Activities of José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Proposal for a directive
Recital 25

(25) Special consideration should be given to promoting accessibility for the outermost regions of the Union. Therefore, a derogation from the EU ETS should be provided for emissions from flights between an aerodrome located in an outermost region of a Member State and an aerodrome located in the ~~same Member State~~EEA outside that outermost region, and flights departing from an aerodrome located in an outermost region which arrive at an aerodrome located in Switzerland or in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, a level playing field of the single aviation market must be ensured considering the current state of the aviation sector and the connectivity gap across the Union due to the COVID19 pandemic. Therefore, an effective mechanism to address the disadvantage and impact of this measure on peripheral and insular Member States and EU regions that rely mostly or exclusively on aviation should be proposed by the European Commission in order to safeguard the level playing field of airlines operating within peripherical and insular regions as well as ensuring connectivity.

2022/02/21
Committee: TRAN

2021/0207(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Dominique RIQUET, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Nicola DANTI, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Elsi KATAINEN, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Atidzhe ALIEVA-VELI, Iskra MIHAYLOVA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) The European Green Deal combines a comprehensive set of mutually reinforcing measures and initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality in the EU by 2050, which require consistency between all of them in order to avoid regulatory fragmentation as well as conflicting measures between the emissions Regulation (AFIR, Cars CO2, the regulation on batteries, RED II, LULUCF, etc.) and sets 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 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 behind.

2022/02/02
Committee: TRAN

2021/0197(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Dominique RIQUET, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Nicola DANTI, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Atidzhe ALIEVA-VELI, Iskra MIHAYLOVA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)

(7a) Achieving the objectives of this Regulation will have important consequences at industrial, social and transport level, thus programmes to ensure continuous training for new jobs that are accessible to all need to be envisaged.

2022/02/02
Committee: TRAN

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3 (new)

Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – Part C – point (new)

In Annex 1 , the following, new Part C is added: “PART C Calculation of the CO2 savings achieved through the use of alternative fuels pursuant to Art. 11a The total (origin) of all CO2 savings credits (credit total) in g in year t pursuant to Art. 11a shall be calculated using the formula: credittotal,t = ∑𝒌(𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍𝒌,𝒕 × 𝑪𝑶𝟐𝒓𝒆𝒇 × 𝑪𝑶𝟐𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒌) + bankingt-1 The total (usage) of all CO2 savings credits is also calculated using the formula: credittotal,t = creditfleet,t + ∑𝒋𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒗𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒍𝒆,𝒋,𝒕 + bankingt The CO2 reduction amount in g credited in year t to the specific average emissions in accordance with Article 11a(1) (reduction amount fleet) shall be calculated using the formula: credittotal,t = creditfleet,t + ∑𝒋𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒗𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒍𝒆,𝒋,𝒕 + bankingt The CO2 reduction amount credited in year t to an individual vehicle “j” in accordance with Article 11a(2) (reduction amountvehicle,j,t) shall be calculated using the formula: 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒗𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒍𝒆,𝒋,𝒕 reduction amountvehicle,j,t = 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒈𝒆 Where: ∑𝒌(.) Total of all alternative fuels placed on the market across all fuel types ∑𝒋(.) Total of all CO2 reductions credited to individual vehicles pursuant to Article 11a(2) fuelk,t Contributed or allocated quantity in MJ of an alternative fuel k placed on the market in year t CO2ref CO2 emission comparator for fossil fuels in g/MJ pursuant to Directive (EU) 2018/2001 CO2savingk Greenhouse gas emissions saving of each alternative fuel pursuant Directive (EU) 2018/2001 in comparison to fossil fuels in % bankingt Alternative fuels credits not used and transferred by a manufacturer in year t creditfleet,t Total emission reduction credits in g CO2 credited in year t pursuant to Article 11a(1) creditvehicle,j,t Emission reductions in g CO2 credited to vehicle j in year t pursuant to Article 11a(2) mileage Average expected lifetime distance driven in km of a manufacturer’s newly registered vehicle. According to historical values 180,000 km can be used. This is in line with the Report for the European Commission by Ricardo-AEA (Ref: Ares (2014)2298698) the average diesel car lifetime mileage is approximately 208,000 km while petrol lifetime mileages fluctuate between 160,000 and 170,000 km. Diesel cars accounted for approx. 35% of new passenger cars in 2018. vehiclest Number of vehicles registered by a manufacturer in year t “

2022/02/02
Committee: TRAN

2020/2111(INI)

Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, Frédérique RIES, Nathalie LOISEAU, Klemen GROŠELJ, Urmas PAET, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Is concerned about the lack of transparency related to the Chinese reaction to the global outbreak, involving the withholding of information, censorship, the suppression of whistle-blowers and human rights activists, and the projection of power in the region; is concerned about the increased efforts by the Chinese state to influence the European public domain by swaying public opinion and pressuring governments;

2020/10/01
Committee: AFET

2020/2111(INI)

Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, Frédérique RIES, Nathalie LOISEAU, Klemen GROŠELJ, Javier NART, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. ~~Urges~~Demands that the Chinese regime to fully cooperates with an independent investigation into the origins of COVID- 19, and calls on the Member States to present a united front towards a rising China, which is leading a crackdown on the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong and has threatened to annex Taiwan; calls on the Member States to advocate Taiwan’s membership of the WHO;

2020/10/01
Committee: AFET

2020/2111(INI)

Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, Frédérique RIES, Nathalie LOISEAU, Klemen GROŠELJ, Javier NART, Urmas PAET, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Expresses concern over the structural attempts of the Russian Federation to undermine EU unity by the intensification of disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;

2020/10/01
Committee: AFET

2020/2111(INI)

Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Urmas PAET, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Believes that the end of the unanimity rule on certain foreign policy areas would help the EU to conduct a foreign policy that is more effective and more proactive;

2020/10/01
Committee: AFET

2020/2111(INI)

Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, Frédérique RIES, Nathalie LOISEAU, Klemen GROŠELJ, Javier NART, Urmas PAET, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Stresses that its ~~biggest global~~large consumer market of almost 500 million people gives the EU leverage on the world stage, and believes that a geopolitical Commission should use this leverage when other countries are not prepared to comply with the rule of law or international treaties;

2020/10/01
Committee: AFET

2020/2111(INI)

Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Urmas PAET, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Katalin CSEH, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Underlines the strategic importance of EU engagement and support in the Arctic region, and in its neighbourhood, both in the East and in the South; stresses that the EU must give Western Balkan countries that are not yet part of the EU a fair chance to join the EU, and that the EU must continue its efforts to invest in the region;

2020/10/01
Committee: AFET

2020/2071(INI)

José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Ondřej KOVAŘÍK, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Clotilde ARMAND

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Calls on the Member States to enhance their cooperation in order to improve the medical supply and distribution chain through better visibility and efficient monitoring, ~~particularly on cross-~~especially on "green lane" border cro~~ute~~ssings, and ~~to establish corridors where medical supplies have priority of delivery~~calls on Member States to implement the Green Lanes under the Guidelines for border management measures to protect health and ensure the availability of goods and essential services without unnecessary restrictions across borders;

2020/05/19
Committee: TRAN

2020/2071(INI)

José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Ondřej KOVAŘÍK, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Clotilde ARMAND

