter standards on the traceability of fishery products could help to achieve that aim;
2021/01/27
Committee: PECH
Amendment 2 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6
— having regard to Article 13 of the TFEU, which stipulates that, in formulating and implementing the Union’s policies, the Union and the Member States shall, since animals are sentient beings, pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals,
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 7 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
— having regard to the resolution of 12 December 2012 on the protection of animals during transport,
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 16 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
— having regard to the significant progress on animal welfare made by all of the sectors involved in this report in recent decades,
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 17 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 b (new)
— having regard to the fact that the EU regulations and standards on animal welfare are the highest in the world, thanks to the efforts of our breeders, transporters and civil society,
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 19 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas the Committee of Inquiry started work on 23 September 2020, setting out the methodology for its work consisting of public hearings, consultations of experts, requests for data, evidence and research, which have not yet been concluded at the time of writing this report;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 27 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas, therefore, the Commission and the Member States should commit to defending the strict application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, not only within the Union but also outside it;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 44 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas a number of justifiable reasons exist for the movement of live animals, including marketing, fattening, slaughter, rearing and breeding;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 56 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J
J. whereas every year millions of animals are transported over long distances within and between Member States and from and to third countries;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 60 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas the disappearance of local slaughterhouses prevents farmers from selling meat directly within their territory and this is one of the reasons for longer journey times; whereas this is a challenge that the Union and the Member States must tackle;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 61 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas every year millions of live animals are transported within Member States and to third countries over long distances for breeding, rearing, further fattening and slaughter;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 64 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas slaughtering animals as close as possible to where they are reared allows farmers to promote their own agricultural products and is likely to ensure greater animal welfare;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 65 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas EU citizens are increasingly keen to see compliance with animal welfare standards, especially in live animal transports;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 71 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J d (new)
Jd. whereas slaughtering animals closer to their breeding place can improve animal welfare by limiting journey times;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 73 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J e (new)
Je. whereas the disappearance of local slaughterhouses, which is a factor in longer journey times, is an issue that the Union and the Member States must address;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 87 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas the Commission must ensure that all Member States correctly apply EU legislation on animal transport, not only to ensure animal welfare but also to avoid unfair competition;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 90 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas imports of animals into the EU often lead to unfair practices against our breeders as a result of insufficient animal welfare rules;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 98 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas strict checks on animal transport from third countries can reduce unfair competition at the expense of EU producers and encourage third countries to improve their animal transport standards;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 100 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas EU rules and standards on animal welfare are the highest in the world, thanks to the significant progress made and the efforts of our breeders, transporters and civil society;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 107 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K c (new)
Kc. whereas it is important to support our livestock sectors, preventing loss of market share;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 111 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K e (new)
Ke. whereas complying with animal welfare principles improves the quality of meat products;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 117 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that transport is, if it does not comply with the conditions laid down in the regulations and the provisions adopted by the Member States, transport can be stressful for animals and can have a potential impact on their health and welfare;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 134 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that in the Council conclusions of 16 December 2019 on animal welfare, all Member States recognised the challenges that long- distance transport implies for animal welfare, the shortcomings and inconsistencies in enforcing the rules and the need for better rule enforcement, as well as the need to review and update the current legislation;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 135 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recalls, in this respect, that Article 1(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 allows Member States to adopt stricter national measures aimed at improving the welfare of animals during transport taking place entirely within their territory or during sea transport departing from their territory;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 140 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the Commission, in its 2011 report on the impact of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, identified the enforcement of the regulation as a major challenge, partly because of differences in the interpretatransposition of the requirements and partly because of the lack of controls by the Member States;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 147 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 does not fullyshould be updated, takeing into account the research and testing activities carried out on transport based on the different transport needs of animals, according to species, age, size and physical condition, or specific feeding and watering requirements;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 165 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Concludes that manysome of the problems in animal transport originate from unclear requirements and the lack of clear definitions in the current regulation, leaving room for unevdifferent application of the rules and for increased risks for animals, and for unfair competition among operators in the sector, leaving companies which abide by the rules facing unfair competition from those which do not;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 172 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Emphasises the need for a harmonised EU sanctions system in order to ensure that sanctions are effective, proportionate and dissuasive, and that they take account of repeat offences, even where committed in different Member States;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 182 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the need to guarantee equal treatment of animals regardless of their commercial value and to ensure the best transport conditions at all times;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 197 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls attention to the numerous reports and information from citizens, NGOs and audit reports on animal welfare problems during transport and non- compliance with the regulation, in particular concerning long journeys and transport from and to third countries, in some cases compromising the European Union’s obligation to ensure the protection of animal welfare during transport;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 203 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Takes good note of the information provided by NGOs regarding the complaints lodged with the Commission on the alleged failure to comply with Regulation (EC) No 1/2005; takes note of their conclusions of systematicome breaches of the regulation;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 215 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Acknowledges the letters sent by the Commission, in the framework of the Farm to Fork strategy, asking Member States to ensure immediate and full compliance with EU requirements, including on animal welfare during transport, and expressing its determination to take legal action in the event of systematic non-compliance; notes that no infringements proceedings have been opened by the Commission against any Member State;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 225 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the most frequently documented violations are linked to the lack of headroom, animals being unfit for transport, overcrowding, transport during extreme temperatures and journey durationfailure to comply with the Regulation; notes the need to set up a European IT system to improve the collection and monitoring of transport data;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 234 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Notes the need to improve the transport of species that are not adequately covered by Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, such as poultry and rabbits, as well as fish and shellfish;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 235 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Notes the need to improve: - the checking of journey logs; - the application and proportionality of sanctions; - the training of drivers and companies; - the certification process for means of transport by road and livestock vessels, so that means of transport that cannot offer good transport conditions are refused certification;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 237 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that the space allowances as defined in the regulation create room for different interpretations by the competent authorities and transporters, in particular when adaptations are needed to take account of meteorological conditions and journey timesmeans of transport must comply with the regulation with regard to space allowances and ventilation conditions, which must be sufficient to ensure the welfare of the animals during transport; stresses that overcrowding is particularly harmful for animals when combined with inadequate ventilation;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 241 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises that unclear requirements for headroom often lead to situations where animals are not able to stand in their natural position, underminit is in the absolute interest of sellers, transporters and buyers to ensure that all animal welfare requirements are met during transport, including the objective of protecting animals during transportadroom and correct loading and unloading procedures, to ensure that animals arrive at their destination in the best possible condition;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 242 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Recognises that faults have been reported in the loading of animals without observing the requirements for their separation in accordance with age, size and whether they have horns;deleted
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 254 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Takes note of several reports of incorrect handling by some operators during animal loading and unloading, causing unnecessary stress and suffering; stresses that proper animal handling results in shorter loading and unloading times, reduced weight loss, fewer injuries and wounds and, ultimately, better meat quality;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 257 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Finds that inadequate partitions in road vehicles constitute a common violation of the Animal Transport Regulation and have the potential to causet is necessary to establish suitable funding and support for transport modernisation, with appropriate technology to load, transport and unload animals in complete safety, including for humans, without causing accidents and injuries to animals;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 265 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that according to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, the farmer, the driver and transport companies share equal responsibility for assessing whether animals are fit for transport; notes that the most common breaches in this respect concern the transport of pregnant animals, animals more than 90 % of the way through gestation, which sometimes give birth on board, downers (with physiological weakness and/or wounds or a pathological condition), and animals with wounds or prolapses, and that these are the result of no or inadequate checks at the time of departure; believes, therefore, that it is necessary to ensure strict checks and full compliance with the regulation at the time of departure to avoid such breaches;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 275 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Local slaughterhouses, mobile slaughterhouses and slaughter systems
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 279 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Regrets the significant economic challenges faced by small local slaughterhouses; regrets, in particular, that slaughterhouses are being restructured and their number reduced;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 280 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 d (new)
16d. Notes that the disappearance of local slaughterhouses, which is a factor in longer journey times, is an issue that the Union and the Member States must address; stresses the importance of setting up funding mechanisms to ensure the development and economic viability of local slaughterhouses;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 282 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 f (new)
16f. Calls for all animals to be stunned before slaughter, without exception;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 285 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 i (new)
16i. Regrets the fact that slaughterhouse workers still do not receive sufficient vocational training to reduce the suffering of animals; regrets, furthermore, the relentless pace demanded of slaughterhouse workers, which sometimes endangers their health and causes additional animal suffering;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 290 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Is very concerned about the number of reports of inappropriate vehicles being used to transport live animals, whether by land or by sea, and recognises the majornotes the differences between the Member States in interpreting and enforcing the regulation, as far as the approval of the means of transport is concerned;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 296 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Points out with concern that the inspection and certification procedures for livestock vessels are not harmonised and lack mandatory inspection criteria, which is aggravated by the fact that the results of these procedures are not communicated between Member States, leading to the real possibility of a vessel that has been rejected in one Member State being approved in another; notes that in some cases there is evidence that the authorities in some Member States have approved and/or permitted the use of vessels which do not comply with the EU rules on animal welfare;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 299 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Takes note of the Commission’s findings that, with some exceptions, the systems in place for livestock vessel approval are insufficient to minimise the risks, mainly because the majority of the competent authorities inspecting livestock vessels do not have adequate procedures, or access to specific technical expertise, to verify vessels’ systems for water pumpsloading ramps and cutting chutes, water pumps, watering, feeding, ventilation and drainage of animal waste, all of which are critical for animal welfare during a journey on a livestock vessel;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 304 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to develop, together with the European Maritime Safety Agency, a European Union database of inspections of sea vessels, aimed at establishing a common register of checkRecognises the importance of developing a European Union IT system made up of a central database and an app for mobile devices, allowing entry of all data on transport, the suitability of means of road or sea transport, a census of authorised transporters and certificates of suitability in the European Union, breaches of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 and any sanctions imposed by the authorities, in order to allow the traffic control authorities to perform transport checks in real time, without having to stop vehicles where everything is in order, and inspections of sea vessels to allow all Member States to see all the previous checks performed on a vessel and their results;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 313 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Acknowledges the existence, in general, of well-developed national guidelines for the approval of livestock vehicles for road transport, but regretnotes that they are not always followed during the approval procedures;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 315 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Agrees that the weaknesses related to the approval of road transport vehicles can be linked to certificate templates being too general and not designed on a species and age-specific basis, thereby affecting the quality of inspection procedures by not providing enough detailed information; recognises, therefore, the need to set up a European IT system to monitor and check transport data;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 320 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Acknowledges that some road transport vehicles are not structurally appropriate and do not guarantee safety and comfort to the transported animals; notes that new and innovative solutions for watering and feeding systems, as well as solutions to better accommodate live animals during long journeys, are still lackavailable and should be promoted and encouraged through appropriate EU funding;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 334 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that the vehicles used for transporting animals inside and, outside and to the Union are often not equipped with air cooling systems; highlights that though air ventilation systems move the air through the animal compartment, the temperature inside the vehicle will nevertheless mainly reflect the external temperature, in particular when the vehicle is stationary;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 345 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Notes that, where companies infringe the rules on the transport of live animals, this results in unfair competition; calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop a procedure to quickly withdraw the licences of such companies;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 357 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. Notes that further improvements to data collection systems and to TRACES can be made in the current legislative framework, creating a more extensive European IT system, to help harmonise procedures between Member States’ competent authorities;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 364 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Calls on the Commission to provide better guidance to Member States on how the integrated computerised veterinary system (TRACES) can help them to better target their inspections;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 365 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 b (new)
33b. Calls for public access to the information collected through TRACES;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 367 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
34. Is aware that, despite the high level of non-compliance during animal transport, reporting of infringements between the Member States is poor and that effective and dissuasive sanctions against those who violate the regulation are lacking;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 374 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
36. Points out that Member States are solely responsible for creating sanction systems, which ultimately leaves each of them to define their own administrative and sanctioning procedures, as well as the level of penalties for infringements in the event of animal welfare violations during transport, thereby resulting in very different systems all across the EU;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 383 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Notes that effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions for serious and repeated offences could include confiscation of vehicles, suspension or withdrawal of a transporter’s licence, and additional mandatory training for those individuals responsible for animal welfare and transport;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 386 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 b (new)
37b. Calls on the Commission to collate and publish a list of operators having committed serious and repeated infringements of the regulation, based on inspection and enforcement reports;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 387 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
38. Recognises the difficulties for competent authorities in performing checks and in collecting data, particularly on end- of-the journey log information and satellite navigation system data, which create difficulties when assessing journeys and performing retrospective checks, as well as for imposing sanctions on transporters from other Member States; recognises that this is due in part to the current system of paper journey logs and the lack of agreed standards for satellite navigation systems; calls for greater cooperation in developing technologies that can monitor the location of animals, their journey times and compliance with transport schedules;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 388 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
38. Recognises the difficulties for competent authorities in performing checks and in collecting data, particularly on end- of-the journey log information and satellite navigation system data, which create difficulties when assessing journeys and performing retrospective checks, as well as for imposing sanctions on transporters from other Member States; recognises that this is due in part to the current system of paper journey logs and the lack of agreed standards for satellite navigation systems; notes that greater cooperation in developing technology to collect and check all transport data would facilitate the procedures;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 392 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Recalls the 2015 judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Case C-424/13, which states that, in order for transport involving a long journey which commences on the territory of the European Union and continues outside that territory to be authorised, the transporter must submit a journey log which is realistic and accurate, so that compliance with Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 can be verified;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 398 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 b (new)
39b. Stresses that the contingency plans required under Article 11(1)(b)(iv) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 for long journeys, which enable the transporter to limit the impact on the animals of any delay or accident, must be effective, realistic and extended to all journeys;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 399 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 c (new)
39c. Stresses that the competent authorities of the Member States must ensure that journey logs for long-distance transport contain evidence of a reservation at a control post, including food, water and fresh bedding;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 400 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 d (new)
39d. Whistleblowers
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 401 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 e (new)
39e. Stresses the need to grant special protection to individuals working in the transport sector or veterinary checks when they observe and report infringements of the animal protection legislation during their work;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 402 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 f (new)
39f. Stresses, too, the need to grant protection to individuals working in the slaughter industry when they observe and report infringements of animal protection legislation during their work;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 417 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 d (new)
40d. Regrets that Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 regards journeys at sea as rest periods; takes the opposite view that current sea transport conditions do not allow animals to rest properly; calls for the transport of animals by sea to have a maximum permitted duration, given how difficult – even impossible – it is for animals to rest during journeys at sea, which can take several weeks;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 419 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
41. Regrets the fact that, in spite of the mandatory use of control post facilities for unloading, watering, feeding and resting of animals during long journeys, in some Member States the drivers of the vehicles do not always stop in keeping with the requirements of the regulation, as has been reported on various occasions;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 425 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
42. Recalls that the current Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 does not give precise indications about the amount and the type of bedding to be made available for livestock; stresses thate importance of adequate ventilation, preventing dirty or insufficient bedding from exposesing animals to the risk of injuries, cold and lack of physical comfort when lying down, and from contributesing to negative health conditions;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 437 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Recalls the need to support the various sectors involved and to highlight the many advances made in recent decades and the good practices already adopted;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 438 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Loading and unloading
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 439 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 b (new)
43b. Stresses that loading and unloading operations are particularly problematic in terms of animal welfare; calls on the Member States to carry out systematic and effective inspections before animals are loaded, particularly when loading onto ships;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 441 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 d (new)
43d. Stresses the need for official veterinarians to be present during the loading of animals, particularly when loading onto ships; emphasises that inspections are particularly necessary in preventing the transport of unfit animals and any mistreatment during loading;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 446 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
44. Points out that exposure to temperatures outside the optimal range, and, in particular, to high temperatures, is one of the maimeans of transport with unsuitable ventilation systems can causes of animal welfare problems and suffering during transport;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 451 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
45. Notes that Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 only contains a general provision on temperature, lacking indications about the temperature-humidity index and about species- and age-specific optimal temperature ranges that must be checked before departure and monitored during the journey;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 452 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 a (new)
45a. Recalls that Annex I, Chapter II, paragraph 1.2 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 states that animals’ compartments must provide sufficient space to ensure adequate ventilation inside vehicles and not hinder the natural movement of animals;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 463 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
46. Recalls that the means of transport by road and sea for long journeys must be fitted with a temperature monitoring and recording system, as well as with a means of recording such data; regrets the lack of mandatory requirements for such systems in livestock vessels;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 484 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calves is too low; highlights that, according to various experts and the former sub-group of the EU Animal Platform on Animal Welfare, more scientific evidence is needed to support good practices in the long-distance transport of unweaned animals and that the current provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 are notmust be strictly applied in order to be adapted to the needs of these animals;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 506 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 a (new)
50a. Highlights the special situation of shellfish, such as American and tropical lobsters, which are transported live to Europe by sea or air; notes that the mortality rate during such air transport can range from 2% to 3% for American lobsters and up to 5% to 8% for certain tropical lobsters;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 509 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 a (new)
50a. Recalls that to ensure improved animal welfare, the livestock or transport sectors require investment and research that are properly supported by specific funding;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 513 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 b (new)
50b. Stresses that the mortality rate of fish and shellfish imported into Europe must be reduced, as this is a waste in both food and environmental terms;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 515 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 c (new)
50c. Stresses the need to ensure, during the transport of fish and shellfish: - water quality and respect for the fasting period essential to that quality; - the absence of diseases in the fish and shellfish; - the absence of injuries to the fish and shellfish;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 518 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 d (new)
50d. Disease prevention
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 520 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 e (new)
50e. Emphasises that failure to comply with the regulation can result in the occurrence and spread of infectious animal diseases, given that the promiscuity inherent in transport can quickly spread disease;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 522 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 f (new)
50f. Notes that heat and humidity in livestock vessels promote the development of toxic fungi;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 524 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 g (new)
50g. Stresses the need to develop harmonised procedures for approving transport and to take steps to prevent the spread of infectious animal diseases during transport, both within the Union and from third countries;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 530 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
52. Stresses the lack of clarity of the provisions in the Animal Transport Regulation on the identification of the organiser and the transporter, and on the suitability of the vessel and the preparedness and capability of the crew to ensure animal welfare, on the sea journey leg, particularly when the operation involves several consignments with different origins;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 534 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
53. Considers that the presence of a veterinarianone or more official veterinarians or other qualified personnel, in proportion to the number of animals transported, for the leg of the journey at sea to provide support for sick or injured animals on vessels constitutes good practicemust be made obligatory;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 545 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 a (new)
53a. Emphasises the need to promote mobile slaughterhouses, particularly in island and mountain areas, to reduce considerably the transport of live animals, particularly injured or end-of-career animals, and to encourage direct sales;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 546 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 a (new)
53a. Stresses the urgent need to strengthen monitoring of compliance with maritime safety standards by livestock vessels, in particular by enforcing the requirements laid down in Articles 20 and 21 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 550 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 b (new)
53b. Calls on the Member States to be more stringent in their vessel certification procedures;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 551 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 c (new)
53c. Stresses the need to set up a blacklist of vessels unfit for the transport of live animals, so that a vessel prohibited by one Member State or third country cannot be approved by another Member State;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 554 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 d (new)
53d. Transport of live animals in the island and outermost regions
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 555 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 e (new)
53e. Notes that the particularly difficult geographical situation of the island and outermost regions means that local rearing and short supply chains should be encouraged in order to reduce the journey time of animals;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 556 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 f (new)
53f. Stresses the need to encourage mobile slaughterhouses in island territories, and particularly in the outermost regions; notes that using such mobile slaughterhouses considerably reduces the road and sea transport of live animals in those regions;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 557 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 9
Transport of live animals from and to third countries
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 559 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
54. Welcomes the Commission’s efforts to promote EU standards internationally, in the framework of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE); considers that the rules on the well- being of animals in third countries provide a much lower level of protection than the EU standards and regrets the fact that OIE standards are not sufficiently applied in third countries; considers that more effort must be made to avoid unfair competition with European companies and EU operators who observe stricter regulations than third countries;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 564 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54 a (new)
54a. Stresses the need for the Union, in trade negotiations with third countries, to develop tariff and non-tariff barriers geared to the level of compliance with our animal welfare standards in order to reduce unfair competition;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 580 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55 c (new)
55c. Stresses the need for aid granted to third countries to be conditional upon respect for animal welfare in those countries, in terms of rearing, transport and slaughter; stresses, further, that the Union, in trade negotiations with third countries, must promote the same level of protection of animal welfare as in the European Union;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 581 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55 d (new)
55d. Regrets the fact that many animals that die at sea are thrown overboard, often after having their ear tags cut off to prevent identification; stresses that exporting Member States should determine how many dead animals are dumped in the Mediterranean and identify those vessels that are responsible;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 582 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55 e (new)
55e. Stresses that the border or port Member States, which are responsible for checking road vehicles and vessels heading for third countries, must penalise any infringements of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, in particular the requirements laid down in Articles 20 and 21 of the regulation;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 586 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
57. Stresses that inadequate journey planning in terms of administrative procedures, and lack of coordination with border posts, as well as an excessive bureaucratic burden, can create a cascade of delays at borders and ports, when a large number of trucks arrive at the port and all livestock needs to be loaded on board a single vessel; takes the view that a quickly and easily accessible European IT system for checks and data collection could help to reduce costs, bureaucratic burdens and delays;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 600 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
59. Agrees with the Commission that the presence of a qualifiedn official veterinarian or another qualified professional during loading for long journeys from and to non- EU countries constitutes good practice16; that should be made obligatory; _________________ 16 Final report of an audit carried out in the Netherlands from 20 February 2017 to 24 February 2017 in order to evaluate animal welfare during transport to non-EU countries, European Commission, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, 2017.
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 604 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59 a (new)
59a. Stresses the need to ensure that official veterinarians are present at the Union exit points, especially between Bulgaria and Turkey, in order to guarantee that the animal welfare standards are met, and especially to guarantee feeding, watering and rest periods;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 605 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59 b (new)
59b. Stresses the importance of inspecting all consignments headed for third countries during their loading; considers that the competent authorities of the Member States should particularly check that the provisions on floor area and headroom, good working order of ventilation and watering systems, and availability of food and litter to the animals are met;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 607 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 a (new)
60a. Stresses that the border Member States and third countries are responsible for providing rest areas so that animals can be given the necessary care, with all staff qualified to quickly carry out health and customs checks at the borders; calls on the Commission to set up funding mechanisms so that such facilities can be developed;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 611 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62
62. Notes that the competent authorities do not receive regular feedback from transport companies regarding the data recorded by livestock vehicle devices when they are outside the EU, and is aware that many transporters do not comply with the applicable EU rules after leaving the Union; takes the view that a European IT system for checks and data collection could help the competent authorities to obtain rapid access to all transport data;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 613 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62 a (new)
62a. Reiterates the importance of not validating journey logs where it is planned to use, for a 24-hour rest period in a third country, facilities that are not equivalent to those in the Union;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 623 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 a (new)
63a. Alternative strategies
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 630 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 c (new)
63c. Stresses the importance of developing local or mobile slaughterhouses that are economically viable, close to farms and evenly distributed from a geographical perspective;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 634 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 d (new)
63d. Recognises that encouraging short marketing chains and direct sales will reduce long-distance transport;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 636 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 e (new)
63e. Stresses the need for the Union, in trade negotiations with third countries, to negotiate with importing countries so that they reduce their customs duties on meat in order to disincentivise the transport of live animals;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 638 #

