Activities of Eugen JURZYCA related to 2023/0079(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020
Amendments (11)
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29 a) Effective rollout of projects along the critical raw material value chain requires simplification of the permitting processes to facilitate the extraction, processing, and recycling of critical raw materials. Streamlining administrative procedures and reducing bureaucratic burdens will contribute to increasing the efficiency and competitiveness of the raw materials industry, while ensuring appropriate environmental and social safeguards.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 b (new)
Recital 29 b (new)
(29 b) The common obstacle in raw material projects is the resistance of local communities towards mining operations. The Commission and Member States should identify best practices how to overcome these obstacles. Member States should address the inadequate involvement of local communities and local governments in sharing the benefits derived from mining raw material projects, such as royalties and taxes paid to the state, as unfair distribution of economic gains raises the resistance of local communities.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Public support is used to address specific identified market failures or sub- optimal investment situations in a proportionate manner, and actions should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the internal market. Evaluating the global competitiveness and concentration of a market for a given critical or strategic raw material might provide insights into potential risks and vulnerabilities, enabling targeted and efficient interventions to strengthen the Union's resilience. Actions should have a clear added value for the Union.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission and the Member States shall undertake activities to accelerate and crowd-in private investments in Strategic Projects and in raw material projects. Such activities may, without prejudice to Article 107 and Article 108 of the TFEU, include providing and coordinating support to Strategic Projects facing difficulties in accessing finance.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States may provide administrative support to Strategic Projects and raw material projects to facilitate their rapid and effective implementation, including by providing:
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(b a) assistance to address the involvement of local communities and local governments in sharing the benefits derived from raw material projects, including royalties;
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Two years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the standing sub- group referred to in Article 35(6) shall publish a report, which details the obstacles to accelerate private investments in raw material projects, in particular Strategic Projects. The report shall also identify best practices in the Member States. The report shall assess at least the following per each Member State: (a) complexity of the permitting processes to facilitate the extraction, processing, and recycling of critical raw materials; (b) financial contribution to and involvement of local communities and local governments from raw material projects and Strategic Projects;
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Two years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall publish criteria and guidelines on prioritisation of the investments referred in paragraph 1. The criteria shall consider the competitiveness and market concentration for a given critical or strategic raw material.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16
Article 16
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24
Article 24