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. Highlights that the air freight is a crucial part of the pharmaceutical supply chain; and therefore calls on the Commission and the Member States to create dedicated hubs in the Union to build receiving points of air freight of medicines, active pharmaceutical ingredients and medical equipment insufficient capacity in order to cover needs of the supply chain as well as creating open routes between the Union and third countries for these essential goods; calls on the Member States to encourage cargo and express airlines to apply reasonable shipping rates for medical and emergency supplies;

2020/05/19
Committee: TRAN

2020/2071(INI)

José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Ondřej KOVAŘÍK, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Clotilde ARMAND

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Calls on the Member States to adopt strategic plans to upgrade their existing infrastructure for an efficient supply of medicines; deems it necessary to remove bottlenecks, boost intermodality (while favouring the shift to rail), finance the main hubs (ports, airports and intermodal platforms), and enhance the delivery of various types of goods, including dangerous goods crucial for the production of the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, in close cooperation with the Commission and with all interested stakeholders involved, to take coordinated measures and to adopt strategic plans to upgrade their existing infrastructure for an efficient supply of medicines; including by foreseeing the creation of European common strategic reserves, building on rescEU stockpile's initiative; deems it necessary to remove bottlenecks, boost intermodality, finance the main hubs, and enhance the delivery of various types of goods, including dangerous goods crucial for the production of the chemical and pharmaceutical industry; calls on the Member States to ensure that medical facilities and medical staff in place are reinforced, in order tobe able to carry out the increasing traffic volumes while restrictions are lifted;

2020/05/19
Committee: TRAN

2020/2071(INI)

José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Nicola DANTI, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Ondřej KOVAŘÍK, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Clotilde ARMAND

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. Welcomes the contribution of the armed forces of Member States to the supply chain of medicines and protective equipment during the COVID-19 outbreak; therefore, calls on the Commission and the Member States, in close cooperation with the European Medicines Agency, to enhance the cooperation for the use of national military resources, where available and necessary, to assist the supply chain of medicines and protective equipments among Member States, as part of PESCO cooperation framework;

2020/05/19
Committee: TRAN

2020/2071(INI)

José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Nicola DANTI, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Ondřej KOVAŘÍK, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Clotilde ARMAND

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Highlights the importance of IT systems in facilitating the exchange of information between the various actors involved in the transport logistics chain, including the customs authorities, with a view to optimising the distribution of medicines in the Member States and planning supply times more efficiently; calls on the Commission to carefully evaluate the benefits as well as the risks that artificial intelligence may bring for the fast and reliable delivery of medical supplies;

2020/05/19
Committee: TRAN

2020/2071(INI)

José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Nicola DANTI, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Ondřej KOVAŘÍK, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Clotilde ARMAND

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Notes the importance of guaranteeing high safety standards for both transport infrastructure, for transport workers and employees, making it possible to manage significant volumes in the supply chain without disruptions o~~r posing risks to health~~f the supply chains and without prejudice for the competent authorities to take proportionate and adapted measures to minimise the risks of contagion; furthermore, notes the importance of the careful management of the ambient and cold-chain warehouse capacity in inbound and outbound transport infrastructure and, if necessary, the introduction of emergency or self- certification of additional capacity of pharmaceutical products;

2020/05/19
Committee: TRAN

2020/2071(INI)

José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Clotilde ARMAND

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. Stresses the importance of catering to specific transport needs at local and regional levels, particularly in rural, mountain, sparsely populated and insular areas that are more difficult to access and involve higher delivery costs; notes th~~at there are new automated delivery tools, such as via drones, available on the market that could help operators to access these areas;~~ e importance of their inclusion to the digital transition and also the need to accelerating the uptake of new solutions adapted to the needs of these areas, allowing connectivity, accessibility and affordability; stresses that the access to medicines in these areas should not in any case be hampered;

2020/05/19
Committee: TRAN

2020/2071(INI)

José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Ondřej KOVAŘÍK, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Clotilde ARMAND

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. Notes that the COVID-19 outbreak h~~as laid bare the weakness~~ighlighted the importance of cooperation and solidarity between Member States ofin the ~~European~~field of medical production ~~system~~and supply, highlighting the importance of delivering medicines swiftly in urgent and exceptional circumstances that could arise in the future.

2020/05/19
Committee: TRAN

2020/2058(INI)

Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Elsi KATAINEN, Pierre KARLESKIND, Søren GADE

Draft opinion
Recital A

A. whereas in the field of transport, more than EUR 700 billion in investment is needed for the Trans-European Transport Network alone between now and 2030 and additional investments are required for the deployment of innovative strategies, charging infrastructure and alternative fuels; whereas the modernisation of the EU transport system implies also significant investments into the upgrading and retrofitting of existing transport infrastructure;

2020/06/16
Committee: TRAN

2020/2058(INI)

Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Elsi KATAINEN, Pierre KARLESKIND, Søren GADE

Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)

A a. whereas the EU needs to enable its transport industry to maintain its competitiveness and capacity to invest in Europe and make the transition to sustainable mobility a reality, thereby creating jobs and know-how in the EU;

2020/06/16
Committee: TRAN

2020/2058(INI)

Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Elsi KATAINEN, Pierre KARLESKIND, Søren GADE

Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)

A b. whereas sustainable mobility in all modes of transport and an up-to-date multimodal infrastructure including the trans-European transport network (TEN- T) are crucial to reach a climate-neutral economy;

2020/06/16
Committee: TRAN

2020/2058(INI)

Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Elsi KATAINEN, Pierre KARLESKIND, Søren GADE

Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)

A c. whereas one in 10 Europeans work in the wider transport sector, and whereas investing in transport infrastructure will lead to the creation of new jobs as it is estimated that every billion euros invested in the TEN-T core network will create up to 20 000 new jobs;

2020/06/16
Committee: TRAN

2020/2058(INI)

Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Elsi KATAINEN, Pierre KARLESKIND, Søren GADE

Draft opinion
Recital A d (new)

A d. whereas an up-to-date multimodal infrastructure, including the trans- European transport network, is essential for the connection and competitiveness of the EU and an enabler of sustainable and smart mobility;

2020/06/16
Committee: TRAN

2020/2058(INI)

Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Elsi KATAINEN, Pierre KARLESKIND, Søren GADE

Draft opinion
Recital A e (new)

A e. whereas micro, small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport and tourism sectors are being affected severely by the COVID-19 outbreak due to the enforcement of mobility restrictions; whereas the current crisis has demonstrated the transport and logistics sector and its transport workers to be the back bone of the European economy as the uninterrupted freight transport has been essential for the functioning of supply chains;

2020/06/16
Committee: TRAN

2020/2058(INI)

Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Dominique RIQUET, Pierre KARLESKIND, Søren GADE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6 a. calls on the Commission to include in the Just Transition Mechanism appropriate means to support the reconversion of industries whose finished products are incompatible with the target of a carbon-neutral Union;

2020/06/16
Committee: TRAN

2020/2058(INI)

Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Dominique RIQUET, Søren GADE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)

6 b. urges the Commission to provide clarity for investors by setting out the resources for each instrument of the SIEP for the entire MFF period and by establishing the EU-wide sustainability taxonomy by the end of 2020; acknowledges however that investments in transitional forms of fuels that do not significantly harm the environment (such as (bio-)liquefied natural gas) as an investment that contributes to the goal of climate-neutral mobility. This corresponds to funding for a just transition across all EU regions;