2020/2269(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 f (new)
63f. Stresses the need for the Union and the Member States to fund equipment for exporting meat or carcasses, in particular refrigeration equipment;
2021/07/15
Committee: ANIT
Amendment 36 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the EU has adopted a Biodiversity Strategy for 2030;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 43 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas it is important to note the conclusions of the negotiations on the new EMFAF;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 47 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas it is important to note the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 1224/2009, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 1967/2006 and Regulation (EU) No 2016/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards fisheries control (COM(2018)368);
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 56 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas a holistic approach is needed for the different EU strategies and policies relating to the Farm to Fork Strategy;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 59 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A e (new)
Ae. whereas the general market concentration and large retailers’ tendency to conclude agreements that are at times unfair to primary producers have a negative impact on small-scale fishing;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 64 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A f (new)
Af. whereas small-scale fishers need financial aid and support in order to gain a foothold in new sectors of the market;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 79 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Expresses its disappointment at the lack of coordination with the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 82 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Criticises the fact that the Commission has failed to acknowledge the important role of fishers as ‘guardians of the sea’ and the role of fisheries and aquaculture as key suppliers of healthy foods and proteins that would otherwise have to be imported;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 92 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that promoting healthy and sustainable diets should privilege EU fisheries and aquaculture products, as they are an important source of protein and a crucial component of a healthy diet and also highlight the importance of recognising the value of the work of fishers and women in the sector, and of aquaculture;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 101 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the important role that women play in processing, promoting and marketing the fish that is caught;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 106 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Points out that European food products represent a high standard at global level in terms of quantity, safety and quality thanks to the efforts made by the entire industry, starting with fishers, producers in the aquaculture sector and farmers;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 119 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises the importance, in this regard, of providing financial support for climate change mitigation and adaptation, including through new insurance and credit instruments;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 120 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Points out, moreover, the importance of financial support for carrying out studies and research on the sustainable use of fisheries packaging;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 129 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of recognising territoriality when defining the objectives and measures to be implemented within the Strategy, and points out that the characteristics and distinctive features of fleets and fishing production in the EU vary from country to country and from territory to territory within the same state;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 149 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses, in the context of improving the value chain in the fisheries sector, that although primary producers play a key role in the value chain, they do not always benefit from the added value that is generated in its later stages;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 156 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Hopes that the new Strategy will give rise to a new demographic that will contribute to territorial cohesion and the repopulation of coastal areas, in socio- economic harmony with the marine resource;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 161 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need to continue to promote the responsible exploitation of fisheries resources and to combat IUU fishing, not forgetting the socio-economic needs of coastal communities, and to combat IUU fishing through a zero tolerance policy and by strengthening the policy of sustainable fisheries agreements with non- EU countries for European vessels providing quality products;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 181 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the importance of EMFAF in sustaining and modernising the sector, favouring generational renewal, and promoting the active participation of women, associations, including guilds (‘cofradías), producer organisations and the retail sector;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 187 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Criticises, in this regard, the fact that the new EMFAF does not allow for the modernisation of obsolete boats in order to make them more environmentally sustainable;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 191 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls for targeted measures and actions for projects and funding to be drawn up in order to make the Strategy’s tools for investment, research and innovation more accessible to the sector’s SMEs, small-scale fishers and actors in the supply chain;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 198 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Recommends that appropriately funded dedicated campaigns aimed at consumers, which place a greater focus on diet, be launched to bolster fish consumption of healthy and fresh fish, starting with schools.
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 201 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support initiatives such as: (1) direct consultations with fisheries and support for networking; (2) training courses to encourage local fish consumption and respect for the seasonality of certain catches and synergies between the fishing and tourism industries; (3) creation of smaller and more specialised sales outlets; (4) preparation of a list of best practices.
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 211 #

2020/2260(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Calls for edible alien species to be commercially exploited, with the dual aim of using proteins that are available in the environment and reducing the pressure on traditionally fished stocks, such as the blue crab (Callinectes Sapidus), which is common in the Mediterranean.
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 3 #

2020/2169(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the importance of fisheries control in achieving the objectives of the common fisheries policy (CFP); acknowledges the Agency’s vital contribution to implementing these goals; stresses that the ongoing revision of the regulation governing fisheries control will increase the Agency’s workload; stresses, therefore, that the financial and human resources available to the Agency need to be increased in the coming calls, therefore, for resources to be optimised with a view to achieving maximum efficiency without increasing costs for European taxpayears;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 4 #

2020/2169(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the continuous improvement since 2017 in the implementation rate of the Agency’s work programme, which reached 99% in 2019, up from 98% in 2018 and 93% in 2017; notes, further, that in 2019 the Agency coordinated 32 381 fishing vessel inspections, which led to the detection of 1 487 suspected infringements, an increase, respectively, of 20.2% and 107.8% on the 2018 figures; takes the view that these figures show that inspections and follow- up activities remain a key tool for ensuring that the rules of the CFP are observed; calls, in that regard, for checks to be carried out to establish how many suspected infringements were actually infringements;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 5 #

2020/2169(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for more attention to be paid in the monitoring of non-EU fishing vessels to prevent discrepancies arising in the application of rules for vessels flying an EU flag;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 6 #

2020/2169(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the fact that, since 2017, the tripartite working arrangement between the Agency, the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has functioned well; notes that the Agency is on track to achieve, by the end of 2020, the objectives set out in the arrangement; calls on the Agency to continue its efforts in that regard; considers the arrangement an example of synergy between EU agencies that should inspire agencies in other areas;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 8 #

2020/2169(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Takes note of the Agency’s policy of promoting equal treatment of staff and of its goal of gender equality in terms both of numbers and of grades and responsibility levels; notes that, on 31 December 2019, a total of 46% of staff members were female; criticises the fact that women account for only 26% of staff employed at grade AD 8 or higher; notes, however, that this rate is a nine-point improvement on the 2018 figure and a two- point improvement on the 2017 figure; calls on the Agency to keep up its efforts with regard to its gender parity policy, in terms of both the number of women employed and their grade;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 9 #

2020/2169(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Deplores the fact that, despite the Agency’s commitment in June 2018 to publishing information on the relevant executive director and staff meetings with lobbyists on its website, no such information has been published yet; calls on the Agency to deliver on its commitment and regularly update the page on its website dedicated to providing this information, with regard to both registering meetings and publishing any resulting documents; failing to meet this commitment in the future should not go without consequence;
2021/02/04
Committee: PECH
Amendment 4 #

2020/2140(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Notes with concern that more than half of EU expenditure in 2019 may be considered as high-risk, including reimbursement-based payments for investments in the areas of cohesion and rural development; notes with concern that the increase in the estimated rate of material error from 4,5 % in 2018 to 4,9 % in 2019 can result in auditors giving an adverse opinion on EU expenditure;
2021/01/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 12 #

2020/2140(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Notes the decrease in the estimated level of error in spending on ‘Economic, social and territorial cohesion’ from 5 % in 2018 to 4,4 % in 2019; welcomes this year- on-year improvement, but is disappointed that it has not proved possible to decrease the error rate to the 3 % level recorded in 2017; is concerned that of the 236 transactions examined, 29 errors had not been detected by audit authorities, taking account of the 64 errors previously discovered by audit authorities and corrections applied by programme authorities (worth a total of 334 million euros for both programming periods taken together);
2021/01/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 20 #

2020/2140(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Regrets that ‘Ineligible projects’ made 55% as a main type of error; notes that for five ERDF projects, from the 2014-2020 programming period, aid was granted to beneficiaries or operations that did not meet the eligibility conditions set out in the applicable regulation and multiannual operational programmes;
2021/01/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 21 #

2020/2140(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Regrets that ‘Infringements of internal market rules’ made 24% as a main type of error (9% - infringements of state aid rules; 15% - serious non- compliance with public procurement rules);
2021/01/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 22 #

2020/2140(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Regrets that ‘Ineligible expenditure’ made 12% as a main type of error;
2021/01/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 23 #

2020/2140(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4 d. Finds unacceptable the weaknesses found in the work of several audit authorities covered by ECA sample, which currently limit the reliance that can be placed on that work (the recalculated rate was above the 2 % materiality threshold in nine out of 20 assurance packages for the 2014-2020 period, the Commission adjusted the residual error rates for eight assurance packages to a figure above 2 %);
2021/01/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 24 #

2020/2140(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4 e. Notes that for 120 of the sampled transactions (55 %), the European Court of Auditors (ECA) was able to draw conclusions on the basis of its review of the work carried out by the audit authorities; is deeply concerned that ECA identified shortcomings with regards to the scope, quality and/or documentation of that work in 100 transactions (45 %), which required the ECA to carry out once more the corresponding audit procedures;
2021/01/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 25 #

2020/2140(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 f (new)
4 f. Is very concerned about the weaknesses found in the work of several audit authorities covered by the European Court of Auditors' (ECA) sample, which currently limit the reliance that can be placed on that work (the recalculated rate was above the 2 % materiality threshold in nine out of 20 assurance packages for the 2014-2020 period, the Commission adjusted the residual error rates for eight assurance packages to a figure above 2 %); notes that for 120 of the sampled transactions (55 %), the ECA was able to draw conclusions on the basis of its review of the work carried out by the audit authorities; is deeply concerned that ECA identified shortcomings with the scope, quality and/or documentation of that work in 100 transactions (45 %), which required the ECA to carry out once more the corresponding audit procedures;
2021/01/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 26 #

2020/2140(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 g (new)
4 g. Notes that 13 of the compliance audits (5 by DG REGIO and 8 by DG EMPL) were final by May 2020, but for half of these audits, therefore, the residual rates were not yet final;
2021/01/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 34 #

2020/2140(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Commission to: - clarify eligibility conditions (including by defining what is meant by ‘physically completed’ and/or ‘fully implemented’ operations to help Member States to verify that operations comply with Article 65(6) of the CPR and avoid the non-detection of ineligible operations); - take action to increase the reliability of the residual rates reported by audit authorities (analyse the main sources of undetected errors and develop the necessary measures together with audit authorities to improve the reliability of reported residual rates);
2021/01/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 45 #

2020/2140(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Regrets that the delayed timing of a number of evaluations and studies analysing the results of the 2007-2013 period and the early stages of programming and implementation of the 2014-2020 cohesion policy programmes means that lessons learned are too late to have an impact on either the current or following programming periods (the results of the2014-2020 ex-post evaluations, for example, are expected to be available by the end of 2025 as required by the CPR, by then the 2021- 2027 programming period will be in its fifth year and the Commission is likely to be well advanced in preparing its legislative proposals for the post-2027 period);
2021/01/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 49 #

2020/2140(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Finds the effects of the relatively low levels of implementation in cohesion policy, compared to the rest of EU budget, worrisome; notes that an eventual time lag between the start of the programme, implementation and realisation of outputs and results, together with the fact that the latest data available relates to the end of 2018 in an implementation period lasting until the end of 2023, make it harder at this stage to achieve the objectives;
2021/01/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 51 #

2020/2140(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. Regrets that of 72 indicators in total, only one third of the indicators are on track to meet their targets and that about half of the indicators are not on track; regrets that of 9 indicators linked to the general objectives, only two are on track, meanwhile about one third of the indicators had a mid-term milestone target set for 2018; notes that in total, 40 % of the output indicators are on track, for result and impact indicators, this percentage is 10 %; stresses that of all 10 indicators from the programme statements linked to the objective of supporting the shift towards a low-carbon economy in all sectors, only 1 –‘Number of households with improved energy consumption classification indicator’ – is on track;
2021/01/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 7 #

