Activities of Dacian CIOLOŞ related to 2023/2015(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
European protein strategy (debate)
Amendments (68)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4
Citation 4
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
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Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have had dramatic effects on global trade and have made it more apparent that the EU needs to diversify its food supply chainstrengthen its resilience, food security and diversify its food supply chains, in order to reduce its dependence on inputs imported from single or too few suppliers;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have had dramatic effects on global trade and have made it more apparent that the EU needs to diversify its food supply chains and strengthen its production;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU produces 77 % of the feed protein used in the EU;, whereas 96 percent of the low protein content feed originates from the EU, 89 percent of the medium protein content originates from the EU, but only 29 % of the high-protein feedstockcontent feed needed to balance animal feed originates from the EU, making EU reliant on imports of soya grain and meal from the USA and South America, which often are linked to deforestation and biodiversity loss;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas plant-based proteins are crucial forone of the enabling elements in the transition towards more sustainable food systems with a reduced climate impact;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas leguminous crops and grasslands help maintain and improve soil quality and increase biodiversity as well as carbon and nitrogen fixation, so therefore can an increased cultivation and profitability of legumes and grasslands contribute to a more sustainable and diversified agriculture and decrease the need of fertilizer inputs and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and thereby addresses the environmental and climatic challenges in line with the Green Deal objectives;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the CAP provides the possibility to support the growing of protein crops and grasslands;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the processing of protein crops and grasslands generates by-products that can contribute to a circular economy and that can be used for human consumption, renewable energy, fertiliser, animal feed or the production of green chemicals;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the processing of protein crops and grasslands generates by-products that can contribute to a circular economy, including renewable energies;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas general training and knowledge transfer only reaches about 10 percent of EU farm holdings; whereas there is a critical need to further invest in training and advisory services for farmers, to spread know-how on protein crops, best practises, behavioural changes, cultivation of grasslands and protein extraction from alternative sources
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the market for plant-based and alternative sources ofsustainably produced animal and plant-based protein food is steadily increasing due to consumer demand;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas cell-based agriculture and seafood farming areis promising and innovative solutions;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas interest in insects for human and animal consumption is growing;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas research and innovation on plantsustainable production of all sources of proteins needs to be scaled up;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas research and innovation on plant high-protein plants needs to be scaled up;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas consumers request more transparency and information about the sustainability of food; whereas there are no voluntary standardized label or product declaration to ensure the environmental sustainability for neither proteins for human consumption nor animal feed or feed additives;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas it is important to adopt a value chain approach in order to create added value for plant-based protein sourcessustainably produced proteins, since the production of high added value products made of protein crops sourced locally secure the value chain and encourage farmers to invest in the necessary machinery;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to urgently present a comprehensive EU protein strategy introducing effective measures to increase the EU’s sustainable production of protein in the short, medium and long termall types of protein (animal and plant-based) in the short, medium and long term; The production of protein crops should be prioritised;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to urgently present a comprehensive EU protein strategy covering the sustainable production and consumption of all types of protein in the EU introducing effective measures to increase the EU’s production of protein in the short, medium and long term;
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 2 a (new)
2a. Principles of circular economy;
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 3
Paragraph 2 – point 3
3. The development of plant-based and alternative protein for food and feed;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 3
Paragraph 2 – point 3
3. The development of plant-based and alternativsustainable protein for food and feed;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 5
Paragraph 2 – point 5
5. Concrete policy actions on innovation, research and development of sustainably produced proteins;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 5 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 5 a (new)
5a. Innovation, research and development of sustainably produced proteins
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that, from a geopolitical and strategic perspective, dependencies on a single or few suppliers must be reduced; stresses therefore that the production of protein must increase in the EU;