2020/06/16
Committee: TRAN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. Recalls the negotiating directives, which set out that Gibraltar will not be included in the territorial scope of the agreement to be concluded between the EU and the UK, and that any separate agreement will require the prior agreement of the Kingdom of Spain;

2020/05/28
Committee: AFET INTA

2020/2018(INL)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Ondřej KOVAŘÍK, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)

2 b. Highlights the importance of collaborative economy platforms in the Transport and Tourism sectors, on which services are provided by both individuals and professionals; stresses the importance of avoiding imposing disproportionate information obligations and unnecessary administrative burden on peer-to-peer providers of services;

2020/05/07
Committee: TRAN

2020/2018(INL)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Ondřej KOVAŘÍK, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. ~~Stresse~~Recalls the importance of e~~stablishing a European Authority tasked with overseeing the online platform market, with offices for Transport and Tourism.~~nsuring an effective implementation and enforcement of the rules affecting the online platform market by existing EU institutions, agencies and bodies; stresses the importance and the particularities of the Transport and Tourism online platform market, which require a sector-specific approach and special attention in that matter;

2020/05/07
Committee: TRAN

2020/2018(INL)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Ondřej KOVAŘÍK, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Calls on the Commission to enhance the relationship between stakeholders and local authorities in the Short-Term Rental market and mobility services.; believes that the Digital Services Act should aim at ensuring legal certainty and clarity by creating a governance framework formalising the cooperation between short-term rental and mobility platforms and national, regional and local authorities;

2020/05/07
Committee: TRAN

2020/2018(INL)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Ondřej KOVAŘÍK, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. Welcomes the Commission's agreement1a with certain platforms of the short-term rental sector on data sharing reached in March 2020 ; believes that this agreement will enable local authorities to better understand the development of collaborative economy and will allow for a reliable and continuous data sharing, therefore supporting an evidence-based policy making; calls on the Commission to undertake further steps by initiating a more comprehensive data sharing framework for short-term rental online platforms, following consultations of all relevant stakeholders, and to establish an obligation for systemic platforms to share their data accordingly1b, with Eurostat and the national statistics office of the country where the service providers operate; _________________ 1a"Commission reaches agreement with collaborative economy platforms to publish key data on tourism accommodation"; https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscor ner/detail/en/IP_20_194. 1bIn full compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data.

2020/05/07
Committee: TRAN

2020/2018(INL)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Ondřej KOVAŘÍK, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. Stresses the need to build on the P2B Regulation to limit the dominance of market giants in the Transport and Tourism sector; stresses the urgency for the Commission to establish ~~well defined criteria regarding “size” of~~clear criteria and to provide for a definition of “systemic platforms.”;

2020/05/07
Committee: TRAN

2020/2018(INL)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Nicola DANTI, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Ondřej KOVAŘÍK, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9

9. ~~Highlights the need for online platforms in Transport and Tourism to promote sustainability, also in line with the European Green Deal.~~Stresses the role that digitalisation can play in enhancing the sustainability of the transport and tourism sectors, especially by favouring a more efficient use of resources and under-used spaces and by supporting areas that do not traditionally benefit from tourism; highlights the need for online platforms in Transport and Tourism to promote sustainability, also in line with the European Green Deal; recalls that well informed users are the main driver of sustainable transport and tourism; invites the European Commission to set guidelines for the Transport and Tourism online platforms, providing tools and information on how to better inform their customers and users on the environmental impact of their services;

2020/05/07
Committee: TRAN

2020/2018(INL)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Ondřej KOVAŘÍK, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Nicola DANTI, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)

9 a. Highlights the role that innovative digital platforms can play in relaunching the European transport and tourism economy and driving sustainability in this sector by shifting users habits; recalls the importance of accessibility, interoperability and exchange of up-to- date and real time travel and traffic data to foster the online offer and demand of all modes of transport, including urban transport, in line with the ITS Directive2a; calls on the European Commission to lift all unnecessary barriers preventing the emergence of an online multimodal market for urban, regional and long- distance transport services. _________________ 2aDirective 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010 on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other modes of transport Text with EEA relevance.

2020/05/07
Committee: TRAN

2020/1998(BUD)

José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Dominique RIQUET, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI, Clotilde ARMAND

Draft opinion
Recital B

B. Whereas transport will be key to achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and any significant contribution from the transport sector to this goal will require ~~enormous~~considerable and sector-specific financial investments;

2020/09/03
Committee: TRAN

2020/1998(BUD)

José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Dominique RIQUET, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI

Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)

C a. Whereas transport sector is estimated to experience one of the largest losses in real gross value added in 2020 (approx. 20%); whereas tourism ecosystem is estimated to experience the largest losses in equity losses in 2020 (approx. 171bn, 26.4%of the total ecosystems losses) and represents 22% of the investment needs;

2020/09/03
Committee: TRAN

2020/1998(BUD)

José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Dominique RIQUET, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. [02 03 01] Reiterates the crucial role of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) in fostering the development of a high-performance trans-European network (TEN-T) that is sustainable and interconnected across the areas of transport, energy and digital services infrastructure and in achieving the goals of the Green Deal; Considers unacceptable the drastic reductions in commitments for the Energy and Digital branches of the CEF and the global reduction of the CEF budget resulting from these cutes; Considers that the increase in the CEF transport budget is the step in the right direction but insufficient in view of the needs of the sector; Therefore requests a budget in line with the European Parliament position on MFF1 ; recalls that the CEF’s short-, mid- and long- term planning of spending should take into consideration a result-oriented approach and seek for an EU added value; _________________ 117,746 bn euros for 2021-2027 in 2018 prices (an average of 2,542 billion euros per year).

2020/09/03
Committee: TRAN

2020/1998(BUD)

José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Dominique RIQUET, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Elsi KATAINEN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3 a. Considers that transport projects financed by the European Regional Development Fund(ERDF) and by the Cohesion Fund (CF) must give priority to the development and completion of the TEN-T core and comprehensive networks;

2020/09/03
Committee: TRAN

2020/1998(BUD)

José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Dominique RIQUET, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. [new] Regrets ~~the absence of~~Commission’s unwillingness to present a specific allocation and specific programme for sustainable tourism at European level, including the allocation of a budget of EUR 300 million as repeatedly and regularly requested by the European Parliament; Requests that this allocation should be added in order to take into consideration a sector that has strong links to transport, has been severely hit by the COVID-19 crisis and is very important for the ~~Union economy~~EU economy, competitiveness, employment and social development;

2020/09/03
Committee: TRAN

2020/1998(BUD)

José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Dominique RIQUET, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI, Clotilde ARMAND

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. Notes with satisfaction the important surge in investment due to the EUR 9,645 billion contribution from the Next Generation EU to InvestEU in 2021; recalls that InvestEU Fund should support investments contributing to greater economic,territorial and social cohesion in the Union and that, in order to maximise the impact and the added value of EU financing support, it is appropriate to maximise synergies across relevant Union programmes in areas such as transport, energy, tourism and digitalisation;

2020/09/03
Committee: TRAN

2020/1998(BUD)

José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Dominique RIQUET, Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Elsi KATAINEN, Nicola DANTI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. Reiterates the importance of a simpler, more efficient own resources system able to bring a substantial reduction in the proportion of GNI-based contributions and to guarantee the adequate and result-oriented funding of Union spending;

2020/09/03
Committee: TRAN

2020/0374(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) Core platform services, at the same time, feature a number of characteristics that can be exploited by their providers. These characteristics of core platform services include among others extreme scale economies, which often result from nearly zero marginal costs to add business users, active users or end users. Other characteristics of core platform services are very strong network effects, an ability to connect many business users with many active users and end users through the multi-sidedness of these services, a significant degree of dependence of both business users and end users, lock-in effects, a lack of multi- homing for the same purpose by end users, vertical integration, and data driven- advantages. All these characteristics combined with unfair conduct by providers of these services can have the effect of substantially undermining the contestability of the core platform services, as well as impacting the fairness of the commercial relationship between providers of such services and their business users and end users, leading to rapid and potentially far-reaching decreases in business users’ and end users’ choice in practice, and therefore can confer to the provider of those services the position of a so-called gatekeeper.