2020/2087(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF), established by Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 in order to provide financial assistance to Member States and accession countries undergoing major disasters, represents true European added value and the materialisation of a will, that has sometimesoften been lacking, to provide mutual assistance at Union level;
2021/02/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 15 #

2020/2087(INI)

C. noting with interest that, according to a recent survey, more than two thirds of Europeans believe that the European Union should equip itself with morarmark adequate resources to deal with crises such as COVID-19;
2021/02/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 21 #

2020/2087(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. noting the usefulness of the EUSF, highlighted by the Commission’s evaluation, in particular as regards reducing the burden on local authorities facing significant damage as a result of natural disasters;(Does not affect the English version.)
2021/02/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 22 #

2020/2087(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas, however, the promptness at which the financial assistance is released also depends on the ability of potential beneficiaries to provide full estimates of the total amount of damage caused by the disaster as soon as possible, in spite of the difficulty of such operations in emergency situations, as well as on the quality of the official coordination structures set up in the states concerned;
2021/02/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 37 #

2020/2087(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital L
L. welcoming the Commission’s proposal to extend the scope of the EUSF to include health emergencies, so that this financial instrument can be used to provide assistance to populations affected by a pandemic, provided that such extension does not remove funds from emergencies caused by natural disasters;
2021/02/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 59 #

2020/2087(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Draws attention to events such as COVID-19, which is severely affecting all of Europe, forest fires across the continent, including in unusual places such as the Arctic, and the series of violent earthquakes in Europe, particularly in Italy in 2016-2017, causing hundreds of deaths and some EUR 22 billion in damage, and in Croatia in March and December 2020; points out, moreover, that storms, extreme rainfall and flooding have caused considerable damage in many cities and valleys, such as storm Vaia which struck the Dolomites and Venetian Prealps in 2018, and that increasingly violent hurricanes have caused devastation in the outermost regions, such as Hurricane Irma in 2017 in Saint-Martin, and Hurricane Lorenzo in 2019 in the Azores, which were particularly destructive;
2021/02/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 76 #

2020/2087(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Is of the view that the risks of natural, ecological and health disasters have now become systemic and that the least developed and most fragile territories, such as islands, mountainous regions and regions that are prone to intense seismic or volcanic activity are often the most affected by the impact of climate change;
2021/02/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 90 #

2020/2087(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to continue its work on simplifying the EUSF, with the aim of reducing the time needed in order to disburse the funds;
2021/02/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 7 #

2020/2076(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented recession in the Union, the effects of which will be felt even more strongly in the industrial sector, with many businesses notably weakened or forced to close down;
2020/06/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 12 #

2020/2076(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B
B. whereas the EU’s microenterprises and SMEs have traditionally generated a high share of the EU’s employment, and in so doing have ensured social and economic well-being and prosperity;
2020/06/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 28 #

2020/2076(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the EU’s industrial future is linked to an alignment of the economy with the principles of the European Green Deal,above all to a full economic recovery following the pandemic crisis and to a roadmap towards a new growth policy for the EU, bring carrying citizens, cities and regions together the same higher level of development, and allowing for a just transition;
2020/06/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 59 #

2020/2076(INI)

3. Stresses that in supporting microenterprises and SMEs through the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) the goal should be, inter alia, an innovative and smart economic transformation, a greener and low carbon EU, as well as an EU which is more connected and aims to ensure long- term and sustainable employment;
2020/06/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 78 #

2020/2076(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. ReiteraNotes that the public sector has an important new role to play in facilitating a just transition by promoting a green and fair energy transition, green and blue investments, the circular economy, as well as climate adaptation of territories and risk prevention in all EU regions;
2020/06/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 42 #

2020/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas the health and economic crisis generated by the COVID-19 pandemic made clear that solidarity between generations is one of the driving forces of the recovery process and that health infrastructures have to be accessible to the population in the whole territory;
2021/02/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 54 #

2020/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas insular and mountainous regions suffer from a structural on the geographic, social and economic point of view and therefore they are particularly affected by the depopulation trend;
2021/02/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 64 #

2020/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Observes in this context significant demographic contrasts at both Union and Member State level between core, metropolitan regions and periphery, often ruraland in comparison with rural, insular and mountainous areas;
2021/02/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 91 #

2020/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that in general rural, post- industrial, insular, mountainous and remote areas are facing a number of specific situations: a considerable decline in population numbers, lower than national or EU average levels of income and difficulties of territorial integration with other regions, making them more exposed to the risk of depopulation; points out that rural regions currently account for 28 % of Europe’s population but this is predicted to fall significantly in the future;
2021/02/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 105 #

2020/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that this lack of diversification in the regional economic structure of certain regions, with particular regard to insular regions, risks creating a negative ‘label’, also among their inhabitants, manifesting dissatisfaction with the quality of life and the facilities and services at their disposal; highlights in this context the brain drain effect, leading to the emigration of highly trained and qualified people from a particular region or country to another; points out, in particular, that the ‘exodus’ of medical staff such as doctors and nurses and teaching staff has led to a deterioration in the quality of medical care and education, making it difficult, especially in rural areas, to access high-quality care and education;
2021/02/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 109 #

2020/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Is of the view that urban areas are also exposed to depopulation, with one in five cities in Europe facing population losses since 1990; notes, however, that urban shrinkage is not always a continuous linear process and can be episodic or temporary, depending on the territorial and economic context;
2021/02/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 165 #

2020/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that the COVID-19 health crisis has affected all Member States and regions to different extents, and is likely to lead to new trends as regards demographic flows; recalls in this context that the additional resources provided through REACT-EU in order to ensure a sound and robust recovery of the EU’s economy from the crisis could significantly help to keep people in employment, including through support for small and medium-size enterprises and for short-time work schemes and the self- employed;
2021/02/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 170 #

2020/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls that the Recovery and Resilience Facility will provide large-scconditionale financial support to make Member States’ economies more resilient and better prepared for the future, and insists that Member States should propose measures for addressing demographic change; highlights the importance of the instruments for a transition to sustainability such as the Just Transition Fund and its implementation mechanism, which aim to support the communities affected by the energy transition and avoid the risk of depopulationto improve mobility of people and goods in rural, insular and mountainous areas;
2021/02/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 179 #

2020/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Reiterates the need for further simplification of cohesion policy instruments in order to allow for an easier, but at the same time sound management of financial resources and for maximising synergies among the various EU funds; emphasises the need to reduce red tape and ensure coherent legislation throughout the project implementation process and a focused technical assistance at all stages;
2021/02/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 203 #

2020/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Member State to include demographic challenges in their national development policies and long- term strategies for sustainable development correlated with the European Semester, thus ensuring proper financing for demographic issues;
2021/02/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 217 #

2020/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the regions at risk of depopulation to focus investments on universal accessibility to quality services and infrastructure and job creation; insists on investment in education, reskilling of workers, creating entrepreneurial conditions and supporting micro and SMEs;
2021/02/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 256 #

2020/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Insists that investments should be focused on information and communication technologymobility infrastructures and local health , since this has the potential to reduce the distance between the users and to attract high- skilled workers; stresses the importance of funding the development and uptake of these technologielabour skills among companies and schools in rural, insular, mountainous and isolated regions and regions in industrial transition;
2021/02/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 262 #

2020/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. Considers that municipalities should promote ‘open innovation’ initiativsocial, cultural and business initiatives, besides "open innovation" ones, making use of the knowledge to accelerate the innovation process and to develop a collaborative approach with relevant partners and stakeholders with a view to creating innovationcultural and business friendly ecosystems;
2021/02/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 280 #

2020/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the initiative on the long-term vision for rural, insular and mountainous areas includes practical solution and means of support to address demographic changes; invites the Commission, in agreement with the Member States, to propose a ‘new deal’ on demographics in the EU as a multi-level policy approach;
2021/02/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 2 #

2020/2023(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A
A. whereas cohesion policy is a key instrument that ensures solidarity between European regions in exchange for the opportunities afforded by the internal market; whereas if regions are to access the internal market, they must make a contribution to the cohesion funds – as is the case for European Economic Area (EEA) countries;deleted
2020/04/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 14 #

2020/2023(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital E
E. whereas the withdrawal of the UK without a subsequent agreement on its future relationship with the EU would have disruptive effects, creating a significant burden for public finances in the EU; whereas such a failure to reach an agreement on future EU-UK relations would justify activating the solidarity principle; whereas Parliament has already approved activating the solidarity principle in such a scenario;
2020/04/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 15 #

2020/2023(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the UK should be invited to contribute to the cohesion funds if it wishes to participate in the internal market, in accordance with the model for EEA countries;deleted
2020/04/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 36 #

2020/2023(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls the importance of extending the scope of the European Union Solidarity Fund to cover a part of the additional public expenditure incurred in preparation for, or as a consequence of, the end of the transition period without a subsequent agreement on the UK’s future relationship with the EU; calls on the Commission to put forward a proposal on the matter, mirroring the proposal previously made to cover a failure to ratify the Withdrawal Agreement, which was approved by Parliament on 24 October 20191. _________________ 1Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 24 October 2019 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 in order to provide financial assistance to Member States to cover serious financial burden inflicted on them following a withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union without an agreement (COM(2019)0399 – C9-0111/2019 – 2019/0183(COD)), P9_TA(2019)0045.deleted
2020/04/16
Committee: REGI
Amendment 2 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the EU budget for 2021 should include enough commitment and payment appropriations to meet the financing needs of the common fisheries policy; asserts that, for fisheries and aquaculture to continue to be socially, economically and environmentally viable, increased funding for these industries is needed, but that this should not affect the general budget; believes that the budget for this sector must be fully consistent with the EU’s new goals, particularly those set out in the Green Deal, the new industrial strategy, the ‘Farm to Fork’ strategy and the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030; takes the view that maintaining the competitive position of the fisheries sector must be go hand in hand with achieving these goals; but equally should not have a detrimental effect on the sector and in particular on small fisheries, which suffer the most from the damage done by IUU fishing;
2020/09/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 10 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of putting right the economic and social damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has hit the entire fisheries and aquaculture sector hard; considers that the serious health situation and its economic consequences call for exceptional financial support to be made available immediately to every part of the sector but in particular small fisheries, which have suffered the most from the public health crisis;
2020/09/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 14 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the action taken by Parliament and the Council to amend Regulations (EU) No 508/2014 and (EU) No 1379/2013 as regards specific measures to mitigate the impact of the COVID- 19 outbreak in the fisheries and aquaculture sector; believes that the Commission must assess in real time how the health and economic situations unfold and, if necessary, consider extending these measures beyond 31 December 2020 if the pandemic continues; believes that the Commission needs to set up a system to monitor these measures to ensure proper and timely use of the funds and that there are no barriers to accessing them;
2020/09/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 24 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Criticises the fact that the implementation rate for the 2014-2020 EMFF is still far too low – only 35% – six years after it was adopted; stresses that this poor rate is partly due to national and European red tape, and sometimes to how the fund is structured, penalising whole categories of workers and especially those employed on a temporary basis;
2020/09/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 31 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance of controls on fishing activities, especially in relation to IUU fishing, and on aquaculture activities, particularly as regards food safety; believes that these controls must remain a priority in the financing of the common fisheries policy;
2020/09/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 36 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Reiterates that the work of the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) must be given the additional funding and equipment it needs tomonitored to ensure it carryies out its activities properly and to ensure that the EU meets its sustainable fishing goals;
2020/09/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 43 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that generational renewal is one of the European fishing sector’s priorities; considers that Member States should draw on the EMFF and the European Structural Funds to finance the introduction of programmes specifically designed to help young people to take up careers in fisheries, to make the sector more diverse and to encourage people from under-represented groups, particularly women, to join the industry; is not in favour, however, of boosting policies on, for example, excessive digitalisation, that could leave a large number of those employed in the sector on the sidelines, unable to do their work properly unless given suitable support through parallel policies on training and refresher courses; At the same time measures should be provided for to help those who are no longer young, but have not yet reached pensionable age, to return to a sector in renewal;
2020/09/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 55 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) In order to take into account the immediate impact of the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union on the Member States and their economies and the need to adopt mitigating measures, as appropriate, prior to the expiry of the transition period, the eligibility period for implementing such measures should start as from 1 July 2020 and be concentrated over a limited period of 30 monthsextended until 31December 2022 for all sectors except fisheries, for which the eligibility period should be extended to the end of 2026, by which date the 25% cut in the value of the products caught by EU fleets in United Kingdom waters will have taken full effect.
2021/04/19
Committee: PECH
Amendment 61 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Prior to the payment of the pre- financing, Member States should notify the Commission of the identity of the bodies designated and of the body to which the pre-financing shall be paid, and confirm that the systems’ descriptions have been drawn up, within three months of the entry into force of this Regulation. Member States must ensure that funding is allocated to the most affected EU regions and that the national and local communities concerned are involved in decisions on the use of the reserve.
2021/04/19
Committee: PECH
Amendment 66 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) To ensure equal treatment of all Member States and consistency in the evaluation of the applications, the Commission should assess the applications in a package. It should look in particular into the eligibility and the accuracy of the expenditure declared, the direct link of the expenditure with measures taken to address the consequences of the withdrawal and the measures put in place by the Member State concerned to avoid double funding. Upon assessment of the applications for a financial contribution from the Reserve, the Commission should clear the pre- financing paid, and recover the unused amount. In order to concentrate the support on Member States most affected by the withdrawal, where the expenditure in the Member State concerned, accepted as eligible by the Commission, exceeds the amount paid as pre-financing and 0.06% of the nominal Gross National Income (GNI) for 2021 of the Member State concerned, it should be possible to allow for a further allocation from the Reserve to that Member State within the limits of the financial resources available. Given the extent of the expected economic shock, the possibility to use the amounts recovered from the pre-financing for the reimbursement of additional expenditure by Member States should be provided for.
2021/04/19
Committee: PECH
Amendment 77 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘applicable law‘ means Union law and the national law relating to its application; for all sectors except the fisheries sector, for which the eligibility period should be extended to the end of 2026;
2021/04/19
Committee: PECH
Amendment 94 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) measures to support businesses and local communities dependent on fishing activities in the United Kingdom waters; , in the waters of its territories with special status and in the waters covered by fisheries agreements with coastal states where fishing opportunities for EU fleets have been reduced as a result of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union;
2021/04/19
Committee: PECH
Amendment 100 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) support measures for businesses and local communities involved in reduction of fishing opportunities compared to those set for 2020;
2021/04/19
Committee: PECH
Amendment 111 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. Measures eligible under paragraph 1 may receive support from other Union programmes and instruments provided that such support does not cover the same cost.deleted
2021/04/19
Committee: PECH
Amendment 112 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Measures eligible under paragraph 1 shall receive an ad hoc and flexible financial support not interfering with other ESI Funds;
2021/04/19
Committee: PECH
Amendment 129 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Where the accepted amount exceeds both the amount of pre-financing and 0.06% of the nominal GNI of 2021 of the Member State concerned, aAn additional amount shall be due to that Member States from the allocation referred to in Article 4(3), point (b), and any amounts carried over pursuant to Article 8(4).
2021/04/19
Committee: PECH
Amendment 134 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
In such a case, tThe Commission shall pay the amount exceeding the pre-financing paid to the Member State concerned or 0.06% of the nominal GNI of 2021, whichever is higherdevelop a method for allocating additional funds that takes into account the extension to 30 June2026 of the eligibility period for pre-financing for the fisheries sector impacted.
2021/04/19
Committee: PECH
Amendment 140 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. By 30 June 2026, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation to examine the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and EU added value of the Reserve, taking into account the inputs coming from the pertinent Advisory Councils and the European Parliament. The Commission may make use of all relevant information already available in accordance with Article 128 of the Financial Regulation.
2021/04/19
Committee: PECH
Amendment 51 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) The Commission has set out, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’21, 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. The Commission’s communication on the Climate Target Plan22 proposing to increase the greenhouse gas emissions’ reduction level to at least 55% by 2030 - an ambition that was endorsed by the European Council on 11 December 2020 - and its underlying impact assessment confirms that the energy mix of the future will be very different from the one of today and underpins the necessity to review and if necessary to revise the energy legislation. The current energy infrastructure investments are clearly insufficient to transform and build the energy infrastructure of the future. That also means infrastructure needs to be in place to support the European energy transition, including rapid electrification, scaling up of renewable electricity generation, the increased use of renewable and low-carbon gases, energy system integration and a higher uptake of innovative solutions. _________________ 21 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019. 22Commission Communication - Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition, Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people, COM(2020) 562 final of 17 September 2020
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 54 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) 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’) sets out a long-term goal to keep the global temperature increase to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to keep it to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels, and stresses the importance of adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change and making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development. On 12 December 2019, the European Council endorsed the objective of achieving a climate-neutral European Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 55 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council23, the current TEN-E Regulation, lays down rules for the timely development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks in order to achieve the energy policy objectives of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to ensure the functioning of the internal energy market, security of supply and competitive energy markets in the Union, to promote energy efficiency and energy saving and the development of new and renewable forms of energy, and to promote the interconnection of energy networks. Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 puts in place a framework for Member States and relevant stakeholders to work together in a regional setting to develop better- connected energy networks with the aim to connect regions currently isolated from European energy markets, strengthen existing cross-border interconnections, promote new ones and help integrate renewable energy. By pursuing those objectives, Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 contributes to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and brings benefits to the entire Union in terms of competitiveness and economic, social and territorial cohesion. _________________ 23Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1364/2006/EC and amending Regulations (EC) No 713/2009, (EC) No 714/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009, OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39–75.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 57 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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, but both require ongoing support if their full potential is to be exploited and they can contribute to the transition towards the climate targets. 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.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 62 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable sources and the gradual decarbonisation of the gas sector, which in some regions will constitute an essential energy source during the transition phase. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 64 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 66 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 natural gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. In some Member States, however, gas infrastructure projects, such as the transition from oil/coal/lignite to gas, including biomethane, offer significant potential for reducing CO2 emissions, and these projects are still deemed eligible for support under the TEN-E policy. In addition, in certain regions gas projects may be essential to guaranteeing security of supply and competitiveness on the market, so that TEN-E eligibility should be maintained. _________________ 27 SWD(2020) 176 final
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 78 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The Union should encourage the development of hydrogen production and storage sites located in mountain, island and rural areas, areas undergoing depopulation and bordering on third countries and areas with significant brownfield sites and offer incentives to establish new storage and transport infrastructure in the areas concerned.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 85 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 twoone or more Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list provided they are consistent with overall policy approaches and upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 87 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) With a view to combating the weakening and erosion of the economic and social fabric in mountain, island and rural areas, areas undergoing depopulation and areas with significant brownfield sites and fostering their sustainable technological development, the Union should offer incentives for the development and establishment in these areas of production, storage and transport infrastructure.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 96 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) The Commission's geographical priorities should include mountain areas, islands and areas with brownfield sites which can make a vital contribution to achieving the 2050 climate targets, given that for some time mountain communities, islands and areas with significant brownfield sites have been focusing on local energy production from renewable sources with the aim of becoming self-sufficient. Mountain areas, islands and areas with significant brownfield sites should be key interlocutors in the decision-making process on Union energy policies.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 114 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and to develop interregional projects and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas grids, hydrogen, electrolysers, and carbon dioxide set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 117 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) facilitates the timely implementation of projects of common interest by streamlining, coordinating more closely, fostering cooperation between regions and accelerating permit granting processes and by enhancing public participation;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 118 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) provides rules and guidance for the cross-border allocation of contributions and costs and risk- related incentives for projects of common interest;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 119 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) addresses the identification of projects of mutual interest or projects promoted by several regions in consultation with the EU.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 124 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with third countriesat least one Member State in cooperation with third countries on the basis of an intergovernmental agreement or other agreements and falling within the categories of energy infrastructure referred to in Annex II which contributes to the achievement of the Union's overall energy and climate objectives, as referred to in Article 1(1), and are included on the list of Union projects, as referred to in Article 3;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 128 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital solutions, technological, mechanical or engineering solutions, also with the support of digital instruments, with a view to integrateing in a cost -efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon and renewable gas sources in accordance with consumers’ needs and gas quality requirements in orderand system safety requirements which make it possible to reduce the carbon footprint of the related gas consumption, enable an increased the share of renewable and low-carbon gases, and create links with other energy carriers and sectors;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 158 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6
6. Projects of common interest included on the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans under Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and of the relevant national 10- year network development plans under Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and Article 22 of Directive 2009/73/EC and other national infrastructure plans concerned, as appropriate. Those projects shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those plans. This paragraph shall not apply to projects of mutual interest.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 159 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the project is necessary for at least one of the energy infrastructure priority corridors andor areas;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 168 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and, storage sites, and; production.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 169 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 171 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) the project fosters the sustainable and economic development of the area, also with a view to combating the weakening and erosion of the economic and social fabric in mountain and island areas, areas with significant brownfield sites and areas disadvantaged by their geography;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 174 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part
(e) the third country or countries involved have a high level of regulatory alignment or convergence to support the overall policy objectives of the Union, in particular to ensure:broadening the scope of priority infrastructure to include third countries will bring significant benefits for the EU and neighbouring territories, as regards both energy cooperation and other forms of socioeconomic impact. However, the requirement of a high level of regulatory alignment with EU energy legislation and criteria should be reviewed, given that it could hamper the development of projects in key territories.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 175 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part
(e) the third country or countries involved have similar overall political objectives and / or a high level of regulatory alignment or convergence to support the overall policy objectives of the Union, in particular to ensure:
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 176 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point i
i) a well-functioning internal energy market;deleted
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 177 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii
ii) security of energy supplies based on cooperation and solidarity;deleted
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 180 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point iii
iii) an energy system, including production, transmission and distribution, on a trajectory towards decarbonisation in line with the Paris Agreement and the Union’s climate objectives; and, in particular, avoiding carbon leakage;deleted
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 194 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point i
(i) market integration, including by connecting existing or emerging hydrogen networks of Member States, or otherwise contributing to the emergence of an Union- wide network for the transport and storage of hydrogentransport network and encouraging the development and establishment of new areas for the production and storage of hydrogen, including in mountain, island and rural areas, areas undergoing depopulation and bordering third countries and areas with significant brownfield sites, and ensuring interoperability of connected systems;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 297 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. In their decision granting the incentives referred to in paragraph 1, national regulatory authorities shall consider the location of the projects, the results of the cost-benefit analysis on the basis of the methodology drawn up pursuant to Article 11 and in particular the regional or Union-wide positive externalities generated by the project. The national regulatory authorities shall further analyse the specific risks incurred by the project promoters, the risk mitigation measures taken and the justification of the risk profile in view of the net positive impact provided by the project, when compared to a lower-risk alternative. Eligible risks shall in particular include risks related to new transmission technologies, both onshore and offshore, risks related to under-recovery of costs and development risks.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 330 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 innovative solutionsalso through blending with methane, support the uptake of innovative technological, mechanical or engineering solutions, also supported by digital instruments, for network management and facilitating smart energy sector integration and demand response.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 340 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming atintended to enablinge and facilitatinge the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen), synthetic methane or hydrogen) by blending it into the network. This includes: digital control 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 equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network. ; the infrastructure adjustments needed to support the establishment of smart gas grids, to connect production plants to the network and to enable higher concentrations of hydrogen to be absorbed within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include connections to plants producing renewable, low-carbon gas and to the transmission network; equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network, such as the updating of parts of the gas infrastructure in order to make grid assets compatible with the transport of renewable, low-carbon gases blended with methane and hydrogen.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 361 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
(b) related equipment, including connections to the gas grid.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 363 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – introductory part
(5) concerning carbon dioxide capture, transport, utilisation or storage:
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 376 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 6
(6) pProposed carbon dioxide transport and storage projects falling under the category set out in point (5) of Annex II shall be presented as part of a plan, developed by at least two Member States, for the development of cross-border carbon dioxide transport and storage infrastructure, to be presented by the Member States concerned or entities designated by those Member States to the Commission.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 393 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point b
(b) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, the hydrogen project enables the transmission of hydrogen across at the border of a Member State with one or more third countries and proves bringing significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least twoone or more Member States. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Gas in the frame of Union- wide ten- year network development plan;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 605 #