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that the protein strategy should acknowledge the sustainable development of all possible protein sources and their role in a circular economy; reminds of the importance of and circularity between sustainable livestock rearing and cultivation of crops;
Amendment 301 #
4. Points out that the protein strategy should acknowledge the sustainablsupport the development of all possisustainable protein sources;
Amendment 311 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that protein production must be recognised as a crucial aspect of the EU food system; in order to ensure sufficient availability of safe and qualitative food and feed and to maintain functioning and resilient food supply chains and trade flows;
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that developing the production of plant and alternative sources ofsustainably produced proteins in the EU is an effective way of addressing many of the societal, environmental and climate challenges that the EU faces; Believes that farmers could play a pivotal role in increasing protein production if properly supported and remunerated;
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that developing the production of plant and alternative sources ofsustainably produced proteins in the EU is an effective way of addressing many of the environmental, societal and climate challenges that the EU faces, as well as preventing deforestation and overfishing outside the EU;
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that developing the production of plant and alternative sources of proteinrotein rich plants in the EU is an effective way of addressing many of the environmental and climate challenges that the EU faces;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls that the production of animal proteins based on inedible resources used as feed (forages, by- products from the processing of plants) contributes to circularity in minimising food waste and provides a significant added value to protein plants production;
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Emphasizes the importance of applying the same sustainability standards to imported products that the ones who are applied within the EU, in order to ensure a level-playing field for European farmers and food chains as well as fair and transparent consumer information;
Amendment 345 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises that protein production starts with farmers, fishers and aquaculture farmers and that they must therefore be central to the strategythe backbone of the strategy, as they are the key to increase the production; stresses that a competitive and profitable agriculture, food and feed sector is a prerequisite for an increased protein production in the EU;
Amendment 350 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the need to promote and support sustainable livestock production in the EU, following the principles of circular economy and complementarity between animal and crop productions;
Amendment 357 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that European businesses and farmers must become more competitive and that the regulatory burden must decrease in order to increase the competitiveness of European protein producers;
Amendment 362 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights that a competitive agriculture sector is dependent on sustainable and affordable inputs such as energy, feed, feed additives, good plant material, fertilisers and healthy soilssoils of good quality;
Amendment 407 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that, in order to boost investments in healthier soils and new crop rotation practices, long-term goals need to be compatible with strong ownership rights; calls for stronger ownership rights and long-term leasing contracts in the land-based sector as well as financial and organizational structures supporting generation renewal to strengthen the access of younger farmers to land;
Amendment 412 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Encourages the Member States to use all available CAP incentives to increase leguminous crops, including coupled support, agri-environmental measures, advisory services and new sectoral programs; considers that, in addition, promotion campaigns to boost demand for legumes for food could go a long way in stimulating EU production.
Amendment 419 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Developing plant-based and alternativesustainably produced proteins for the current food and feed systems
Amendment 431 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. HighlightReiterates the big potential of sustainably produced plant-based protein and the fact that the development of the sector willanimal-based protein and their indispensable role with regard to an added benefit for European farmers, circular economy, soil quality, biodiversity, the climate and human health;
Amendment 436 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights the big potential of plant-bassustainably produced proteins and the fact that the development of the sector will benefit European farmers, soil quality, biodiversity, the climate, circular economy and human health;
Amendment 480 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 505 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that insects should be considered as alternative sources of protein, particularly for animal nutrition;
Amendment 506 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that insects should be considered as alternative sources of protein, particularly for animal nutrition;
Amendment 508 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Notes that the cell-based food presents ethical, social, environmental and economic challenges, and the Novel Food regulation is not fit for purpose; highlights that consumer interests and expectations must be better reflected;
Amendment 513 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is of the opinion that authorisations made solely through novel food legislation should be based onReiterates the lack of knowledge and underlines that ethical, social, environmental and economic considerations should be properly assessed prior to any authorisation; is of the opinion that the Commission should put in place a more rigorous process for authorising the placing on the market of a novel food, guaranteeing the safety of the product;