2021/06/02
Committee: TRAN

2020/0374(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 b (new)

(2 b) Considers that in defining gatekeepers and core platform services it is important to distinguish between two types of end user, the active end user and the passive end user. An active end user would in principle share their personal data with the gatekeeper or platform in the form of a profile or storing personal data with the gatekeeper in a similar way. Believes, therefore, that it is important to distinguish this type of user from an end user who browses a platform or page but does not share any personal data directly with the gatekeeper or platform.

2021/06/02
Committee: TRAN

2020/0374(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) A small number of large providers of core platform services have emerged with considerable economic power. Typically, they feature an ability to connect many business users with many active users and end users through their services which, in turn, allows them to leverage their advantages, such as their access to large amounts of data, from one area of their activity to new ones. Some of these providers exercise control over whole platform ecosystems in the digital economy and are structurally extremely difficult to challenge or contest by existing or new market operators, irrespective of how innovative and efficient these may be. Contestability is particularly reduced due to the existence of very high barriers to entry or exit, including high investment costs, which cannot, or not easily, be recuperated in case of exit, and absence of (or reduced access to) some key inputs in the digital economy, such as data. As a result, the likelihood increases that the underlying markets do not function well – or will soon fail to function well.

2021/06/02
Committee: TRAN

2020/0374(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) The combination of those features of gatekeepers is likely to lead in many cases to serious imbalances in bargaining power and, consequently, to unfair practices and conditions for business users as well as active and end users of core platform services provided by gatekeepers, to the detriment of prices, quality, choice and innovation therein.

2021/06/02
Committee: TRAN

2020/0374(COD)

Ondřej KOVAŘÍK, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Elsi KATAINEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) Gatekeepers have a significant impact on the internal market, providing gateways for a large number of business users, to reach active and end users, everywhere in the Union and on different markets. The adverse impact of unfair practices on the internal market and particularly weak contestability of core platform services, including their negative societal and economic implications, have led national legislators and sectoral regulators to act. A number of national regulatory solutions have already been adopted or proposed to address unfair practices and the contestability of digital services or at least with regard to some of them. This has created a risk of divergent regulatory solutions and thereby fragmentation of the internal market, thus raising the risk of increased compliance costs due to different sets of national regulatory requirements.

2021/06/02
Committee: TRAN

2020/0374(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) By approximating diverging national laws, obstacles to the freedom to provide and receive services, including retail services, within the internal market should be eliminated. A targeted set of harmonised mandatory rules should therefore be established at Union level to ensure contestable and fair digital markets featuring the presence of gatekeepers within the internal market, and in order to create and maintain a safer environment and legal certainty for the users and public authorities.

2021/06/02
Committee: TRAN

2020/0374(COD)

Ondřej KOVAŘÍK, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Elsi KATAINEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) Weak contestability and unfair practices in the digital sector are more frequent and pronounced for certain digital services than for others. This is the case in particular for widespread and commonly used digital services that mostly directly intermediate between business users and end users and where features such as extreme scale economies, very strong network effects, an ability to connect many business users with many end users through the multi-sidedness of these services, lock-in effects, a lack of multi- homing or vertical integration are the most prevalent. Often, there is only one or very few large providers of those digital services. These providers of core platform services have emerged most frequently as gatekeepers for business users and end users with far-reaching impacts, gaining the ability to easily set commercial conditions and terms in a unilateral and detrimental manner for their business users and end users. Accordingly, it is necessary to focus only on those digital services that are most broadly used by business users and active or end users and where, based on current market conditions, concerns about weak contestability and unfair practices by gatekeepers are more apparent and pressing from an internal market perspective. In this regard, stresses the importance and the particularities of the transport and tourism online platform market, which require a sector-specific approach and special attention in this regard. Highlights the importance of collaborative economy platforms in the transport and tourism sectors, on which services are provided by both individuals and professionals and stresses the importance of avoiding imposing disproportionate information requirements and administrative burdens on peer-to-peer providers of services.

2021/06/02
Committee: TRAN

2020/0374(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) This should allow the Commission to intervene in time and effectively, while fully respecting the proportionality of the considered measures. It should also reassure actual or potential market participants about the fairness and contestability of the services concerned. In this regard, calls on the Commission to undertake further steps by initiating a more comprehensive data sharing framework for online platforms dedicated to short-term rentals, following consultations with all relevant stakeholders, and to establish an obligation for platforms to hare their data accordingly, in full compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679, with Eurostat and the national statistics office of the country where the service providers operate.

2021/06/02
Committee: TRAN

2020/0374(COD)

Ondřej KOVAŘÍK, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Elsi KATAINEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 75

(75) In the context of proceedings carried out under this Regulation, the undertakings concerned should be accorded the right to be heard by the Commission and the decisions taken should be widely publicised. While ensuring the rights to good administration and the rights of defence of the undertakings concerned, in particular, the right of access to the file and the right to be heard, it is essential that confidential ~~information~~and sensitive commercial information, which could affect the privacy of trade secrets, be protected. Furthermore, while respecting the confidentiality of the information, the Commission should ensure that any information relied on for the purpose of the decision is disclosed to an extent that allows the addressee of the decision to understand the facts and considerations that led up to the decision. Finally, under certain conditions certain business records, such as communication between lawyers and their clients, may be considered confidential if the relevant conditions are met.

2021/06/02
Committee: TRAN

2020/0374(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 78

(78) The Commission should periodically evaluate this Regulation and closely monitor its effects on the contestability and fairness of commercial relationships in the online platform economy, in particular with a view to determining the need for amendments in light of relevant technological or commercial developments. This evaluation should include the regular review of the list of core platform services and the obligations addressed to gatekeepers as well as enforcement of these, in view of ensuring that digital markets across the Union are contestable and fair. In order to obtain a broad view of developments in the sector, the evaluation should take into account the experiences of Member States and relevant stakeholders. The Commission may in this regard also consider the opinions and reports presented to it by the Observatory on the Online Platform Economy that was first established by Commission Decision C(2018)2393 of 26 April 2018, by Eurostat, and by the national statistics offices of the countries where the service providers operate. Following the evaluation, the Commission should take appropriate measures. The Commission should to maintain a high level of protection and respect for the common EU rights and values, particularly equality and non-discrimination, as an objective when conducting the assessments and reviews of the practices and obligations provided in this Regulation.