2020/0353(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. From 1 January 2030, industrial batteriBy 31 December 2025, the Commission shall assess, electric vehicle batteries and automotive batteries with internal storage and a capacity above 2 kWh that contain cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel in active materials shall be accompanied by technical documentation demonstrating that those batteries contain the following minimum share of cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel recovered from waste present in active materials in each battery model and batch per manufacturing plant: (a) (b) (c) (d)whether due to the availability of cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel recovered from waste, it is appropriate and justified to introduce targets on minimum share of materials recovered from waste, and, where appropriate, shall submit a legislative proposal for that purpose; 12% cobalt; 85% lead; 4% lithium; 4% nickel.
2021/10/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 702 #

2020/0353(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a) The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 73 to introduce, in the form of an accompanying technical documentation, electrochemical performance and durability parameters for electric vehicle batteries resulting from the work of the UNECE Informal Working Group on Electric Vehicles and the Environment;
2021/10/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 837 #

2020/0353(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The provisions of this Article shall apply in addition to those laid down in Union law on type approval of vehicles.Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 73 to introduce parameters for determining the state of health and expected lifetime of batteries for electric vehicle batteries resulting from the work of UNECE Informal Working Group on Electric Vehicles and the Environment;
2021/10/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination (‘European Semester’), including the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reforms. Those strategies should be presented alongside theevery 3 yearls, by National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or Union funding.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 6 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Members. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong and flexible economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long- term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal space Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the resilience of their economies. Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies back on a sustainable recovery path and avoid further widening of the divergences in the Union.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 8 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) The implementation of the investments and reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, allowing constraints flexibility, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential without involving pro-cyclical effects are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is even more necessary in the aftermath of the pandemic crisis to pave the way for a swift recovery.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 20 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) Currently, nNo instrument should foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and public investments ofin the Member States in response to challenges identified in the European Semester, and with a view to having a lasting impact on the productivity and resilience of the economy of the Member States.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 21 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthenadapt the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of counter-cyclical reforms and related public investments in the Member States. The Facility should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the Commission and the Member States from the use of the other instruments and programmes.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 26 #

2020/0104(COD)

(9) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions andcontribution to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, and the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non- compliance. This should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1)(a) of the Financial Regulation.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 32 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) In order to implementachieve these overall objectiveresults, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but also the digital transformation. They will both play a priority role in relaunching and modernising our economy.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 37 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) In order to enable measures to be taken that link the Facility to sound economic governance, with a view to ensuring uniform implementing conditions, the power should be conferred on the Council to suspend, on a proposal from the Commission and by means of implementing acts, the period of time for the adoption of decisions on proposals for recovery and resilience plans and to suspend payments under this Facility, in the event of significant non-compliance in relation to the relevant cases related to the economic governance process laid down in the Regulation (EU) No XXX/XX of the European Parliament and of the Council [CPR] (…). The power to lift those suspensions by means of implementing acts, on a proposal from the Commission, should also be conferred on the Council in relation to the same relevant cases.deleted
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 47 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustmentcompetition capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable and homogeneous growth.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 48 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) The specific objective of the Facility should be to provide financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of countercyclical reforms and investments as set out in recovery and resilience plans. That specific objective should be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States concerned.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 51 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the cohesion, of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Uniongional development and the green and digital transitions.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 55 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) Where a Member States is exempted from the monitoring and assessment of the European Semester on the basis of Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 472/201311 , or is subject to surveillance under Council Regulation (EC) No 332/200212 , it should be possible that the provisions of this regulation are applied to the Member State concerned in relation to the challenges and priorities identified by the measures set out under the regulations thereof. _________________ 11 12deleted OJ L 140 of 27.5.2013. OJ L 53 of 23.2.2002.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 56 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) To inform the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States, the Council should be able to discuss, within the European Semester, the state of recovery, resilience, cohesion and adjustment capacity in the Union. To ensure appropriate evidence, this discussion should be based on the Commission’s strategic and analytical information available in the context of the European Semester and, if available, on the basis of the information on the implementation of the plans in the preceding years.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 58 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, it is appropriate to establish a maximum financial contribution available to them under the Facility as far as the financial support (i.e. the non- repayable financial support) is concerned. That maximum contribution should be calculated on the basis of the population, taken into account the depopulation rate, the inverse of the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP and the fall of GDP due to the Covid-19 impact) and the relative unemployment rate of each Member State.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 67 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should also include an explanation of the consistency of the proposed recovery and resilience plan with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester. Close cooperation between the Commission and the Member States should be sought and achieved throughout the process.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 71 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis and contribute to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion; whether the justification provided by the Member State of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment; whether the proposed recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions; and whether the arrangement proposed by the Member State concerned are expected to ensure effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the proposed milestones and targets, and the related indicators.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 79 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) To ensure that the financial support is frontloaded in the initial years after the crisis, and to ensure compatibility with the available funding for this instrument, the allocation of funds to the Member States should be made available until 31 December 2024. To this effect, at least 670 percent of the amount available for non- repayable support should be legally committed by 31 December 2022. The remaining amount should be legally committed by 31 December 2024.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 81 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the green and digital transitions, and by therefore, by a higher cost of the plan than the maximum financial contribution (to be) allocated via the non-repayable contribution. It should be possible to submit the request for a loan together with the submission of the plan. In case the request for loan is made at a different moment in time, it should be accompanied by a revised plan with additional milestones and targets. To ensure frontloading of resources, Member States should request a loan support at the latest by 31 August 2024. For the purposes of sound financial management, the total amount of all the loans granted under this Regulation should be capped. In addition, the maximum volume of the loan for each Member State should not exceed 4.7% of its Gross National Income. An increase of the capped amount should be possible in exceptional circumstances subject to available resources. For the same reasons of sound financial management,In any case it should be possible to pay the loan in instalments against the fulfilment of results.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 83 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
(30) A Member State should have the possibility to make a reasoned request to amend the recovery and resilience plan within the period of implementation, where objective circumstances justify such a course of action. The Commission should assess the reasoned request and take a new decision within fourthree months.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 85 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
(32) For the purpose of sound financial management, specific rules should be laid down for budget commitments, payments, suspension, cancellation and recovery of funds. To ensure predictability, it should be possible for Member States to submit requests for payments on a biannual basis. Payments should be made in instalments and be based on a positive assessment by the Commission of the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State. Suspension and cancellation of the financial contribution should be possible when the recovery and resilience plan has not been implemented in a satisfactory manner by the Member State. Appropriate contradictory procedures should be established to ensure that the decision by the Commission in relation to suspension, cancellation and recovery of amounts paid respects the right of Member States to provide observations.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 87 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
(33) For effective monitoring of implementation, the Member States should report on a quarterly basis within the European Semester procesn annual basis on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plan. Such reports prepared by the Member States concerned should be appropriately reflected in the National Reform Programmes, which should be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of recovery and resilience plans.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 95 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
(40) In accordance with the Financial Regulation, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council14 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2988/9515 ,Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/9616 and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/193917 , the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative sanctions. In particular, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 and Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out administrative investigations, including on- the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council18 . In accordance with the Financial Regulation, any person or entity receiving Union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the Union’s financial interests, to grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission, OLAF, the EPPO and the European Court of Auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights to the Commission, OLAF, the EPPO and the European Court of Auditors. _________________ 14Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999,(OJ L248, 18.9.2013, p. 1) 15 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.95, p.1) 16 Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities’ financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L292,15.11.96, p.2) 17Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L283, 31.10.2017,, p.1) 18 Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union’s financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29)
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 97 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. ‘European Semester of economic policy coordination’ (hereinafter ‘European Semester’) means the process set out by Article 2-a of Council Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 of 7 July 199720 . _________________ 20Council Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 of 7 July 1997 on the strengthening of the surveillance of budgetary positions and the surveillance and coordination of economic policies (OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 1).deleted
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 109 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of countercyclical reforms and investments as set out in their recovery and resilience plans. That specific objective shall be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States concerned.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 113 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of each instrument and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, in so far as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of each instrument. EThe same amounts of expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of countercyclical reforms and investments.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 114 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6
Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Facility. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation. Those resources shall be used for the benefit of the Member State concerned.Article 6 deleted Resources from shared management programmes
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 124 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. In the event of significant non- compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in Article 15(7) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][CPR], the Council shall, on a proposal from the Commission, adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in Articles 17(1) and 17(2) or to suspend payments under the Recovery and Resilience Facility. The decision to suspend payments referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply to payment applications submitted after the date of the decision to suspend. The suspension of the time period referred to in Article 17 shall apply from the day after the adoption of the decision referred to in paragraph 1. In case of suspension of payments Article 15(9) of Regulation laying down common provisions on the (…) shall apply.deleted
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 130 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
A maximum financial contribution shall be calculated for each Member State for the allocation of the amount referred to in Article 5(1)(a), using the methodology set out in Annex I, based on the population taking into account the depopulation rate, the inverse of the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP and the fall of GDP due to the Covid-19 impact) and the relative unemployment rate of each Member State.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 135 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. For a period starting after 31 December 2022 until 31 December 2024, where financial resources are available, the Commission may organise calls in line with the calendar of the European Semester. To that effect, it shall publish an indicative calendar of the calls to be organised in that period, and shall indicate, at each call, the amount available for allocation. Each Member State may propose to receive up to a maximum amount corresponding to its allocation share of the available amount for allocation, as referred to in Annex I, to implement the recovery and resilience plan.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 138 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the reasons for the loan support, justified by the higher financial needs linked to additional countercyclical reforms and investments;
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 139 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the additional countercyclical reforms and investments in line with Article 15;
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 140 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the additional countercyclical reforms and investments comply with the criteria set out in Article 16(3.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 141 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) the other elements needed for the implementation of the loan support in relation to the countercyclical reforms and the investment projects concerned in line with the decision referred to in Article 17(2).
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 146 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. _________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […]
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 149 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. Where a Member States is exempted from the monitoring and assessment of the European Semester on the basis of Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 472/2013, or is subject to surveillance under Council Regulation (EC) No 332/2002, the provisions set out in this regulation shall be applied to the Member State concerned in relation to the challenges and priorities identified by the measures set out under the regulations thereof.deleted
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 153 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its National Reform Programme and shall be officially submitted on a triannual basis at the latest by 30 April. A draft plan may be submitted by Member State starting from 15 October of the preceding year, together with the draft budget of the subsequent year.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 155 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) an explanation of the way the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester are expected to be addressed;deleted
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 170 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) envisaged milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of four years, and of the investments over a maximum period of seven years;deleted
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 173 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) the estimated total cost of the countercyclical reforms and investments covered by the recovery and resilience plan submitted (also referred as ‘estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan’) backed up by appropriate justification and how it is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment;
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 182 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. When assessing the recovery and 2. resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the analytical information on the Member State concerned available in the context of the European Semester as well as the justification and the elements provided by the Member State concerned, as referred to in Article 15(3), and any other relevant information including, in particular, the one contained in the National Reform Programme and the National Energy and Climate Plan of the Member State concerned and, if relevant, information from technical support received via the Technical Support Instrument.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 185 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;deleted
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 200 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within four months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of an implementing act. In the event that the Commission gives a positive assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, that decision shall set out the countercyclical reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the Member State, including the milestones and targets, and the financial contribution allocated in accordance with Article 11.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 202 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. In case the Member State concerned requests a loan support, the decision shall also set out the amount of the loan support as referred to in Article 12(4) and (5) and the additional countercyclical reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the Member State covered by that loan support, including the additional milestones and targets.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 203 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) the description of the countercyclical reforms and of the investment projects and the amount of the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan;
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 205 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point c – point 2
(2) as regards completion of reforms, the period by which the reforms must be implemented shall end no later than four years after the adoption of the decision.deleted
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 206 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point e
(e) the relevant indicators relating to the fulfilment of the envisaged milestones and targets; andeleted
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 208 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, it shall communicate a duly justified assessment within fourthree months of the submission of the proposal by the Member State.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 210 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 6
6. The arrangements and timetable for implementation as referred to in point (d), the relevant indicators relating to the fulfilment of the envisaged milestones and targets referred to in point (e), the arrangements for providing access by the Commission to the underlying data referred to in point (f), and, where appropriate, the additional milestones and targets related to the disbursement of the loan support referred to in point (g) of paragraph 4 shall be further illustrated in an operational arrangement to be agreed by the Member State concerned and the Commission after the adoption of the decision referred to in paragraph 1.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 211 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 and shall take a new decision in accordance with Article 17 within fourthree months of the official submission of the request.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 213 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned do not justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, it shall reject the request within four months of its official submission, after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present its observations within a period of one month of the communication of the Commission’s conclusions.deleted
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 215 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 6
6. Where the Member State concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension, the Commission shall cancel the amount of the financial contribution pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Financial Regulation after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present its observations within two months from the communication of its conclusions.deleted
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 216 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 7
7. Where, within eighteen months of the date of the adoption the decision referred to in Article 17(1), no tangible progress has been made in respect of any relevant milestones and targets by the Member State concerned, the amount of the financial contribution shall be cancelled pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Financial Regulation. The Commission shall take a decision on the cancellation of the financial contribution after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present its observations within a period of two months of the communication of its assessment as to whether no tangible progress has been made.deleted
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 218 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
The Member State concerned shall report on a quarterly basis within the European Semester procesn annual basis on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans, including the operational arrangement referred to in Article 17(6). To that effect, the quarterly reports of the Member States shall be appropriately reflected in the National Reform Programmes, which shall be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of the recovery and resilience plans.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 222 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the Commission in accordance with Article 17 to the European Parliament and the Council without undue delay. The Member State concerned may request the Commission to redact sensitive or confidential information, the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the Member State.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 229 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4
4. For the purpose of the reporting on the activities referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission may use the content of the relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission under the European Semester as appropriate.deleted
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 230 #