Amendment 524 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that food in the EU should originate from sustainable farming systems; recalls the link between sustainable food production, nature, farmers and rural development and underlines the added value and ecosystem services provided by farmers;
Amendment 526 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Calls on the Commission to present a comprehensive impact assessment of novel food for human consumption on the European agricultural model, society, human health, environment and economy; stresses that the precautionary principle should be considered;
Amendment 528 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines that policies must create a level playing field between all stakeholders and products and that protein consumption must be more sustainable; supports policy measures that allow consumers to compare performance between products, as indicated in the upcoming legislative framework for a sustainable food system;
Amendment 534 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for more research and development into plant-based and alternative proteinsthe sustainable production of proteins in the EU; underlines the urgent need for public and private research, research infrastructure, demo facility and upscaling of protein production;
Amendment 552 #
23a. Calls for providing additional sources of protein by developing intermediate cropping within existing crop rotations, using crop varieties with short production cycles;
Amendment 555 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Underlines that improved coordination and collaboration between the supply chain’s stakeholders is needed to bridge the current gaps between farmers, processors and retailers; stresses that stronger collective collaborations between the actors should be actively promoted with a view to shaping higher added value chains;
Amendment 564 #
24a. In this regard, calls Member States and stakeholders to use all the available rules included in the CMO regulation for the benefit of efficient and innovative chains; invites stakeholders to develop contracting in order to plan production in the long term; believes that Producer Organisations, particularly cooperatives, as welle as interbranch organisations, have a key role to play in structuring and strengthening the protein chains.
Amendment 575 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Highlights that protein production in the EU will not increase if there is no market-driven demand for itsustainable produced protein; urges market actors to develop techniques for determining the protein content and quality in cereals, protein plants and feed in order to better mirror the value of the protein; stresses that increased market transparency can lead to lower prices, less waste and a more circular food sector;
Amendment 586 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recognises that the production of renewable energy is linked to the production of protein and that an increased protein production can therefore help the EU to enhance the production of biofuels and biomethane;
Amendment 598 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Stresses that action at all levels is needed in order to increase protein production; calls therefore on Member States to introduce investment and research support on system, business and production level;
Amendment 607 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Recalls the need to promote effective agricultural knowledge and innovation systems, enabling all food chain actors to become sustainable by speeding up innovation and accelerating knowledge transfer;
Amendment 618 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point i – point a (new)
Paragraph 32 – point i – point a (new)
a) A proper legislative framework to assess demands of authorization for cell- based food, considering the ethical, social, health, environmental and economic dimensions of such products;
Amendment 632 #
ii. Novel food legislation that simplifies and speeds up auensures the proper evaluation of potential healtho risation processesks for human consumption;
Amendment 635 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point iii
Paragraph 32 – point iii
iii. A directive on wasteby-products that allows more types of biodegradable wasteby- products to be considered as feed and that allows food production residues to be used and transported;
Amendment 640 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point iv
Paragraph 32 – point iv
iv. A renewable energy directive that allows for thecreates long-term and stable regulation of biofuel productionfor utilization of side streams from protein crops, agricultural residues and food production waste streams for the production of biomethane and biofuel;
Amendment 679 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point ix
Paragraph 32 – point ix
ix. A front-of-pack label regulation that compares the carbon footprint of food and feinforms in an objective and transparent approach about the nutritional composition of foods, in particular with regard to the content and quality of the proteins contained;
Amendment 680 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point ix
Paragraph 32 – point ix
ix. A front-of-pack label regulation that compares the carbonscience based and voluntary label in the legislative framework for sustainable food systems that allows for comparison of the environmental footprint of food and feed;
Amendment 697 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point xiii
Paragraph 32 – point xiii
xiii. A clear research and development funding strategy to promote and stimulate the market uptake of plant-based proteinssustainably produced proteins (plant and animal-based) for food and feed in the EU;
Amendment 698 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point xiii
Paragraph 32 – point xiii
xiii. A clear research and development funding strategy to promote and stimulate agronomic research as well as the market uptake of plant-based proteins for food and feed in the EU;