2021/06/02
Committee: TRAN

2020/0374(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)

(16 a) 'Active user' means any natural or legal person using core platform services, and having saved personal data in the form of a profile of that user or similar, on a platform on a long-term basis;

2021/06/02
Committee: TRAN

2020/0374(COD)

Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Elsi KATAINEN

(33) When developing guidance documents, the Cooperation Group should consistently: map national solutions and experiences, assess the impact of Cooperation Group deliverables on national approaches, discuss implementation challenges and formulate specific recommendations to be addressed through better implementation of existing rules. The Cooperation Group should also map the national solutions in order to promote compatibility of cybersecurity solutions applied to each specific sector across Europe. This is particular relevant for the sectors which have an international and cross-border nature such as transport.

2021/05/28
Committee: TRAN

4. The Commission shall adopt ~~implementing acts laying down detailed rules relat~~delegated acts in accordance with Article 128 concerning tohe fees and charges levied by the Agency for its function as PRB, specifying in particular the amount of the fees and charges and the way in which they are paid. ~~Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 127(3).~~

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20

2. Subject to the conclusion of an agreement to that effect between the Union and third countries as referred to in paragraph 21, the Agency acting as PRB may also exercise its tasks under [Amended SES2+] with regard to third countries, provided that those third countries have adopted and apply the relevant rules in accordance with paragraph 21 and have mandated the Agency acting as PRB to coordinate the activities of their national supervisory authorities with those of the national supervisory authorities of Member States.

2021/02/04
Committee: TRAN

2020/0264(COD)

Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Elsi KATAINEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20

Regulation (EU) 2018/1139
Article 129 a – paragraph 3

3. The agreements referred to in paragraph 21 shall specify the nature, scope and procedural aspects of the involvement of those countries in the work of the Agency acting as PRB and shall include provisions relating to financial contributions and to staff. Those agreements may provide for the establishment of working arrangements.;

2021/02/04
Committee: TRAN

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, realistic and inclusive, leaving no one behind. _________________ 19 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) A fixed and stable long-term objective is crucial 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’).

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) Achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors, while taking into account their features and the best available technology. In light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions, the transition to a sustainable, affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. The digital transformation, technological innovation, and research and development are ~~also important~~indispensable drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

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 by 2050. The Union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all Member States collectively and individually, 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.

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Adaptation is a key component of the long-term global response to climate change. Therefore, Member States and the Union should enhance their adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change, as provided for in Article 7 of the Paris Agreement, as well as maximise the co- benefits with other environmental policies and legislation. Member States should adopt comprehensive national adaptation strategies and plans. Climate change events, like rising water levels, extreme weather conditions and rising temperatures, can result in infrastructure damages, operational disruptions, pressures on supply chain capacity and efficiency, and negative implication for European mobility. Therefore, the Commission should consider proposing a legislative framework to increase the risk- management, resilience and climate adaptation of transport infrastructure.

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) In taking the relevant measures at Union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective, Member States and the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well- being of citizens, the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security, mobility and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within Member States considering their economic capability, national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just, realistic and socially fair; best available scientific evidence, in particular the findings reported by the IPCC; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition.

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

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 objective for 2050. In that Communication, the Commission underlined that all Union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. By September 2020, the Commission should, based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account 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 levels. 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. However, given the strong lock-in effect due to the long term amortising needed for investments in certain sectors, such as for transport infrastructure, the Commission should ensure that investments already programmed are preserved, at least until the offer has matched the demand. _________________ 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).

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

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, t~~To ensure that the transition towards climate neutrality is irreversible and realistic, 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 2050it is crucial to provide predictability, stability and confidence for all economic actors, including businesses, workers, investors and consumers. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making37 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. _________________ 37 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

This Regulation establishes a framework for the irreversible, realistic and gradual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of removals by natural or other sinks in the Union.

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2

This Regulation sets out a binding objective of climate neutrality in the Union and for individual Member States by 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.

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1

1. Union-wide emissions and removals of greenhouse gases regulated in Union law and national law shall be balanced at the latest by 2050, thus reducing emissions to net zero by that date.

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

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 and national achievement of the climate- neutrality objective set out in paragraph 1, taking into account the need to phase out the use of fossil fuels and the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity among Member States.

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

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 and 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. In that context the Commission shall ensure that investments already programmed by the National energy and climate plans (NECPs) before the entry into force of this Regulation, are preserved, at least until the offer has been matched by the demand.

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

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~~By 30 June 2021, the Commission shall assess the possibility to define 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 Agree~~Based on this assessment, the Commission shall ~~review the trajectory~~put forward, if appropriate, a legislative proposal.

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. When ~~sett~~proposing a trajectory in accordance with paragraph 1, the Commission shall consider the following:

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c

(c) best available technology, in light of their life of cycle analysis, and innovation;

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)

(c a) the features of the different economic sectors;

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point g

(g) investment needs and opportunities, avoiding stranded assets phenomenon while assuring predictability for the sectors concerned, especially regarding transport infrastructures;

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point h

(h) the need to ensure a just, realistic and socially fair transition, for people and territories;

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2 a. The Commission shall consider proposing a legislative framework to increase the risk-management, resilience and climate adaptation of transport infrastructure.

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) the collective and individual 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);

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) the collective and individual progress made by all Member States on adaptation as referred to in Article 4.

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1

The Commission shall engage with all parts of society to enable and empower them to take action towards a climate- neutral and climate-resilient society. The Commission shall facilitate an inclusive and accessible process at all levels, including at national, regional and local level and with economic and social partners, citizens and civil society, for the exchange of best practice and to identify actions to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation. In addition, the Commission may also draw on the multilevel climate and energy dialogues as set up by Member States in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

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. The power to adopt delegated acts 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. The delegation of power referred 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. Before adopting a delegated act, 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. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 3 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and 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

2020/06/04
Committee: TRAN

2019/2213(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10

10. Supports an increase in the allocation for sustainable infrastructure of the InvestEU Fund to EUR 14 billion (2018 prices) for 2021-2027 with an appropriate allocation in the 2021 budget; recalls that InvestEU Fund should support investments contributing to greater economic, territorial and social cohesion in the Union and that, in order to maximise the impact and the added value of EU financing support, it is appropriate to maximise “synergies across relevant Union programmes in areas such as transport, energy and digitalisation”;

2020/02/27
Committee: TRAN

2019/2213(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11

11. Considers that transport projects financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and by the Cohesion Fund (CF) must give priority to the development and completion of the TEN-T cor~~rid~~e and comprehensive networks;

2020/02/27
Committee: TRAN

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 3

– having regard to the Joint Declarations of the Eastern Partnership Summits of 2009 in Prague, 2011 in Warsaw, 2013 in Vilnius, 2015 in Riga and 2017 in Brussels,

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 4

– having regard to the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and Georgia, of the other part1 , to the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part2 , and to the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part3 , including Deep And Comprehensive Free Trade Areas (DCFTAs), and the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Armenia, __________________ 1 OJ L 261, 30.8.2014, p. 4. 2 OJ L 260, 30.8.2014, p. 4. 3 OJ L 161, 29.5.2014, p. 3.