2020/0104(COD)

2. The evaluation report shall, in particular, assess to which extent the objectives have been achieved, the efficiency of the use of resources and the European added value. It shall also consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 231 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4
4. The ex-post evaluation report shall consist of a global assessment of the instruments established by this Regulation and shall include information on its impact in the medium or long-term.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 234 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the instruments established by this Regulation, its actions and its results. Financial resources allocated to the instruments established by this Regulation shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in Articles 4.deleted
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 235 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;deleted
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 236 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment;
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 237 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of countercyclical reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions;
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 238 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – introductory part
2.1 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressspecific reports prepared toby the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 239 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
— The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, including fiscal aspects, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester addressed to the Member States concernedMember States’ specific reports, including fiscal aspects,
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 241 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6
A – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to effectively address challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester,specific reports proposed by the Member State concerned and the plan represents an adequate response to the economic and social situation of the Member State concerned.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 242 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7
B – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to partially address challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semesterspecific reports proposed by the Member State concerned and the plan represents a partially adequate response to the economic and social situation of the Member State concerned.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 243 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 8
C – The recovery and resilience plan does not contribute to address any challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semesterspecific reports proposed by the Member State concerned and the plan does not represent an adequate response to the economic and social situation of the Member State concerned.
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 246 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
— the Member State provided sufficient information and evidence that the amount of the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan is appropriate (“reasonable”);deleted
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 247 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
and — the Member State provided sufficient information and evidence that the amount of the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan is in line with the nature and the type of the envisaged reforms and investments (“plausible”).deleted
2020/09/11
Committee: REGI
Amendment 63 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) An additional exceptional amount of EUR 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the Structural Funds under the Investment for growth and jobs goal, for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support Member States and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic orand preparing a green, digital and resilientthe recovery of the economy, with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. Resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic, social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the European Union Recovery Instrument. Part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. The Commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each Member State on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning Member States’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. The allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. In order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis, the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 October 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
2020/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 67 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2020/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 81 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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, insular and mountainous areas, or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. Technical assistance starting from the preliminary stages 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).
2020/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 97 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) For the ESF, Member States should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance, including in rural, insular and mountainous areas, as well as through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed, job creation, in particular for peoplecitizens in vulnerable situations, support to youth employment measures, education and training, skills development and to enhance access to social services of general interest, including for children. 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.
2020/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 123 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 and development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions, in accordance with the objectives of economic, social and territorial cohesion set out in Article 173 TFEU. Member States should also involve local and regional authorities, as well as relevant bodies representing civil society, in accordance with the partnership principles.deleted
2020/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 140 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) In view of the COVID-19 pandemic and the urgency to address the associated public health crisis, it is considered necessary to use the exception to the eight-week period referred to in Article 4 of Protocol No 1 on the role of national Parliaments in the European Union, annexed to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community.deleted
2020/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 163 #

2020/0101(COD)

Each Member State shall allocate the additional resources available for programming under the ERDF and the ESF to operational programmes, involving local and regional authorities, in accordance with the partnership principle. Up to 5% of the additional resources shall be used for cross-border projects.
2020/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 172 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 6
6. Up to 4% of the total additional resources under the ERDF and the ESF may be allocated to technical assistance starting from the preliminary stages under any existing operational programme supported from the ERDF or the ESF or the new operational programme referred to in paragraph 11.
2020/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 204 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 4
For the ESF, the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance, including through short-time work schemes and support to self- employed, even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures, unless the latter are imposed by national law. The additional resources shall also support job creation, in particular for peoplecitizens in vulnerable situations, youth employment measures, education and training, skills development, in particular to support the twin green and digital transitions, and to enhance access to social services of general interest, including for children.
2020/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 216 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 5
The revised financing plan set out in Article 96(2)(d) shall set out the allocation of the additional resources for the years 2020, 2021 and, where applicable, for 2022 without identifying amounts for the performance reserve and with no breakdown per category of regions.
2020/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 222 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
By way of derogation from Article 29(3) and (4) and Article 30(2), the Commission shall approve any new dedicated operational programme or any amendment to an existing programme within 10 working days of its submission by a Member State.
2020/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 252 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1a The Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with an evaluation report on REACT-EU by 31 December 2023, covering budgetary commitments and payments, where possible, for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022. That report shall include information on the achievement of the objectives of REACT-EU, the efficiency of the use of its resources, the types of actions financed, the beneficiaries and final recipients of the financial allocations as well as its European added value in aiding the economic recovery.
2020/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 255 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Annex VII a – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) For the number of people unemployed and the number of young people unemployed the reference period shall be: the average of June to AugustApril to June 2020.
2020/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 257 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Annex VII a – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) For the number of people unemployed and the number of young people unemployed the reference period shall be: the average of June to AugustApril to June 2021.
2020/07/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 21 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) In order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition, the Facility should cover a wide range of investments, on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a 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 and water 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. 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.
2020/09/01
Committee: REGI
Amendment 26 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2020/09/01
Committee: REGI
Amendment 39 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) In accordance with the Financial Regulation and Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulations (Euratom, EC) No 2988/95, (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 and (EU) 2017/1939, the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities, including fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used, and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative penalties. In particular, in accordance with Regulations (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 and (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out administrative investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) may investigate and prosecute offences against the financial interests of the Union, as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council. In accordance with the Financial Regulation, any person or entity receiving Union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the financial interests of the Union, grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission, and OLAF, the EPPO in respect of those Member States participating in enhanced cooperation pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, and the European Court of Auditors (ECA), and ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights.
2020/09/01
Committee: REGI
Amendment 41 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) In order to supplement and amend certain non-essential elements of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of delegating further certain implementation tasks to executive agencies as well as of the amendment of the elements contained in Annex II of this Regulation regarding the key performance indicators. It is of particular importance that the Commission can carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Inter- institutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 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.deleted
2020/09/01
Committee: REGI
Amendment 44 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) In order to set out an appropriate financial framework for the grant component of this Facility until 31 December 2024, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission to set out the available national allocations expressed as shares of the overall financial envelope of the Facility for each Member State in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex I of Regulation [the JTF Regulation]. The implementing powers should be conferred without comitology procedures given that the shares derive directly from the application of a pre- defined calculation methodology.
2020/09/01
Committee: REGI
Amendment 49 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
The Facility shall provide support benefitting Union territories facing serious social, environmental and economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the Union bystarting from 2050.
2020/09/01
Committee: REGI
Amendment 104 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 to amend Annex II by modifying the indicators referred to in paragraph 1.
2020/09/01
Committee: REGI
Amendment 109 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17
1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 14 shall be conferred on the Commission until 31 December 2028. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 14 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Inter-institutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council.Article 17 deleted Exercise of the delegation
2020/09/01
Committee: REGI
Amendment 32 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 one behind. _________________ 19 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 42 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) A fixed long-term objective is crucialimportant to contribute to 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 cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of 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’).
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 48 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) The Union’s and the Member States’ climate action aims to protect people and the planet, welfare, prosperity, health, food systems, the integrity of eco- systems and biodiversity against the threat of climate change, in the context of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and in pursuit of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, and; it also seeks to maximize prosperity within the planetary boundaries and to, increase resilience and reduce vulnerability of society to climate change, bearing in mind also the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting recession.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 63 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Achieving climate neutrality shouldnecessarily requires a contribution fromn impact assessment of every measure on all economic sectors. In light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions, the transition to an environmentally and economically sustainable, affordable and secure energy system relying on a well- functioning internal energy market is essentialneeded. The digital transformation, technological innovation, and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 79 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) TBefore the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Parliament called for the necessarya 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 on the objective of achieving a climate-neutral Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, while also recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework and that the transition will require significant public and private investment. The 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.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 87 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) The Union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy- wide emissions and removals, through natural and technological solutions, of greenhouse gases domestically within the Union byfrom 2050, in line with the priority objective of economic recovery. The Union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all Member States collectively, and the Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. Measures at Union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 90 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) The Union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy- wide emissions and removals, through natural and technological solutions, of greenhouse gases domestically within the Union byfrom 2050. The Union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all Member States collectively, and the Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. Measures at Union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 95 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 110 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Pursuit of the European and national climate neutrality objective must be aligned with effective post-pandemic economic recovery in all Member States; the fundamental European objectives of territorial cohesion, homogeneous regional development and effective European business competitiveness at global level must always be guaranteed and never compromised by any measures taken under the new Climate Act.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 115 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) The transition to climate neutrality requires gradual and progressive changes across the entire policy spectrum and a collective effort of all sectors of the economy and society, as illustrated by the Commission in its Communication ‘The European Green Deal’. The European Council, in its Conclusions of 12 December 2019, stated that all relevant Union legislation and policies need to be consistent with, and contribute to, the fulfilment of the climate- neutrality objective while respecting a level playing field, and invited the Commission to examine whether this requires an adjustment of the existing rules.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 127 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 objecOVID-19 containment measures will trigger the sharpest economic downturn since the Great Depression. Achieving climate neutrality within the timeframe set by the European Council would have a pro-cyclical effect at a tivme for 2050. In that Communication, the Commission underlined that all Union policies should contribute to thewhen it is of paramount importance to implement robust anti- cyclical policies. For this reason, achievement of climate- neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their partmust take second place to full economic recovery in all Member States. By SeptDecember 20201, the Commission should, based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into accountthat takes into account the medium to long-term socio-economic consequences of the pandemic, as well as its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans 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 levelsthat are more in line with the new economic reality of Europe and the world. 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 addition, the Commission should, by 30 June 2021, assess how the Union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve 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).
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 141 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) As cCitizens and communities have a powerful role to play in drivingare suffering the socio-economic effects of the transformation towards climate neutrality forward, strong public and social engagement on climate action should be facilitated. The Commission should therefore engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate-neutral and climate- resilient society, including through launching a European Climate Pact. The Commission should therefore engage with all parts of society by drawing on the multilevel climate and energy dialogues as set up by the Member States in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and for the purposes of this Regulation also.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 147 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) In order to provide predictability and confidence for all economic actors, including businesses, workers, investors and consumers, 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 participatto assist in the assessment of the consistency of measures and progress with the climate-neutrality objective, each Member State should, as part of its long- term strategy under Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, set out an indicative trajectory for progressively reducing net greenhouse gas emissions 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. _________________ 37 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1Union aiming at a zero rate - in line with future macroeconomic scenarios - from 2050.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 160 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes a framework for the irreversiblprogressive and gradual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of removals by natural or other sinks in the Union.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 162 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
This Regulation sets out an bindingcative objective of climate neutrality in the Union by, in line with macroeconomic recovery from 2050, in pursuit of the long- term temperature goal set out in Article 2 of the Paris Agreement, and provides a framework for achieving progress in pursuit of the global adaptation goal established in Article 7 of the Paris Agreement.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 168 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Union-wide emissions and removals of greenhouse gases regulated in Union law shall be balanced at the latest by 2050, thus reducing emissions to net zero by that dates an essential objective, following complete economic recovery from the fallout of the disastrous COVID-19 pandemic, which the EU proposes to achieve from 2050 onwards.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 175 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall take the necessary measures at Union and national level respectively, to 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. taking care not to undermine territorial cohesion and homogeneous regional growth in the Member States.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 186 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By September 2020, the Commission shallmay review 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 1990 and the new EU social and economic reality following the crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic containment measures, and explore options for a new 2030 emissions target more in line with the new economic reality. 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.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 204 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. By 30 June 2021, 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 andline with emerging EU macroeconomic realities in order to achieve the climate-neutrality- objective set out in Article 2(1), and consider taking the necessary measures, including the adoption of legislative proposals, in accordance with the Treaties.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 208 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 trajectoryEach Member State shall, as part of its long-term strategy under Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, set an indicative trajectory to achieve the objective set out in Article 2(1).
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 214 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The trajectory shall start from the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(3).deleted
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 219 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. When setting a trajectory in accordance with paragraph 1, the Commission shall considerMember States shall focus primarily but not exclusively on the following:
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 223 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) cost-effectiveness and economic efficiency;deleted
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 225 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) the new economic reality following the COVID-19 pandemic;
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 226 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) competitiveness of the Union’s economywithin the Union and on the international markets, with a focus on micro-enterprises and SMEs;
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 231 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) their own budget situation;
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 232 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
(bb) non-repayable European funding specifically earmarked for achievement of climate neutrality objectives;
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 234 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) best available technology and its commercial availability with a view to promoting the marketing thereof;
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 250 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) the need to ensure environmental effectiveness and progress, economic sustainability and progressive emissions reduction over time;
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 254 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) investmentoverall needs and every investment opportunitiesy;
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 260 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point h a (new)
(ha) effective measures to overcome regional imbalances;
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 261 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point i
(i) international and global developments and efforts undertaken to achieve the long-term objectives of the Paris Agreement and the ultimate objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change;
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 263 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j
(j) the best available and most recent scientific evidence, includingand the latest reports of the IPCC, aside from RCP 8.5-based models .
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 264 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j
(j) the best available and most recent scientific and statistical evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 281 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By 30 Septem1 October 20231, and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall assess, together with the assessment foreseen under Article 29(5) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999:
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 282 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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);
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 287 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall submit the 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 and a report on regional development, territorial cohesion and economic recovery, to the European Parliament and to the Council.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 289 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By 30 Septem1 October 20231, and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall review:
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 291 #

2020/0036(COD)

