14 Amendments of Bert-Jan RUISSEN related to 2020/0036(COD)
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The European Parliament called for the necessary transition to a climate-neutral society by 2050 at the latest and for this to be made into a European success story33 and has declared a climate and environment emergency34 . The European Council, in its Conclusions of 12 December 201935 , has agreed 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. Subsequently, from the first quarter of 2020, Europe has been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, causing severe socio-economic impact and uncertainties around recovery. The European Council also invited the Commission to prepare a proposal for the Union’s long- term strategy as early as possible in 2020 with a view to its adoption by the Council and its submission to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. _________________ 33European Parliament resolution of 15 January 2020 on the European Green Deal (2019/2956(RSP)). 34European Parliament resolution of 28 November 2019 on the climate and environment emergency (2019/2930(RSP)). 35 Conclusions adopted by the European Council at its meeting on 12 December 2019, EUCO 29/19, CO EUR 31, CONCL 9.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) The Union should continuously ensure appropriate budgetary resources through the dedicated sectorial programmes, both in the immediate and long term, for compensatory payments and financial rewards for the provision of public goods such as carbon sequestration by farmers.
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes a framework for the irreversible and gradual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of removals by natural or other sinks in the Union.
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall take the necessary measures at Union and national level respectively, to enable the collective achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in paragraph 1, in a manner that does not threaten food production, and taking into account the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity among Member States.
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By September 2020, tThe Commission shall review the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999conduct a comprehensive impact assessment, taking duly into account the changed socio- economic circumstances after the COVID-19 pandemic 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%the economic, environmental and social impacts of various policy options for emission reductions compared to 1990 in an integrated and balanced way. Where the Commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target, it shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriate.
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4
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 and to, taking into account the economic, environmental and social impact, in order to enable the achievement of 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.
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall ensure access to the best available technologies and innovative solutions contributing to emission reductions, by promptly and continuously addressing legislative barriers.
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – title
Article 3 – title
3 Trajectory for achieving climate neutralityAssessment of impact
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. When setting a trajectory in accordance with paragraph 1In a comprehensive impact assessment, the Commission shall consider the following:
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) the need to ensure recovery from the economic crisis following the COVID- 19 pandemic;
Amendment 286 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) food security and viability of food production;
Amendment 447 #