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 b (new)

- having regard to the Partnership Priorities between the EU and Azerbaijan endorsed by the Cooperation Council on 28 September 2018,

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas cooperation between the EU and all EaP countries can be achieved and maintained only in so far as those core values and principles are respected, and fight against corruption, organized crime and money laundering are guaranteed;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas certain EaP countries chose to pursue a closer political, human and economic integration with the EU, based on a principle of differentiation and in accordance with performance results and aspirations, by concluding ambitious Association Agreements (AAs) with DCFTAs, as well as visa-free regimes;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)

Ca. whereas the main goal of the AAs/DCFTAs is to create the necessary conditions to accelerate political association and further economic integration between the European Union and interested partner countries;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the EU’s Eastern European Partners are still imperilled by unresolved regional conflicts, as the Russian Federation continues to undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of some Eastern European Partner countries, through its hybrid warfare, illegal occupation and annexation policy, cyber-attacks and disinformation, among other;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)

Fa. whereas the Armenian society has high expectations for the future cooperation with the EU, as well as in the Armenian government’s commitment to implementing the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the EU. Whereas the EU should recognise Armenia’s needs for higher capacity for reforms implementation, and that among the priority areas needing support feature legal and judicial, and public administration reforms. Whereas the EU should acknowledge that particular necessity lies with the strengthening of democracy and of the multipolar political system and that the country’s economic prospects are limited due to its geographic isolation and dependence on Russia as a trade partner and as a work destination. Whereas the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation combined with enhancement of the regulatory environment for businesses, as supported by CEPA, are among the solutions;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)

Fb. whereas the progress achieved in advancing the negotiation of the Comprehensive Agreement between Azerbaijan and the EU, and the importance of Azerbaijan as a strategic partner in energy should be recognized, it should be stressed that political will for its finalizations and an overall commitment to the European values and agenda is required on the part of Azerbaijan. Whereas the 2020 Parliamentary election in Azerbaijan cannot be considered as a progress on to path towards an inclusive and transparent election system and the country’s civil society remains restricted, unlawful politically motivated imprisonments of political opposition, journalists and human rights defenders, among other, continues. Whereas the new partnership priorities should include financial and technical assistance from the EU side for the sustainable diversification of the Azerbaijani economy, WTO membership, an improvement of the business and investment environments, and a boost to energy connectivity, and should be implemented with a close attention to the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)

Fc. whereas the 2019 Parliamentary election in Belarus worsened the internal political situation, leaving the Parliament without members representing independent social and political forces. Whereas it is regretful that the environment for the civil society remains adverse in Belarus, as there have been no systematic changes in the area of civil and political rights. Whereas it is worrying that despite a widespread public opposition, the Belarusian government continues engaging into negotiations with the Russian Federation over deepening of integration within the Union State. Whereas the construction of the Belarusian Astravets NPP, which is being built by Russian companies without full adherence to environmental and nuclear safety standards, and is a threat to neighbouring countries and the European continent as a whole, should be opposed. Whereas the Belarusian economy is dependent on Russian subsidies and stagnates without major reforms;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F d (new)

Fd. whereas Georgia’s commitment to reforms might be challenged by increased political polarization and lack of effective political dialogue. Whereas it is worrying that the selective justice remains a problem, also negatively affecting business environment. Whereas Georgia does not take a full advantage of trade opportunities, particularly of DCFTA, predominantly exports agricultural commodities and raw materials. Whereas freedom and plurality of media is in danger. Whereas the high unemployment, wide regional disparities, poverty and inequalities in the healthcare system are among top concerns for Georgian population. Whereas attacks by state institutions and the country’s leadership against the civil society need to be prevented with efforts to rebuild mutual trust;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F e (new)

Fe. whereas an increased economic interlinkage between the Republic of Moldova and the EU, however, macro- economic stability remains a challenge. Whereas after the 2019 Parliamentary elections several shortcomings have been observed and after the formation of the already dismissed ACUM-Socialist coalition government, the EU resumed budget support assistance to Moldova by keeping strict conditionality. Whereas it is important to address the main challenges such as the preservation of political stability, the adherence to democratic standards, the need to ensure media plurality and to tackle emigration. Whereas major reforms are needed in the judicial system, in the economic and banking sector, notably in the fight against high-level corruption and in the prosecution of the banking fraud, in a regional development compliant with agricultural and environmental commitments, and in the education system;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F f (new)

Ff. whereas the sustained democratic transition of power in Ukraine through the Presidential and Parliamentary elections in 2019 and the continuation of the wide-ranging reforms by the new Ukrainian leadership are welcome. Whereas much progress was achieved in sectoral economic reforms and despite on- going war macro-financial stability was maintained. Whereas the enforcement of the rule of law and fight against corruption remain key preconditions to improving the business climate and attracting FDI. Whereas the judicial sector reform has to ensure a transparent, competitive and merit based appointment of judges, as well as of institutions tasked to investigate high-level corruption cases have to be granted full independence and means to execute their mission. Whereas Ukraine took significant steps to build trust and move closer towards the implementation of the Minsk agreements, a gesture to be yet matched by Russia. Whereas it is urgent to improve the humanitarian situation in Eastern Ukraine, including of internally displaced people (IDPs), which requires undivided attention by Ukrainian authorities and an increased international support;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F g (new)

Fg. whereas the European Parliament is committed to adopting annual resolutions on the implementation of AAs/DCFTAs by the associated countries and at least biannual recommendations on the relations with the remaining EaP countries and the EaP policy as a whole;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a

(a) acknowledge that the Eastern European Partners increasingly assumed more responsibility and ownership of the EaP initiative; acknowledge and strive for a continuous transformational impact of EaP policy in order to bring about political, social, economic and legal change in the three associated partner countries and other EaP countries;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) acknowledge that th~~ose countries that~~e EaP policy can facilitate a process of gradual integration to the EU; that those countries, which are undertaking comprehensive reforms and taking action to meet the criteria of Article 49 of the TEU may be eligible for EU membership, through a process of gradual ~~integration~~and comprehensive integration, compliance and full respect of membership criteria, as well as taking into account the EU’s future reforms process;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c

(c) embrace an enhanced and future- oriented vision for the next decade of the EaP with the aim of offering the Eastern European Partners a new strategic direction and benchmarks for differentiated integration with the EU, ensuring lasting and irreversible achievements and deepening EU-EaP cooperation and integration, which is in the EU’s own security and economic interest;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) acknowledge that the AAs/DCFTAs agreements that have been signed with Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are the evidence of a differentiated approach and should lead to further enhanced bilateral relations formats and roadmaps based on the principle of “more for more”;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Dragoş TUDORACHE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c b (new)

(cb) express a reinforced commitment of the EU towards the citizens of the EaP countries to ensure that the benefits of the EaP policy have a horizontal effect and are directly felt by all the society;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d

(d) maintain the inclusive nature of the EaP by acting as a driver towards improved democratic accountability and the implementation of core liability mechanisms notably in the judiciary, a strengthened rule of law, a transparent and corruption-free public sector, better economic governance, reinforced citizens’ rights and environmental sustainability;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e

(e) embark on a process to create a common economic space, including services, that facilitates deeper ~~political and~~ economic integration with the EU and deeper economic cooperation among the EaP countries themselves using the path trodden with the Western Balkan countries;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g

(g) provide greater financial assistance, including in the context of the external financial instruments that are currently under legislative negotiation; such assistance should be tailored to the specific needs of the individual partners ~~and used to implement activities under the EaP programme~~; recognize the need for an additional political, administrative and financial support framework for the three associated countries within the overall Eastern Partnership that would address their specific structural reforms, modernisation and institution building needs;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)

(ga) execute more often impact assessments of the EU support programs in order to increase their efficiency and to apply timely adjustments; maintain strict conditionality of the EU financial assistance with means to suspend or redirect it to projects that have a direct impact on the people;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)