(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);
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 292 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) the economic impact of the aforementioned measures on the economy of the Union, the euro area and the individual Member States, in terms of sustainability and competitiveness, compared to non-EU countries;
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 297 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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), incompatible with the economic sustainability or competitiveness of the Union and its Member States compared with third countries 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).
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 300 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall assess any draft measure or legislative proposal before adoption 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 adop, together with the objective of economic recovery in the Union and the Member States, territorial cohesion and regional development, in a bid to achieve a fair and balanced solution,; 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.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 303 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By 30 Septem1 October 20231, and every 5 years, thereafter the Commission shall assess:
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 304 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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, economic recovery, territorial cohesion and regional development, as expressed by the relevant trajectory referred to in Article 3(1);
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 308 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 objectiveclimate neutrality objectives in line with economic recovery, territorial cohesion and regional development as expressed by the corresponding trajectory referred to in Article 3(1) or inadequate to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4, it may issue recommendations to that Member State or adopt funding initiatives to help it achieve the above objectives. The Commission shall make such recommendations publicly available.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 317 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the recommendations should be complementary to the latest country- specific recommendations issued in the context of the European Semester.deleted
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 321 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) European statistics and data, including data on the economic situation and on losses from adverse climate impacts, where available; and
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 324 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) best availablend most recent scientific evidence, including available, and the latest reports of the IPCC; and, except for RCP 8.5-based models;
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 325 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) any supplementary information on environmentally sustainable investment, by the Union and Member States and available European recovery funding, including, when available, investment consistent with Regulation (EU) 2020/… [Taxonomy Regulation].
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 337 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
1. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3(1) is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. referred to in Article 3(1) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from …[OP: date of entry into force of this Regulation]. 3. to in Article 3(1) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 6. 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 to 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.Article 9 deleted Exercise of the delegation The power to adopt delegated acts The delegation of power referred Before adopting a delegated act, As soon as it adopts a delegated A delegated act adopted pursuant
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 338 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 4 Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
(4) in Article 8(2), the following point (e) is added: ‘(e) policies and measures and planned policies and measures contribute to the achievement of the Union’s climate- neutrality objective set out in Article 2 of Regulation …/… [Climate Law].;’deleted the manner in which existing
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 341 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
Article 11
Each Member State shall establish a multilevel climate and energy dialogue pursuant to national rules, in which local authorities, civil society organisation, business communitysocial partners, investors and other relevant stakeholders and the general public are able actively to engage and discuss the achievement of the Union’s climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2 of Regulation …/… [Climate Law] and the different scenarios envisaged for energy and climate policies, including for the long term, and review progress, unless it already has a structure which serves the same purpose. Integrated national energy and climate plans may be discussed within the framework of such a dialogue.;
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 5 #

2019/2211(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges that Europe’s economy is showing signs of less dynamic growth; highlights that more must be done to support Member States which are experiencing slower growth and high unemployment, particularly where young people are concerned; underlines that a rating agency recently downgraded from “stable” to “negative” the annual outlook for sovereign creditworthiness in the Euro area for 2020;
2020/01/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 34 #

2019/2211(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the European Semester mustshould consistently contribute to the elimination of social, economic and territorial inequalities and disparities between EU regions;
2020/01/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 49 #

2019/2211(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Remarks that the growth of the EU economy can’t be secured without a new approach to spending policy; therefore every single region in the EU should be provided with all the tools that allow the private sector to invest and exploit the hidden potential of the territory; calls on the Commission to create a pattern fit for business and trade in all lagging areas of the EU to improve local citizens’ lives and employment rates;
2020/01/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 81 #

2019/2211(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. WBelcomesieves that the inclusion of the Sustainable Development Goals in the European Semester, with should have the aim tof putting people, their health and the planet at the centre of economic policy; notes that, in this respect, special attention must be paid to the labour market, by safeguarding existing jobs and creating new ones;
2020/01/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 87 #

2019/2211(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Takes note of the objectives of the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan but expresses concern about the actual results obtainable through the leverage effect and about the innovation and effectiveness of the supported projects;
2020/01/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 89 #

2019/2211(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Reminds that the transition to a “zero emissions” productive model can’t be implemented without adequate graduality and attention to side effects on the economic, social and cultural frameworks in which stakeholders play;
2020/01/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 110 #

2019/2211(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls for a support to all aspects of European Territorial Cooperation (cross- border, transnational and interregional cooperation, both internally and externally),thereby working towards the overall objective of economic, social and territorial cohesion;
2020/01/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 114 #

2019/2211(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Stresses that SMEs are a fundamental engine of development and employment in EU economy, in particular in Mediterranean regions and countries, and that - for structural reasons -they hardly can exploit the full potential of the single market if charged with heavy tax and administrative burdens; asks the Commission therefore to eliminate unnecessary burdens and barriers.
2020/01/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 33 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the Mediterranean Sea is a common good to be protected, and whereas its current environmental status is worrying, partly as a result of overfishing, and is having negative social and economic repercussions for the fishing industry as a whole;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 39 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas, according to the 2018 GFCM report on the state of Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries, in the Mediterranean the proportion of overfished stocks decreased from 88% in 2014 to 78% in 2016, representing an improvement which should be taken into consideration when adopting future measures;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 45 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. having regard to the significant socioeconomic impact of restrictions on fishing activities, starting with the WestMed multiannual plan and the GFCM measures in the Adriatic Sea and the Strait of Sicily;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 56 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas, in addition to fishing, the factors exerting pressure on Mediterranean fish stocks include pollution, habitat loss, maritime traffic, competition for space and climate change; , starting with its effects, including the rise in water temperatures, acidification, changes to ocean currents, asynchronous species and the arrival of non-indigenous species, which cause direct and indirect damage to fisheries, too;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 61 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the failure to quantify the consequences of each factor affecting fish stocks is hampering the adoption of appropriate and effective conservation measures, limiting action to defend fish stocks only to restrictive fishing measures, with the socioeconomic impact that this entails;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 64 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas there is a need to increase capacities to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change by adopting measures to strengthen the resilience of coastal communities;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 69 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. having regard to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which will also affect the future of the sector;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 73 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J
J. whereas the political instability and unrest in Libya and in several regions of North Africa are posing a tangible threat to EU fishers active in the southern Mediterranean, jeopardising their personal freedom and the safety of fishing operations;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 79 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission, after consulting the Member States and asking the Regional Advisory Council for the Mediterranean (MED-AC) for an opinion, to identify the obstacles to the process of rebuilding fish stocks with a view to revising the current legislation and taking practical steps to rebuild fish stocks in the Mediterranean Sea;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 84 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls for greater involvement of the fisheries sector in the decision-making process, through a regionalisation-based approach;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 103 #

2019/2178(INI)

2. Calls on the Commission to conduct impact analyses and ensure that every legislative proposal to restrict fishing activities takes account of its socioeconomic impact and is supported by scientific data are kept up to date and shared with fishers’ associations;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 113 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the need to legislate on the basis of an eco-system approach which can be used to identify and analyse all interactions that have an impact on fish stocks, taking into account not only fishing activities, but also other factors weighing in the balance and the presence of new invasive species;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 116 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Urges the Commission to encourage the renewal of the very elderly fishing fleets operating in the Mediterranean, as regards both vessel and engine design, in order to reduce the environmental impact of fishing on the environment and improve safety and working conditions on board;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 119 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to safeguard the competitiveness of the entire fishery sector and its production chain, placing particular emphasis on measures to halt the trend towards increased dependence on imports and to consolidate and promote European and local production instead;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 122 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls the Commission to examine adapting the (EC) 1005/2008 (IUU Regulation), in order to provide the possibility of banning the imports from third states that do not cooperate in encountering the illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 123 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Urges the Commission to improve the labelling of fish products in order to provide consumers with clearer information regarding the origin thereof and standards applied in respect of capture and processing;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 127 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Insists that the proper implementation of the CFP and its future revision should have as its objective achieving in practice the right balance between environmental, economic and social sustainability;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 134 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the Commission to promote cross-border research and management strategies that take into account the specific characteristics of the Mediterranean and its various zones, leading to the adoption of measures for Member States and third countries to improve fisheries management and step up the fight against IUU fishing;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 137 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission to encourage flexibility in management agreements and quota allocation to allow for anticipated changes in stock distribution and thereby avoid creating or exacerbating disputes regarding both internal distribution of major species within Member States and cross-border distribution between neighbouring countries or EEZs (exclusive economic zones);
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 150 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to carry out an economic analysis of the social and employment effects and commercial impact of the decline in fishery resources in the Mediterranean, with a view to identifying appropriate support measures to guarantee the sustainability of the industry;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 157 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls for the exchange of good practices and innovation regarding the development of more selective fishing gear and marine waste collection methods, recognising the role of fishers as 'guardians of the sea', in order to contribute to a healthier and cleaner marine environment;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 164 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for the improved management of protected maritime areas with the constant, close and active involvement of fisheries operators to guarantee their success and ensure adequate protection of biodiversity and activities in the area;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 167 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Condemns the ongoing violations of the law of the sea in the North African regions along the Mediterranean, including kidnappings, requisitions of vessels, illegal imprisonment, intimidation, controls, harassment, assaults and unfair trials against EU fishers for carrying out their work, in clear violation of international human rights obligations;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 170 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Libyan and Tunisian authorities to put an end to all restrictions on and acts of harassment against EU fishing vessels, and to ensure that fishers can carry out their legitimate activities without fear of reprisals; calls on the Libyan authorities to comply with UNCLOS, to denounce the illegal agreements with Turkey, and to bring their legislation into line with the principles of sustainable fishing, in keeping with GFCM policies and decisions;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 171 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Libyan and Tunisian authorities to put an end to all restrictions on and acts of harassment against EU fishing vessels, and to ensure that fishers can carry out their legitimate activities without fear of reprisals; calls on the Libyan authorities to urgently comply with UNCLOS and to bring their legislation into line with the principles of sustainable fishing, in keeping with GFCM policies and decisions;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 172 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to encourage joint efforts with neighbouring countries to facilitate compliance with agreements concluded by RFMOs (Regional Fisheries Management Organisations) and participation in the good management and recovery of fish stocks;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 175 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission, through its agencies, to step up its efforts to monitor EU territorial waters in order to make the conditions in which EU fishers work safer and, where necessary, to provide these agencies with adequate funding, identify third-country vessels fishing illegally and guarantee compliance by all Mediterranean countries with fish stock conservation rules;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 178 #

2019/2178(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to step up the Union’s efforts to uphold the international law, security and the rule of law in the southern Mediterranean;
2021/04/07
Committee: PECH
Amendment 37 #

2019/2177(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas the landing obligation, which was phased in over a period of four years (2015-2019), makes it mandatory to land and deduct from applicable quotas all catches of regulated species in EU waters, or by EU vessels in international waters, and forbids the use of undersized fish for direct human consumption; whereas, however, an exception should be made for charitable purposes, in order to reduce food waste;
2020/12/17
Committee: PECH
Amendment 50 #

2019/2177(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas small-scale fishing employs more operators and uses more selective gear, causing less environmental damage and playing a key social and economic role, as highlighted by the GFCM's SoMFi 2018 report;
2020/12/17
Committee: PECH
Amendment 102 #

2019/2177(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the landing obligation has raised concerns in the fishing industry, especially in mixed fisheries exposed to potential choke species cases and early closure of fisheries; welcomes the measures taken to date – quota swaps and quota pools for by-catch species – and insists on the need to further develop effective by-catch reduction plans with the aim of rebuilding vulnerable stocks, also taking into consideration the social and economic aspect;
2020/12/17
Committee: PECH
Amendment 118 #

2019/2177(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that discard levels vary heavily from fisheries to sea basins, leading to the perception that the ‘one rule fits all’ approach mayis not be the optimal strategy to encourage fishers to become more selective; calls on the Commission to identifyonsiders that the main shortcomings aneed to proposebe identified and adapted and tailor-made solutions proposed for specific fisheries for each sea basin;
2020/12/17
Committee: PECH
Amendment 122 #

2019/2177(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. WelcomNotes the results from recent scientific studies (e.g. DiscardLess, MINOUW and LIFE iSEAS) on innovative gear selectivity, avoidance strategies and vessel modifications to handle unwanted catches on board;
2020/12/17
Committee: PECH
Amendment 129 #

2019/2177(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Is concerned aboutNotes the lack of proper control over and compliance with the landing obligation and underlines its negative impact on sustainability; calls for better use to be made of new technologies and digital solutions and fo; hopes for better cooperation between the fishing sector and the Member State authorities to be strengthened in order to rapidly improve control;
2020/12/17
Committee: PECH
Amendment 139 #

2019/2177(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – introductory part
12. Stresses that while improving selectivity must be a high priority, implementing the landing obligation requires a cross-sectoral approach and clear incentives to be devised to encourage best practice mitigation; recommends the following accompanying measures and management tools:
2020/12/17
Committee: PECH
Amendment 145 #

2019/2177(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – point a
a. using quota-based tools: the distribution of quotas in line with the expected catch composition, further use of adjustments through quota swaps with other Member States and the allocation of estimated discard share of quotas for fishers, especially those operating on a small scale, that opt to use more selective gear;
2020/12/17
Committee: PECH
Amendment 147 #

2019/2177(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – point a
a. usingmaking better use of quota-based tools: the distribution of quotas in line with the expected catch composition, further use of adjustments through quota swaps with other Member States and the allocation of estimated discard share of quotas for fishers that opt to use more selective gear;
2020/12/17
Committee: PECH
Amendment 156 #

2019/2177(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – point f
f. adopting strategies to use unwanted catches other than for human consumption, or a plan to use them for charitable purposes in order to reduce food waste;
2020/12/17
Committee: PECH
Amendment 14 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas the increase in water temperature generated by climate change has a direct and indirect impact on marine species by altering their abundance, diversity and distribution and affecting their feeding, development and reproduction, as well as relations between species; whereas this will trigger changes with a medium- and long-term impact on the availability and trade of fishery and aquaculture products that may have major geopolitical and economic consequences, including in terms of food security and cultural identity;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 16 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the food security and livelihoods that these industries provide are crucial in many coastal, riverine, island, inland and lagoon regions; and whereas the impacts of climate change on food security are such that the current approaches to assessing the risks to that food security must be altered;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 21 #

2019/2163(INI)