(ha) acknowledge that the Eastern partnership runs both ways as the experience from the EaP countries can be shared for the mutual benefit of the EU and its Member States and the EaP countries;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 1

Status quo for 2020, structured dialogue, State building and democratic accountability

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i

(i) acknowledge the associated ~~partnership~~ status of advanced EaP countries, notably the signatories of AAs with DCFTAs, ~~in order to accommodate the mutual need for~~and establish more venues for political dialogue, with them to advance further economic ~~coope~~integration and legislative harmonisation;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j

(j) engage further in State building and in strengthening institutions, by making instruments similar to the Support Group for Ukraine available to the associated partners first and foremost; ~~strong, independent and efficient institutions at a central and local level are key to democratic accoun~~extend existing and new EU tools in the area of rule of law and good governance to monitor and assess progress by the associated partners, in particular the EU Justice Scoreboard and the Rule of Law Mechanism; provide effective guidance and benchmarks for reforms, including by adopting roadmaps to specify political association commitments; develop detabil~~ity, deoligarchisation, and the fight against corruption and State capture;~~ ed working documents with a clear methodology and a comparative perspective as drawn from the practice of the Visa-Liberalisation Action Plan and accession process to supplement the current Progress Reports and Association Agendas;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)

(ja) ensure the continuation of the annual Association Implementation Reports by the Commission and the EEAS on the progress made by the three associated partners and apply a unified evaluation methodology, especially when analysing reforms in the same areas and sectors; develop regular, at least biannual, reports on relations with non-associated EaP countries;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j b (new)

(jb) acknowledge that strong, independent and efficient institutions at a central and local level are key to democratic accountability, deoligarchisation, and the fight against corruption and State capture;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j c (new)

(jc) advance on a broader spectrum legal and economic reforms with the experience transfer from the EU Member States through Twinning projects, particularly by extending the program to local and regional governments;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k

(k) acknowledge and encourage initiatives by the governments of associated countries to boost their mutual cooperation and encourage its expansion to multi-sectoral level; a similar approach should be applied to cooperation amongst all the Eastern European Partners on various issues;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l

(l) encourage full compliance of election processes, namely in the area of adoption of legislative amendments to electoral laws and party financing, with international standards, the recommendations of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the opinions of the Venice Commission; support strengthening of electoral legislative framework through inclusive political dialogues;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)

(la) react faster to the deterioration of the rule of law and democratic accountability in the partner countries and apply smart conditionality to prevent the partner governments from further backsliding;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l b (new)

(lb) seek a renewed commitment by the Eastern European Partners to enact comprehensive reforms of the judicial and public administration aimed at ensuring the independence and competence of judges and civil servants;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l c (new)

(lc) adopt an EU human rights violations sanctions mechanism or an EU “Magnitsky Act” to punish individuals or entities found in breach of human rights or essential freedoms as well as involved in high-level corruption cases;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 2

~~Economic policy and the development of~~Sectoral cooperation towards a common economic space

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m a (new)

(ma) note the importance of deepening economic cooperation and market integration with the Eastern European Partners through a gradual opening of the EU single market, including the full implementation of DCFTAs, and compliance with legal, economic and technical standards, and by establishing a common economic space;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n

(n) aim to secure the cooperation and ~~particip~~gradually differentiated sectoral integration of eligible and willing EaP countries in the Energy Union, the Transport Community and the Digital Single Market, a~~nd greater coop~~mong other; encourage and enable the EaP countries to use the Euro as an internation ~~on customs, among other~~al transfer currency; develop a common roaming space between the EaP countries and the EU Member States; build trust services, including cyber capacities to protect critical infrastructure and personal data, and achieve greater cooperation on customs;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n a (new)

(na) introduce instruments such as legal screening and sectoral roadmaps, to determine the EaP countries’ readiness to comply with the EU acquis and to vest their applicability to differentiated sectoral integration;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n b (new)

(nb) ensure that existing and new nuclear installations in the EaP countries comply with the highest environmental and nuclear safety standards, according to the international conventions;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o

(o) ensure the EaP countries’ further engagement in the fight against climate change, including participation in the new European Green Deal, through the EU investment support, including EBRD and EIB, conditional upon a sound assessment of the environmental impact and of the effects on local communities;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p

(p) adopt a comprehensive infrastructure-building plan and support implementation of the priority projects as identified in the Indicative TEN-T Investment Action Plan with the aim of improving connectivity between the EU and its Eastern European Partners, and among the EaP countries themselves and ensuring environmental sustainability during the implementation process; encourage regulatory convergence in the transport sector; take active measures to improve absorption capacities of the EaP countries;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p a (new)

(pa) provide continuous support to the upgrading of the EaP countries’ solid waste management system to the EU standards by setting up recycling targets and recycling systems to meet the targets, address the negative impact on the environment and public health of the outdated, as well as unauthorized, solid waste facilities; identify financial instruments to support the financing of waste management projects by the EU and national/local funds;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p b (new)

(pb) encourage the EaP countries to complete the reforms in the energy sector in compliance with the European Union law, including that concerning environmental and safety policy;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p c (new)

(pc) recognize the success of Ukraine in the unbundling of the gas transmission system, and support energy independence and supply diversification efforts in other EaP countries;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q a (new)

(qa) apply the experience of the Western Balkans Investment Framework to attract and coordinate financial and technical assistance, and to increase efficiency of infrastructure projects;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q b (new)

(qb) make the promotion of FDIs from the EU a key aspect of the EaP policy and develop an action plan for this purpose, further improving the business environment and guaranteeing legal certainty;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q c (new)

(qc) reinforce the support for SMEs by strengthening and widening the scope, geographical coverage and relevance for the recipients’ needs of programs such as EU4Business and by developing new initiatives designed to attract venture capital into the region and providing continuous support for the development of export oriented industries;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q d (new)

(qd) provide a continuous support for educational reforms in the willing EaP countries, which are a key for the EaP future, aiming to address shortages between the education systems reform and labour market demand, and promote vocational training, among other;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r

(r) address the EU’s qualified labour shortages by increasing labour mobility from the EaP countries, including supporting circular migration schemes, and providing social guarantees;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r a (new)

(ra) cope with the serious effects of depopulation and migration in EaP countries by involving the European Eastern Partners into the European Agenda on Migration;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r b (new)

(rb) launch country-based action plans to combat unemployment and to tackle social and regional inequality; invest into youth, foster entrepreneurship and create new programs and incentives for young professionals to return to the EaP labour market;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r c (new)

(rc) develop an action plan to fight undeclared work, support the creation of fully fledged trade unions and to call for basic ILO conventions to be transposed into national law and implemented;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s

(s) expand funding for and the participation of the EaP countries in educational, professional skills-boosting and exchange programmes such as Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020; strengthen capacity of EaP countries to participate in the Horizon 2020 and its succeeding program;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t

(t) strengthen academic and education cooperation among the EU and EaP countries, including intra-EaP ~~academic~~ cooperation, by launching an EaP university in Kyiv focused on good governance and public administration in the EaP countries and providing a venue for a joint training of the EaP countries’ public officials;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)

(ta) launch a pilot project aimed at establishing the Eastern Partnership Open Science & Innovation Center, a network of thematic centres of competence in each EaP country to provide R&I support and services;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u

(u) ensure that all EU support programmes include a gender-equality dimension and target the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups of society to boost regional, rural and social development;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w