C. whereas climate change is not the only threat to or stress factor acting on a fishing system, but is a further cause in addition to IUU fishing, marine litter, pollution, loss of habitat, competition for space and environmental variability;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 23 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the increase in water temperature has a greater impact on certain sea basins, such as the Mediterranean, with changes in water circulation, rising sea levels, winter weather only in some regions, the arrival of non-indigenous species, acidification, asynchronism among species, and paradoxical marine weather phenomena; and whereas in recent years phenomena such as meridionalisation and the tropicalisation of the Mediterranean Sea and Mediterraneanisation of the Black Sea have intensified;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 26 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas, in general, taking an ecosystem-based approach to planning and spatial management in aquaculture could improve the industry’s capacity to adapt, particularly at local level; for this to happen, the risks need to be understood at the relevant spatial and temporal scales, and priority given to the most serious risks and to developing and improving measures and management plans to address those risks by taking participatory approaches and by using the best information available;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 41 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas climate change is having a very clear impact on the oceans, too, given that heat is stored to a greater extent in the water, in addition to other factors exacerbating the gravity of the situation, such as pollution, the disappearance of various species, the substitution of some species to the detriment of others, lack of oxygen, acidification, etc.;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 44 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the preservation of the ocean is important not only for fishing, but also because the disappearance of one species also has a major impact on other species;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 45 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
8b. whereas fishery products have a very low carbon footprint and are important foods underpinning the Mediterranean diet, which is recognised by UNESCO as part of the cultural heritage of humanity;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 46 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas the warming of the waters is not the only consequence of climate change, but there are other aspects, too, such as deoxygenation, acidification and desalination, asynchronism among species, and changes in ocean currents and in the transport of nutrients, which should be looked at together because together they affect ecosystems;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 49 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas rising temperatures can also affect wind farms and the human activities connected with them;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 51 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas seaweed, which is increasingly widespread in our seas, is recognised as a valuable foodstuff for humans and animals and can be used in agriculture and horticulture, cosmetics, and to produce organic packaging, biofuels, textiles, detergents and green building materials; whereas, in addition to itsthe environmental benefits and economic potential, the seaweed expected from the increase in seaweed production in Europe, that sector would support most of the UN Sustainable Development Goals;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 101 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the Commission’s determination to organise international action to monitor the impact of ocean warming, sea level rise and seawater acidification, as well as other climate- change related ecosystem stress factors;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 109 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the strengthening and development of international scientific programmes to monitor the temperature, salinity and heat absorption of theaquatic environments and oceans and to establish a global ocean observation network in order better to predict the impact of climate change on the functioning of the oceans, carbon absorption and management of living marine resources, and other effects on ecosystems;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 111 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that the complexity of the effects of climate change and of ecosystems should be factored into the planning and implementation of all efforts to adapt to and mitigate climate change;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 113 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2c. Considers that the fisheries sector should be shielded and supported, as it is one of the main traditional human activities conducted in the marine environment, making it a key component of integrated maritime policy and maritime spatial planning;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 117 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that fisheries is the sector most affected by the many other uses of, and activities taking place on, the seas, such as non-sustainable maritime transport and tourism, urban and coastal development, the exploitation of raw materials and energy sources, and seafloor mining, as well as being affected by environmental issues such as marine pollution and climate change;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 121 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that in order to adapt one must grasp both the environmental and the economic vulnerability of fisheries and aquaculture, and be able to identify the main drivers and the scale of exposure to climate change; while it is generally difficult to predict what will happen in the future, adverse impacts can be reduced by making the sector more robust and stepping up measures to minimise exposure to them;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 123 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates that with regard to the current and future effects of climate change and the threats it poses, adaptationthe viability and sustainability of the socio-economic and ecological systems which make up the fisheries and aquaculture industries will depend on their capacity to adapt to the current and future effects of climate change and the threats it poses; points out that it will only be possible to plan and implement effective adaptation mechanisms if there is enough information on current and future risks and vulnerabilities; notes, moreover, that every fishing business and aquaculture community or business will exist in a specific and probably unique geographical, environmental, institutional and socio-economic context and that, in other words, they will all be trying to cope with different and unique risks and vulnerabilities; stresses that adaptation to climate change, therefore, must start with a good understanding of each fishing or aquaculture system and an accurate assessment of climate variability and likely future impacts on the environment, people and biodiversity, in order to strengthen productive and resilient aquatic ecosystems and maintain benefits for consumers and animal health;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 125 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Is of the view that effective adaptation in the fisheries and aquaculture sector as a whole is needed, with priority to be given to the more vulnerable and socially fragile sectors; points out that in order to make aquatic ecosystems more productive and more resilient and keep them that way, with the attendant benefits in terms of the protection of consumers and animal health, particular attention needs to be paid to the most vulnerable if the sector is truly to continue to make a contribution to meeting the global objectives of poverty reduction and food security;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 126 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Recommends that the Commission and the Member States provide for appropriate support measures, such as insurance regimes and social protection systems for the groups that are the most exposed to climate change; takes the view that certain countries facing the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea are more exposed to such change and to extreme weather events, are less able to adapt to them and are therefore more vulnerable;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 134 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Has found that growth rates of harmful algae and pathogenic bacteria in the marine environment can increase with global warming and that changes to the seasons and other conditions may have an effect on the incidence of parasites and some foodborne viruses;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 138 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for proactive management of extreme events, considering it a matter of urgency to invest in adaptation measures for climate resilience (such as safety at sea, climate-resilient infrastructure, etc.), risk reduction and climate disaster prevention, while safeguarding the health of the aquatic ecosystem and providing for specific measures in the future EMFF to support affected sectors;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 140 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls for a transition from reactive management, in the wake of disasters, to proactive management and measures to reduce risk and further climate-related threats;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 141 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Considers it a matter of urgency, in order to prevent, prepare for and mitigate the impact of extreme events and disasters on fisheries and aquaculture, to invest heavily in risk reduction through mitigation and adaptation measures for the environment and the fishing economy; points out that in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, due consideration for the health of aquatic ecosystems is an important part of climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 158 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point b
b) the creation of alternative livelihoods (fishing of other speciesnon- indigenous, thermophilic species, numbers of which are growing): new opportunities will open up for small-scale fisheries and the communities which depend on them, as new, potentially marketable species could increase catches and therefore profitability. The arrival of non-indigenous species will also cause problems for those who fish native species, which may be mitigated by catching them for commercial purposes;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 164 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point c
c) promotion of new species through targeted communication policies that are both wide-ranging (such as TV broadcasts and cookery programmes) and local (through regional policies aiming at the consumption of fish in canteens, hospitals and wherever there is great demand). It is important to inform consumers that the choice of sustainable fish products can play a role in the solution to climate change. Responsible fish is a healthy and sustainable option;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 167 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point d
d) by improving the resilience and economic stability of small-scale fishermen by providing better access to credit, micro- financing, insurance services and investment, including through the future EMFFallowing individual Member States to decide what percentage of EU funds to use for that purpose;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 173 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point e
e) implementation of measures to improve early warning systems and safety at sea and to protect fishing-related infrastructure, making ports, landing sites and markets, for example, more secure; and to alert maritime authorities, fish markets, fishermen and consumers to the presence of toxic or poisonous non- indigenous species or other events relating to fish consumption which could have an impact on dietary health;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 176 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point f
f) flexibility in management and allocation agreements, so that prompt and responsible approaches can be taken. Expected changes in stock distribution could lead to new conflicts or exacerbate existing ones between users, where fish resources are shared or extend beyond international bordersther in individual countries or where the distribution of important species stretches into neighbouring countries or EEZs (exclusive economic zones). Where fish resources are shared or extend beyond international borders, cross-border cooperation with non-EU countries could be implemented, especially in the Mediterranean, for both the management of resources that are sensitive to climate change, using shared stocks, and for the development of shared early warning strategies and adaptation on a basin scale;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 177 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point f a (new)
fa) by protecting, promoting and developing small-scale fisheries, which has been the most adversely affected by the crisis in the sector, by the depletion of resources and by climate change, but which is showing greater resilience owing to its adaptable nature, its ability to make the most of its circumstances and its versatility, which can enable it to address the climate change challenge. To that end, co-management programmes should be developed, with a view also to protecting the cultural identity and intangible heritage of small-scale artisanal fishing communities, necessary for the diversification of supply with a shift to fishing tourism activities that can enable consumers of fish products to adapt accordingly;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 181 #

2019/2163(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point g a (new)
ga) calls on the Commission to take these requests into account and to respond to them in its new climate change adaptation strategy, which it plans to submit by the end of 2021, and in all its forthcoming legislative proposals;
2020/12/15
Committee: PECH
Amendment 29 #

2019/2162(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the common fisheries policy (CFP) is aimed at ensuring that fishing and aquaculture activities are environmentally, socially and economically sustainable in the long term and at progressively restoring and maintaining populations of fish stocks above biomass levels capable of producing the maximum sustainable yield (MSY);
2020/09/11
Committee: PECH
Amendment 94 #

2019/2162(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to continue to support plans to improve selectivity and to take into account the results of studies showing the detrimental impacts of fishing techniques such as bottom-contacting gear or fish aggregating devices (FADs) by strongly limiting their useencourage exchanges of good practices regarding the use of alternative and more sustainable fishing techniques and devices;
2020/09/11
Committee: PECH
Amendment 117 #

2019/2162(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to progressively seek scientific advice on MEY, starting with the most important stocks and providing adequate and updated social and economic impact studies;
2020/09/11
Committee: PECH
Amendment 122 #

2019/2162(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to progressively propose TACs that are set at the level of MEY for all stocks in the long term and for 30 % of TACs by 2030;deleted
2020/09/11
Committee: PECH
Amendment 146 #

2019/2162(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal, in its 2030 Biodiversity Strategy, to have at least 30 % of sea area in the EU protectedprotect the EU sea area more effectively;
2020/09/11
Committee: PECH
Amendment 155 #

2019/2162(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for half of that area, meaning 15 % of European waters, to benefit from a high level of protection, which includes areasa high level of protection, based on suitable scientific assessment, for areas recognised as being at risk, including those where all catches and any economic activities are prohibited (no-take zones), areas where only the most destructive fishing techniques, such as bottom-contacting gear shown to have an adverse impact, are banned, and fish stock recovery areas, as provided for under the CFP;
2020/09/11
Committee: PECH
Amendment 175 #

2019/2162(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Urges Member States to set stronger and more effective management plans for the existing MPAs and to put in place strongeruitable control measures to ensure that MPAs are respected, including by involving the fisheries sector;
2020/09/11
Committee: PECH
Amendment 185 #

2019/2162(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Recognises that the success of MPAs and other protected areas lies in them being accepted and embraced by fishers, coastal communities and other stakeholders; calls therefore for the inclusion of the fisheries sector, including its artisanal component, as well as other relevant stakeholders, in the design, management and monitoring of MPAs, providing them with adequate funding to meet the cost of prohibitions;
2020/09/11
Committee: PECH
Amendment 205 #

2019/2162(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that rapid and strong action to fight climate change and mitigate its effects on water temperature, for example, is essential for the preservation of healthy fish populations, and therefore for the continuity of fishing activity and for food security in the long term;
2020/09/11
Committee: PECH
Amendment 215 #

2019/2162(INI)

21. Calls on the Commission to consider these requests and to respond to them in its new action plan to preserve fisheries resources and protect marine ecosystems and coastal communities dependent on small-scale fishing activities, which it plans to present by 2021, as well as in all forthcoming legislative proposals;
2020/09/11
Committee: PECH
Amendment 28 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas a holistic approach is needed for the different EU strategies, including the EU 2030 biodiversity strategy and the 'farm to fork' strategy;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 31 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas demographic changes in Europe must also be taken into account;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 43 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas, even without any specific data covering only the fisheries sector, it is possible to obtain some information on the age of fisheries workers in some of the Member States’ statistics services; whereas the figures show that the percentage of fishers aged 55 or older has been increasing in the last 10 years and currently stands at some 20% of active fishers and, on the other hand, the percentage of young fishers (aged 340 or younger) does not display a clear trend, remaining between 20 and 23% of active fishers;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 51 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas, even so, the majority of Member States and the EU’s economic partners in the fishing industry refer often to young people’s lack of interest in fishing, a fact which was first acknowledged at least two decades ago, and which creates additional difficulties in the industry as a whole and exacerbates social problems in coastal, riverside, island and lakeside communities;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 55 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas 32 000 lives are lost every year in the fisheries sector, not to mention the thousands of victims of more or less serious accidents; furthermore, as has also been pointed out by professional organisations, occupational diseases among those engaged in this laborious activity have increased alarmingly in recent years;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 56 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas, when all is said and done, fishing is a backbreaking occupation involving serious risks to the health and safety of those engaged in it; whereas the International Labour Organisation recognised this problem in a convention dating back to 2007 and calls on the countries that have ratified it to guarantee safe and healthy working conditions in this sector;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 60 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the high accident rate is in many cases attributable to the use of antiquated vessels and/or obsolete equipment, particularly in certain Member States;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 77 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas small-scale fishing plays a decisive social and economic role, accounting for 80% of fisheries in the EU and directly or indirectly providing work for a significant number of operators;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 81 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M b (new)
Mb. whereas the fisheries sector is in a serious economic crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 102 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that professional maritime activities in general are considered high risk and dangerous, particularly fishing, and this situation is made worse by the fact that 85% of EU vessels are small-scale coastal vessels (less than 12 m in total length), many of them antiquated, and are, therefore, exposed to greater risks caused by adverse weather conditions and by operating close to shore;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 109 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates that working and living conditions on board cannot be seen separately from safety conditions; takes the view that good working and living conditions on vessels and the suitable modernisation thereof improve the safety conditions in which fishing operations are carried out, as does time to rest for fishers, with direct implications for their safety, as a large percentage of accidents and incidents on fishing vessels continue to be linked to human error, whether caused by lack of knowledge or training or by fatigue;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 111 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that maritime workers, including fishers, are often excluded from the scope of European and Member States’ national legal frameworks on labour, taking into account that many rules do not apply to the reality of these workers’ activities; points out that, as it is not possible to apply general labour schemes, it is necessary to ensure that a number of basic premises related to employment regulations are provided, in a tailored manner, for seafarers and, in particular, for fishers and fish farmers;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 121 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that the ultimate goal of the CFP is to make fishing activity socially, environmentally and economically sustainable, and that only with good working, living and safety conditions will it be possible to attract young people and achieve the generational renewal of this activity which provides EU citizens with healthy and good-quality food;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 126 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the best safety, work and living standards are in place on fishing vessels, regardless of their size; proposes that steps be taken to establish basic legal rules applicable in a uniform and cross-cutting manner to the entire EU fishing fleet, taking into account specific characteristics concerning vessel size and the types of fishing operation for which vessels are intended, as well as specific local conditions;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 129 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Insists on the need to ensure that the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) makes a significant contribution to improving the working, living and safety conditions on EU vessels, finding ways to improve those conditions without increasing fishing capacity, with particular attention paid to small-scale coastal fishing vessels; expresses concern at the failure of the new EMFAF to facilitate the modernisation of obsolete vessels in order to make them more environmentally sustainable and safer to work on;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 197 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
37. Stresses the need to ensure the continuity of fishing activity, generational renewal and greater social recognition for this sector and its importance for the sustainable supply of healthy food for Europeans that come from environmentally sound habitats; points out that the cultural identity and intangible heritage of coastal, riverside, island and lakeside communities, especially small-scale fishing, must be protected and enhanced;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 230 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
42. Points out that improvements in the conservation status of fish stocks have boosted fishermen’s productivity and average earnings, as well as achieving a reduction in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; notes that fishermen have been increasingly involved in the collection of all marine refuse, including but not only lost or abandoned fishing gear, and that their ecological contribution in this respect should be recognised and encouraged, for example through the use of ESI and, more specifically, EMFAF funding;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 238 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
43. Welcomes the proposals under discussion in connection with the 2021- 2027 EMFAF to provide assistance and support for young fishermen engaged in the first purchase of a vessel or fishing enterprise; stresses the need to attract young people to not only sea fishing activities, but also fishing enterprise management, thereby ensuring generational renewal across the entire sector, including fish farming;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 243 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support efforts to promote social dialogue between the parties, concerning the following in particular: (a) training for young entrepreneurs in the fisheries sector, (b) professional updating and skills development for sustainable fisheries (c) raising awareness of good fishing practices (d) safety and protection of human life at sea (e) onboard health and safety of workers;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 269 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)
48a. Calls on the Commission to provide adequate support for the most vulnerable micro and small fishing enterprises and simplify bureaucratic formalities, enhancing the resilience and economic stability of small-scale fishermen, providing better access to credit, micro-financing, insurance services and investment and allowing individual Member States to decide what percentage of EU funds to use;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 272 #

2019/2161(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 b (new)
48b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to help facilitate access to risk management tools for fishing and fish farming enterprises, including incentives to take out insurance or mutual fund cover against losses caused by one or more of the following events: (a) natural disasters, (b) adverse climatic events,(c) sudden changes in water quality and quantity for which the operator is not responsible, (d) diseases affecting fish farming and the malfunctioning or destruction of equipment for which the operator is not responsible, (e) costs of rescuing fishing vessels or their crews in the event of accidents at sea during fishing activities;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 274 #

2019/2161(INI)

48c. Urges the Commission and the Member States to refrain from entering into trade agreements with third countries that fail to respect workers' rights and/or to suspend existing trade agreements with them;
2021/02/24
Committee: PECH
Amendment 45 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas a substantial proportion of the plastics and microplastics in the sea comes from land-based sources;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 47 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the volume of plastic in the sea also has a significant impact on fisheries, which is even greater and more costly where small-scale fishing is concerned;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 66 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas Article 48 of the Fisheries Control Regulation, which lays down measures for the retrieval of lost fishing gear, is a step in the right direction but is too limited in scope;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 68 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas ghost fishing occurs when lost or abandoned, non-biodegradable fishing nets, traps and lines catch, entangle, injure, starve and cause the death of marine life; whereas the phenomenon of ghost fishing is brought about by the loss and abandonment of fishing gear; whereas the Fisheries Control Regulation requires the mandatory marking of gear and the notification and retrieval of lost gear; whereas some fishermen therefore bring back to port, at their own initiative, lost nets retrieved from the sea;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 72 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas an estimated 80% of marine litter is accounted for by plastic and microplastic, somewhere between 20% and 40% of plastic marine litter is linked in part to human activities at sea, including merchant and cruise ships, with the rest originating on land, and, according to a recent FAO study, roughly 10% comes from lost and abandoned fishing gear; whereas lost and abandoned fishing gear is one component of plastic marine litter and, given that an estimated 94% of the plastic entering the ocean ends up on the sea floor, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) needs to be used to ensure that fishermen become directly involved in fishing for marine litter schemes by being paid or offered other financial or material incentives;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 106 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to champion an ambitious governance model in international UN negotiations on marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdictions and to recognise the ocean as a common good, with a view to adopting a new approach that prioritises individual and collective responsibilities over the traditional principles of freedom and sovereign rights, as laid down in the Law of the Sea, and thus ensures that the sea is protected;deleted
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 112 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises that Resolution 11 of the UN Environment Assembly of the UN Environment Programme of 23- 27 May 2016 recognised that the presence of plastic litter and microplastics in the marine environment is an issue of global concern that is rapidly becoming more and more worrying and that needs an urgent global response that incorporates a product life-cycle approach;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 116 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to coordinate on the basis of a single timetable their work on laws such as the marine strategy framework directive, the water framework directive, the directive on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment, the directive on port reception facilities and the framework directive for maritime planning, with a view to making legislation in this area more consistent and avoiding adding layers of regulation that could complicate the legal framework for action;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 134 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission to play a major role in the UN’s Decade of Ocean Science and to support digitisation and the use of artificial intelligence with a view to improving our understanding of the oceans and our impact on them;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 146 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support research into not only the use of biodegradable fishing gear but also other sources of pollution of the sea with plastics and microplastics;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 147 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that the directive on single-use plastics concerns waste commonly found on beaches; urges the Commission to step up existing measures on single-use plastics,take into account that solutions for tackling waste from plastics cannot be isolated from an overall plastics strategy; invites the Commission, therefore, to drawing, in particular, on work to be done on waste in the water column and on sea beds as part of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, and to take account of the impact of some forms of marine waste, such as polystyrene packaging from fishery products;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 154 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for information on the loss of fishing gear at sea to be put to more effective use when it comes to tackling marine pollution through improved data- sharing among Member States, the Commission and EU agencies, and for this information to be used to develop new tools for identifying and tracking fishing gear lost at sea without, however, creating a financial burden on fisheries and aquaculture operators;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 163 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that reducing the impact of marine waste is contingent on improvements to the circular economy on land, and on the adoption of a life-cycle approachn approach based on reuse, in all its forms, in the fisheries sector;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 164 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for the eco-design of fishing gear to be supported through the swift adoption of guidelines on the development of harmonised standards for a circular economy for fishing gear; supports the marking of materials used in fishing gear by means of product passports; supports the promotion of research and innovation seeking to simplify the materials used in fishing gear, including polymers;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 176 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Supports the development of efficient recycling channels through the upgrading ofby incentivising reception facilities at European ports with a view to improving selective waste sorting; calls for collection operations to be made more attractive by taking measures to support fishermen and aquaculture producers that bring their end- of-life fishing or aquaculture gear back to port;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 201 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that the role of fishermen in voluntary collection programmes which make it possible to identify, collect and recycle marine waste, such as the ‘Fish for Litter’ programme must be promoted and supported, using Community funds to incentivise investment for such purposes;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 210 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Points out that the accidental collection of waste by fishing vessels is excluded from the cost recovery system;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 212 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Stresses that the Member States must do more to encourage the fisheries industry to apply for EMFF grants allowing them to make the necessary changes to their fishing gear in order to minimise their impact on marine ecosystems and wildlife and, to the extent possible, prevent the financial burden from falling on fishermen; calls, at the same time, on the Commission and the Member States to do more to promote the use of the EMFF and other funds to support campaigns for the collection of plastic at sea;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 230 #