(w) acknowledge the unique experience and expertise of EaP countries; recognise the contribution of the associated partners to common security and defence policy (CSDP) missions and battlegroups; deepen cooperation in EU-related defence policies, including participation in PESCO;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w a (new)

(wa) take a more active role by increasing the EU’s involvement and presence in conflict resolution and peace promoting formats such as the OSCE Minsk Group, the Normandy Format and the 5 + 2 Talks; continue promoting an environment conductive to the settlement of conflicts and supporting activities that promote confidence and people to people contacts across the conflict divided communities;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w b (new)

(wb) take actions to ensure effective activities and the execution of a full mandate for the following existing EU missions in the EaP region, including coordination of their activities: the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia, the EU Advisory Mission in Ukraine, and the EU Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine, and of the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia; appoint an EU Special Envoy for Crimea and the Donbas region;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w c (new)

(wc) take into consideration the calls by the Ukrainian Government for an extended international peacekeeping force along the Ukraine-Russia border and in the Luhansk and Donetsk districts; once the situation permits and as part of the full implementation of the Minsk Agreement, an EU-led CSDP mission should be offered for deployment to the parties in the conflict, to assist in tasks such as demining, assisting with preparations for local elections and securing free access for humanitarian aid organisations;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w d (new)

(wd) promote integrated border management and cooperation between the EU and associated countries, and advance law enforcement cooperation;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Malik AZMANI, Bart GROOTHUIS, José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w e (new)

(we) continue the cooperation and the support to EaP countries’ increased resilience against hybrid threats, including propaganda, disinformation, cyber-crimes, as well as corruption, terrorism and organised crime in general;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w f (new)

(wf) promote R&D and industrial cooperation in the development of armaments and military technologies and capabilities among the EU Member States and the EaP countries;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x a (new)

(xa) foster cooperation among the EaP countries’ civil societies by establishing a regional centre to increase competences, exchange best practices and working approaches, as part of the new project of the EaP University in Kyiv;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x b (new)

(xb) scale up the EU efforts to strengthen engagement with the local civil society actors and organizations;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x c (new)

(xc) support a more meaningful and effective involvement of civil society organizations in policy making process in the EaP countries;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x d (new)

(xd) strengthen the civil society’s ability to act as a watchdog for reform, cutting red tape and securing its presence in trilateral meetings, including in all Human Rights Dialogues, not only preparatory meetings, and in Association and Cooperation Council meetings;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y

(y) scale up the EU’s support and initiatives to strengthen and enable the local authorities and their associations to implement national reforms at a local level; promote the role of local authorities as policy and decision-makers and encourage regular exchanges between central and local government on reform agendas with the participation of civil society;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y a (new)

(ya) extend the representation in the EaP policy formulation and implementation of the Conference of Regional and Local Authorities for the Eastern Partnership (CORLEAP) and increase its capacities to support local and regional authorities in substantial actions, such as demand oriented coaching and trainings;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y b (new)

(yb) develop country roadmaps and indicators for engagement with local and regional governments, following the examples of similar engagement with the civil society;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 6

Better policy management and communication

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z

(z) increase the visibility of the support provided by the EU in the recipient EaP countries with open dialogue with citizens and boost EU citizens’ awareness about the EaP;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z a (new)

(za) prioritise local projects raising awareness about the EU in small towns and regions and going beyond already EU-minded cohorts; inform citizens about the opportunities stemming from closer political and economic cooperation with the EU, particularly from AA/DCFTA implementation, linking them to the positive impact on labour markets;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z b (new)

(zb) further strengthen and capitalise upon the Young Ambassadors programme and the Eastern Partnership Civil Society fellowships, establishing an active alumni network on the basis of existing successful models;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z c (new)

(zc) improve information sharing among the EU institutions, namely the European Commission and the EEAS, and preserve institutional memory, particularly about provided support and implemented technical assistance projects in order to build on their results when launching new projects and programmes;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z d (new)

(zd) strengthen the EU Delegations in the EaP countries, enable them to guide and assist the EaP countries to complete the undertaken reforms; develop more horizontal links and foster cooperation among the EU Delegations, encourage regular exchanges of information, expertise and other successful working approaches;

2020/03/25
Committee: AFET

2019/2186(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A

A. whereas the platform economy has become an integral and rapidly growing part of the European transport ~~sector~~and tourism sectors, providing for new business models, talent and work opportunities;

2021/02/15
Committee: TRAN

2019/2186(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B

B. whereas ~~precarious~~ self- employment in the platform sector is increasing, particularly for low-skilled platform-determined on-location work1 , including driving and delivery; _________________ 1Eurofound (2018), Employment and working conditions of selected types of platform work, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, creating opportunities for new business models, leading to increased driving and delivery services; in this regards, underlines the benefits and the advantages of the platform economy especially in times of crisis, creating job opportunities and increasing the growth rate of this kind of business models;

2021/02/15
Committee: TRAN

2019/2186(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. StExpresses ~~that the unfair~~concerns about the potential cases of competitive advantages of certain operators of the platform economy over the traditional economy, ~~based on social dumping and tax avoidance and evasion, are unacceptable~~therefore, stresses the need to foster a level playing field between online platforms and traditional business models, operating in the transport and tourism sectors;

2021/02/15
Committee: TRAN

2019/2186(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1 a. Stresses that the Mobility as a Service (MaaS), the Logistics as a Service (LaaS) and the collaborative mobility facilitated by the emergence of platforms with new digital and innovative solutions would benefit considerably multimodality; in this regard, stresses the benefits of platform economy in reducing congestion in urban and sub-urban areas; saving time and efforts for consumers and enhancing the competitiveness of the related businesses;

2021/02/15
Committee: TRAN

2019/2186(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Calls on the Commission to come up with a strategy to align the working conditions of platform workers with those of regular employees while maintaining their autonomy and flexibility and providing legal certainty, with full respect for the diversity of national labour market models ~~and~~, the autonomy of social partners, and the opportunities provided by the collaborative mobility services and platforms;

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3. Calls on the Commission and Member States to consider the need for ~~national~~a clear definition~~s of self-employed workers, with a rebuttable legal presumption that places the burden of proof~~ and harmonised understanding of platform economy and platform work; in this regards, a level playing field among platforms ~~to prove that their workers are not in fact employee~~should be ensured, allowing for the development of new and innovative business models;

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4. Calls on the Commission to support Member States in finding policy solutions to determine the status of work for platform workers~~; remains scepti~~ as well as to provide funding and incentives for digital careers; in this regard, calls ofn the ~~addition of a third category~~Commission and the Member States to reconsider education in the digital age, focusing policies and incentives in view of preparing for future jobs and adapting to the changing labour market;

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5. Emphasises the need for transparency and non-discrimination in transport and tourism platforms, specifically regarding algorithms that affect service, allocation of tasks, pricing, a~~nd a~~dvertising and digital trust building mechanisms such as ratings and reviews;

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6. Emphasises the importance ~~to workers~~ of portability of data between platforms, in line with Regulation (EU) 2016/679;

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7. ~~Welcomes~~Calls on the Commission~~’s intention to modify EU competition rules~~ to consider a possible revision of EU competition rules, following an extensive consultation and cooperation with social and business partners in order to ensure that platform workers and the ~~bogus~~ self- employed gain access to ~~collective bargaining~~enhance social dialogue;

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Committee: TRAN

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