2019/2160(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote campaigns to raise awareness of the issue of marine pollution caused by plastics and microplastics, underlining the fact that fishermen are also often affected by this phenomenon, especially in the case of microplastics;
2020/11/13
Committee: PECH
Amendment 58 #

2019/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Is concerned about the negative long-term impact that offshore wind turbines have on ecosystems, bird migration flows, fish stocks and biodiversity, and consequently on fisheries as a whole, over their life cycle, from construction through operation and decommissioning;
2021/03/29
Committee: PECH
Amendment 70 #

2019/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the large-scale roll-out of offshore wind farms (OWFs) risks harming the physical functioning of the sea basin, leading to potential direct, indirect or induced effects, in particular sea and air currents, which might contribute to a mixing of the stratified water column and consequently influence the nutrient cycle, wave generation, tidal amplitudes and bedload sediment transport, while infrasonic noise from rotating blades could chase fish away from OWFs, and electromagnetic fields from underwater cables, as well as underwater noise from pile driving, could have severe negative impacts on marine life; as a result, inter alia, of maintenance activities and the consequent risk that pollutants (paint or sand) or copper may be dispersed owing to wear on turbine bearings.
2021/03/29
Committee: PECH
Amendment 89 #

2019/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that potential artificial reef effects are limited to the operational phase of an offshore wind turbine and that decommissioning may make any benefits temporary and very costly;
2021/03/29
Committee: PECH
Amendment 90 #

2019/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that the visual impact would have a significant effect on the coastline, taking into account the warning lights on turbines, among other factors, and this visual impact, together with the noise impact, would drive away both birds and fish;
2021/03/29
Committee: PECH
Amendment 99 #

2019/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. States that OWFs can have an impact on fisheries by changing the spatial distribution and abundance of commercially fished marine species as well as through their closure for safety reasons or the imposition of a change in fishing activity or method, for example from active to passive;
2021/03/29
Committee: PECH
Amendment 107 #

2019/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that small-scale fishing enterprises will be particularly affected by displacement as they, suffering socio-economic damage to their activities, especially coastal communities, whose fishers may not have the capacity to move to fishing grounds further afield or to change fishing method;
2021/03/29
Committee: PECH
Amendment 109 #

2019/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that small-scale and coastal fishing enterprises will be particularly affected by displacement as they may not have the capacity to move to fishing grounds further afield or to change fishing method;
2021/03/29
Committee: PECH
Amendment 123 #

2019/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that overlap analysis of offshore renewables and fisheries suggests a sharp increase in special conflict potential in European waters over the coming years as further space would be taken away from fisheries in areas already subject to other constraints;
2021/03/29
Committee: PECH
Amendment 127 #

2019/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that today, fishing activities (active or passive) in OWFs are limited or prohibited in most Member States, thus reducing the authorised fishing area;
2021/03/29
Committee: PECH
Amendment 130 #

2019/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Is concerned about the fact that fishers tend to avoid fishing in OWFs even if access is permitted because of the risk of accidental damage, snagging and loss of fishing gear, and that consequently the fear of potential exposure to prosecution is a source of concern that hinders co- existence and reduces the authorised fishing area, particularly for small-scale coastal fishing;
2021/03/29
Committee: PECH
Amendment 132 #

2019/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Expresses concern about the safety of shipping and maritime transport owing to the lengthening of routes, which is not only dangerous for fishers but also has repercussions on pollution;
2021/03/29
Committee: PECH
Amendment 138 #

2019/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that the decommissioning of offshore wind turbines must neither generate enduring environmental impacts for the ecosystem created nor pose safety risks to fishing vessels due to any remaining sub-seabed infrastructure;
2021/03/29
Committee: PECH
Amendment 139 #

2019/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Points out that the materials used in wind farms are often difficult to dispose of and that construction projects must provide for the proper recycling of materials, along with regular ex ante and ex post environmental, social and economic impact assessments;
2021/03/29
Committee: PECH
Amendment 151 #

2019/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. States that maritime spatial planning must play a key role, taking into account the specific characteristics of every marine area, and has to put greater emphasis on the assessment of achieving co-location options, which is of the utmost importance in achieving a win- win situation for both sustainable fisheries and the offshore energy sector;
2021/03/29
Committee: PECH
Amendment 167 #

2019/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that effective and early stakeholder consultation and participation, proper socio-economic impact assessments, the creation of transparent guidelines and the payment of compensation, particularly to small-scale coastal fisheries affected by the proximity of wind farms, could alleviate the potential for conflict and create a level playing field between fisheries and offshore renewables;
2021/03/29
Committee: PECH
Amendment 177 #

2019/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that further EU legislation might be required in case Member States’ maritime spatial planning does not guarantee the fair inclusion of fisheriesMember States need to be given support for the fair inclusion of fisheries in their maritime spatial planning;
2021/03/29
Committee: PECH
Amendment 180 #

2019/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that further EU legislation mightwill be required in case Member States’ maritime spatial planning does not guarantee the fair inclusion of fisheries;
2021/03/29
Committee: PECH
Amendment 9 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that cohesion policy is based on a policy of solidarity, pursuing its Treaty-posed objective of promoting and supporting the overall harmonious development of Member States and regions, and aims to reduce economic, social and territorial disparities between and within EU regions and to insure that no region is left behind; considers that it creates growth and jobs across the Union as well as delivering key Union objectives and priorities, including its climate and energy targets, smart,such as the circular economy and a sustainable and inclusive economic growth;
2041/01/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 10 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that important efforts have been made up to now to increase sound scientific knowledge of marine biological resources. Although knowledge has improved, we are still far from optimum in order to provide for an appropriate assessment; considers that Union funds must therefore be increased for both international and Member States’ scientific research organisations to further improve the evaluation of stocks.
2019/08/28
Committee: PECH
Amendment 11 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls in particular the role of cohesion policy with regard to energy, climate change and the mitigation of its effects; stresses its importance for the infrastructure development which is necessary to reduce the existing territorial, social and economic gap among regions;
2041/01/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 14 #

2019/2028(BUD)

3. Points out that more than half of the Union’s supply of fisheries products come from international waters and/or the exclusive economic zones of third countries; considers that adequate and reliable budgetary provisions must be calculated in the annual budget for 2020 in order to comply with the international fisheries agreement obligations and developing the Union's participation in regional fisheries management organisations.
2019/08/28
Committee: PECH
Amendment 25 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that special importance should be granted in the 2020 budget to the financial resources designated to help the fleet to a smooth implementation of the landing obligation schemes.comply fully and more easily with landing obligation provisions, all of which are now in force;
2019/08/28
Committee: PECH
Amendment 29 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates the importance of coastal andfunding for small artisanal fleet emphasises that sectors that represents nearly 75 % of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and employ nearly half of all employmentthose working in the fisheries sector; notes that operators from small- scale coastal fisheries are dependent on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income.calls for an increase in funding earmarked for these activities;
2019/08/28
Committee: PECH
Amendment 37 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and Member States to help communities that depend on fisheries to diversify their economies into other maritime activities such as tourism, and help them to add more value to their fishing activities. by providing the necessary incentives for example;
2019/08/28
Committee: PECH
Amendment 43 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. RemarksEmphasises strongly that the adoption of the currentnew multiannual plans and the implementation of new technical meas(MAP), accompanied by restrictions for the protection of fisheries resources to contribute to achieving fishing at sustainable levels requires a robust control policy supported by adequate funds.(e.g. reduction of fishing days, geographical and temporal limitations etc.), requires significant injections of funding to keep undertakings afloat and prevent job losses;
2019/08/28
Committee: PECH
Amendment 46 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recalls the vital importance of social and economic measures to accompany management decisions to curtail fishing activities, so as to maintain adequate levels of sustainability;
2019/08/28
Committee: PECH
Amendment 50 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. HighlightsPoints out that the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) plays a fundamental role in coordinating and implementing the CFP; points out that this should be reflected in its budget. and that funding should accordingly be maintained at current levels;
2019/08/28
Committee: PECH
Amendment 56 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
10. Draws attention to the decision of the United Kingdom to leave the Union which will have a certain impact on the implementation of the 2014-2020 EMFF; points out that “Brexit” means that the utmost importance needs to be given to the establishment of a new financial budgetary framework for the period 2021- 2027; considers that a higher degree of additional flexibilityconsiders that greater flexibility of the Union budget, accompanied by adequate support measures to offset the adverse impact of Brexit ofn the Union budget ifisheries nsecessary to cope with the new situation.tor will accordingly be necessary;
2019/08/28
Committee: PECH
Amendment 59 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
11. HighlightNotes that, six years after the adoption of the current Fund, the level of implementation of the 2014-2020 EMFF is still very low and that Commission and Member States must speed upit is therefore necessary to simplify the marranagements and control processes and alleviate the administrative burdenss much as possible, while maintaining effective control over public expenditure to ensure appropriate and timely benefits to the sector. and implement the CFP more effectively;
2019/08/28
Committee: PECH
Amendment 61 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Draws attention to the need to step up funding for the Advisory Councils, given their greater commitment under Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 to regionalisation policies, which are figuring more prominently in the multiannual management plans, as well as in the new regulation on 'technical measures';
2019/08/28
Committee: PECH
Amendment 62 #

2019/2028(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Recalls the role played fishermen as 'guardians of the sea' and calls on the Commission to earmark adequate funding for measures to promote a combination of fishing and environmental conservation activities such as collecting plastics at sea, taking water samples or having researchers on board, thereby further reducing the impact on stocks;
2019/08/28
Committee: PECH
Amendment 17 #

2019/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) The Commission proposed to link the CAP to the delivery of performance (‘delivery model’). Under the new legal framework, the Union is to set the basic policy parameters, such as objectives of the CAP and basic requirements, while Member States are to bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets. Accordingly, Member States are to draw up, and then implement, CAP Strategic Plans, which are toshould first be approved by the Commission and implemented by Member States. The Strategic Plans should be drawn up while taking into consideration, where appropriate, the role that national constitutions assign to the regions, in the form of delegations of responsibility for agriculture.
2020/03/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 41 #

2019/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) In order to ensure continuity in the transitional period, the reserve for crises in the agricultural sector should be maintained for 2021 and the relevant amount of the reserve for 2021 should be included. After the end of the transitional period, the crisis reserve fund should be removed from the financial discipline mechanism and be funded as an independent expenditure item within the EU budget.
2020/03/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 75 #

2019/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Where the Commission considers that an extension of the period under the first subparagraph is not justified, it shall inform the Member State thereof within 6 weeks after receipt of the notification referred to in the second subparagraph.deleted
2020/03/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 99 #

2019/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Payment entitlements allocated to farmers before 1 January 2020 shall be considered legal and regular as from 1 January 2021. The value and the amount of those entitlements to be considered legal and regular shall be the valueequal to the value and amount for calendar year 2020 valid on 31 December 2020. This is without prejudice to the relevant articles of Union law concerning the value of payment entitlements for calendar years 2021 onwards, in particular Article 22(5) and 25(12) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013.
2020/03/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 125 #

2019/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 a
For new commitments to be undertaken as from 2021 Member States shall determine a shorter period of one to threeseven years in their rural development programmes. If Member States provide for an annual extension of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph, from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. As from 2021, for new commitments directly following a commitment performed in the initial period, Member States shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes.;
2020/03/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 128 #

2019/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 29 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a
For new commitments to be undertaken as from 2021 Member States shall determine a shorter period of one to threeseven years in their rural development programmes. If Member States provide for an annual extension for the maintenance of organic farming after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph, from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. As from 2021, for new commitments concerning maintenance that directly follow the commitment performed in the initial period, Member States shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes.
2020/03/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 132 #

2019/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a
For new commitments to be undertaken as from 2021 Member States shall determine a shortera period of one to threeseven years in their rural development programmes. If Member States provide for an annual renewal of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph, as from 2021 the renewal shall not go beyond one year.
2020/03/04
Committee: REGI
Amendment 2 #

2019/0183(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 and Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013 in order to provide financial assistance to Member States to cover serious financial burden inflicted on them following a withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union without an agreement
2019/10/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 4 #

2019/0183(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) The European Union Solidarity Fund (‘the Fund’) was established by Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/20028 . The Fund was created to provide financial assistance to Member States following emergency situations as a concrete sign of European solidarity in situations of distress, to respond to major natural disasters, and to express European solidarity with disaster-stricken regions within Europe. _________________ 8Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (OJ L 311, 14.11.2002, p. 3).
2019/10/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 5 #

2019/0183(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established1a to show solidarity towards workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation and global financial and economic crises, and can also support beneficiaries in small labour markets or in exceptional circumstances, in particular with regard to collective applications involving small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs), even if the number of redundancies is below the normal threshold for mobilisation of the EGF. _________________ 1aRegulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (OJ L 406, 30.12.20016, p.1).
2019/10/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 26 #

2019/0183(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) To maintain the availability of the Fund for natural disasters, itsEuropean Union Solidarity Fund and of the EGF for their original purposes, a budgetary ceiling for support related to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union without an agreement should be established.
2019/10/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 36 #

2019/0183(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 and Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013 should therefore be amended accordingly,
2019/10/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 46 #

2019/0183(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002
Article 3 a – paragraph 1
(1) At the request of a Member State, assistance from the European Union Solidarity Fund may also be mobilised when serious financial burden is inflicted on this Member State as a direct consequence of the United Kingdom leaving the Union without an agreement in accordance with Article 50(2) TEU (“withdrawal without an agreement”). The assistance shall take the form of a financial contribution from the Fund. (This amendment applies throughout the text.)
2019/10/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 48 #

2019/0183(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002
Article 3 a – paragraph 2
(2) The available appropriations solely for this goal shall be limited to half5 % of the maximum available amount for the Fund intervention for the years 2019 and 2020.
2019/10/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 84 #

2019/0183(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 a (new) Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013
Article 1 a Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013 is amended as follows: (1) In Article 2, the following point is added after point b: "(c) workers made redundant and self- employed persons whose activity has ceased as a result of a withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) without an agreement." (2) In Article 3, the following point is added after point b: "(c) a worker or a self-employed person whose activity ceased as a consequence of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union without an agreement." (3) Article 4, paragraph 2, is replaced by the following: "2. In small labour markets or in exceptional circumstances, such as a withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union pursuant to Article 50 TEU without an agreement, in particular with regard to cases involving SMEs, where duly substantiated by the applicant Member State, an application for a financial contribution under this Article may be considered admissible even if the criteria laid down in points (a) or (b) of paragraph 1 are not entirely met, when the redundancies have a serious impact on employment and the local, regional or national economy. The applicant Member State shall specify which of the intervention criteria set out in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1 are not entirely met. The aggregated amount of contributions in exceptional circumstances may not exceed 10 % of the annual maximum amount of the EGF." (4) In Article 7, the following paragraph is added after paragraph 4: "5. The available appropriations for the actions referred to in point (c) of Article 2 shall be limited to 75 % of the maximum available amount of the EGF for the years 2019 and 2020, after which the exceptional intervention measure set out therein shall end. For those actions, the mobilisation of the EGF shall cover the costs of the measures under points (a), (b) and (c) of Article 7(1) for those workers or self-employed persons directly affected from the date of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union pursuant to Article 50 TEU without an agreement until 31 December 2020."
2019/10/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 85 #

2019/0183(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – title
2 Article 2Entry into force
2019/10/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 25 #

2018/0356M(NLE)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the huge challenges still facing the Vietnamese authorities with regard to the overcapacity of its highly fragmented fishing fleet and the overexploitation of marine resources; expresses concern, therefore, with regard to imports into the EU and calls for the rigorous monitoring of control systems;
2019/11/14
Committee: PECH
Amendment 46 #

2018/0356M(NLE)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that the ‘yellow card’ notification should be seen as a means to encourage the Vietnamese authorities to persevere in their efforts to tackle IUU fishing activities; believes that further extension of the ‘yellow card’ should be accompanied by clear operational targets and timelines; Vietnam should accordingly strive rigorously to combat IUU fishing practices, while the EU should monitor the situation and require scrupulous controls by Vietnam to ensure that no illegal fish products enter the Union market;
2019/11/14
Committee: PECH